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CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC) Economic Estates is empowered to do more as they reinforced their commitment to sustainable development and excellence after receiving a 5-star BERDE District Certification across all of their operating assets.  Rafael Fernandez de Mesa, AIC Economic Estates Head and President of Cebu Industrial Park Developers Inc., proudly announced this achievement during the Executives Forum on November 12 at Bai Hotel in Mandaue City, which was hosted by AIC’s West Cebu Estate and MEZ2 Estate.  READ MORE: Aboitiz InfraCapital’s West Cebu Estate earns recognition as ‘Best Industrial Development in Asia’ at Asia Property […]…

Keep on reading: Aboitiz InfraCapital gets 5-star BERDE District certification

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) Panthers had a resounding 75-48 victory over the University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu Fighting Maroons in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 24 Men’s Basketball Tournament on Wednesday night at the Cebu Coliseum. Despite both teams being out of contention for the Final Four, the Panthers displayed their old winning form, securing a dominant win as their season is nearing its end with one more scheduled elimination game left.  READ MORE: CESAFI: CIT-U Junior Wildcats claw back USPF in come-from-behind win Cesafi basketball: Top-ranked squads plunge […]…

Keep on reading: Cesafi: USP-F bounces back strong with win over UP Cebu

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump will have almost complete control over the levers of US government now that Republicans have added the House of Representatives to their White House and Senate victories. He can rely on five key factors as he pushes through his populist America First agenda: Democratic legitimacy Holding a more than three-million-ballot lead according to preliminary results, Trump was set to score an overwhelming victory in the popular vote against Democratic rival Kamala Harris. READ: Trump presidency raises fresh conflict of interest concerns He was on course to be the first Republican president in 20 years to achieve […]…

Keep on reading: Trump to enter second term with almost unchecked power

Most Filipino companies are investing in artificial intelligence (AI), but only a few are prepared to fully use its potential, according to a survey by global tech firm Cisco. Cisco revealed on Wednesday that 65% of local firms have allocated 10% to 30% of their IT budgets for AI adoption. READ: Don’t be scared of AI, small businesses told The AI investments focused on cybersecurity, IT infrastructure as well as data analytics and management. “The top three outcomes they aim to achieve include improving efficiency of systems, processes, operations and profitability; the ability to innovate and remain competitive; and growing […]…

Keep on reading: Survey: Filipino firms invest in AI, yet many struggle to harness its power

BAKU, Azerbaijan — More than two dozen world leaders are delivering remarks at the United Nations’ annual climate conference Wednesday, with many hard-hit nations detailing their nations’ firsthand experience with the catastrophic weather that has come with climate change. Leader after leader recounted climate disasters, with each one seeming to top the other. Grenada’s prime minister Dickon Mitchell detailed a 15-month drought at the beginning of the year giving way to a Category 5 Hurricane Beryl. “At this very moment, as I stand here yet again, my island has been devastated by flash flooding, landslides and the deluge of excessive […]…

Keep on reading: Nations big and small bear witness to climate change

MANILA, Philippines — A 27-year-old individual was arrested for threatening a victim at gunpoint, assaulting officers during his arrest and possessing a hand grenade, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) announced on Wednesday. According to the QCPD’s report, the victim was walking along Villareal Street in Barangay Gulod in Novaliches at 3 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, when the suspect appeared and threatened him with a handgun. The victim escaped and ran to the Novaliches Police Station. Officers at the station proceeded to arrest the suspect, but he resisted by kicking the cops until he was subdued. The Novaliches Police […]…

Keep on reading: QC cops nab suspect for grave threat, assault; seize hand grenade

MANILA, Philippines — Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV presented on Wednesday bank documents and “paper trails” reportedly showing that former President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war was “fake” and just a cover-up for his alleged “drug syndicate.” Trillanes said he and former Senator Leila de Lima gathered evidence linking retired policeman Arturo Lascañas’ accusations against the Dutertes and Davao businessman Sammy Uy with documented paper and money trails. READ: ‘It’s a fake war on drugs’ — Trillanes He added that these bank accounts were validated by the Office of the Ombudsman, similar to the ones submitted by the Anti-Money Laundering Council. […]…

Keep on reading: Bank documents show Duterte’s drug war was ‘fake’ — Trillanes

Waterfront Airport Hotel and Casino has officially unveiled its Bayanihan Tree for the Christmas season, adorned with red and white ornaments symbolizing the shared dreams of the Filipino community. This year’s theme highlights Cebu Island’s rich culinary heritage. Executive Chef June Fernandez is showcasing the flavors he represented at the UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Asia and the Pacific last June, marking the start of the holiday festivities.     The Bayanihan Tree is a meaningful centerpiece in the hotel lobby, beautifully decorated with handcrafted ornaments made by inmates from the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology […]…

Keep on reading: Waterfront Airport Hotel and Casino lights up ‘Bayanihan Tree’ – Showcasing Cebuano flavors to the world this Christmas season

MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) will closely monitor the tax compliance of online marketplaces and online sellers during the holiday season, Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. has said. In a statement Wednesday, Lumagui warned that online businesses violating tax laws would be blocked. Section 115 of the National Internal Revenue Code, as […]…

Keep on reading: BIR to monitor online sellers’ tax compliance during holiday season

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters and the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Baby Jaguars are primed to keep their positions atop the standings as they step into the court for the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (Cesafi) Season 24 basketball tournament on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the Cebu Coliseum. The Webmasters, currently unbeaten with a 6-0 (win-loss) record, will square off against the gritty Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) Wildcats at 6:45 PM.  Meanwhile, the Baby Jaguars, leading the high school division, will clash with the University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu Mandaue (UCLM) Webmasters in […]…

Keep on reading: Cesafi basketball: Top-ranked squads plunge into  action on Thursday