By Alyssa Nicole O. Tan SENATORS expect a swift approval of the reconciled version of the 2022 budget bill, according to its finance committee chairman, ruling out a reenacted measure that could threaten the government’s coronavirus pandemic response. Lawmakers are likely to ratify the P5.024-trillion budget next week before they go on a holiday break, […]
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Gatchalian seeks to institutionalize OTOP program to boost MSME growth, local economies
A SENATOR is seeking to institutionalize a promotional program for Philippine products that are mainly developed and made by small businesses using materials from their hometown. Senator Sherwin T. Gatchalian said Bill 2366 or the One Town, One Product (OTOP) Philippines Act will help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic as well […]
Nalzaro: Is Tomas anti-development now?
So, “the cat is out of the bag.” I am referring to the move of some “affected vendors” and other stakeholders who oppose the modernization plan of the century old Carbon Public Market, a P5.5-billion Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) by the City Government of Cebu and Megawide Construction Corporation (MCC). It has been confirmed that […]
Rafi MFI, academe collaborate to provide sustainable livelihood trainings
THE Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. Micro-Finance Inc. (RAFI MFI) and its academe partners-Negros Oriental State University, Central Philippine University and Visayas State University are working together to provide sustainable livelihood to the residents in Iloilo, Dumaguete and Baybay, Leyte. “We agreed to collaborate and establish the Sustainable Livelihood Training Program, where we will provide support […]
Palma: ‘Venerable’ status for Camomot may happen soon
THE late Archbishop Teofilo Camomot may be declared as “Venerable,” or the second step toward sainthood, before the end of the year. This was confirmed by Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma during a gathering with Cebu’s media at his residence on Friday, December 4, 2021. Palma told reporters that he was informed by Vatican officials on […]
$NOID Undergoes CertiK Audit, Guarantees Secure Transaction and Realization of Smart Contracts
JAKARTA, Dec 4, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – One month after it was released and managed to record the fastest presale transaction on the PinkSale platform, the Indonesian blockchain network crypto asset Tokenoid ($NOID) is undergoing the Certik Audit process. This audit process becomes very important to ensuring that every $NOID transaction is […]
German Fintech Startup Paycer to Combine DeFi, Crypto with Conventional Banking Services
Innovative bridge protocol will allow retail clients to reap the rewards of the lucrative Decentralized Finance ecosystem Hamburg, Germany / December 3, 2021 / SEAPRWire / – Paycer, a Hamburg-based financial services firm specialized in cryptocurrencies and Decentralized Finance (DeFi), is currently developing a bridge protocol that will aggregate DeFi and cross-chain crypto services and combine them with […]
300-year-old Marian image undergoes restoration
THE centuries-old image of the Nuestra Señora del Carmen, La Limpia (Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, The Clean One) has been restored and it will go back to its home—the altar of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish-Recoletos on Magallanes St., Cebu City on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, the feast of the Solemnity of the […]
Osmeña wants Carbon upgrade deal cancelled
FORMER Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña has revealed that they will have the contract between the Cebu City Government and Megawide Construction Corporation (MCC) cancelled in the event that his wife Margarita “Margot” Osmeña takes her seat as mayor after the 2022 elections. Osmeña along with some members of his party, Bando Osmeña Pundok Kauswagan […]
Unvaxxed workers barred from going to work in 2022
AROUND 1,547 Cebu City Hall employees who have remained unvaccinated will not be allowed to report to work by January 2022 if they still have not gotten their Covid-19 jabs. The unvaccinated workers, mostly hired on a job order basis, comprise 15.47 percent of the City’s 9,999 employees, while those that have been fully vaccinated […]
President Jokowi highlights priority issues for G20 Indonesia 2022
JAKARTA, Dec 2, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) says the Indonesia G20 Presidency will focus on three priority issues, namely: inclusive health management, digital-based transformation, and the transition toward sustainable energy. Indonesia officially assumed the G20 Presidency on December 1, continuing the Presidency relay from Italy. Opening Ceremony, G20 […]
Stuff to do (12/03/21)
FDCP screens silent films AFTER a series of intensive film labs, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) presents the results of the first Mit Out Sound: International Silent Film Labs and Competition, where young filmmakers created new silent short films inspired by old Filipino classics. These silent films are on view until Dec. […]
DoE says more study needed before clearing palm oil for biofuel
THE Department of Energy (DoE) said Thursday that more study is needed before it can greenlight the addition of palm oil to the biofuel mix, as proposed by the Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI). “(We) emphasize that a thorough technical study should first be conducted, particularly on the development of standard specifications for biodiesel from […]
Floor price for seized-vehicle auction set at P29 million
SMUGGLED luxury vehicles seized by the Bureau of Customs (BoC) will be disposed of in an auction, with the floor price set at P29 million. The auction was announced in a notice of public auction by the BoC, as directed by Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III. The bureau will auction on Dec. 13 five […]
Cebu City issues new directives for Christmas, 2022 activities
THE Cebu City Government has issued directives that would serve as a guide for major events such as Christmas and those in January 2022. The Misa de Gallo and New Year midnight masses have been approved by the City Hall, but physical distancing and other health standards will still be implemented to prevent the spread […]
AXL INU Token Pre-sale Is Going Live Soon
Dubai, UAE / December 2, 2021 / SEAPRWire / – The Axltoken pre-sale is finally going live soon. At the pre-sale, participants will get the chance to secure $AXL tokens. Whatever they will purchase during the pre-sale can only be accessed at the end of the sale. The pre-sale will happen in two phases. The first phase […]
China Gas (00384) to Target the Trillion-Dollar New Energy Market Strategic Agreements with Industry Leaders to Support China’s Dual-Carbon Policy Goals
HONG KONG, Dec 2, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – China Gas Holdings Limited (“China Gas”; stock code: 00384), a leading trans-regional comprehensive energy supplier in China, announced a series of strategic framework agreements with industry leaders including China Three Gorges Group and Dongfeng Motor (stock code: 00489), to jointly develop the massive “Dual-Carbon” […]
Metafluence set to unleash the potential of Influencer Marketing in the Metaverse
DUBAI, UAE, Dec 2, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Metafluence is set to address the challenges faced by influencers and brands and unleash the full potential of Influencer Marketing in the Metaverse. While people are witnessing revolutionary advancements in technology that would enable them to enter the new era of digitalization and the […]
Lapu residents to receive free training in welding, massage
THE residents of Olango Island in Lapu-Lapu City will be provided with a free skills training program on welding and wellness massage on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021. Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan announced on his Facebook post that the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) has partnered with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority […]
Officials hoping for continuity in infrastructure projects
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS involved in the infrastructure program are hoping for continuity when the next administration takes over projects already underway. “Transparency and good governance will ensure continuity,” said Officer-in-Charge – Undersecretary for Investment Programming Group Jonathan L. Uy of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) during the Arangkada Philippines Forum 2021 Wednesday. He added […]