THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects lending to improve gradually, with bad debt seen to remain low on the back of banks’ prudent standards. “Credit activity is expected to improve in the coming months amid an accommodative monetary policy and the national government’s accelerated vaccination program and the implementation of granular lockdowns in the […]
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Administration of Covid-19 vax 1st dose slows down in 8 Metro Cebu LGUs
THE Visayas Vaccination Operations Center (VVOC) said the inoculation for the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine in eight local government units (LGUs) in Metro Cebu slowed down from Sept. 13 to 18, 2021. These LGUs are the highly urbanized cities of Cebu, Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu; component cities of Talisay and Naga; and the municipalities of […]
Nalzaro: Complaint against LTO’s new registration policy
Sometime in February this year, President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to suspend the mandatory conduct of the motor vehicle inspection system (MVIS), a requirement for the registration or renewal of vehicles, following mounting protests and complaints by car owners. Prior to the implementation of the privately owned MVIS, vehicles being registered […]
Treating your furbaby to a pet-safe food trip
While 2020 may have been the worst year in recent memory for people, it’s probably the best year for pets because they got to see their hooman (human) 24/7, and got belly rubs most of the time! In 2020, pet adoption increased significantly. This proves that pets make for perfect companions, and are constants in […]
CCMC formally opens
THE Cebu City Government formally opened the first three floors of the new Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 18, 2021. Cebu City Vice Mayor Michael Rama and other city officials formally opened the hospital’s first three floors, which can accommodate 200 beds. Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella, whose speech was read […]
Gwen Garcia expects support from Cebu 2nd, 7th Districts mayors
GOVERNOR Gwendolyn Garcia is expecting the support of mayors from the second and seven districts of Cebu as she reiterated Friday, September 17, her decision to run for the gubernatorial post in the 2022 elections. Garcia, in a live press conference Friday during her caravan in Boljoon town, thanked the mayors for their support, saying […]
Talisay brings vax efforts to brgys
WITH more of their citizens still not getting their Covid-19 jabs, officials of the Talisay City government are resorting to bringing their vaccination efforts closer to the people. Talisay City Mayor Gerald Anthony “Samsam” Gullas Jr. told SunStar Cebu that with only few people coming to their four vaccination centers, they have started to implement […]
Briones: Dealing with the noise
Ah, it’s that time of year again. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not referring to the start of the Christmas season in our neck of the woods, which kicked off on the first of September. I’m actually talking about the ban on karaoke and videoke sessions in residential areas from Mondays to Saturdays. You see, […]
Optimism among CEOs up, but concerns remain amid pandemic
ALMOST three-quarters of chief executive officers (CEOs) are confident about their organizations’ revenue growth over the next year, reflecting an improvement in their outlook even as the pandemic drags on, according to results of the PwC Philippines-Management Association of the Philippines survey. Read the full story.
Soriano: Nieto Pordiosero
I would like to share the story of Dr. Wang, the founder of a once mighty global giant and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) publicly traded Wang Laboratories or Wang Labs. The latter was a computer company founded in 1951 and was successfully headquartered in Massachusetts. Long before Apple became a household name, the Wang […]
Changing the game with digital ecosystems
(Second of two parts) To create long-term value and secure a competitive advantage, it is imperative for companies to undergo digital transformation and address rapidly-evolving consumer expectations as many economies begin preparing to reopen and start the period of recovery. Consumers today expect responsiveness and a variety of channels to access with a hyper-personalized experience. […]
Milestones amid 4 Cebuanos top Architect Licensure Examination adversity
Back then, aspiring architects would fly to Manila to take the grueling three-day Architect Licensure Examination (ALE), armed with their T-squares, drawing boards and drawing implements; warriors with their eyes set on a precious prize. This year, would-be architects trooped to licensure examination centers in various sites outside Manila, since the exams in the capital […]
Dole 7 to employers: Dialogue with workers on air purifier requirement
OFFICIALS of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Central Visayas urged owners of essential establishments in Cebu Province to hold a dialogue with their employees on how they can implement Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia’s order to wear air purifiers. Garcia’s Executive Order (EO) 41-2021, which places Cebu Province under general community quarantine until Sept. […]
AppsFlyer Launches Conversion Studio to Enable Single Source Mapping for SKAdNetwork Post-install Measurement
SINGAPORE, Sep 10, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – AppsFlyer, the marketing measurement and experience platform, today launched Conversion Studio, a hyper-flexible solution for conversion value measurement. Conversion Studio enables marketers to master conversion values by maximizing the lifetime value measurement for post-install activity simply and effectively within the limited capacity of the SKAN […]
Those who missed sked can still get vaxxed
REGISTERED individuals who have missed their vaccination schedules either because of emergency or unexpected scenarios like illness during their schedule need not worry as they can still re-schedule their vaccination. Mary Jean Loreche, Visayas Covid-19 Vaccination Operations Center (VVOC) spokesperson, said individuals with concerns like these can either call or check with their local government […]
Entertainment News (09/10/21)
GMA Network, Regal Entertainment seal partnership GMA AND REGAL have partnered on a telemovie collaboration, Regal Studio Presents, beginning Sept. 11 on GMA-7. Regal Studio Presents is a weekly TV anthology that features stories starring various GMA artists. The two companies are also developing a variety of content to air across GMA channels. On GTV, […]
Mandaue election office extends registration hours
AFTER they stop their operations for more than a month due to strict quarantine restrictions, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Mandaue City will extend its regular operating hours for two hours starting Wednesday, September 8, 2021, to continue its voters registration activities. Mandaue City’s election office stopped its registration from Aug. 1, 2021, to […]
How to earn passive income all year round?
New York, NY / SEAPRWire / September 5, 2021 /– One of the world’s most famous investing mantras is: “Sell in May and go away, come back on St. Leger’s Day.” It refers to the practice, long-held by summer-loving Europeans especially, of not investing during the summer months and instead taking a break until September […]
Over 600 PDL fully vaxxed in 3 LGUs
OVER 600 persons deprived of liberty (PDL) in one component city and two towns in Cebu Province have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). First dose inoculations for this population segment have exceeded 1,000 in the four local government units. In Consolacion, Mayor Joannes Alegado said 243 PDL detained at the Consolacion Municipal […]
Libre: Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa
BUWAN ng Wikang Pambansa was celebrated in August 2021 with the theme “Filipino at mga Wikang Katutubo sa Dekolonisasyon ng Pag-iisip ng mga Pilipino.” Most of the activities held in the Philippines were virtual led by the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) and the Department of Education (DepEd). KWF named this year’s Dangal ng Panitikan: […]