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DA intensifies swine repopulation
by Ehda M. Dagooc - June 24, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Agriculture is intensifying efforts to rebuild Central Visayas’ swine industry as the region emerges from the devastating impact of African Swine Fever, banking on stronger biosecurity...
Seafarers’ $40 billion remittances shield Phl economy from global shocks
by Ehda M. Dagooc - June 22, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines’ position as the world’s largest supplier of maritime labor is helping shield the economy from mounting global uncertainty, with Filipino seafarers continuing to generate billions of dollars...
Cebu-Quanzhou flights back as MCIA deepens China ties
by Ehda M. Dagooc - June 19, 2026 - 12:00am
Mactan-Cebu International Airport has formalized a cooperation framework with Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport in China, deepening aviation ties between the two gateways as direct flights between Cebu and...
Agri, logistics deemed next Philippines growth drivers
by Ehda M. Dagooc - June 19, 2026 - 12:00am
Agribusiness and logistics are poised to become the next “stars of the show” in the Philippine economy as investors increasingly shift capital toward food production, rural infrastructure and supply-chain...
Fintech firm secures board approval for IPO
by Ehda M. Dagooc - June 18, 2026 - 12:00am
Mynt, the fintech company behind the Philippines’ dominant mobile wallet GCash, has secured shareholder and board approval to pursue an initial public offering, marking the first formal step toward what could...
Cebu positions as ESL hub as Arab student market rises
by Ehda M. Dagooc - June 18, 2026 - 12:00am
Central Visayas is attracting a growing number of students from the Arab region for English-as-a-Second-Language programs, expanding the Philippines’ education tourism market beyond its traditional Asian...
Economist: Cebu tourism to gain from weaker peso
by Ehda M. Dagooc - June 17, 2026 - 12:00am
Cebu’s tourism industry could be among the biggest beneficiaries of a weaker Philippine peso, as the currency’s decline makes the country a cheaper destination for foreign travelers and boosts the competitiveness...
Chinese toy retailer tests Cebu as Visayas gateway
by Ehda M. Dagooc - June 17, 2026 - 12:00am
Chinese collectible toy retailer POP MART International Group Ltd. is using Cebu as a test case for its next phase of Philippine expansion, showcasing how the country’s second-largest urban economy is increasingly...
Go beyond region: Cebu retailers told as consumer behavior shifts
by Ehda M. Dagooc - June 16, 2026 - 12:00am
Cebuano retailers must expand beyond regional markets and build nationally recognized brands to remain competitive amid changing consumer behavior and rapid technological disruption, according to Philippine Retailers...
117 new superyachts, thousands of jobs Cebu academy preps Pinoys for luxury maritime work
by Ehda M. Dagooc - June 16, 2026 - 12:00am
 A growing global fleet of luxury superyachts is creating new career opportunities for Filipinos seeking high-paying jobs abroad, with a Cebu-based training academy positioning itself as a gateway to one of...
Bank taps local MSMEs to reach unbanked areas
by Ehda M. Dagooc - June 15, 2026 - 12:00am
BDO Unibank Inc. is accelerating its push into underserved communities by expanding its “Cash Agad” network, tapping sari-sari stores, pharmacies, gasoline stations and other neighborhood businesses as...
Philippines BPO sector grows 4% to 1.68M despite AI fears
by Ehda M. Dagooc - June 13, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine contact center and business process management industry added more than 60,000 jobs in 2025 despite the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence, challenging concerns that automation would lead to...
Top Line floats P1.5 billion preferred shares for Visayas fuel infra push
by Ehda M. Dagooc - June 13, 2026 - 12:00am
Cebu-based fuel distributor Top Line Business Development Corp. is offering investors dividend yields of as much as 9.6% in a preferred share sale that could raise up to P1.5 billion, as the company accelerates investments...
DHSUD under fire as permit delays stall project launches
by Ehda M. Dagooc - June 12, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines’ largest real estate marketing network is urging the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development to disclose data on housing project approvals, saying delays in the issuance of...
Pickleball boom fuels sports tech growth in the Philippines
by Ehda M. Dagooc - June 12, 2026 - 12:00am
The rapid rise of pickleball and other fitness-oriented recreational activities is opening a new avenue for investment in the Philippines, driving demand not only for sports facilities but also for the technology...
Villegas: Corruption risks more poverty as infra spending drops
by Ehda M. Dagooc - June 11, 2026 - 12:00am
 More Filipinos risk falling into poverty as corruption concerns stall infrastructure spending, while rising geopolitical tensions and higher global costs add pressure on household incomes, economist Bernardo...
IKEA expands in Cebu despite global headwinds
by Ehda M. Dagooc - June 11, 2026 - 12:00am
Swedish home furnishing giant IKEA has officially announced its expansion in Cebu despite growing geopolitical tensions and a weaker global economic outlook, betting that the province’s booming housing market...
To steer Cli’s next growth phase: Soberano names Franco as new CEO
by Ehda M. Dagooc - June 9, 2026 - 12:00am
Publicly-listed property developer Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI) has named chief operating officer Jose Franco Soberano as its next president and chief executive officer, as the company positions itself for a new...
Developer pools power demand across 46 properties to cut costs
by Ehda M. Dagooc - June 9, 2026 - 12:00am
Cathay Land Inc., the property development arm of the Cathay Group of Companies, has signed an agreement with COREnergy, the retail electricity supplier of Vivant Energy, to aggregate electricity demand from 46 connection...
US crab import ban threatens Philippines $60 million seafood market
by Ehda M. Dagooc - June 8, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines risks losing one of its most valuable seafood export markets after U.S. regulators barred imports of locally sourced blue swimming crab products, prompting exporters to call for immediate government...
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