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RHR partners with Duty Free Philippines to support tourism growth

By Richmond Mercurio | 1 day ago

Robinsons Hotels and Resorts (RHR), the hospitality arm of the Gokongwei family’s Robinsons Land Corp., is teaming up...

Business

Do we really want Fair Competition in doing business?

By Henry J. Schumacher | 2 days ago

We in business are basically in favor of fair competition.

Freeman Cebu Business

Economist: Cebu tourism to gain from weaker peso

By Ehda M. Dagooc | 4 days ago

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...

Freeman Cebu Business

Go beyond region: Cebu retailers told as consumer behavior shifts

By Ehda M. Dagooc | 5 days ago

Cebuano retailers must expand beyond regional markets and build nationally recognized brands to remain competitive amid changing...

Freeman Cebu Business

117 new superyachts, thousands of jobs Cebu academy preps Pinoys for luxury maritime work

By Ehda M. Dagooc | 5 days ago

 A growing global fleet of luxury superyachts is creating new career opportunities for Filipinos seeking high-paying...

Freeman Cebu Business

DDB Group Philippines rebrands as GGC Group Asia

6 days ago

Advertising agency powerhouse DDB Group Philippines has announced its rebranding as GGC Group Asia, marking its evolution...

Business

Colonial hangover

By Boo Chanco | 6 days ago

The June 12 Independence Day holiday should have given many of us time to pause and wonder what went wrong over the past 80 years since we supposedly became independent from a colonial power. 

Business

Villegas: Corruption risks more poverty as infra spending drops

By Ehda M. Dagooc | 10 days ago

 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...

Freeman Cebu Business

IKEA expands in Cebu despite global headwinds

By Ehda M. Dagooc | 10 days ago

Swedish home furnishing giant IKEA has officially announced its expansion in Cebu despite growing geopolitical tensions and...

Freeman Cebu Business

Taking a pause

By Romelinda Garces | 10 days ago

The circus in our country goes on.

Freeman Cebu Business