Proposed ‘buy local’ ordinance pushed at Cebu City Council

Wenilyn Sabalo 03/23/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has proposed an ordinance that calls for the mandatory promotion and procurement of locally-produced goods and services to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in…

Dianne Padillo, Cebu City’s bet for Miss Universe PH 2023, gets City Council’s support

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 03/10/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines –Dianne Padillo secured support from the Cebu City government as she represents the city in the prestigious Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) 2023. With an approved resolution sponsored by Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia, the…

Rama assures support for Cebu City-based contingents in Sinulog sa Carmen

Wenilyn Sabalo 01/20/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has pledged support to the five Cebu City-based contingents that will be competing in the 50th Sinulog sa Carmen on Sunday, January 22, 2023. “Ang contingents nato with…

DSWD chief warns negligent fathers

Dempsey Reyes 07/06/2022

MANILA, Philippines — His tough talk has earned him controversy and popularity, and he may bring that with him in his new job as a member of the Cabinet. In a TV interview, Social Welfare Secretary Erwin…

KC Concepcion pens support for step dad Kiko Pangilinan in IG post

Immae Lachica 10/10/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Maria Kristina Cassandra “KC” Concepcion expressed her support for her step dad Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Instagram after the senator announced his bid for the country’s vice presidency. The 36-year-old actress said that her support…

Fewer PH families caring for elderly women – ADB

Ben O. de Vera 02/14/2021

MANILA, Philippines —  When she was just 32 and a rising star in the business process outsourcing company where she works, “Rona” was offered a higher-paying position that would relocate her to its US headquarters. While she…

The beauty in supporting small and local businesses

Immae Lachica 08/18/2020

    CEBU CITY, Philippines— Since everyone has been in home isolation for almost half a year (whew!) now, a lot of us have ventured into online selling. Yes. Small local businesses online is apparently the trend…

Ways You Can Support Small And Local Businesses Right Now

Marc Cosep 04/19/2020

These past few weeks, due to the increasing number of covid-19 cases, business establishments are forced to close to help encourage social distancing. While most are struggling to keep afloat,  others were forced to think of creative…

NAVFORCEN ships, helicopter render crucial assistance in fight vs COVID-19

Alven Maria A. Timtim 04/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — For faster delivery of medical supplies to the frontliners as well as tests related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Naval Forces Central (NAVFORCEN), has deployed their ships and a helicopter to make…

‘Pokémon Go’ pivots to support at-home play

03/25/2020

Mobile app “Pokémon Go” has been reinventing itself to cope with COVID-19 conditions. At launch in 2016, “Pokémon Go” had to prevent players from spoofing their location by artificial means — playing from home while whizzing from…

SM Group allocates Php100M towards COVID-19 outbreak support to PGH, RITM, and other government hospitals

PR 03/17/2020

  “To ensure the safety of medical frontliners, SM is bringing in personal protective equipment (PPE) – face masks, gowns, visors, hoods, gloves, and shoe covers, as well as urgent medical supplies to help government hospitals who…

Brother swaps his pants for sister’s skirt, saves her day

Immae Lachica 03/08/2020

CITY, Philippines— What would you do if you weren’t allowed to take an important exam because of the clothes you are wearing? Of course, you call for help and hope that someone comes to the rescue. In…

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