Infra spending hike to grow logistics sector by 300%

Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/24/2016

Increased spending on infrastructure, which is the thrust of the Duterte administration especially on improved transport facilities, is expected to grow the Philippine logistics industry by at least 300 percent in the next four years. Jonathan Cabaltera,…

With new MCIA award, execs focus on better connectivity

Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/21/2016

MANAGERS of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) vowed to improve operations and services as the facility was recently recognized as a “standout” in the aviation industry. Andrew Harrison, GMR-Megawide chief executive adviser, said he looks forward to…

Ozamis developer sees bright prospects for mall in Mactan

Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/01/2016

EXECUTIVES of Ozamis-based mall developer Geege Central Mall, Inc. (GCMI) are bullish about their first venture on Mactan Island, considering its proximity to the airport and export processing zones in the area. Edwin Lim, GCMI president and…

Airport guard nabbed for drug use

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 10/28/2016

Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA 7) arrested a security guard at the Mactan Cebu International Airport for allegedly using illegal drugs in a room within the airport compound in Lapu-lapu City…

Radaza wants Lapu seat in airport board

Norman V. Mendoza 10/27/2016

Lapu-Lapu City Rep. Aileen Radaza filed a bill that sought to amend a provision in the charter of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority in order to give a seat for a Lapu-Lapu City official or representative in…

Korean actor Park Bo Gum, cast and crew of hit drama ‘Moonlight Drawn by Clouds’ continue fun in Cebu

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 10/23/2016

THE FUN continued for Korean actor Park Bo Gum and the cast and crew of hit Koreanovela “Moonlight Drawn by Clouds” who went island hopping in Cebu yesterday. Two other cast members—Kim Yoo Jung and Jinyoung—arrived yesterday…

GLOWING REVIEWS

Victor Anthony V. Silva 10/22/2016

International spotlight was on Cebu this week as the island and its airport were recently recognized as among the best in the world. Condé Nast Traveler named Cebu as the fifth best island in the world, up…

Korean actor Park Bo Gum, ‘Moonlight’ cast in Cebu

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 10/21/2016

CEBU CITY–Hordes of eager fans welcomed South Korean actor Park Bo Gum who arrived in Cebu on Friday noon for a celebratory vacation with the other casts and production crewof his recently concluded Korean hit drama Moonlight…

Ten more international flights from Cebu before year ends

Morexette Erram 10/19/2016

TEN more flights from Cebu to international destinations will be available before the year ends, the regional Department of Tourism (DOT) said Wednesday. During the launching of AirAsia’s Cebu to Taipei route at SM City Cebu Erwin…

Villarete: Hike in airport fees won’t hurt traveling public

Victor Anthony V. Silva 10/13/2016

THE increase in some airport fees, which the new Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) management planned to implement on Nov. 1, will not affect the general public. This was the assurance of Nigel Paul Villarete, MCIA general…

Project will make MCIA a tourism hub — exec

Victor Anthony V. Silva 10/02/2016

  More tourists are expected to come here should a 5-hectare lot within the Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) complex is bid out and eventually turned into a mixed-use development. Hembler Mendoza, Lapu-Lapu City tourism chief, said…

Removing the liabilities

Editorial 08/28/2016

President Rodrigo Duterte’s recent order to relieve all appointees by former president Benigno Aquino III had drawn some flak here and there but hardly anyone can mount a serious legal challenge against it. It’s not like it…

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