THE major vegetable crops that posted the strongest uptick in production during the first quarter were mung beans, native onion, and bitter gourd (ampalaya), the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said. In its quarterly bulletin on major vegetables and root crops, the PSA said mung bean production in the three months to March rose 6.2% year […]
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Ched honors USC
THE Commission on Higher Education (Ched) 7 honored the University of San Carlos (USC) in Cebu City with six awards during the celebration of the First National Higher Education Day on May 22, 2021. Ched cited USC for exemplary leadership, institutional performance in the Quacquarelli Symonds Asia University Rankings and program excellence for both its […]
Dizon, Mabatid bickers over Cebu City JO workers
TWO local legislators in Cebu City are criticizing each other over the issue of job order (JO) workers in Cebu City Hall. Councilor Alvin Dizon, in a budget hearing on June 4, 2021, recommended that instead of hiring more JO employees, the department heads should maximize the availability of regular and casual employees in their […]
Book industry claims losses of P240 million from DepEd ‘modules’
THE BOOK industry will sustain P240 million in losses from teaching materials reproduced by the Department of Education (DepEd) without a licensing agreement, a copyright organization said. Filipinas Copyright Licensing Society, Inc. (Filcols) in a statement Tuesday said that the department’s Order No. 18-2020 directing teachers to reproduce learning modules during the pandemic represents lost income […]
Inequality in education seen worsening during pandemic
THE prolonged ban on face-to-face learning during the pandemic could worsen the learning gap in the Philippines, highlighting the need to reform the education system, according to a book released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). With students and teachers forced to rely on digital platforms for education because of the pandemic, only 55% of […]
Marc Pingris announces retirement from PBA
The “Pinoy Sakuragi,” Marc Pingris announced his retirement from basketball on Tuesday night, ending a colorful 16-year career that saw him help the Purefoods franchise complete a historic “grandslam” during the 2014 PBA season. The 39-year old forward announced his decision to walk away from basketball on his social media pages. “16 years na din […]
Senator flags alleged use of detainees in anti-drug ops
A SENATOR on Monday questioned the alleged use of detainees by the police in anti-illegal drug operations and asked authorities to investigate the claims. “Is it common practice of the police to use prisoners to help in their anti-illegal drug operations? Is this standard operating procedure? It seems reality is stranger than fiction,” Senator Risa […]
Comelec mulls adjusting 2022 election campaign rules due to COVID-19
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it is considering modifying its rules and processes for the 2022 national and local elections due to the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. These include the possibility of virtual debates among presidential candidates, safety protocols, and changes in absentee voting. In its first media briefing on the 2022 national and local elections on Friday, the poll body said that […]
Cortes recovers from Covid-19
AFTER more than two weeks of isolation, Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes has recovered from the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) and is now back working in his office. Cortes, who tested positive for Covid-19 on April 4, 2021, said he is happy that he is back in service after two weeks of being placed in isolation. […]
Covid frontliners hailed as new heroes
THE threat of Covid-19 may have kept many war veterans at home on Araw ng Kagitingan, a national holiday celebrated with wreath laying, but the pandemic did not stop 10 veterans from showing up at Cebu City’s Plaza Independencia to honor those who fought shoulder to shoulder with them during World War II. The veterans […]
41 arrested in Mandaue City during Holy Week
AROUND 41 people were arrested in Mandaue City for various crimes committed during the Holy Week, including 21 persons arrested for illegal drugs. Despite the number of persons arrested during the Holy Week, Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO) Director Col. Jonathan Abella said the city was “generally peaceful.” Maj. Mercy Villaro, MCPO spokesperson, said even […]
BSP sees March inflation at 4.2% to 5%
THE central bank continues to see inflation breaching the target range in March, as oil prices rose and the peso weakened against the US dollar. Headline inflation during the month likely settled within 4.2% to 5%, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno said in a Viber message to reporters. This is still […]
Hi Sun Tech Announces 2020 Annual Results: Profit for the Year Increases 14% to HK$779 million
HONG KONG, Mar 30, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – A leading payment & finance solutions provider in China, Hi Sun Technology (China) Limited (the “Company”; Stock code: 818.HK), announced the audited consolidated results of the Company and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) for the twelve months ended 31 December 2020 (the “Year”). Results Highlights1. […]
SunStar Media Group calls for photo contributions on life, heroism in Cebu during Covid-19 pandemic
THE year 2020 ushered in a pandemic the scale of which has not been seen in a century. Sars-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), disrupted life as we know it as lockdowns and other restrictions were enforced to slow down the spread of the disease. The SunStar Media Group aims to remember […]
How Cebu City looked like on the first day of ECQ in 2020
TO COMBAT the spread of the deadly novel coronavirus, Cebu City on Saturday, March 28, 2020, shut down its borders following the order of Mayor Edgardo Labella to place the entire city under a state of enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). The city’s ECQ initially lasted until noon on April 28 but was later extended in […]
Lapu bars walk-in beach visitors for Holy Week
NO PRIOR booking, no entry. Thus states Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard Chan’s latest executive order, which prohibits beach visitors in the city during Holy Week unless they have confirmed room reservations in hotels and resorts. The restriction will apply to both residents and non-residents of Lapu-Lapu City and will cover both private and public beaches […]
Labella tries to appease disgruntled vendors
CEBU City Mayor Edgardo Labella will waive the rental fees of the vendors during the relocation period as the construction for the redevelopment of Carbon Public Market starts. Labella, during the groundbreaking ceremony, said he will issue an executive order waiving the market fees for at least three years. The groundbreaking ceremony for the redevelopment […]
Tax impact of COVID-19 on nonresidents stranded in US
Undeniably, COVID-19 has taken its toll across the globe, regardless of a person’s economic standing. Governments implemented inbound and outbound travel restrictions with varying stringency to curb the spre ad of the virus. As with any other country, the US was confronted with stranded foreign nationals, whose residency status, which is generally affected by their […]
Are you afraid of the dark?
Horror movie references curfews under Marcos’ Martial Law and COVID-19 lockdowns WHAT would it be like living in Manila if, once midnight falls, no one is safe? That is the thesis of Dodo Dayao’s horror film, Midnight in a Perfect World, set to show on Upstream starting Jan. 29. Starring Glaiza de Castro and Jasmine […]
Q4 and full-year 2020 GDP forecast
THE Philippines’ gross domestic product (GDP) likely contracted slower in the fourth quarter due to a pickup in economic activity as lockdown restrictions were further eased and higher consumer spending during the holiday season. Read the full story.