Cebu Happenings

  Senator Imee R. Marcos Statement Re: Low rice tariffs When the tariffs on meat, rice and corn were first lowered in 2021, the promise was lower prices of these commodities. While runaway inflation has been arrested, prices have not fallen below the promised pre-2021 levels. Today, as we anticipate the additional worldwide threat of El Niño, can we persist with that failed scheme of cheap importation to lower food prices? Firstly, relying on imports and modifying the rates are not sustainable policies because other countries are limiting their exportation of food to serve their domestic needs first. Further, how can much-reduced government collection of import duties on rice, corn, meat products subsidize the agricultural inputs so direly needed by our local farmers? There is no shortcut to agri sufficiency: the government should fast-track the completion of irrigation facilities so long promised, build warehouses, food storage and an expanded cold chain. The private sector must inves

𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐟é𝐬, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐧-𝐭𝐨-𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐲+ 𝐃-𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞 GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance super app, and its global payment partner, Alipay+ are elevating the food ordering experience in the country with the new “Scan-to-Order” feature. Scan-to-order is powered by Alipay+ D-Store, an all-in-one ordering solution for brick-and-mortar stores. With this new feature, there’s no need to go through long lines as users can now easily scan in-store QR codes that lead them to the Alipay+ D-store in the GCash app where they can order for their faves and pay in advance, and just claim their orders in-store. Users can avail of awesome holiday discounts at GCash’s partner merchants and participating brands until January 14, 2024. Here’s how you can enjoy mouthwatering food offers and promos from GCash and Alipay+ D-Store by using “Scan-to-Order” – just in time for t

  𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟖% 𝐘𝐨𝐘 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 Globe recently announced a significant 18% year-on-year growth in its fiber broadband revenues as of September 2023, signifying the company’s responsive stride towards increasing demand for high-quality and reliable internet connectivity across the country. Globe also noted a deceleration in the quarterly decline of Fixed Wireless revenues, indicating a positive shift in market trends towards postpaid fiber offerings. Wired revenues comprise approximately 84% of Globe’s total Home Broadband Business, driven largely by postpaid fiber. "We're seeing an encouraging uptrend in our fiber broadband business, and our commitment to delivering exceptional service is stronger than ever," said Raymond Policarpio, Vice President of Globe At Home Brand Management. "Our focus is not just on expanding our reach but also on acquiring

𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐌𝐃 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐇 Leading telehealth platform KonsultaMD has forged strategic partnerships with Southstar Drug and Singapore Diagnostics to expand the scope and widen the reach of pharmacy and laboratory services across the nation. With Southstar Drug now available in the KonsultaMD SuperApp, KonsultaMD users can easily purchase health and wellness items from the country’s oldest and one of the most established drugstore chains. This will help bridge the gap in healthcare delivery, especially in far-flung areas. "Through the digital transformation of healthcare, people across the Philippines can actively participate in ensuring the consistent availability of vital medications via online platforms, even in remote regions where physical pharmacies are limited,” said Mariel Crisostomo, General M

𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐄𝐁𝐔 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 (𝐂𝐌𝐄) 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 The Cebu City Vice Mayor's Office pledge support for the maritime industry, endorsing the upcoming CEBU Maritime Expo (CME) and Boat Show 2024. This groundbreaking event, the first of its kind in Visayas and Mindanao, is scheduled to unfold from April 18 to 20, 2024, at the Sky Hall SMX of SM Seaside City in South Reclamation Properties, Cebu City. Hosted by the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SONAME) in collaboration with the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and organized by Full-forced MarketStrat Gateway Business Support Services (FMG), the three-day expo, themed "From Tourism, Promoting Safety to Innovations," seeks not only to showcase the maritime industry's significance and highlight Cebu's potential as a major hub for global navigation lines but also