Finance expert: Film industry can boost Cebu’s economy

Irene R. Sino Cruz 09/15/2017

Developing the film industry will boost Cebu’s economy said Gin Kai Chan, a Singapore-based financing expert with focus on film production. Chan is chief executive officer of Silver Media Group, a private media fund, and president of…

Public finance program to be launched by UP Cebu

Morexette Erram 04/22/2017

The University of the Philippines Cebu (UP Cebu) will host the People’s Public Finance Institute (PPFI) for Central Visayas before the year ends. During this afternoon’s press conference for the inauguration of the School of Management of…

Finance ministers tackle cooperation among ASEAN countries

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/07/2017

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu–Finance ministers and central bank governors from ASEAN member-states on Friday discussed strategies to build on gains achieved in previous years toward regional financial integration by 2025. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Amando Tetangco…

ASEAN to embark on integration geared towards fueling productivity

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/06/2017

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu–The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is embarking on a new phase in the regional integration as the 10-member bloc is poised to grow faster than advanced economies amid uncertain global economic and political…

Biz, finance leaders: Internal trading will propel Asia’s growth

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/05/2017

Local business leaders yesterday echoed the optimism of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) finance and central bank leaders that Asia, the Philippines in particular, will continue to grow despite uncertainties in the global economy. Melanie…

Asean finance leaders still bullish over Asia’s growth

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/04/2017

Amid uncertainties in the global economy such as US President Donald Trump’s protectionist policies and “Brexit,” majority of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) central bank governors and their deputies were optimistic Asia will continue to…

Economic outlook

Editorial 01/05/2017

The three-part series on Cebu’s business outlook for this year, with a glimpse into the next few years, looks good at least on paper since, as everyone knows by now, anything can happen between what is set…

Davide hopes for full 2017 budget approval

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 11/20/2016

AS the series of hearings for the Cebu provincial government’s proposed P3.6-billion annual budget for next year starts this week, Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III enjoins the Provincial Board (PB) not to slash it. The governor said…

Japan execs explore trade opportunities in Mandaue

Norman V. Mendoza 11/16/2016

The dignitaries from Ayabe City, Japan, met with the Mandaue City Hall officials upon the invitation of Mayor Luis “Luigi” Quisumbing to look for possible investment opportunities in the highly urbanized city. Led by Ayabe City Mayor…

Cebu City’s disaster office proposes a P350.8-M budget for 2017

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 11/11/2016

The Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (CCDRRMO) is asking for a P350.8 million budget for next year, up by P58.3 million from its budget allocation this year. CCDRRMO head Nagiel Bañacia, during the budget hearing…

Firm to cut into $372B insurance protection gap

Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/07/2016

Pru Life UK eyes lower to middle class sector to grow insurance market A life insurance company is aiming to increase the insurance penetration in the country and lessen the $372 billion insurance protection gap through the…

Youth joins Aboitiz Future Leaders Business Summit

PR 11/02/2016

Student leaders who were carefully screened and chosen from universities nationwide will participate in one of the country’s most-anticipated youth conferences —the Aboitiz Future Leaders Business Summit (AFLBS), to be held in Cebu City today until November…

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