CEBU’S controversial Covid-19 policies work. In fact, the “swab-upon-arrival” policy initiated by Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia for returning overseas Filipinos (ROFs) and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) is not the first time Cebuanos have adopted protocol that are not totally aligned with existing guidelines of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on the Management of Emerging Illnesses. […]
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Over 114, 000 receive 1st dose in 7 Metro Cebu cities, towns
ONLY six to seven persons out of every 100 vaccine-eligible residents of seven Metro Cebu cities and towns have been inoculated since the vaccination program against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) kicked off about 15 weeks ago. Dr. Mary Jean Loreche, Department of Health (DOH 7) spokesperson, said that although Metro Cebu is part of the […]
54K Sinovac doses arrive in Region 7
THE Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH 7) has announced the arrival of 54,400 doses of Sinovac’s CoronaVac vaccine in the region on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. The new delivery is intended for the second dose of those in the vaccine priority groups. Dr. Mary Jean Loreche, DOH 7 spokesperson, said the fresh allocation will […]
Limpag: Azkals’ new faces
It was their first game in almost two years and it showed. Against China, the Philippines looked lost in the first 20 minutes and couldn’t even string more than two passes, allowing China to bully its way to the defense. But as the first half went on, we played better and even had a couple […]
Toyota Hits World Championship Century at Portimao
Toyota City, Japan, Jun 4, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing will write another step in the history books when the GR010 HYBRID Hypercar takes on new competitors in the 8 Hours of Portimao, round two of the 2021 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). Next week’s event in Portugal marks Toyota’s […]
Philippine smartphone market grew by almost 27% in Q1, but seen slowing down
THE Philippines’ smartphone market grew by nearly 27% year on year, bringing in more than four million units in the first three months of the year, according to the International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. “This was despite a 35.3% decline compared to the previous quarter’s large shipments by vendors that took advantage […]
Utzurrum: How do you sleep, Cebu?
How does one sleep these days? Indeed, a very relevant question in these abnormal times! Uratex, the biggest foam and mattress manufacturer In the country, has an accurate answer. As a sleep specialist, the brand suggests to browse, feel and test various mattress models until one gets that perfect snooze! And where to test? Recently, […]
SmartDeFi: The Robinhood of Crypto — Raises $1m Pre-Seed Bringing DeFi to the Masses
San Francisco, CA, June 2, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – SmartDeFi is an easy to use, non-custodial investment app which fulfills the needs of traditional investors who want to make their first DeFi investments, but don’t understand the risks involved or how to take the first steps. The user-friendly iOS app removes the […]
DOTr fails to accomplish targets to start 1st phase of BRT project
THE processes needed for the first phase of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in Cebu City to start remain unaccomplished. This was what City Councilor James Anthony Cuenco told reporters in a recent interview. Cuenco, transportation committee chairman, said the Department of Transportation (DOTr) had targeted to complete some important processes within the month […]
DIZO – the first brand in the realme TechLife Ecosystem announces its global launch
GURUGRAM, India, May 25, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – DIZO, the first brand under the realme TechLife ecosystem, announced its global launch today. More than just being a technology brand, DIZO embarks on a philosophy and a journey that aims to empower everyone to enjoy their desired life, enhanced by Smart TechLife. Pronounced […]
Women artists in ‘Mugna-Lantaw 2’ exhibit
Among the 16 artists featured for exhibit “Mugna-Lantaw 2” in ArtPortalCebu in Consolacion, Cebu are five women artists: Betsy Alterado, Tina Gandionco, Zapphire Benedict M. Jayme, Ana Maria Lubanga and Ma. Rowena Vios. Alterado studied fine arts in UP Cebu but marriage made her stop schooling. “I did not stop working on my art. I […]
Porsche global sales soar by 36% in Q1
PORSCHE’s worldwide deliveries in the first quarter of 2021 increased by 36% compared to the same period last year. It sold 71,986 sports cars, SUVs, and sedans in Q1 2021 versus 53,125 units delivered during Q1 2020. Significantly, the Taycan — the Stuttgart-headquartered sports car maker’s first all-electric model — moved almost as many units […]
Converge earnings whet investors’ appetite
By Lourdes O. Pilar, Researcher INVESTORS took positions on Converge ICT Solutions, Inc. last week after the release of its first-quarter earnings report. A total of 47.16 million shares worth P924.87 million were traded from May 17 to 21, data from the Philippine Stock Exchange showed. This made the fiber internet service provider the seventh-most […]
Tell it to SunStar: On China’s Mars landing
China’s Mars landing on May 14, 2021 was a historic and monumental success. It happened during the time the world condemned China for being responsible for the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. The country has been busy fighting against the deadly effect of the coronavirus, yet unknown to many, it has also revolutionized its space […]
More than 9K employees in Cebu benefit from PBB vaccine program
SINCE the start of its vaccination initiative on April 20, 2021, the Project Balik Buhay (PBB) has administered a total of 11,552 doses of Covid-19 vaccines to employees of companies in Cebu that registered and were approved by the Department of Health (DOH) 7 and their respective local government units. Eligible under the program are […]
Volcano Posts Revenue of RM17.66 Million in First Interim Statement Post-Listing
BUTTERWORTH, Malaysia, May 20, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Volcano Berhad (“VOLCANO”, Stock Code: 0232), a leading manufacturer of parts and components including metal and non-metal nameplates and plastic injection moulded parts, is pleased to announce the Company’s first interim financial statement for the financial year ending 31 December 2021 following its listing […]
Neda greenlights extension of Cebu BRT project loans
THE National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) Investment Coordination Committee has approved the two-year extension of the foreign loans for the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project that the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has asked for. This was confirmed by Norvin Imbong, officer in charge project manager for Cebu BRT, in a phone interview on […]
GMA Network net income jumps three times to P2 billion
LISTED media company GMA Network, Inc. saw its attributable net income jump more than three times to P2 billion in the first quarter of the year from P583.41 million in the same period a year ago. The company’s total revenues surged 54.7% to P5.46 billion from P3.53 billion previously, GMA Network said in a disclosure […]
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Leads the WRC onto Gravel
Toyota City, Japan, May 14, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team is ready to take on a fourth different challenge in as many events when the Rally de Portugal hosts the first gravel round of the 2021 season on May 20-23. 2021 Yaris WRC Following a one-two […]
Showa Denko Announces 2021 First Quarter Financial Results
TOKYO, May 13, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Showa Denko K.K. (SDK; TSE:4004) today announced its 2021 first quarter financial results. – 2021 First Quarter Consolidated Financial Statements and Summaryhttps://www.sdk.co.jp/assets/files/english/ir/library/fss2021-1q.pdf About Showa Denko K.K. Showa Denko K.K. (SDK; TSE:4004, ADR:SHWDY) is a major manufacturer of chemical products serving from heavy industry to computers […]