DBP wins international award on sustainability

12/06/2024

Cebu, PHILIPPINES – State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has garnered an international award from a regional research organization for its pioneering sustainability initiatives in the country, a top official said. DBP President and CEO Michael…

Pamilacan Island’s rich marine life threatened by illegal fishing

Pia Piquero 06/08/2024

BOHOL, Philippines – Pamilacan Island is a sanctuary of immense marine biodiversity. From vibrant corals and diverse fish species to majestic turtles and playful dolphins, its waters teem with life. However, this abundance also attracts illegal fishing…

‘Food-for-Work’ program in CV benefits more than 10,600 families

Wenilyn Sabalo 08/10/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — More than 10,600 families in Central Visayas availed of the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas‘s (DSWD-7) “Food-for-Work” Program from July 18 to August 2, 2023. In a statement, the…

Watsons teams up with Plastic Bank to reduce plastic waste in our oceans

PR 09/28/2021

Continuing with Watsons Philippines’ Sustainability Program, a collaborative effort with Plastic Bank was made to reduce an on-going global problem which is plastic pollution and alleviate poverty by creating livelihood opportunities. Plastic waste is a big problem…

Lucima: Your new home designed for luxury of wellness and sustainability

Rhobie Alburo Ruaya 07/14/2021

The first sustainable residential complex in Cebu by the country’s only green estate developer, ARTHALAND, broke ground last Monday, July 5, 2021 and is set to start construction.  The 37-story development project that sits on 2,245 square…

Urban food gardening ordinance passed in Cebu City

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 10/08/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Council passed an ordinance that would oblige barangays to maximize open spaces and use them as food gardens to increase food security of the city. In the ordinance authored by…

Oceana PH to link with LMP to promote protection of marine resources

Irene R. Sino Cruz 09/25/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines– Oceana Philippines will be working with the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) to strengthen sustainability of marine resources. Marlito Guidote, Oceana Philippines external and government relations officer, cited the need for continuous…

UAAP Season 82 medals made of bullet shells from Marawi siege

Eriko C. dela Cruz - Philippine Daily Inquirer 09/07/2019

In a show of sustainability, Tokyo, the host of the 2020 Summer Olympics, recently announced that it’s using recycled mobile phones and other electronics to make the gold, silver and bronze medals. Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU),…

DOT official challenges Cebu to take on a leadership role in tourism

Irene R. Sino Cruz 06/22/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Undersecretary Art Boncato of the Department of Tourism (DOT) issued a challenge for Cebu to take on a lead role in the tourism sector with special focus on sustainability. Boncato, who delivered the keynote…

Cebu Chamber promotes sustainability, innovation in tourism forum

Irene R. Sino Cruz 06/18/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) calls for innovation and sustainability in tourism. CCCI president Virgilio Espeleta noted the need for tourism industry to innovate to remain competitive. He said that the contribution…

DOT Usec proposes development of tourism circuits in Cebu

Irene R. Sino Cruz 06/18/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–Tourism Undersecretary Art Boncato Jr. said the department is promoting the development of tourism circuits. He explained that tourism circuits would have roads, an entry point such as airports and seaports as well as sites,…

CCCI forum to push for call to action on sustainable tourism

Irene R. Sino Cruz 06/04/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–Recognizing the importance of tourism in Cebu’s economy, the Tourism Innovation Forum 2019 scheduled on June 18 will enjoin all industry stakeholders to come up with an action plan to ensure its sustainability. Lilu Alino,…

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