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PEZA: Cebu continues to attract investors 

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) on Wednesday, April 15, remains optimistic over Cebu’s ability to attract investors worldwide.  “When companies choose to locate in Mactan or in other places, they no longer just look at incentives alone. They look at the whole ecosystem that will support their operations and their

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Amid wage hike calls, Mandaue chamber speaks for small traders

The Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) has called for a balanced approach to the proposed wage increase in Central Visayas, stressing the need to consider both the welfare of workers and the capacity of businesses to sustain their operations.

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Iloilo tightens health protocols as dangerous heat levels persist

ILOILO CITY — Authorities in Iloilo province have rolled out stricter public health measures as extreme heat conditions continue to pose risks to residents, following the issuance of Executive Order No. 46, Series of 2026, on Wednesday. The order reiterates the enforcement of minimum public health standards in response to hazardous heat index levels, directing

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Villanueva: Mandatory GPS in PUVs for service contracting a ‘burden’

MANILA, Philippines — Requiring public utility vehicles under the service contracting program to have a Global Positioning System (GPS) is an additional burden for drivers, Sen. Joel Villanueva said on Wednesday. The senator made the remark after the Department of Transportation (DOTr) revoked its decision to mandate drivers to procure GPS devices. “In the midst

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