DPWH only spent a third of 2017 budget despite Build, Build, Build push

Inquirer.net 07/09/2018

THE Duterte administration’s infrastructure push continues to be hampered by bureaucratic bottlenecks, as shown by the Department of Public Works and Highways’ use of only a third of its P662.69-billion funding in 2017. Even as the DPWH…

LTO: “Apprehending colorum vehicles continues despite the impounding area already full”

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 06/17/2018

Regional Director Victor Caindec of Land Transportation Office (LTO-7 assured that apprehending colorum vehicles continues despite the impounding area already full. Caindec said they do a technical impounding, in which apprehended colorum vehicles tagged in their system…

Despite long break, Cataraja ready to show off in hometown

Glendale G. Rosal 06/14/2018

KEVIN Jake “Kj” Cataraja is eager to entertain his hometown folks in Tabuelan town, northwestern Cebu, when he fights Frengky Rohi of Indonesia in the main event of the IDOL 3 Boxing Series of ALA Promotions International…

Despite AI’s challenges, BPO group sees industry’s growth

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 05/29/2018

AMID the emergence of new technology like artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, the Contact Center Association of the Philippines (CCAP) remain optimistic with the industry’s growth. In an interview yesterday, CCAP President Jojo Uligan said contact center…

Despite Fiba ban, Ravena still coming to Cebu

Jonas Rey N. Panerio 05/29/2018

THE BASKETBALL skills and performance workshop featuring beleaguered PBA and Gilas star Kiefer Ravena slated for June 16 at the City Sports Club-Cebu basketball courts will be pushing through. This is according to Epic Performance and Fitness…

Mercedes cautious despite a commanding victory in Spain

AP 05/14/2018

BARCELONA, Spain — Mercedes got the commanding victory it had been seeking all season. Lewis Hamilton put on a strong performance at the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday, showing his team was back in business after a…

Castillano assures peaceful election despite ambush of Daanbantayan mayor

Doris Mae C. Mondragon 05/13/2018

Cebu Provincial Elections Supervisor Lionel Marco Castillano assured voters in Daanbantayan town, northern Cebu that the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections on Monday (May 14) will be secured. This, after the convoy of Provincial Board Member…

SC: No constitutional crisis despite CJ ouster without impeachment trial

Inquirer.net 05/12/2018

The Supreme Court dismissed warnings that a constitutional crisis could arise if it would allow the removal of Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno without an impeachment trial. In its 153-page decision that disqualified Sereno from holding the…

No drop in tourist arrivals on Boracay despite closure plan

Inquirer.net 03/28/2018

ILOILO CITY — There has been no marked decline in tourist arrivals on Boracay Island despite the looming closure of the world-famous destination. But arrivals were expected to drop next month as cancellations of bookings had increased.…

Public advised: Despite Caloy, be mindful of the heat

Rosalie O. Abatayo 03/27/2018

Despite the presence of Tropical Storm Caloy in the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), Cebuanos are advised to still be mindful of the heat. Engineer Al Quiblat of the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa)…

Ghouta reels from strikes, clashes despite ceasefire call

AFP 02/26/2018

DESPERATE civilians trapped in one of the most ferocious assaults of Syria’s civil war awaited aid and medical help Monday after regime air strikes pounded rebel-held Eastern Ghouta despite UN ceasefire demands. More than 500 people have…

IT, BPO still growing despite slow internet

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 02/22/2018

Business will continue for those in the information technology (IT) and business process outsourcing (BPO) industries even if the Philippines has been lagging behind other Asian countries in terms of internet connectivity and speed. However, local stakeholders…

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