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Cebu developers pivot office strategy to tap GCC demand
by Ehda Dagooc - May 1, 2026 - 12:00am
Cebu’s property developers are recalibrating office strategies to capture a new wave of demand from global capability centers, as multinational firms increasingly bypass Metro Manila in favor of regional hubs...
Security Bank funds P2.7 bilyong solar project in Ilocos Norte
by Ehda Dagooc - April 25, 2026 - 12:00am
Security Bank Corporation has arranged a P2.7 billion ($48 million) 15-year green project finance facility for Astra Solar Energy Corp, funding the development of an 80.6MW solar plant in Ilocos Norte, as lenders...
NTMs raise red flags for meat import costs
by Ehda Dagooc - March 26, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine Competition Commission has flagged potential supply and cost pressures in the livestock and poultry industries, warning that implementation challenges tied to non-tariff measures  could restrict...
CitySavings expands to underserved areas
by Ehda Dagooc - January 24, 2026 - 12:00am
City Savings Bank Inc., the thrift banking arm of Union Bank of the Philippines and part of the Aboitiz Group is accelerating its “Bangko ng Barangay” strategy after opening five new locations across...
CERA warns of power risks as demand surges
by Ehda Dagooc - January 10, 2026 - 12:00am
Cebu Electricity Rights Advocates  is urging provincial authorities to overhaul the island’s energy strategy, warning that heavy reliance on waste-to-energy (WTE) projects has failed to provide grid stability...
Philippines IT-BPM industry eyes sustained growth in 2026
by Ehda Dagooc - January 6, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines’ information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) industry is heading into 2026 with expectations of sustained expansion, underpinned by higher-value services, wider adoption...
PCC, SEC seal data-sharing pact
by Ehda Dagooc - December 18, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippine Competition Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have formalized a data-sharing agreement aimed at tightening oversight of corporate activity and strengthening enforcement...
AI-powered forecasting tools to aid climate-smart farming
by Ehda Dagooc - December 16, 2025 - 12:00am
Agrilever, a Philippine agritech firm focused on smallholder rice farmers, has partnered with global weather intelligence company Tomorrow.io  to roll out hyperlocal, AI-powered forecasting tools aimed at helping...
AI-driven ‘living intelligence’ set to revolutionize robotics
by Ehda Dagooc - November 11, 2025 - 12:00am
The rapid advance of artificial intelligence is ushering in “living intelligence” systems that could enable robots to learn and adapt more like humans, marking a sharp break from the rigid automation...
Cebu’s residential boom ‘Condo supply to hit 102,000 units by 2028
by Ehda Dagooc - September 8, 2025 - 12:00am
  Cebu is cementing its position as the country’s largest residential hub outside Metro Manila, with condominium supply expanding at a rapid pace on the back of robust demand across both mid-income...
SSS updates calamity loan with lower interest rates
by Ehda Dagooc - July 26, 2025 - 12:00am
he Philippines’ Social Security System  has rolled out a revised Calamity Loan Program, cutting interest rates and streamlining application procedures in an effort to provide faster and more flexible financial...
AppleOne diversifies into renewable energy
by Ehda Dagooc - July 19, 2025 - 12:00am
Cebu-based AppleOne Group has made its first major foray into the renewable energy (RE) sector with the establishment of Astronergy, a new subsidiary focused on solar power generation.
Among business leaders, advocates: Quarry suspensions spark discussions
by Ehda Dagooc - January 14, 2025 - 12:00am
The recent suspension of two major quarry operations in Cebu—Apo Land and Quarry Corporation (ALQC) and Solid Earth Development Corporation—has sparked discussions among business leaders, environmental...
South Africa eyes strong trade relations with Cebu
by Ehda Dagooc - March 18, 2024 - 12:00am
The South African government, through its embassy in the Philippines, pledged to forge stronger partnerships with the local government units of Cebu and the private sector, recognizing the province’s potential...
PLDT and Smart boost network strength during Visayas festivals
by Ehda Dagooc - February 26, 2024 - 12:00am
Recognizing the importance of festivals in boosting tourism, PLDT Inc., and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. commit to sustaining their support for customers attending Visayas’ annual festivals....
Global travel fair hosting reinforces Cebu tourism
by Ehda Dagooc - September 21, 2023 - 12:00am
Close to a hundred travel and tour buyers representing 18 countries around the world joined The Philippine Travel Exchange hosted by Cebu.
AirAsia backs call for equal distribution of airport slots
by Ehda Dagooc - September 16, 2023 - 12:00am
Budget airline AirAsia Philippines has firmly endorsed Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri’s initiative to enhance connectivity to the Visayas and Mindanao regions. This support centers on advocating for an...
More Polish tourists expected to visit Philippines
by Ehda Dagooc - June 10, 2023 - 12:00am
 Cebu and other provinces in the Visayas could expect more Polish tourists pouring in, as some tour operators have already commissioned chartered flights from Poland to the Philippines for the winter season...
Visayan Electric strengthens ILP with four new partners
by Ehda Dagooc - May 31, 2023 - 12:00am
Visayan Electric has strengthened its Interruptible Load Program (ILP) through a newly established partnership with four major industry operators in its franchise area in Metro Cebu.
CIB.O calls for government help to address sector woes
by Ehda Dagooc - March 3, 2023 - 12:00am
Cebu IT BPM Organization has formally aired its petition to the government to promptly address several challenges that could stunt the growth of the Cebu outsourcing sector.
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