Cebu’s inflation rate rose in Feb compared to January

Josh Almonte 03/16/2024

CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES – Cebu’s inflation rate rose slightly in February compared to lJanuary as prices have gone up in most parts of the province including the tri-cities of Cebu, Lapu-Lapu, and Mandaue. This was after the…

New LTO chief Mendoza vows improved services in the agency

Wenilyn Sabalo 08/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Newly-appointed chief of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) Asec. Vigor Mendoza II is bent on implementing a fresh approach to improve the agency’s services. Mendoza, in a chance interview with Cebu media on…

‘Bayan Bangon Muli’ caravan launch in Compostela to bring free government services to the people

Wenilyn Sabalo 05/17/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The “Bayan Bangon Muli” caravan will be launched in Compostela, Cebu, on May 21, 2023, offering various government services for free. Compostelanhons and residents from neighboring towns in northern Cebu could avail of…

LTO-7 to hold massive caravan of services in Bohol, Cebu provinces

Wenilyn Sabalo 05/13/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) is set to hold a massive caravan of its services in Bohol Province upon the request of Gov. Erico Aris Aumentado. The caravan of services…

Cordova: ‘Caravan of Services’ makes Buagsong stop

Futch Anthony Inso 04/30/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Residents of Barangay Buagsong in Cordova town benefited from the “Caravan of Services,” which made a stop at the barangay for this Sunday, April 30, 2023. Cordova Mayor Mayor Cesar “Didoy” Suan said…

‘Legality, feasibility’: NTC to review partial and gradual withdrawal of unregistered SIM cards

Inquirer.net 04/26/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The “legal and technical feasibility” of gradually deactivating telecommunication services for unregistered SIM users is under review by The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), according to its deputy commissioner. “We’re closely coordinating that with the…

Socmed services inaccessible for unregistered SIM cards despite extension

Tetch Torres-Tupas 04/25/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Social media services will be inaccessible for still unregistered SIM cards even if the government extended the registration period that was supposed to end on Wednesday, April 26. Department of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin…

The economy’s backbone

Cielito F. Habito - @inquirerdotnet 04/04/2023

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…

Pagasa monitors 2 LPAs in and outside PAR

Princess Faith Argosino - @inquirerdotnet 02/16/2023

MANILA, Philippines — There are two low pressure areas (LPA) inside and outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the country’s weather bureau said on Thursday morning. Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) weather specialist…

Lapu-Lapu offers clients visiting city hall lots of fun activities, free services for V-Day

Futch Anthony Inso 02/13/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Those who will conduct transactions at the Lapu-Lapu city hall may avail of different free services on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, as the city celebrates Valentine’s Day. In his Facebook post, Lapu-Lapu City…

Govern agriculture right

Cielito F. Habito - @inquirerdotnet 09/27/2022

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…

Cebu City mulls tax amnesty to help businesses amid minimum wage hike

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/25/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City is looking into the possibility of giving tax amnesty as a form of reprieve to businesses following the P31 minimum wage increase in the region. Cebu City mayor Michael Rama said…

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