Singapore, Jan 26, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Infocus International Group, a global business intelligence provider of strategic information and professional services, has announced the new dates for Mastering Wind Power training and it will be commencing live on the 20th of February 2023. Attendees will gain an excellent understanding of all the […]
All-New eK X EV Earns Top Rating in Vehicle Safety Performance 2022 Car Assessment by JNCAP
TOKYO, Jan 26, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that the all-new eK X EV (pronounced “eK ‘cross’ EV”), an all-electric kei-car(1),(2), has earned the Five Star Award, the highest rating, in the Vehicle Safety Performance 2022 car assessment by Japan New Car Assessment Program (JNCAP)(3). Mitsubishi […]
Infocus International is Introducing a Brand New Virtual Course: Corporate & Virtual Power Purchase Agreement
Singapore, Jan 26, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Infocus International Group, a global business intelligence provider of strategic information and professional services, has launched a brand-new virtual course – Corporate & Virtual Power Purchase Agreements and it will be commencing live on 14th February 2023. This interactive 5-session workshop will provide clear explanations […]
Plato Hits 10M Visitors, Lays Out Web3 Vision at Quantum Miami
MIAMI, FL, Jan 25, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Plato Technologies Inc. (Plato) announced today that it has passed the 10 millionth visitor mark on its Open Beta. “This represents a significant milestone for the company, and we want to thank everyone involved in this project for their contribution over the course of […]
Mayor Rama sued for nepotism
A CONCERNED citizen has sued Mayor Michael Rama before the anti-graft office for alleged nepotism, grave misconduct and graft and corruption after he hired his wife’s two brothers to work as casual employees for the Cebu City Government. Jonel Saceda, sporting the name “Inday Josa Chiongbian Osmeña” on Facebook, filed a complaint against Rama before […]
Bantayan growers raise egg prices
POULTRY owners in Bantayan Island have increased the prices of their eggs due to the increase in prices of feeds they purchased from Cebu City. Alan Pastoril, president of the Bantayan Island Layer and Hog Raiser Association Inc. (BILHRA), told SunStar Cebu Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, that this is the main reason they imposed another […]
Four Filipino journalists killed in 2022
FILIPINO journalists remained at risk of getting killed and harassed under the government of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., according to the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). Read the full story.
SunStar’s Best of Cebu 2022 winners (Part 4 of 7)
Now in its 10th year, SunStar’s Best of Cebu is back with a vengeance. Local businesses are slowly returning to form, allowing the Best of Cebu team to add more categories under lifestyle and travel, beauty and wellness, and shopping. From 78 awardees in 2021, SunStar’s Best of Cebu lists 118 winners for 2022. From […]
De los Santos fails to convince Rama-allied councilors to override veto
OPPOSITION Councilor Mary Ann de los Santos failed to convince her colleagues in the Cebu City Council to override Mayor Michael Rama’s veto on her proposed ordinance that would allow them to conduct inquiries with the power of subpoena and contempt. During the Council’s regular session Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, de los Santos attempted to […]
Journalists still in danger of being killed, harassed under Marcos gov’t, says CPJ
By John Victor D. Ordoñez, Reporter FILIPINO journalists remained at risk of getting killed and harassed under the government of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., according to the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). “All four of the murders in the Philippines were of radio journalists covering local politics, highlighting the dangers faced by […]
House panel OK’s bill protecting areas of ‘West Philippine Sea’
By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz A PHILIPPINE House of Representatives committee on Wednesday approved a bill that seeks to declare parts of the Spratly Islands and Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea protected zones. The House committee on natural resources endorsed House Bill 6373, which seeks to protect the three nautical miles around the […]
ILO urged to look into plight of Filipino contractual workers
PHILIPPINE labor groups on Wednesday called on the International Labour Organization (ILO) to look into the plight of contractual workers who lack job security. “We call on the ILO to look into the plight of job order workers to ensure their rights of association and security of tenure,” Gian Siapo, a representative from Kawani Laban […]
Search continues for missing plane with 6 on board; Air Force plane crash kills 2
THE CIVIL Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said a Cessna single-engined general aviation aircraft went missing after departing Cauayan Airport in Isabela on Tuesday afternoon. RPC1174, a Cessna 206 type aircraft, took off from the Cauayan Airport at 02:15 p.m. on Jan. 24 and was expected to arrive at an airport in Maconacon, Isabela […]
DTI reminds businesses to comply with price freeze in areas under state of calamity
THE DEPARTMENT of Trade and Industry (DTI) reminded businesses in areas under a state of calamity to comply with the price freeze for basic necessities. A total of 86 towns and cities across five regions have declared a state of calamity this month due to flooding and landslides triggered by continuous rains since mid-December, based […]
DICT eyes combining SIM card registration with national ID biometrics
THE DEPARTMENT of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Wednesday said it will study the possibility of simultaneously capturing biometrics for the government’s national ID system while registering subscriber identity module (SIM) cards, especially in remote areas. “We will be coordinating with the Philippine Statistics Authority on this,” DICT Undersecretary Anna Mae Y. Lamentillo said […]
DoH says no word yet from Marcos on COVID-19 state of calamity extension
PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos, Jr. has yet to decide whether he will extend the COVID-19 state of calamity in the Philippines, according to a Health official. There has been “no categorical and no official response” yet from Mr. Marcos to the Department of Health’s (DoH) request for an extension of the state of calamity, Maria […]
Groups slam Senate for lack of youth reps in mandatory ROTC hearing
YOUTH GROUPS on Wednesday condemned the exclusion of representation from their sector in Senate deliberations on the proposed revival of mandatory military training among tertiary level students. They lambasted in particular Senator Ronald M. Dela Rosa, who chaired the meeting, calling him “cunning” for refusing to hear the youth’s stance on the plan to reinstate […]
Senate probe sought on PAGCOR’s selection of 3rd party auditor
THE SENATE minority leader has asked the Blue Ribbon Committee to investigate, in aid of legislation, the allegedly anomalous selection by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) of an unqualified third-party auditor. Senate Resolution 443, filed by Minority Leader Aquilino Martin “Koko” D. Pimentel III on Jan. 24, seeks to identify accountability, make changes […]
DMW to set up overseas offices to verify employers
THE DEPARTMENT of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Wednesday said it aims to set up offices in every country destination for Filipino workers to verify potential employers after it was revealed in a Senate hearing that an increasing number of Filipinos are being trafficked by fake companies abroad. Senator Ana Theresia “Risa” N. Hontiveros-Baraquel, who chaired […]
34% of Filipinos say their quality of life improved from a year ago
MORE THAN 30% of adult Filipinos said their quality of life had improved from a year ago, according to the Social Weather Station’s (SWS) 4th quarter 2022 survey. Citing its Dec. 10-14 survey released on Wednesday, SWS said 34% of adult Filipinos believed their life was better than twelve months before while 26% said it […]