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Pacific Language Weeks celebrate regional unity
This year's Pacific Language Weeks celebrate regional unity and the contribution of Pacific communities to New Zealand culture, says Minister for Pacific Peoples Dr Shane Reti. Dr Reti announced dates for the 2024 Pacific Language Weeks during a visit to the Pasifika festival in Auckland today and says there's so much to acknowledge. "After being immersed in the l.....»»
Cebu City eyes ‘Singapore-like’ railway system to improve transport
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A Singapore-like railway system is being eyed by the Cebu City government in a bid to improve the transport system in the city. This was after Cebu City Councilor Rey Gealon, chairman of the Traffic Management Committee (TMC), penned a resolution urging the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to conduct a study.....»»
Authentic System Solutions streamlines processes and workflows
Discover how Authentic System Solutions can help streamline your construction business processes & workflows. Founded in 2013, Authentic System Solution is a Cebu-based Software Company with over 100 active clients nationwide and is compliant with BIR Computerized Accounting System (CAS) requirements. “Our goal is to help our client’s process and workflows in-place based on the.....»»
MVP Group dominates 20th Philippine Quill Awards
It was a triumphant night for the MVP Group of Companies, encompassing leading entities such as Light Rail Manila Corp., Manila Electric Co., Maynilad Water Services Inc., PLDT, Smart Communications Inc., Makati Medical Center, Maya, Metro Pacific Dumaguete Water Services Inc., Metro Pacific Tollways South Management Corp., Metro Pacific Investments Corp., Meralco – One Meralco Foundation and Metro Pacific Investments Foundation, as its member companies secured a staggering total of 87 awards at the 20th Philippine Quill Awards, organized by the International Association of Business Communicators......»»
Asia-Pacific women fight foreign exploitation
"We have a lot of platforms where we can show our defiance and our strength. The moment women chose to take the path of armed struggle, they already defied the macho-feudal imperialist system that says that only men can topple the system or become part of the revolutionary army." The post Asia-Pacific women fight foreign exploitation appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Huge fire hits two sitios in Looc, Mandaue City
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Huge fire hits two sitios in Looc, Mandaue City A fire broke out in two sitios in Barangay Looc, Mandaue City on Tuesday noon, March 12, 2024. The fire hit.....»»
EDITORIAL — Miracle
There was good news on the eve of the Lunar New Year: a baby boy and an older girl were pulled out of the rubble buried under mud yesterday in the landslide-hit Barangay Masara in the town of Maco, Davao de Oro......»»
Fire hits school building in upland Cebu City barangay
Fire hits school building in upland Cebu City barangay.....»»
IN PHOTOS: Balik Cebu 2024
Summary: The Balik Cebu 2024 event, hosted at the Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu, has been a prominent part of the Sinulog festival for 22 years. In collaboration with the Cebu City Government, Mactan International Airport Association, and other tourism stakeholders, it aims to welcome back balikbayans (returning Filipinos) for the grand Sinulog festival. The Balik Cebu Dinner Show offers balikbayans the complete Sinulog experience, featuring Filipino cuisine, performances by Cebuano artists, the Sinulog Mardi Gras, the presentation of Miss Cebu winners and her court, Tribu Basakanaon, and a band performance. Tickets priced at P500 can be purchased at the Balik Cebu Turista Desk by presenting a passport or proof of residence outside the Philippines. Balikbayans can also buy up to three additional tickets for non-balikbayans accompanying them. The event will take place at Ayala Center Cebu on January 18 at 6 PM. (SPONSORED CONTENT).....»»
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.....»»
NBA: Davis makes history in Lakers win over Timberwolves
Anthony Davis delivered a sensational game on the eve of his 31st birthday Sunday, scoring 27 points with 25 rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 120-109 NBA victory over Western Conference high-fliers Minnesota. Davis added five assists, a career-high seven steals and three blocked shots for the Lakers, who are locked in a battle for.....»»
Friends still here and friends no longer with us
I know this is late, but received word of director Tikoy Aguiluz’s death on the eve of an out-of-town trip, and so was unable to attend his wake......»»
Forecast for the year of the Imperial Mystical Dragon
On Feb. 9, the eve of the Chinese New Year, I checked in at New World Hotel in Makati with my kids, Gabbie and Paolo......»»
WATCH: For Chinese New Year, even Catholics visit this Manila Buddhist temple
Filipino-Chinese families make a unique display of faith and culture as they visit Seng Guan Temple, one of Manila's biggest Buddhist temples, on the eve of Chinese New Year 2024.....»»
PH Remains One of the Fastest Growing Economies in East Asia and Pacific, World Bank Says
The World Bank retains its positive outlook on the Philippine economy despite foreseen challenges. According to their April 2024 East Asia and Pacific Economic Update, the World Bank projects a 5.8 percent economic growth for the Philippines this year — the East Asia and Pacific region’s second fastest-growing economy. Moreover, the said update also adjusted […].....»»
Team Secret ready for VCT Pacific Kickoff
Fresh from winning the Asia Pacific Predator League last January 14, the lone Filipino team in the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Pacific, Team Secret, is ready to go head to head with the region’s top squads in the league’s second year......»»
Filing of complaints now easier with CARe System – DTI
The DTI introduced the DTI Consumer Complaints Assistance and Resolution System (CARe System) to the general public on 13 October 2023 held at the New World Hotel Manila......»»
BSP onboards 1st nonbank electronic money issuer
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) achieved a significant milestone by welcoming OmniPay, Inc. as the first nonbank electronic money issuer (EMI) participant in its Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) payment system, PhilPaSSplus. This move aligns with the National Payment Systems Act and signifies a more inclusive national payment system, allowing nonbank financial institutions to conduct efficient and low-risk funds transfers directly through the central bank. Assistant Governor Mary Anne P. Lim emphasized the BSP's commitment to safeguarding the entire Peso RTGS payment system amidst global trends of diversified participation. With 236 institutions, including various banks and nonbank entities, utilizing PhilPaSSplus for large value transactions and retail payment clearing, the BSP's initiative reflects a broader trend of central banks facilitating direct access for nonbank entities to settlement services. This development comes as international standard-setting bodies work on access guidelines to manage risks in evolving payment systems with new players and financial technologies......»»
Cebu Pacific FY23 profit: P7.9-B (up 156%)
Cebu Pacific, the Gokongwei Family’s budget airline, reported an FY23 net income of P7.9 billion, up 156% from its FY22 net loss of P14.0 billion......»»
Cebu Pacific books P8 billion profit in 2023
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific found itself landing on solid ground in 2023, as it booked a profit of nearly P8 billion on the back of a resurgent demand for air travel......»»