IRONKIDS: Kids with iron hearts and iron wills
LOOK: Some of the highlights from the swimming portion of the IRONKIDS Aquathlon on Saturday, April 20, at the Reef Island Resort Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. The IRONKIDS is a prelude to the grand event on Sunday which is the IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu with thousands competing including a record-field of 29 of the world’s top pro.....»»
Husband Appreciation Day: Learn how this young Cebuana wife appreciates her husband
On April 20, the United States celebrates Husband Appreciation Day to encourage women to show their husbands some love and much-deserved appreciation. In these changing times, it’s a struggle to perpetuate such a holiday when people carefully tread on what the world has learned about problematic gender roles and dismantle them. When we ask traditional.....»»
Rama plans to redesign CBRT bus station at Capitol for heritage preservation
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project is facing delays, and the mayor’s new plans might make it take even longer. Mayor Michael Rama wants to remove the planned bus station near the Capitol building because it doesn’t fit with the area’s heritage. He plans to replace it with a new.....»»
Liloan to host ‘scenic’ mountain run on April 28
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Municipality of Liloan is hosting the first ‘Run Kings Mt. Run’ on April 28, that will start and end in Barangay Yati. This one-of-a-kind running event will pass through three scenic mountain barangays in Liloan, aiming to promote eco and sports tourism in the town. Previously, Liloan gained recognition as a.....»»
Meet the 87-year-old Malaysian triathlete who joins IRONMAN Lapu-Lapu
Yee Sze Mun, the 87-year-old IRONMAN legend from Malaysia, is among the triathletes joining in this year’s IRONMAN 70.3 in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. To inspire younger athletes, Yee launched his book “The Unexpected Finisher” at the Race Expo in Mactan Newtown. Yee told CDN Digital that age is just a number and that being a.....»»
PH set to open Helsinki embassy this year
The Philippines is set to open an embassy in Helsinki, Finland later this year, aiming to enhance trade and relations between the two nations, a Finnish diplomat who recently visited the Philippines said. During his two-day visit on April 11 and April 12, Jarno Syrjälä, Finland’s Undersecretary of State for International Trade, discussed areas of.....»»
Cebuano athletes excel in IRONKIDS Lapu-Lapu 2024
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s young athletes dominated the IRONKIDS Lapu-Lapu 2024 swim-run event on Saturday, April 20, at The Reef in RLC Residences on Mactan Island. Zackary Angelo Da Silva and Christy Ann Perez led the way, triumphing in the boys’ 11-12 years old and girls’ 13-15 years old categories, respectively. Miro Habana also.....»»
Private sector collaborates with government for climate action
The private sector has expressed its commitment and readiness to fund sustainability projects to support the country’s climate goals......»»
RHI widens net loss to P360 million
The attributable net loss of sugar and ethanol producer Roxas Holdings Inc. (RHI) in the first quarter of its current fiscal year widened to nearly P360 million as revenues plummeted due to stoppage of its sugar and bioethanol businesses......»»
Camp John Hay to unleash full potenial – Go
The recent decision of the Supreme Court (SC) resolving the legal dispute between the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and its lessee CJH Development Corp. (CJHDevCo) is expected to enable the development of the John Hay Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Baguio City to its full potential, according to Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Frederick Go......»»
Manila Water unit spends P1.15 billion for Laguna expansion
Razon-led Manila Water Co. Inc. is spending P1.15 billion to buy into the Laguna Water District Aquatech Resources Corp. (LARC), which oversees the water supply system of the Laguna Water District in the towns of Los Baños, Bay, Calauan, Victoria and Nagcarlan in the province......»»
OSAPIEA chief bares economic reform initiatives at CREBA meet
With the “whole of government approach” adopted by the administration of President Marcos in improving the business climate, “the Philippines is now open for business,” Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Secretary Frederick Go told real estate industry players during the induction of the new set of officers of the Chamber of Real Estate and Builders’ Associations held recently......»»
Axelum inks multi-year deal with Vita Coco
Axelum Resources Corp., a listed integrated manufacturer and exporter of premium coconut products, has sealed a new multi-year deal with The Vita Coco Co Inc., one of the world’s largest coconut water brands......»»
DTI teams up with Plug and Play to help startups scale up
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has teamed up with US-based Plug and Play to help Filipino startups scale up......»»
Cancer Center PPP up for NEDA board approval
The proposed change in the cost and terms of the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) Cancer Center public private partnership (PPP) project will be presented for the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) board approval next week, the PPP Center said. .....»»
Cheap shot
The gloves are completely off in the worsening feud between the Duterte and Marcos families......»»
Gearing up vs China blocking actions near Ayungin Shoal
China has been stepping up its pressure tactics in the West Philippine Sea, deploying a naval warship, alongside the China Coast Guard and maritime militia, in blocking an unarmed Philippine boat carrying supplies to the troops manning an outpost aboard the ship BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal......»»
‘Provincial board OK’d salary of Eastern Samar contract workers’
The salary of contract of service (COS) and job order (JO) employees in Eastern Samar was in accordance with the rate approved by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan based on the provincial government’s budgetary capacity, according to Gov. Ben Evardone......»»
DA: NFA rice sale probe to push through
The investigation into the alleged illegal sale of rice to some traders by the National Food Authority will not be affected despite the dismissal of former Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) director Demosthenes Escoto, who headed the probe panel......»»
Water supply drop eyed as Angat level dips further
The water level in Angat Dam is expected to drop to its minimum of 180 meters by the end of May, according to an official of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System......»»