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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia signed on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, her Executive Order (EO) No. 11 series of 2023, extending the temporary ban on the entry of live hogs, sows, piglets, boar semen,…
Over the years, I have described agriculture as the economy’s backbone. While I believe this to be true nearly everywhere, it’s more especially so for the Philippine economy. Many might find it hard to agree, especially considering…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Tension between the Cebu Provincial government and the national government’s bureau tasked in regulating the movement of livestock over the African Swine Fever (ASF) has not died down yet. And this time, the…
No doubt, agriculture now deserves top attention among the three economic sectors, over industry (mostly manufacturing) and services (with its mix of low- and high-value activities). The global food crisis that COVID-19 and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine…
Now that the first-quarter growth figures are out, I thought I’d take a closer look at how the economy is growing. The report was a surprise to many, as most analysts had expected the gross domestic product…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Three commercial pharmacies in downtown Cebu City are being investigated by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) after they have been found with overpriced N95 and surgical face masks. The City Market…
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Continuing to improve the relationship between the business sector and leaders of the Mandaue City government is the goal of the new president of a business group in the city. “I will continue…
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Stakeholders, academe and government need to equip future manpower with digital skills and content creation capability to meet Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry requirement for higher-value skills. Wilfredo Sa-a, managing director of the Cebu…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu economy faces bright prospects this year. Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry Consul Antonio Chiu noted that some analysts have highlighted bright spots in the Philippine economy, particularly Cebu. “With several big…
THE PHILIPPINE showbiz and music industry is mourning the death of OPM (Original Pilipino Music) icon Rico J. Puno. Puno’s long-time manager Norma Japitana said in an Inquirer report that the 65-year-old singer had died due to…
ASIAN CARRIERS CONFAB OPENS Players in the telecommunications industry are setting their sights on the next two years which they see as critical for the industry. A development that Katrina Luna-Abelarde, PLDT global president, has observed in…
AS an archipelago, the Philippines has been relying on inter-island connectivity through sea vessels especially in the Visayas area. For decades, shipping lines have been serving this need to transport people and goods by sea. And it…
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