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Cebu to supply vessels for Coast Guard, Navy
The Philippine Coast Guard and Philippine Navy may avail sea vessels made in Balamban, Cebu as announced by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Department of National Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro. “The new vessel that we are seeing there, the 40-foot vessel that’s made in Cebu, that will be included,” Marcos said. “We will eventually have 40 of them that would give us an increased capability. This is ongoing.” Cebu has long been recognized as the country’s shipbuilding capital with the shipbuilding industry propelling the local economy of Balamban in Midwestern Cebu on the brink of cityhood status and the newly-built ship building facilities in Danao City. The plan was confirmed by Teodoro, who recently went to Capitol and met with Governor Gwendolyn Garcia. “Cebu builds ships, Cebu builds equipment that we need, and therefore the synergy that we see today will continue but in a different dimension not only as a locator in the Province of Cebu but as a resource purchaser and resource user of the services, goods and other capabilities that your province can produce,” Teodoro said. He added that he is just waiting for amendments to the Armed Forces of the Philippines modernization law to locally source military assets. “We encourage our legislators here today that we are waiting for these amendments by the end of the year so that by next year we can start to leverage the talents and abilities of the people of Cebu,” Teodoro said. Balamban has its locators include Japan-based Tsuneshi Heavy Industries and Australia’s Austal Corporation, local builders Advance Catamaran Composites and Cebu Maritime Industry. “You have an important role to play here not only in maintaining peace and security in Central Philippines,” Teodoro said. The post Cebu to supply vessels for Coast Guard, Navy appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Capitol to partner with private HMOs for provincial hospital services
Cebu City, Philippines — Members of private health insurance companies may soon avail of their health insurance benefits when availing of the services of the Capitol-run district and provincial hospitals in Cebu. The Cebu provincial government and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) eye to ink a partnership that would accredit the district and provincial hospitals as […] The post Capitol to partner with private HMOs for provincial hospital services appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebu topnotcher shares secret to success: Strong support system of family, friends
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A good support system of family and friends is Elijah Cabase’s secret to his placing 5th in the March 2024 Medical Technologists Licensure Examinations (MTLE). This 23-year-old University of Cebu-Banilad alumnus said that he was not even expecting to pass because he described himself as a confessed procrastinator — or one.....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: 6 Cebu graduates top medical technologists licensure exam 2024
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. 6 Cebu graduates top medical technologists licensure exam 2024 Six graduates from Cebu universities recently made it to the top 10 list of the Medical Technologists Licensure Examination for March.....»»
Balamban site is for road project, not Capitol bldg – Gwen
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The cleared site in Barangay Cambuhawe, Balamban, in western Cebu, is not for the new Capitol building, but for nationally funded road projects. Cebu Provincial Governor Gwen Garcia made this clarification after photos of a deforested mountain in Balamban, initially thought to be the site development of the new Capitol building,.....»»
The colorful and inspiring life of Cebu’s ‘Duster King’
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu’s active running scene is filled with individuals who stand out. One of them is Leonecel Arban, popularly known as the “Duster King.” Arban, a native of Alcoy town, south Cebu, is widely known for his playful running attire and props during running events, which often draws attention. Arban, who currently resides in.....»»
Negros Island Region: NegOr governor welcomes reformation of NIR
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Negros Oriental Governor Chaco Sagarbarria welcomed the passage of the bill seeking to reform the Negros Island Region (NIR). Speaking to reporters at the sidelines of the Regional Development Council in Central Visayas (RDC-7) at the Capitol Social Hall on March 14, Sagarbarria said reviving the NIR would greatly benefit local.....»»
Cebu BRT tussle: Gwen says Capitol owns lots along Osmeña Boulevard
CEBU CITY, Philippines — As far as the Cebu Provincial government is concerned, they rightfully owned the lots along Osmeña Boulevard. This is the latest round of squabble among present and former officials of the Cebu City government and the Capitol over the construction of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) along Osmeña Boulevard. READ: Rama.....»»
Rama on settling CBRT dispute with Capitol: ‘Why should I?’
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael is not open to meeting with members of the Cebu Provincial Board following the two resolutions passed urging the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) to halt civil works due to violations of heritage laws. Rama noted that he had already made a statement regarding the issue and.....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Rama on Capitol’s stoppage of CBRT: ‘Do not interfere’
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Rama on Capitol’s stoppage of CBRT: ‘Do not interfere’ Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has told the Capitol today to “not interfere’ with the city’s affairs in light of the.....»»
Cebu City taxpayers can now avail services online
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City taxpayers can now avail of services of the Office of the City Assessors (OCCA) through an online portal according to OCCA’s computer division head. Nelyn P. Sanrojo, OCCA’s computer division head, said that clients could now avail of its services such as the issuance of a certified true copy.....»»
Cebu City council seeks halt to CBRT construction due to heritage concerns
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Council resolved to halt the ongoing civil works of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project at the Cebu Provincial Capitol, citing concerns that the construction poses a visual intrusion on the iconic building. Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia brought forth the motion, urging the Office of the.....»»
Gwen orders to halt Cebu BRT construction in heritage buffer zones
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia has ordered proponents of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) to halt civil works near Fuente Osmeña and the Capitol building for heritage protection purposes. Garcia has issued a memorandum, addressed to the Cebu BRT Team and the contractor, Hunan Road and Bridge Construction Group Ltd., to cease.....»»
UV Lancers shock La Salle in Sibugay cage wars
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The UV Lancers took down the De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers, 83-79, in the ongoing 2nd Gov. Ann K. Hofer 23rd Araw ng Sibugay Invitational Basketball Tournament on Thursday evening. UV stunned the Green Archers in a showdown of reigning college champions at the packed Capitol Sports Complex in Zamboanga.....»»
Bulldogs secure stunning win vs Alicia/KSB in cash-rich Sibugay cage wars
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebu’s basketball stars showcased their skills at the beginning of the 2024 Governor Ann K. Hofer Invitational Basketball Championships Araw Ng Sibugay on Wednesday evening, February 14, 2024, at the Ipil Provincial Capitol Gym in Zamboanga Sibugay. This was following the National University (NU) Bulldogs’ surprising victory over the tournament’s defending champions,.....»»
Cebu BRT to be partially operational by Q2 2024 – DoTr
This will run from the Cebu South Bus Terminal to the Cebu Provincial Capitol in uptown Cebu City via Osmeña Blvd, covering a stretch of 2.38 kilometers.....»»
Capitol Transfer to Balamban to Boost Economic Development
The plans to transfer the Cebu capitol from Cebu City to Balamban will change the landscape of the west coast of Cebu province into a major economic hub which will attract investments from various businesses. Jay Yuvallos, chair of the Cebu Investments Development Concierge Center (CIDCC), said the impact of the transfer of the seat […].....»»
Cebu Capitol to Introduce P40-P41 Commercial Rice Alongside P20 NFA Rice
After announcing the sale of P20 per kilo of NFA rice exclusively for poor families beginning November 28, Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia has revealed that P40 to P41 per kilo of commercial rice will also be sold to Cebuanos regardless of income status. Garcia said that she already got a supplier for commercial rice but […].....»»
Cebu Capitol transfer draws near
The provincial government of Cebu disclosed that the site development for the new Cebu Provincial Capitol in Barangay Cambuhawe in the municipality of Balamban is now at 70 percent. On Thursday, Governor Gwendolyn Garcia conducted a site inspection with Balamban Mayor Ace Binghay and said that the construction of the province’s new capitol in the shipbuilding town of Balamban is expected to create more economic activity in the western corridor of the island. The new capitol building will be an exact replica of the original facility in Barangay Capitol Site, Cebu City, but with modern amenities. The site development of the new capitol building will stand on a 2-3 hectare and 135-meter above-sea-level lot. Garcia said that she is eyeing to acquire an additional 50 hectares of land around the new capitol site to accommodate provincial and regional offices of national line agencies, as well as departmental offices of the provincial government. Balamban is a first-class municipality but is vying for cityhood status. The national government allocated P200 million from the General Appropriations Act for the project. Meantime, the Cebu governor expressed gratitude to Senator Sonny Angara who committed another P100 million for the edifice construction while Senator Francis Tolentino promised P80 million for developing access roads leading to the site. “An amount of P500 million was earmarked by the provincial government for the new capitol building project,” Garcia said. Balamban is situated right at the center of the province and is accessible from both north and the south and just an hour drive from Cebu City, the capital city through the Transcentral Highway. The post Cebu Capitol transfer draws near appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Cebu-based coop finds low-cost loans feasible
Cebu CFI Community Cooperative plans to upgrade its digital tools to extend affordable loans to more individuals and enterprises nationwide. Cebu CFI president and CEO Pablo Garcia said the loan portfolio of the 53-year-old cooperative expanded from P5 billion to P9 billion in 2020 through its use of modern computers and mobile apps. “In the past, computers of cooperatives were from the nineties so they didn’t have the technological capacities to deploy financial services easily. Now, people can borrow digitally,” Garcia told the Daily Tribune in its show “Business Sense with Komfie Manalo” on Monday. The cooperative offers online personal, health, salary, housing, education and business loans with interest rates of 7 percent to 9 percent per annum. In contrast, Garcia said big banks can impose up to 12 percent per month and 20 percent monthly from informal lenders called 5-6 lenders. Garcia said customers can pay their loans and other Cebu CFI products as easily as using an e-wallet. Garcia shared that the cooperative recently received P4 billion from the Land Bank of the Philippines and is discussing another financing project with the Small Business Corporation of the Department of Trade and Industry. Digitalization makes it happen Through digitalization, the cooperative can lend faster without their customers going to its main office in Capitol Compound in Cebu or its branch in Makati City. “There is no annual fee and you have access to all our digital services as well. You have access to finance easily in your pocket or on your computer,” he said. “We are a friendly financial partner hoping to provide financial stability for Filipinos at the lowest interest rate in the Philippines,” Garcia added. As a cooperative, Cebu CFI is able to further provide loans through its members’ contributions which the company pools and reinvestments in other businesses, such as real estate and food. Gains from these investments are then distributed to the members digitally. “Through the funds that you put in the cooperative or the funds that we lend to you as a cooperative, we are able to create programs that allow you to increase your incomes. We do this together,” Garcia said. “Our members and their families are able to grow through our education and business assistance and opportunities for comfortable housing. So, the effect is we help the economy not just in the long term, but even in two to five years.” For example, Cebu CFI offers members loans to put up their own Five Star Manok, a chicken franchise originated in Thailand and uses a mobile app to facilitate all business transactions. After all these digital efforts, Cebu CFI has increased its assets to P15 billion and gained trust from government lenders for additional capital to support its growing demand for personal and business loans. The post Cebu-based coop finds low-cost loans feasible appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»