Anti-Piracy Month: Lazada tops PH list of online source of fake goods

Cristina Eloisa Baclig 10/14/2023

MANILA, Philippines—The National Anti-Piracy Month is observed in the Philippines every October to raise public awareness on piracy or counterfeiting of various media and goods, which remains a huge problem in the country. In 2003, then-President Gloria…

Proposed ordinance vs fake goods, illicit tobacco trade gets support from police, NBI-7

Wenilyn Sabalo 04/27/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Selling and manufacture of fake goods and illicit tobacco trade in Cebu City may soon shut down as law enforcement agencies here support the proposed ordinance that would curtail the sale, rental, transfer,…

Proposed ordinance against ‘illicit trade, fake goods’ up for public hearing

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 03/24/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With a favorable review from the Cebu City Council’s Committee on Laws, Ordinance, and Styling, the proposed ordinance of Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia against illicit trade and fake goods sold in the…

Proposed ‘buy local’ ordinance pushed at Cebu City Council

Wenilyn Sabalo 03/23/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has proposed an ordinance that calls for the mandatory promotion and procurement of locally-produced goods and services to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in…

Barangay Looc declares state of emergency due to massive fire

Mary Rose Sagarino 11/24/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Barangay Looc in Mandaue City has declared a state of emergency after it was hit by a massive fire on Tuesday, November 22. Looc Barangay Captain Allan Siazon, on Thursday, November 24, said…

Cordova mayor orders probe on expired goods found in evacuation center

Futch Anthony Inso 07/29/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu—Cordova Mayor Cesar “Didoy” Suan ordered an investigation on the expired goods that were found stocked at the Cordova Evacuation Center in Barangay Gabi. The evacuation center was managed by the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction…

Trash-talking Casimero shows soft side, distributes goods to needy townmates

Glendale G. Rosal 09/29/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — John Riel “Quadro Alas” Casimero has been known on social media as a tough-talking, foul-mouthed, flamboyant boxer. The three-division world champion proved on Tuesday, September 28, that he too has a soft and…

Get vaccinated, get discounts soon in Mandaue City

Mary Rose Sagarino 06/03/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — To encourage residents to get inoculated against Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes has proposed to ask the Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) to let establishments provide discounts…

‘Barangayanihan’ stands open in Cebu; cops eye stronger community ties

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 05/01/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police stations in Cebu Island  have opened yesterday, April 30, and today, May 1, their Barangayanihan, a sort of community pantry, to strengthen their rapport in their respective communities. In Cebu City, a…

Olango Island stores agree to provide goods to typhoon victims

Futch Anthony Inso 02/19/2021

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines – The Lapu-Lapu City Government has made arrangements with some stores in Olango Island, to allow those who will be affected by Tropical Storm Auring to take goods worth P1,500 to be paid by…

Cebu City assures unimpeded entry of farm goods from Dalaguete

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 07/24/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City assured the public that essential goods such as farm goods from Cebu’s vegetable capital, Dalaguete town, could enter the city unimpeded. Cebu City Spokesperson Rey Gealon said that Executive Order No.…

Cebu Barter Community happy to go beyond just bartering in Cebu

Immae Lachica 06/06/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebu Barter Community (CBC) is the fastest online growing community here in Cebu. This Facebook group lets you barter your things with whatever you desire or whatever you find useful from other members. Bong…

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