More private-public sector collaboration pushed

Victor Anthony V. Silva 12/19/2017

BRING HOME A FRIEND LAUNCHED Greater collaboration between the government and private sector is needed to convert opportunities provided by the tourism department’s Bring Home a Friend (BHAF) program into inclusive economic growth. Justin Uy, chairman and…

‘Car-less Day’ in Cebu pushed

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 11/15/2017

About 80 percent of Metro Cebu’s air pollution caused by vehicles, EMB says Can Metro Cebu residents go back to basics and walk or bike to their destinations to help reduce air pollution? That was the suggestion…

Inter-agency body to address traffic in Metro Cebu pushed

Victor Anthony V. Silva 10/26/2017

CCCI BACKS DOTR USEC’S PLAN While there are already efforts being undertaken to arrest the growing traffic problem in Metropolitan Cebu, local business leaders believe an inter-agency council on traffic (IACT) is necessary to expedite the process.…

Cuts in ABC, BCLP allocation pushed

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 10/23/2017

PROPOSED CEBU CITY 2018 BUDGET In order to achieve a “realizable” annual budget for next year, Cebu City’s executive department had to reduce some appropriations for financial assistance to some government bodies and special sectors. Councilor Margarita…

Digital transformation pushed

Victor Anthony V. Silva 10/02/2017

WITH the looming adoption of automation and data sciences as an industry standard in the coming years, digital transformation has become an urgent necessity for businesses, particularly micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). This was the message…

Cebu Press Freedom Day bill pushed at Senate

Doris C. Bongcac 09/17/2017

PASSAGE of a House bill seeking to declare Sept. 21 of each year as Cebu Press Freedom Day is being pushed at the Senate. House Bill No. 5688 also seeks the declaration of a special working holiday…

Perks for local investors, better connectivity pushed

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/10/2017

BPOS’ TAX INCENTIVES retained While they welcomed the retention of the existing tax perks of the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector, local industry leaders are calling on the government to come up with better incentives especially for…

Countryside expansions pushed

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 07/03/2017

Manufacturers urged to set up businesses in towns BRING more businesses to the countryside. This was the call made by Cebu Vice Gov. Agnes Magpale to manufacturers and businessmen for towns and municipalities to be part of…

Incentives for Bohol cops pushed

Benjie Talisic 05/23/2017

The Bohol Provincial Police Chief is pushing for a reward or incentives for two police units under the Bohol Provincial Police Office and the Police Regional Police Office in Central Visayas for their successful anti-illegal drug operations…

Three-year investment plan for Cebu pushed

Victor Anthony V. Silva 05/10/2017

CIPO ACTS TO SUSTAIN ECONOMIC GROWTH As Cebu province anticipates greater economic opportunities amid interest from investors, the Cebu Investment Promotions Office (CIPO) is set to come up with a plan to support this growth. Roy Soledad,…

An all-public school Palarong Pambansa pushed

Calvin D. Cordova 05/10/2017

LET THE Palarong Pambansa be a competition exclusive for public schools. The is what sports officials in Cebu City are pushing on the heels of Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association’s (Cviraa) dismal ninth-place finish in the recent…

Mabuhay Car Rentals chooses BMW for premium fleet

Tricia Rodrigo 05/01/2017

WITH the continued increase of VIP guests in Cebu, the demand for premium service vehicles has also surged. Because of this, Davao-based Mabuhay Car Rentals expanded its fleet by acquiring BMW 3 series units for its premium…

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