FPA warns farmers against use of Lactoplant Biofertilizer

Futch Anthony Inso 08/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) has issued a public advisory against the use of Lactoplant Biofertilizer, a product of Lactobiotics Worldwide Corporation, for its alleged use of a tampered certification. FPA said…

Marcos wants Overseas Employment Certification to be free of charge

Faith Agrosino 07/09/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr has issued a directive ordering the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to explore ways to make the application for Overseas Employment Certification (OEC) free of charge,  the Presidential Communications…

Marcos certification as urgent of Maharlika fund bill ‘unconstitutional’, says Pimentel

John Eric Mendoza 05/27/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Saturday called “unconstitutional” President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s move to certify as urgent the Senate bill seeking to establish the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund. “I will tell my colleagues…

Bongbong Marcos vows to provide more solutions to improve PH maritime industry

Zacarian Sarao 04/02/2023

MANILA, Philippines — After the European Commission extended its recognition of the Philippines seafarer’s certificate, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday gave assurance that the national government would continue to provide solutions to improve the country’s maritime…

Disregarding the fit-to-work certification by  the company doctor

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 08/11/2021

A fit-to-work certification by the company doctor can be set aside by the courts since the inherent merit of the case will still be weighed and duly considered. In the case of OSM Maritime Services vs   Nelson…

International NGO recognizes Cebu-based manufacturer for sustainable practices

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/16/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — For encompassing sustainability efforts both in their products and operations, a Cebu-based exporter was recently recognized by a non-profit organization that awards firms on their performance for social and economic good. B Lab,…

More Cebu flights seen with MCIAA ISO certification

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 11/05/2018

MORE local and foreign airlines are seeing the need to fly to and from Cebu, following the opening of its new airport terminal. And this trend is expected to continue in the coming months and years as…

MCIAA’s ISO certification to boost Cebu’s tourism sector

Jose Santino S. Bunachita and Jessa Mae O. Sotto 11/04/2018

CEBU’S tourism industry will get an image boost with the Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) passing the global standards for quality management system. Industry experts shared this common view as they welcomed the MCIAA getting the certification…

MCIAA receives ISO certification

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 11/03/2018

  The Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority has received the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 certification. The seal of business excellence demonstrates “the ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements,” according…

Growing demand of certification services in Cebu seen

Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/30/2017

THERE’S a growing demand of certification services from homegrown companies in Cebu and the southern Philippines. Jose Decolongon, business manager of the Agriculture, Food, and Life (AFL) division at SGS Philippines, said that as local players take…

Equitable share

Editorial 11/30/2016

It is a legal opinion, but would Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña heed the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and order the issuance of certifications to barangays to facilitate the release of their share of…

Dalaguete farmers seek GAP certification

Vanessa Claire Lucero 12/27/2015

A group of farmers is seeking Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certification from the Department of Agriculture to be able to compete under an integrated economy in Southeast Asia. “Kung dili mi certified sa GAP, maglisod mi’g compete…

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