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Rama: No need to rush RPT revision
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama said revising the Real Property Tax (RPT) wasn’t yet necessary, showing a sudden change in his position. At first, Rama said the RPT revision had to be done this month. Later, he told the council that imposing the RPT suddenly wasn’t necessary, showing a change in.....»»
CLI allots higher capex, partners with Japan firm
Cebu Landmasters Inc. is hiking its capital spending to P14.5 billion this year as it gears up for growth and expansion following a strong financial performance in 2023......»»
Cebu Landmasters FY23 profit: P4.6-B (up 29%)
Cebu Landmasters [CLI 2.85 unch] [link] teased its FY23 performance at an analyst briefing where it revealed full-year net income of P4.6 billion (up 29%) and total revenues of P18.8 billion (up 20%)......»»
Archdiocese of Cebu stages “Mga Dula sa Gugma” in efforts to elevate evangelization
Archdiocese of Cebu stages “Mga Dula sa Gugma” in efforts to elevate evangelization.....»»
Ilocos Norte, Danao City ink sisterhood agreement
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Less than a week after the key officials of the Ilocos Norte province paid a visit to the local government of Danao City in northern Cebu, the two LGus met again, this time in Ilocos Norte. The visit to Ilocos Norte was Danao City’s venture to sisterhood with the said province.....»»
Cebu Archdiocese prioritizes protection of its religious artifacts
Cebu Archdiocese prioritizes protection of its religious artifacts.....»»
Cebu archdiocese urges Boljoon pulpit panels returned, asserts ownership
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Roman Catholic church has spoken up about the resurfacing of the once-lost pulpit panels of the Archdiocesan Shrine of Patrocinio de Maria Santissima in Boljoon, Cebu. Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma on Feb. 20 urged the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) to return the four pulpit panels of the Archdiocesan.....»»
Hayco reiterates importance of PSC-PRISAA grassroots program partnership
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), through Commissioner Edward Hayco, rolled out its nationwide grassroots program initiative earlier this year. Last month, PSC and the Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) officially sealed their partnership through a “Memorandum of Agreement” (MOA) to initiate the grassroots program. Hayco, in an interview, wanted to reiterate the.....»»
Sugbuswak: Laity supports proposal with plans, programs to strengthen Church
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Commission on the Laity of the Archdiocese of Cebu on Wednesday, February 14, presented their statement on the proposed Sugbuswak which would give birth to two new dioceses in Cebu. In a statement, the commission offered observations, plans, and programs that summed up to 18 points with a vision to.....»»
DepEd expects Cebu City’s ‘world-class’ hosting of Palarong Pambansa
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Department of Education (DepEd) anticipates nothing short of a ‘world-class’ hosting from Cebu City for the upcoming 2024 Palarong Pambansa. Dr. Francis Cesar Bringas, DepEd Assistant Secretary for Field Operations, expressed this expectation during the signing of the memorandum of agreement between Vice President and DepEd Secretary Sara Z. Duterte and.....»»
Cebu Pacific signs damp lease deal with Bulgaria Air
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific is turning to the European market for help to cover for the absence of grounded aircraft, signing a damp lease agreement with Bulgaria’s flag carrier for two aircraft in 2024......»»
Cebu archdiocese hosts Catholic Social Media Summit
The Archdiocese of Cebu will host the Catholic Social Media Summit (CSMS) from December 2 to 3 at the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu. The CSMS, scheduled for Dec. 2 to 3, will bring together digital communication experts, online influencers, and social communication ministry workers. Archbishop Jose Palma described this event as one that will.....»»
Cebu Archdiocese’s ‘split’ moves forward
Cebu Archdiocese’s ‘split’ moves forward.....»»
Cebu Archdiocese ‘all set’ for 2023 National Retreat for Priests
Cebu Archdiocese ‘all set’ for 2023 National Retreat for Priests.....»»
Smartsourcing Forges a Green Partnership with Pagtambayayong Foundation
CEBU CITY – Smartsourcing, a leading sustainability-focused business service company, cemented its partnership with Pagtambayayong Foundation Inc. (PFI), through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing ceremony on October 6, 2023, at Smartsourcing’s headquarters. Pagtambayayong Foundation has been at the forefront of uplifting communities and championing environmental causes. The foundation’s notable initiatives include providing affordable housing.....»»
Domestic aviation rebounds this year
The local aviation industry, which was badly hit by the global health crisis, is seen to achieve full recovery this year. This was according to the International Air Transport Association in a recent forum organized by the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines. During the Aviation Forum last week, Yuli Thompson, area manager for the IATA in Southeast Asia, said the Philippines and the rest of the Asia Pacific region’s aviation market is swiftly recovering and seeing a consistent rise in terms of growth in international and domestic travel. Thompson said passenger traffic trends for international flights in the Philippines were logged at 75 percent of 2019 levels as of June 2023. As for the Asia Pacific passenger forecast, Yuli maintained that domestic travel will fully recover in 2023, while international travel will occur sometime in 2026. Further, Asia Pacific will be seen to lead in traffic growth in the next 20 years. “However, overcoming current challenges riding on the current momentum, and meeting full recovery will require strong interventions from all players in the aviation sector,” he said. Infra investments For his part, Cebu Pacific Air chief executive officer Michael Szucs emphasized the need to invest in infrastructure, citing that “Philippine carriers will need to quadruple in size to cater to growing demand.” In her keynote speech, Secretary Grace Poe urged stakeholders to support necessary infrastructure investments, especially following the air system glitch incident earlier this year. The senator called for the acquisition of a new Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance/Air Traffic Management. Poe also recommended the hiring of a third-party maintenance provider for the CNS/ATM system. “It is my hope that the government, the private sector, and other stakeholders can work together and collaborate on air transport projects which will not only generate economic growth but also provide our people with excellent and affordable public services that can improve the quality of life for all,” she said. Also filed by Poe is Senate Bill 1121 which proposes the creation of a Philippine Transportation Safety Board. Under the directive of the current Marcos administration, Department of Transportation Undersecretary for Aviation and Airports Roberto Lim highlighted the government’s key priorities, including aviation safety and strengthening of learning institutions. Lim further noted the agency’s priority of strengthening the Civil Aviation Training Center and engaging with the private sector as close partners for Air Transport Skills Training and Development. “If we are able to train our air traffic controllers, we would not only meet our own requirements, but the requirements of other countries. We can develop this on an institutional basis,” said Lim. Open up the industry Kurt Edwards, director general of the International Business Aviation Council, also raised the fact that much could be gained “by opening the industry and making it more known to people.” In terms of managing safety risks, Captain Manuel Antonio Tamayo, director general of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, shared initiatives to advance safety capabilities in the aviation sector through the State Safety Program. The program employs a risk-based approach to regulations, capacity building and integration of a new organizational structure for monitoring and evaluation. Meanwhile, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista stressed that the DOTr’s goal to rehabilitate the Ninoy Aquino International Airport through a public-private partnership agreement, which he said, will present a “landmark opportunity for economic growth, improved infrastructure, and a world-class travel experience.” Added Bautista, “We are also developing regional airports, such as the unsolicited proposals for the operations and maintenance of the Bicol International Airport, Bohol-Panglao International Airport and Laguindingan Airport.” The post Domestic aviation rebounds this year appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Cebu City eyes 100 electric vehicles
The local government of Cebu City is planning to acquire at least 100 electric vehicles that will ply major roads in the city by next year as it aims a greener and more sustainable land transportation system in Cebu City. North district City Councilor Joel Garganera, chairman of the committee on environment told DAILY TRIBUNE that the city expects to receive at least 10 e-vehicles from Global Electric Transport by the first quarter of 2024. “This could be the first large-scale electric vehicle deployment by a local government unit in the Philippines,” said Garganera, adding that the local government has allocated P150 million for the purchase of e-vehicles, while P50 million was pledged by businessman Endika Aboitiz and P100 million will come from the Aboitiz Foundation’s donation. About P300 million is needed to purchase 100 units of EVs. The unit cost per EV is pegged at P4.2 million but under the special agreement with GET, each unit can be purchased for only P3 million and the city will pay only P1.5 million for each unit as the remaining P1.5 million will be paid by the private sector. Garganera also disclosed that in the tripartite agreement between the City, GET and Aboitiz Foundation, it will be GET that will operate the e-vehicle units as well as provide the necessary maintenance at no cost to the city. He reiterated that green mobility aims to reduce a diverse set of environmental impacts primarily caused by the transport sector. “The goal is for the transport sector to decarbonize and decrease the current level of emissions to a low-carbon scenario,” Garganera said. Studies revealed that 50 to 70 percent of the air pollution in most cities is attributed to the carbon emissions from fuel-powered vehicles, noting that air pollution kills seven million people per year based on a GET report. In terms of maintenance, EVs have low-cost maintenance compared to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles since fewer materials are involved. The post Cebu City eyes 100 electric vehicles appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Vivant bullish on solar PV as viable RE source
Cebu-based Vivant Energy Corp., through its retail company COREnergy Inc., is banking on the potential of solar photovoltaic ventures to expand its renewable energy portfolio. Vivant Energy president and COO Emil Andre M. Garcia said in a press statement on Friday that there is a “particularly strong interest” in solar PV, a technology that can be a viable source of renewable energy in the country. “Interest in renewable energy sources has been increasing as more and more industries look for ways to future-proof their businesses. This is another step towards our goal to expand our RE portfolio by 30 percent by 2030,” Garcia said. RE development ventures announced This week, Vivant Energy announced two renewable energy development ventures — a 20-year power supply agreement with Samal Solar Renewable Energy Corp. or SSREC and a tripartite deal with Aboitiz Renewables, Inc. and Vena Energy to develop, build, and operate a 200-megawatt or MW wind project in the Visayas. According to Garcia, these developments will translate to better retail electricity services and solar and energy engineering solutions that will benefit consumers and business owners. COREnergy is a retail company that offers total energy solutions to commercial and industrial establishments. For this year, the company targets to add 18 MW of solar rooftop generation capacity. Last year, it contributed to the renewable energy target of the entire Vivant Group by growing its rooftop solar business from 2 MW to 6 MW. The post Vivant bullish on solar PV as viable RE source appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Vivant bullish on solar PV as viable renewable energy source
Cebu-based Vivant Energy Corp., through its retail company COREnergy Inc., is banking on the potential of solar photovoltaic ventures to expand its renewable energy portfolio. Vivant Energy President and COO Emil Andre M. Garcia said in a press statement on Friday that there is a "particularly strong interest" in solar PV, a technology that can be a viable source of renewable energy in the country. “Interest in renewable energy sources has been increasing as more and more industries look for ways to future-proof their businesses. This is another step towards our goal to expand our RE portfolio by 30 percent by 2030," Garcia said. This week, Vivant Energy announced two renewable energy development ventures — a 20-year power supply agreement with Samal Solar Renewable Energy Corp. or SSREC and a tripartite deal with Aboitiz Renewables, Inc. and Vena Energy to develop, build and operate a 200-megawatt or MW wind project in the Visayas. According to Garcia, these developments will translate to better retail electricity services and solar and energy engineering solutions that will benefit consumers and business owners. COREnergy is a retail company that offers total energy solutions to commercial and industrial establishments. For this year, the company targets to add 18MW of solar rooftop generation capacity. Last year, it contributed to the renewable energy target of the entire Vivant Group by growing its rooftop solar business from 2 MW to 6 MW. The post Vivant bullish on solar PV as viable renewable energy source appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Cebu, Mandaue ink flooding resolution pact
The local governments of Cebu and Mandaue cities have recently signed a memorandum of agreement to resolve the flooding problem in their respective cities recently. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama and Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes signed the agreement which will see at least 6,000 individuals to be relocated once the Cebu City government begins its rehabilitation of the Butuanon River in 2024 as part of its effort to address the issue of flooding. Rama said he had already arranged the demolition of the houses where these people reside. Both cities are clearing the 23-kilometer river structures and residents living within the three-meter easement zone. The joint undertaking will rehabilitate the Butuanon River and Mahiga Creeks along the boundaries of both cities. Other possible solutions considered to the flooding problem are the construction of water detention ponds in upland areas and planting of bamboo along the rivers to prevent soil erosion. The post Cebu, Mandaue ink flooding resolution pact appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»