Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero has proposed a nationwide ban on gambling-related advertisements and sponsorships to curb excessive and irresponsible gambling behavior while protecting minors and other vulnerable groups. Escudero said…
BUSINESSES in the Philippines, particularly micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), will join a regional pilot of a self-assessment tool designed to help them strengthen sustainability practices, improve operating efficiency,…
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero has filed a measure proposing to overhaul the country’s product regulatory system by transferring several functions of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to other government…
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), through the Port of Cebu, intercepted illicit cigarettes concealed inside twenty-five (25) 20-foot container vans during an enforcement operation conducted on 02 July 2026 at…
By: Minerva Newman CEBU CITY —Philchoco brings Taiwanese food technology to Cebu cacao farmers through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Cheng Shiu University of Kaohsiung, Taiwan signed on June…
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Cebu, led by District Collector Alexandra Yap-Lumontad, visited Big Blue Logistics Corporation, the largest cold storage facility operator in Cebu, as part…
MINERVA BC NEWMAN CEBU CITY – Some 18 Toyota Hi-ace Commuter Deluxe on the spotlight as ambulances for the Visayas to ambulances under the Medical Transport Vehicle Donation Program (MTVDP)…
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Cebu convened its 2nd Quarter Local Customs Industry Consultative and Advisory Council (CICAC) Meeting on 24 June 2026 at Summit Galleria Cebu,…
A joint operation of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Cebu, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Philippine National Police (PNP), and Bureau of Internal…
The East Asia Business Council (EABC), under the 2026 Co‑Chairship of the Philippines and Japan, is advancing initiatives to strengthen micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) participation in regional markets…