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How to Survive the Post-Peak Season
One of Cebu’s top peak seasons, that is Sinulog, has come to a close, and as a small business owner, navigating the aftermath of the religious and cultural event can be a big task, especially when orders or customers come few and far in between. How do you maintain momentum when the surge in customer […].....»»
SINULOG 2024: What is the Devotee City?
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Devotees of Señor Santo Niño are widely recognized for their deep religious convictions and practices, particularly during the annual Sinulog Festival in Cebu, held every January. With the annual influx of devotees to Cebu City for the Sinulog Festival and the attendance of novena masses for the Fiesta Señor, the city.....»»
Over 6 million Filipino Catholics join Black Nazarene procession
MANILA, The Philippines: More than six million Filipino Catholic devotees gathered for this year's procession to honor the Black Nazarene, transforming the streets of Manila into a vibrant display of religious devotion. The centuries-old tradition, which pays homage to the black wooden statue of Jesus Christ believed to possess healing powers, drew massive numbers, resuming after a three-year hiatus due to COVI.....»»
Filipino Catholics throng Manila streets to honor Black Nazarene
MANILA, The Philippines: More than six million Filipino Catholic devotees gathered for this year's procession to honor the Black Nazarene, transforming the streets of Manila into a vibrant display of religious devotion. The centuries-old tradition, which pays homage to the black wooden statue of Jesus Christ believed to possess healing powers, drew massive numbers, resuming after a three-year hiatus due to COVI.....»»
Inside a Monetary Board member’s office
Amid the ghost employee scandal hounding the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, The STAR ventures inside the offices of members of the Monetary Board to find out how many they’re allowed to hire, and who......»»
MIAA announces completion of NAIA 3’s electrical system upgrades
GENERAL manager Eric Ines of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) announced the completion of the second phase of the series of scheduled electrical system upgrades at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, which had been running since April 2 last month until May 28, 2024. This, he said. allowed MIAA to conclude the […].....»»
NEDA supports stronger NFA role
The National Economic and Development Authority is supporting a stronger role for the National Food Authority in buffer stocking by being allowed to import rice during emergency situations......»»
Cordova bans karaoke use after 10 p.m.
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – The use of karaoke machines, sound systems and other similar devices will no longer be allowed after 10 p.m. in the Municipality of Cordova. The prohibition is contained in an ordinance authored by Councilor Remar Baguio and which members of the municipal council passed in April. Baguio’s ordinance took effect on.....»»
Deniece Cornejo now allowed to accept visitors
Friends and family of Deniece Cornejo can now visit her in Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong City after she was convicted by the court due to serious illegal detention for ransom filed by Vhong Navarro. .....»»
Agriculture chief exempts bonito from import ban
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has allowed canners to import frozen bonito more than two weeks after he ordered a temporary import suspension of the fish, following reports that imported fish stocks are diverted to the wet markets......»»
A Cebuano food delivery rider’s pursuit of respect, fair wage
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A few years back, Naohde Vasyon had a stable corporate job that allowed him to earn up to P30,000 per month. But he was enticed to quit his job and instead join a popular delivery service platform because of the “tempting benefits” that were offered to him. Vayson, 55, has been.....»»
Mail deliveries set from 6 a.m. to noon – PHLPost
The Philippine Postal Corp. (PHLPost) has allowed mail carriers to make deliveries from 6 a.m. until noon to protect themselves against heat exhaustion and heat stroke, Postmaster General Luis Carlos said yesterday......»»
Public school teachers, employees may wear alternative uniforms — DepEd
MANILA, Philippines — Amid high temperatures across the country, public school teachers are allowed to wear collared Department of Education (DepEd) polo shirts. This is according to DepEd on Monday. “Dulot ng mainit na panahon sa buong bansa, pinahihintulutan ang lahat ng DepEd teaching at non-teaching personnel [na magsuot ng alternate uniform],” DepEd said in.....»»
Mayors, schools allowed to modify class hours
Local chief executives and local education supervisors have the authority to modify school hours due to the prevailing extreme heat, according to the Metro Manila Council......»»
NFA OKs more competitive P30/k palay buying price
State-run National Food Authority is optimistic that it can now compete better with private traders in buying local palay after it was allowed to purchase palay or unmilled rice by as much as P30 per kilogram......»»
8,000 additional motorcycle taxis to operate outside Metro Manila
The 8,000 additional motorcycle taxis will operate outside Metro Manila and no additional units will be allowed to operate within the metropolis, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista clarified over the weekend......»»
Sandigan junks ex-Palawan execs’ bid to dismiss raps
The Sandiganbayan has denied the appeal of three former provincial government officials of Palawan to be allowed to seek the early dismissal of the graft and falsification cases filed against them in connection with the alleged misuse of P1.534 billion worth of proceeds from the Malampaya gas project in 2008......»»
ERC OKs limited use of LNG for Meralco, FGEN
The Energy Regulatory Commission has allowed First Gas Power Corp. and FPG Corp. to use liquefied natural gas as an alternative fuel supply source for the Sta. Rita and San Lorenzo gas plants “in the case of the occurrence of a fuel supply force majeure event.”.....»»
Billboards as lawful election propaganda eyed
Static or LED billboards should be allowed as lawful election propaganda, according to Sen. Imee Marcos......»»
SC allows UN expert to act as friend of the court in Maria Ressa s cyber libel plea
Irene Khan, United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur for freedom of expression and opinion, has been allowed by the Supreme Court (SC) to sit as an "amicus curiae" to the court in the appeal for the cyber libel case of Rappler.com chief executive officer Maria Ressa and former researcher Reynaldo Santos......»»