PCSO-Cebu assures social services to continue despite betting outlets’ shutdown

Rosalie O. Abatayo 07/29/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The social services of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) will continue despite the President’s announcement over a video broadcast on Friday evening, July 26, that all games sanctioned by the organization are…

DOT considers Cebu as RP’s ESL hub

Irene R. Sino Cruz 07/29/2019

CEBU CITY —The Department of Tourism recognizes Cebu as the country’s hub for English as a Second Language (ESL) companies. Undersecretary Benito Bengzon Jr. made this disclosure during the press conference held at the sidelines of the…

Sotto: Philippine boat not sunk by Chinese vessel

06/24/2019

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III believes that the Philippine fishing boat “was not sunk” by a Chinese vessel. On Monday, Sotto shared a Coast Guard expert’s opinion on the June 9 incident where…

Emergency responders showcase capability in earthquake drill in Lapu-Lapu

Rosalie O. Abatayo 06/20/2019

LAPU-LAPU CITY — Will Cebu be ready to respond should a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit us? The capacity of disaster responders in Lapu-Lapu City and neighboring local government units were put to the test during the National…

Pagasa: Brace for more humid weather, high temperatures this week

Raul Constantine L. Tabanao 06/13/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The state weather bureau on Thursday, June 13, warned the public to take extra precautions as temperatures are expected to continue to rise in Cebu this week. Nedz Salatrero, Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and…

Cebuanos showcase Sinulog festival on PH Independence Day Parade in New York

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 06/07/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Sinulog Festival is the pride of Cebuanos across the globe. Helen Kwong LaBarbera, president of the Cebuanos Engaging in Building Unity, Inc. – Tribu Cebuano, confirmed to CDN Digital that their group…

Pampi assures local meat products safe; FDA told: Be specific on recall orders

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/31/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Association of Meat Processors Inc. (PAMPI) assured the consumers that locally-produced processed meat are safe from consumption and does not contain meat from African Swine Fever (ASF) infected countries. In a…

Army Dragon Warriors rule Cebu City Dragonboat Regatta

Mars G. Alison 05/05/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Army Dragon Warriors bagged three of the four titles at stake in the first-ever Cebu City Dragonboat Regatta which ended Sunday, May 5, 2019 at the Il Corso at the South Road…

Actor Matteo Guidicelli joins Philippine Army

Michelle Joy Padayhag 04/15/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano actor Matteo Guidicelli has found another way to serve his country. The 29-year-old actor confirmed in an Instagram post that he officially joined the Philippine Army on April 15, Monday. “I officially…

DTI-7 charges Cebu, Bohol firms for Standards Law violation

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/07/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines– The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Central Visayas has issued formal charges against 18 businesses in Cebu and Bohol for violation of the Standards law. DTI-7 seized various products such as construction…

Tropical depression ‘Betty’ weakens, enters Philippine territory

03/01/2019

MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Depression “Betty” (international name: Wutip) has further weakened as it entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) Thursday night. In its 11 p.m. severe weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services…

Philippine family businesses score high in confidence towards future readiness in Southeast Asia 

Irene R. Sino Cruz 02/27/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–Family businesses in the Philippines expressed high levels of confidence in their readiness to adopt to the changing business environment. This was the result of the study conducted by The Economist Intelligence Unit and sponsored…

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