ESSILOR Manufacturing Philippines, Inc., provider of ophthalmic goods, will kick off World Sight Day on Oct. 14 with a virtual concert featuring bespectacled folk pop band Ben&Ben. The event, which aims to raise awareness about taking care of one’s eyesight, will be aired live on Essilor’s Facebook page. “Our sense of sight is essential to our day to […]
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All adults now eligible to get vaccine vs Covid
WITH the arrival of more vaccine supplies in the country, the Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, announced the start of the vaccination of the general adult population against coronavirus disease (Covid-19). However, local government units (LGUs) are urged to put up special lanes for senior citizens and persons with comorbidities who […]
NTC urged to intervene amid delays in mobile portability
THE National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) needs to step in and address the delays in implementing the Mobile Number Portability (MNP) Act, according to Infrawatch PH, a public-policy think tank. It cited “process roadblocks” by some telecommunications companies and system glitches for the delay in rolling out number portability, which allows phone users to retail their phone numbers when […]
Biz owners remain hopeful in Q4, for downgrade in restriction status
THE country will enjoy thriving a business environment in the remaining months of the year, so long as there will be looser restrictions to support the economy. “It is the varying level of lockdowns that impact the performance of the economy or industry,” said Alfred Reyes, president of Hotel, Resort and Restaurants Association of Cebu. […]
12 schools in province pass assessment for f2f
TWELVE public elementary and high schools in Cebu Province have passed the risk and readiness assessment for the two-month pilot run of limited face-to-face (F2F) classes beginning Nov. 15, 2021. Four of these schools, however, have yet to comply with all the requirements, according to Dr. Marilyn Andales, Schools Division Superintendent for Cebu Province. These […]
AUB expects improved appetite for home loans
MORE BORROWERS are likely to take out residential home loans once the economy improves, Asia United Bank Corp. (AUB) officials said. “We are optimistic that the real estate industry will be among the sectors that will bounce back fastest once the economy recovers, which bodes well for consumer appetite for home loans,” AUB Assistant Vice-President […]
Resto-bar operations suspended for lack of special permits
SOME resto-bars in Cebu City have been ordered to temporarily stop operating until they can have all their workers including their managers vaccinated and they can secure special permits. Also, the liquor ban has not been lifted, but restaurants and bars can serve liquor under certain conditions. P/Lt. Col. Wilbert Parilla, deputy director for operation […]
No parent’s consent, no vaccine for minors in Cebu City
CEBU City’s Covid-19 vaccination registration will be updated to include parents’ consent for children aged 12 to 17 years old, Acting Mayor Michael Rama said. PaBakunata.com, the city’s registration website, requires personal information, which might put the privacy and security of minors at risk without adult supervision, said Rama. “We have to respect the human […]
Limpag: Billiards’ old lament: Treat us as a sport
What sport would earn praises in school and what sport would earn ridicule? There are many of the former but there is only one of the latter. Billiards. “You play billiards? That means you don’t go to school?” “Yeah he’s good at billiards but how are his grades?” When SunStar still held the annual Superbalita […]
Batuhan: Too big to fail?
“On Sept. 16, 2008, the Federal Reserve provided an US$85 billion two-year loan to AIG to prevent its bankruptcy and further stress on the global economy. In return, the Fed took ownership of 79.9 percent of AIG’s equity. That gave it the right to replace management, which it did. It also had veto power over […]
5 more college programs get nod for f2f classes
LIMITED face-to-face classes have been allowed for five more college degree programs that require hands-on experience, but only in areas under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ), the Commission on Higher Education (Ched) announced. In a statement Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, officials of the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) in Cebu City welcomed Ched’s new order. […]
Philippines worst in COVID-19 pandemic response
By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES fell to last place among 53 countries in a study that measured the resilience and response of economies to the coronavirus pandemic, as export-oriented nations continue to grapple with the global health crisis. It was a spot down from its 52nd ranking in a previous COVID-19 (coronavirus […]
TNT, Meralco Bolts look to secure semifinals seats in PBA Philippine Cup
THE top-ranked TNT Tropang Giga will try to book its spot in the semifinals when it faces off against the reigning champions Barangay Ginebra Kings in the quarterfinals of the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup on Sept. 29 at the Don Honorio Ventura State University gym in Bacolor, Pampanga. TNT has a twice-to-beat advantage over the […]
Why the drive-in motel is safe by design for quarantine
MOTELS have always been the go-to place for travelers who need somewhere to sleep for a night or anyone who seeks privacy in those very special cases, and the Philippines is no different. However, with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic putting tourism and mobility in general on hold, motels and other types of accommodations […]
Cebu tourism to receive 20K vax doses weekly, says DOT chief
VACCINATE all tourism workers in Cebu by the end of October 2021. This was the challenge posed by Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat during the ceremonial vaccination of Cebu tourism workers on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 in Oakridge Buisness Park, Mandaue City. To achieve this, Puyat said Cebu will have a weekly allocation of 20,000 vaccines […]
Taiwan asks to join trade group, says China might interfere
TAIWAN announced Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, it has applied to join an 11-nation Pacific trade group, setting up a potential clash with rival Beijing over the status of the island democracy. The Chinese government, which claims Taiwan as part of its territory, gave no details of how it might respond but said the island has […]
PHL markets see ‘little impact’ from China’s Evergrande crisis
LOCAL FINANCIAL markets have seen “little impact” from the debt crisis involving China’s Evergrande Group, according to officials of Citi Philippines. “All I can say is that ever since Evergrande blew up, there has been very little impact if you take a look at how the currency is or even in the volatility is experienced […]
BoJ flags pressure on economy
THE BANK of Japan (BoJ) held its key stimulus tools in place while flagging COVID-linked pressures on the economy ahead of a key ruling party election that is almost certain to determine the country’s next prime minister. The BoJ kept its negative interest rate and asset-buying targets unchanged Wednesday, as widely expected by economists. The […]
Prosecutors rest case against R. Kelly
NEW YORK — US prosecutors on Monday rested their sex trafficking case against R. Kelly, after a month of often disturbing and graphic testimony from people who accused the R&B star of sexually abusing women and girls. Prosecutors have sought to portray the 54-year-old Mr. Kelly as a hot-tempered predator who exploited his fame to […]
Wenceslao: Writing, attending masses
My wife’s question struck me as a bit surprising. “Wa na ka magsuwat og column?” The surprising part was that she was actually monitoring my work. Of course, the past days have been a struggle for me, and my writing was among those that got hit. I almost forgot that writing saw me through my […]