Stakeholders urged to take advantage of MCIA best airport tag

Victor Anthony V. Silva 10/18/2017

The Mactan-Cebu International Airport’s (MCIA) recent recognition as among the 25 best airports in Asia can be used as a marketing push to attract more airline operators and tourists alike, the region’s top tourism official said. Joshur…

Tourism players urged: Prepare for more visitors from China

Victor Anthony V. Silva 10/17/2017

NEW CEBU-CHINA AIR LINKS ANNOUNCED As more Chinese tourists are expected to visit Central Visayas with the opening of new air connections between Cebu and China, local tourism stakeholders are encouraged to prepare the sector for these…

Bring umbrellas, devotees urged

Agnes Alpuerto, Fe Marie D. Dumaboc 10/12/2017

GRAND MARIAN PROCESSION TONIGHT The thousands of Marian devotees who are expected to attend the grand Marian procession on Friday evening are encouraged to bring umbrellas and rain gear as rains in Cebu City are forecast for…

Innovate to compete against foreign firms, MSMEs urged

Victor Anthony V. Silva 10/09/2017

LIBERALIZING RETAIL INDUSTRY Following the announcement of the government to further liberalize the retail industry in the Philippines, a retail sector leader in Cebu urged local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to step up their game…

Entrepreneurs urged: Explore opportunities in Halal market

Victor Anthony V. Silva 10/05/2017

Local entrepreneurs are encouraged to cash in on the huge global market for Halal products. Director Ma. Elena Arbon of the Department of Trade and Industry-Cebu (DTI-Cebu) made this call as she cited the estimated 10 million…

Public urged to shop wisely amid spike in price of goods

Victor Anthony V. Silva 09/21/2017

The Department of Trade and Industry in Central Visayas (DTI-7) urged consumers to plan their shopping well as the prices of some basic commodities were expected to increase slightly in the coming months. DTI-7 Director Asteria Caberte…

Netizens urged: Use online tools to counter fake news

Morexette B. Erram 09/20/2017

How can ordinary folk tell the difference between fake news and factual news stories on social media? The answer lies in equipping people with the tools to filter and delouse fake news and search for reliable, established…

Cebuanos urged to join call for change in Philippine sports today

Glen Dale Rosal 09/20/2017

THE CEBU sports community will be taking part in a simultaneous protest against Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) chief Jose “Peping” Cojuangco on Thursday, a day President Rodrigo Duterte declared as a national day of protest. The rally…

Cebuanos urged to join rally for change in Philippine sports Thursday

Glen Dale Rosal 09/20/2017

THE CEBU sports community will be taking part in a simultaneous protest against Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) chief Jose “Peping” Cojuangco on Thursday, a day President Rodrigo Duterte declared as a national day of protest. The rally…

Gov’t offices urged to lead in DOE’s energy conservation drive

USJ-R Intern Kristine Remolisan 09/14/2017

GOVERNMENT offices are encouraged to lead in implementing energy efficiency and conservation measures and help the energy department in its campaign to mitigate adverse effects of climate change in the environment. Artemio Habitan, Energy Efficiency and Conservation…

DOT-7 urged to step up in marketing C. Visayas

Victor Anthony V. Silva 09/13/2017

Call made amid decline of visitor arrivals in 1st 4 months of the year The private sector in Cebu encouraged the Department of Tourism in Central Visayas (DOT) to step up initiatives in promoting the region following…

Bizmen urged to explore opportunities in Russia

Victor Anthony V. Silva 09/13/2017

PEZA PLAN, BUSINESS EXCHANGES Explore opportunities in industries that can benefit from business exchanges between the Philippines and Russia. Glenn Soco, president of the Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry, made this call as he, together with…

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