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Cebu Chamber pushes design as competitiveness advantage
by Ehda M. Dagooc - July 28, 2026 - 12:00am
The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) positioned design as a strategic driver of business competitiveness rather than an aesthetic consideration, as it capped Cebu Business Month (CBM) 2026 with the “Good...
Cebu faces power supply gap as demand outpaces capacity
by Ehda M. Dagooc - July 28, 2026 - 12:00am
Cebu’s economic ascent is colliding with an aging power grid, as recurring supply alerts across the Visayas expose a widening gap between electricity demand and available capacity — a mismatch that risks...
USJ-R partners with SB Finance for workplace lending program
by Ehda M. Dagooc - July 25, 2026 - 12:00am
SB Finance has partnered with the University of San Jose-Recoletos to provide eligible university employees with access to salary-linked loans, expanding its workplace financing business as demand grows for formal...
CV construction value falls 12.8% despite more permits
by Ehda M. Dagooc - July 23, 2026 - 12:00am
Construction activity in Central Visayas weakened in the first quarter 2026 despite an increase in building permits, as higher material and fuel costs, rising logistics expenses and global economic uncertainty dampened...
Fuel retailer expands Cebu biz through ride-hailing partnership
by Ehda M. Dagooc - July 23, 2026 - 12:00am
Listed fuel retailer Top Line Business Development Corp. is expanding its retail fuel business in Cebu after its subsidiary, Light Fuels Corp., entered into a strategic partnership with motorcycle ride-hailing platform...
More NGOs go digital to reach donors faster
by Ehda M. Dagooc - July 22, 2026 - 12:00am
More non-government organizations in the Philippines can now raise funds directly through mobile apps, making it easier for Filipinos to donate and for charities to respond quickly.
AI seen boosting Cebu into higher-value digital jobs
by Ehda M. Dagooc - July 22, 2026 - 12:00am
Artificial intelligence is giving Cebu an opportunity to expand beyond its role as one of the Philippines’ largest contact center hubs and become a center for higher-value digital and AI-enabled services,...
Brisk sales drive Cebu condo market ahead of Metro Manila
by Ehda M. Dagooc - July 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Cebu’s condominium market is emerging as one of the Philippines’ strongest residential property hubs, with brisk sales and a much shorter inventory overhang than Metro Manila, showing sustained demand...
Pandemic-born grocery chain opens flagship outlet in Cebu
by Ehda M. Dagooc - July 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Cebu grocery chain born during the pandemic has opened its largest store yet, doubling down on a business model that connects local farmers and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) directly with consumer...
Millennials reshape Philippines pre-need market with digital, flexible plans
by Ehda M. Dagooc - July 16, 2026 - 12:00am
Millennials are emerging as the fastest-growing customer segment for the Philippines’ pre-need industry, prompting providers to introduce longer payment terms and expand digital services as younger Filipinos...
PLDT-Smart backs agri school with digital tools, farming kits
by Ehda M. Dagooc - July 15, 2026 - 12:00am
PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications Inc., through the PLDT-Smart Foundation (PSF), are expanding efforts to strengthen digital access in agricultural education, donating learning technology and farming kits to Cebu...
Cebu sports app eyes Southeast Asia expansion
by Ehda M. Dagooc - July 15, 2026 - 12:00am
After signing up many of Cebu’s largest sports facilities within months of its launch, OndaFit is taking its ambitions beyond the Philippines, positioning its homegrown sports management platform for expansion...
SSS launches AI loan program to speed up member transactions
by Ehda M. Dagooc - July 14, 2026 - 12:00am
The Social Security System (SSS) is partnering with Standard Economics to develop an artificial intelligence-powered digital microloan platform aimed at expanding affordable short-term credit for millions of Filipino...
Central Visayas launches program to match startups with real-world issues
by Ehda M. Dagooc - July 14, 2026 - 12:00am
Central Visayas is adopting a demand-driven approach to innovation as government agencies seek to connect startups and technology developers directly with real-world business and public sector challenges, in a bid...
SM invests P8B to make Cebu a global events hub
by Ehda M. Dagooc - July 13, 2026 - 12:00am
SM Prime Holdings Inc. is doubling down on Cebu with an P8 billion investment in an integrated entertainment, convention and hospitality complex, betting that the province’s economic growth and tourism potential...
Topline forms joint venture eyeing P600 billion offshore infrastracture projects
by Ehda M. Dagooc - July 11, 2026 - 12:00am
Topline Equity Corp. is expanding into offshore marine services through a joint venture with Singapore-based Aesen Pte. Ltd., seeking to capitalize on an expected wave of infrastructure and renewable energy investments...
WIPO: Philippines among top growers in knowledge economy
by Ehda M. Dagooc - July 11, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines ranked among the world’s fastest-growing economies for investment in knowledge-based assets over the past decade, highlighting a shift toward innovation as the country seeks to strengthen long-term...
CV tourism slumps 59% in Q1 despite ASEAN meetings boost
by Ehda M. Dagooc - July 11, 2026 - 12:00am
Central Visayas’ tourism industry got off to a weaker-than-expected start in 2026, with visitor arrivals falling sharply in the first quarter despite the region hosting a series of high-profile ASEAN meetings...
VisMin emerges as Philippines e-commerce growth engine
by Ehda M. Dagooc - July 10, 2026 - 12:00am
Shopee Philippines sees the Visayas and Mindanao emerging as the next frontier of the country’s digital economy, with a company-commissioned study showing regional MSMEs (micro, small and medium enterprises)...
Rising costs dampen business registrations in Central Visayas
by Ehda M. Dagooc - July 9, 2026 - 12:00am
Business registrations in Central Visayas declined in the first quarter as persistent inflation, rising operating costs and economic uncertainty prompted entrepreneurs to scale back expansion plans, underscoring...
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