As economic driver, tourism gives hope – Cebu governor
Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia took center stage as the keynote speaker during The Freeman Business Forum 2024 held yesterday at Bai Hotel in Mandaue City, shedding light on the tourism initiatives of the provincial government. .....»»
Solon nangumpiska ng driver’s license sa fast food
Nairita raw ang isang lalaking mambabatas sa nakaharang na sasakyan sa parking ng fast food restaurant kaya kinuha nito ang lisensiya ng driver. The post Solon nangumpiska ng driver’s license sa fast food first appeared on Abante......»»
Liloan accident: Habal-habal driver’s family, van driver settle amicably
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The arrested suspect and the relatives of the habal-habal driver who died in a road accident along the national road in Barangay Yati, Liloan town in Cebu on Tuesday dawn, April 23, 2024, have agreed to settle amicably. Consequently, the suspect will be released from jail after an affidavit of desistance.....»»
Butuanon tricycle driver earns praises for returning P300,000 cash
BUTUAN CITY (MindaNews / 01 March) – For his honest act of returning P300,000 in cash left by a passenger, a tricycle driver is making headlines here, receiving praises from the online community and special recognition from the city government. Delfin Añora Jr., an elderly tricycle driver from Barangay Baan Riverside, handed over last February […].....»»
McLaren F1 driver Lando Norris signs multi-year contract extension
WOKING, England— McLaren driver Lando Norris signed a multi-year contract extension with the Formula One team on Friday. The 24-year-old British driver’s existing contract ran until the end of 2025. The new deal secures his services alongside teammate Oscar Piastri for several more seasons in an exciting pairing. McLaren did not say how long was.....»»
Driver-bodyguard ng suspek sa pagkawala ni Catherine Camilon, sumuko na
SUMUKO na sa Balayan, Batangas Police Office ang driver at bodyguard ng prime suspect sa pagkawala ng beauty queen na si Catherine Camilon. Base na rin sa inilabas na ulat ng TV Patrol noong Martes, January 9, sumuko na sa mga pulis si Jeffrey Magpantay na driver at bodyguard ng prime suspect sa kaso na.....»»
BSP Governor Eyes Potential Rate Cut as Inflation Eases
In a recent interview, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. hinted at a potential rate cut later this year, signaling optimism amid the nation’s economic landscape. While cautious about the first semester, Remolona remains watchful, stating that the move could come “within the year.” The BSP, responding to escalating inflation, had hiked […].....»»
Emerging tourist markets give Cebu hope
Emerging tourist markets give Cebu hope.....»»
Alan Shirahama in Cebu, the potency of pop culture’s influence in driving tourism
Alan Shirahama in Cebu, the potency of pop culture’s influence in driving tourism.....»»
Chocolate hills resort: Bohol governor tells DENR to take legal action ASAP
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The provincial government of Bohol wants to find out how the controversial resort located within the famous Chocolate Hills was allowed to construct and operate despite an investigation that started way back in 2018. Bohol Governor Erico Aris Aumentado on Thursday, March 14, 2024, urged the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (DENR).....»»
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.....»»
Rama threatens legal action against Gwen, CBRT opponents
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Anyone who attempts to obstruct the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project in any manner will force City Mayor Michael Rama to file legal cases. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama announced on Thursday, March 7, that he was not even hesitant to file a case against Cebu Provincial Governor Gwen Garcia.....»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 17
MANILA -- The number of Chinese inbound travelers to the Philippines surged by 235 percent year-on-year in the first two months of 2024, a Philippine lawmaker said Sunday. Citing data from the Philippines' Department of Tourism, Representative Marvin Rillo, vice chairperson of the committee on tourism in the House of Representatives, said that 82,314 Chinese travelers entered the Philippines in January and Febru.....»»
Economic Watch: China s travel boom buoys global expectations
BEIJING, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- As the eight-day Spring Festival holiday draws closer, global tourist destinations are keen to attract Chinese holidaymakers, with high hopes for a tourism boom. In a video message last week, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin extended a warm welcome to Chinese tourists, as they had been the largest source of inbound tourism for the country. The prime minister expressed hopes that C.....»»
Aumentado pushes P100M rehab of Alona Beach in Panglao
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Bohol Governor Erico Aris Aumentado said that he was in close coordination with Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) for the planned rehabilitation of Alona Beach in Panglao town. The project is estimated to cost at least P100 million, Aumentado said in an advisory that was posted on his social.....»»
AppleOne intensifies efforts to boost local tourism
AppleOne Group Inc., a Cebu-based property developer, is gearing up to welcome an increased influx of both local and international travelers this year to further showcase its ongoing commitment in helping foster people-to-people connections, enriching cultural relations, and contributing to the boosting of tourism at the local and national levels......»»
Taxi driver nabbed after posting video of him choking, slapping 3-year-old daughter inside cab
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A desperate taxi driver was arrested on February 26 after he went online and showed a video of him choking, slapping and threatening to hack with a knife his 3-year-old daughter inside his cab on February 26. All this to allegedly catch the attention of his estranged live-in partner, who was.....»»
Alcantara road accident injures dump truck driver, helper
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two were injured in a vehicular accident involving a dump truck and a 10-wheeler truck that happened in Sitio Cabaray, Barangay Lawaan in Alcantara town at around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 13. The accident victims were identified as Milky Miot, the dump truck driver and a resident of Samboan town,.....»»
NHA gives P5.75-M aid to Zamboanga fire-hit families
NHA gives P5.75-M aid to Zamboanga fire-hit families.....»»
BARMM gives aid to farmers, fishers to mitigate El Niño effects
BARMM gives aid to farmers, fishers to mitigate El Niño effects.....»»
Raymond gives MCWD ‘go signal’
Raymond gives MCWD ‘go signal’.....»»