More PH tourists in Japan seen

Victor Anthony V. Silva 10/12/2017

Japanese officials say easing of visa requirements, more direct flights to fuel tourism growth The Filipino tourism wave in Japan will likely continue. A trend that Daisuke Tonai, Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Preparation Office for Manila…

Routes Asia forum in 2019 seen to boost Cebu tourism

Victor Anthony V. Silva 09/28/2017

LOCAL tourism stakeholders foresee more opportunities for the tourism industry to showcase Cebu as a business and tourism destination after it was announced that Cebu would be the host of the next Routes Asia forum in 2019.…

More power projects seen with lesser red tape move

Victor Anthony V. Silva 09/26/2017

Hoping to attract more investors for big-ticket power projects, the energy department plans to adopt streamlined approval processes for faster implementation of these projects and eventually address the growing power demand in the country especially in the…

Proposed excise tax on vehicles seen to drive 2017 car sales

Victor Anthony V. Silva 09/20/2017

Anyone who plans to buy a car should do so now while the excise tax on motor vehicles being pushed by the Duterte administration has not been imposed yet. Ivy Castro, general sales manager of Ford Philippines…

‘No face mask’ ordinance seen to curb M’daue crime

Migeul Ernest Ermac 09/18/2017

The proposed ordinance prohibiting motorcycle drivers from wearing face masks will be subjected to a public hearing, the Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (Team) said, Monday morning. But no date has been set yet for this. Glenn…

Tougher competition seen in Milo Little Olympics

John Carlo A. Villaruel 08/22/2017

  EXPECT a wider and tougher playing field in the upcoming Milo Little Olympics-Visayas 2017 as nearby provinces will also be sending their best athletes to compete in the annual conclave which starts on August 24 at…

More rainfall for Cebu, Visayas; Gorio seen to leave Monday

Agnes Alpuerto 07/26/2017

CEBU and parts of the Visayas will experience light to moderate rainfall until next Monday after tropical depression “Gorio” developed into a tropical storm late Tuesday evening. Al Quiblat, acting chief of the Mactan office of the…

Initiative seen to boost BIR’s tax take

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/24/2017

7-POINT PROGRAM The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) 13 will go full blast in implementing its 7-point program, which is expected to boost its revenue collection for the rest of the year. Newly-installed BIR 13 Regional Director…

Sunny weather seen today in Cebu, Visayas

Agnes Alpuerto 07/15/2017

AFTER some days of rain, residents of Metro Cebu and the province can expect more sunshine and less sudden downpours at least for today until Tuesday. Al Quiblat, acting chief of the state weather bureau Pagasa’s Mactan…

Work starts on P683M underpass project; heavy southbound traffic seen

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 07/11/2017

  TRAFFIC is expected to be heavy for southbound motorists now that the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 7 has started the construction of the P683 million underpass project along N. Bacalso Ave. in Cebu…

DTI: Bohol expo seen to surpass P15M goal in 2017

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/06/2017

THE Department of Trade and Industry in Central Visayas (DTI-7) expects a bigger regional trade expo this year, even aiming to exceed its revenue target of P15 million for 2017. Asteria Caberte, DTI-7 regional director, said they…

No problems seen during Asean meetings

Nestle L. Semilla 07/01/2017

NO SECURITY problems surfaced during the official start of the second round of meetings of the delegates of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) in Cebu. “Wala tayong nakikitang problema sa security, at saka sa peace…

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