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July 14, 2023 1:17 PM

Tesla will open showrooms, service centres and establish a network of charging stations in the country.

July 14, 2023 1:15 PM

Mr Pita fell 51 votes short of the 375 lawmakers he needed to secure his appointment.

CENTRAL and Eastern Visayas may experience cloudy skies, light to moderate with at times heavy rains, and thunderstorms due to the enhanced southwest monsoon, an official said Friday, July 14, 2023.

Engr. Alfredo Quiblat, director of Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration in Central Visayas (Pagasa 7), said bad weather condition will prevail in the two regions until Saturday, July 15, 2023.

He said light to moderate and at times occasional heavy rainshowers are expected over Negros Oriental, Cebu, Bohol, Siquijor, Leyte, and Samar with lightning and strong winds, and with a rainfall amount of between 5.5 to 7.5 millimeters within one to two hours.

Quiblat said the seas will also be rough waves due to moderate to strong winds from the enhanced southwest monsoon. This, he said, may be risky for small boats and beachgoers.

He said the impacts associated with these hazards include flash floods and landslides.

Pagasa 7 has been monitoring Tropical Depression Dodong, which made landfall at 3 a.m. Friday over Dinapigue in Isabela province in northern Luzon. As of 10 a.m. Friday, the center of Dodong was located in the vicinity of Alacapan, Cagayan.

Quiblat said Dodong is expected to move away from northern Luzon Friday afternoon or evening and head toward the West Philippine Sea, where it may strengthen into a tropical storm before exiting the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Saturday evening or Sunday morning.

As of Friday morning, at least 12 areas in Luzon have been placed until Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal Number 1 due to Tropical Depression Dodong. (AML)

The National Privacy Commission received the Commission on Audit’s “highest audit” rating on the presentation of its financial statements for the second consecutive year, the commission announced on Thursday.

THE Tourism Promotions Board (TBP) announced the return of Philippine Travel Exchange (Phitex) to Cebu in September this year.

TBP officer-in-charge Arnold Gonzales made the announcement during the second day of the VisMin Tourism Congress and Travel Sale on Friday, July 14, 2023, at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotels & Casinos.

He said Cebu is hosting Phitex once again after 16 years. The last time it hosted the same event was in 2007.

Gonzales said the tentative schedule for the travel fair is September 19-26, 2023.

Phitex is known to be the largest public travel trade event in the country. It has become a major annual marketing event that aims to strengthen the Philippines' brand image and promote tourism packages.

This year's event will feature a two-day face-to-face for the Travel Exchange (Travex), Phitex Educational Program (PEP), and Pre and Post-Event Tours for Buyers, targeting around 100 buyers and seller companies.

The event will also feature business-to-business meetings among buyers and investors from all around the world to promote the Philippine's tourism sector.

Invited international buyers will be from travel businesses that are looking to extend their reach in the Philippines for their travel programs.

The event also targets local buyers, or those from travel agencies or operators and travel trade associations.

Key prospects attending the event are required to register on the official website of TBP in order to participate in the Philippine Travel Exchange 2023. (Chrys Chelsea Bernales, UP Cebu Intern)

The foreign ministry called the resolution an "interference in India's internal affairs".

(Brussels) - Governments from the Americas and Europe should prioritize the human rights situation in Nicaragua during the upcoming European Union - Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (EU-CELAC) summit, 160 Nicaraguan victims said today in a letter co-signed

Lawmakers want a probe to determine if there were irregularities in the procurement process for PAGCOR's new logo, including how the contract went to a "new and small entity."

From China’s demand for durian to girl group Blackpink facing outrage in Vietnam, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

July 14, 2023 12:00 PM

Assessing the outcomes from the Modi-Biden summit in Washington

July 14, 2023 11:54 AM

Over 4,000 households have experienced power cuts in Seoul due to the heavy rain that began on Sunday.

A number of domestic flights were grounded on Friday due to the unfavorable weather condition brought by Tropical Depression Dodong.

A PREGNANT woman who was about to deliver illegal substances to her live-in partner inside the Mandaue City Jail was taken into custody on Thursday, July 13, 2023.

The suspect was identified as Angelina Contapay Empleo, 21, a resident of Barangay Paknaan, Mandaue City.

Empleo, who is five months pregnant with her second child, was found carrying a substance believed to be shabu during inspection.

The five grams of “shabu” worth around P40,000 were discovered by Jail Officer 1 Ira Luz Balbin, who broke out the stitched edge of the face towel that she brought.

Balbin said Empleo admitted that she was instructed by her live-in partner to deliver the drugs to him.

But when asked who gave her the face towel, Empleo did not answer and kept crying. (BBT/TPT)

CEBU Business Months (CBM) is back to showcase why Cebu is a global player and a prime destination for tourism, new industries, and investments. With the launch of its 2023 theme "Cebu 'ta bai - Moving Forward. Shaping the Future," CBM 2023 aims to focus on Cebu’s Tourism, Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Creative Entertainment industries.

Meet the team behind CBM 2023: Charles Kenneth Co

Spearheaded by Charles Kenneth Co, President of Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Cebu Business Months is a year-long initiative organized by Cebu Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCCI) “to inspire, promote, and grow Cebu businesses”. Before becoming the president, Co served as Vice President for Membership Development & Chamber Growth in 2020. In 2018, he was the Vice President for the External Affairs and Relations Division, and in 2017, he became the overall Chairman of the Cebu Business Months. JP Chongbian

Alongside Co, JP Chongbian serves as the overall chairman for CBM 2023. Chongbian—also the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sugbo Mercado Food Bazaar Inc.—served the Cebuanos as well during the pandemic through his Let’s Eat Bai food delivery app. Now, Chongbian is planning to change the Cebuano food industry landscape through Cur8, a modern Asian restaurant that elevates flavor profiles from Southeast Asia. Chongbian envisions to promote Cebu through their various dining experiences coupled with platforms for up-and-coming chefs. Georgia Felice “Jaja” Chiongbian-Rama

Georgia Felice “Jaja” Chiongbian-Rama is CBM 2023’s Publicity and Promotion chairperson. As the president of Bigseed PR and Events, a full-service integrated marketing company, creator, artist and talent management agency, Jaja has the marketing experience to onboard CBM 2023’s theme. Having been appointed in CCCI’s Cebu Business Mobilization Publicity and Promotions Committee in 2022 and 2023, Jaja Chongbian-Rama’s experience in publicity and promotion is without a doubt outstanding. Daniellane “Danna” Bacolod

Joining Jaja Chongbian-Rama in Publicity and Promotion is Daniellane “Danna” Bacolod. Danna is CBM 2023’s Publicity and Promotion Co-chair. Since her graduation at the University of San Carlos in and earning the outstanding leader award in 2015, Danna has already worked with several media outlets, celebrities, influencers, and key personalities. She also manages various events and collaborated with different. As the co-chair of publicity and promotion, Danna will be working together with Jaja to ensure that CBM 2023 reaches its target audiences. Kate Dychangco-Anzani

Kate Dychangco-Anzani is the President of La Cosa Nostra and Anzani International Hospitality Holding and the Vice President for Dychangco Group of Companies. In this year’s CBM 2023, she serves as the tourism chairperson. Holding three different degrees and one masters at Harvard Innovation Lab, Kate did not fail to use her expertise into practice as she became the resource speaker for TedX on the topic “How Sustainability, Flexibility, Adaptability & Creative Change is Needed Moving Forward” in April 2022. She is very active in championing food systems and food chain management sustainability as well as adamant in changing complexities of food, hospitality, and ecosystems in the future. Allen Andre Suarez

Allen Andre Suarez is CBM 2023’s Tourism Co-chairperson. As a third-generation entrepreneur, Andre has the background and experience in the business field. He is the owner of Brick Lane Doughnuts and has over 10 years of experience in real-estate. Andre has a diploma in culinary arts and a master’s degree in entrepreneurship. This dashing young entrepreneur is set to make Cebu’s tourism flourish as he spearheads Cebu Business Months together with Kate Dychangco-Anzani. Joselito “Boboi” Costas

Another distinguished individual co-chairing the tourism working team of CBM 2023 is Joselito “Boboi” Costas. Named as one of the inspiring Filipinos in 2016 by Philippine Airlines, Boboi does more than just inspiring Filipinos. He organized and led the transformation of the fishing village of Bojo, Aloguinsan, which gained several awards, one of which is being hailed as Best Tourism Village of the world by the United Nations World Tourism Organization in 2021. Boboi champions sustainable tourism focusing on rural tourism as a tool for resource conservation and poverty alleviation. Boboi, together with Kate and Andre, make up the tourism heads for CBM 2023. Ryan Tan Tu

Joining the CBM 2023 working team is Ryan Tan Tu. Ryan is CBM 2023’s ICT-BPM chairperson. With an extensive background in the field of technology and innovation, Ryan has been contributing to both the private and public sector with products and services relevant to societal needs. With his certifications in Viral, Social Media, Digital Marketing Planning, and Experiential Marketing, Ryan nurtures businesses to compete in the global marketplace of technology. Ryan Raymund Yu

Together with Tu, Ryan Raymund Yu is the founder, president and CEO of Fine Upgrades Computer and Gadgets Distribution and will be co-chairing the CBM 2023’s ICT-BPM working team. He is also the Chief Automation Designer of TechIsland Corp, a subsidiary company of Fine Upgrades Corp Umbrella focused on consulting and designing smart spaces. Raymund was also the past president of Association of Computer resellers, past vice president of and current communications officer of BNI Capital Cebu, board member of Cebu Road Heroes, member of rotary club of Cebu, and past vice president and member of Sacred Heart School - Hijas de Jesus Parents’ Association. April V. Ong Vaño

Completing the chairpersons for ICT-BPM working team is April V. Ong Vaño. April will be co-chairing the committee together with Ryan and Raymund. At her young age, April founded Collabox and My Soul Briefcase. She is an active key player in the local startup ecosystem and has worked with various key stakeholders in the region. One of her advocacies is building an ecosystem among innovators through collaborative projects. She is also a strong advocate for sustainability and economic empowerment. Together with Ryan and Raymund, April and the team will spearhead CBM 2023’s ICT-BPM committee, dedicated to growing organizations and creating value for local Cebuano businesses. Gretchen Choa

Gretchen Choa is this year’s CBM Chairperson for Entrepreneurship. With her experience as the Vice President of the Camden Trading Group, Gretchen has more than the entrepreneurial skills to spearhead the entrepreneurship working team. She has an extensive background in retail distribution, sales, and operations. During the pandemic, Gretchen and her friends formed Courage Cebu, a platform aiming to provide PPEs and food supply to medical frontliners and daily wage earners. Courage Cebu received a support amounting to P2.7 million pesos during the pandemic and P3.8 million pesos after the onslaught of typhoon Odette. Gretchen’s ability to sprout productivity is what CBM 2023 needs to inspire and equip future Cebuano entrepreneurs. Niko Basubas

Niko Basubas is CBM 2023’s Entrepreneurship Co-Chairman. He is the CEO and founder of Canbas Custom Furniture & Home Accessories, where they have a wide manufacturing capability along with a broad selection of materials including indigenous ones. With their highly skilled workforce and flexible approach, they aim to be a market leader in the home and office furnishings industry. Niko’s results-oriented approach has allowed him to be the best at creating sales and operational systems, processes, and policies. Lawrence Panganiban Another part of CBM 2023’s working team is Lawrence Panganiban, CBM 2023’s Creative Entertainment Industry Chairman. Having been involved in the development of the entertainment industry since 2014 through his animation service work and original content, he continues his creative endeavors as he founded the creative studio “Enigma Kai” and is the Chairman of the company as of 2022. He is also the founder of “Sugbo Entertainment Expo Cebu” (SEE CEBU) and Cebu Creative Entertainment Week. With his expertise and experience in the creative industry, he was appointed as the Committee Chairman for Creative Entertainment Industries in CBM 2022 and continues to do so for this year. Bryan O. Yap

Completing the CBM 2023 working team is Bryan O. Yap. Bryan is CBM 2023’s Creative Entertainment Industry Co-Chairperson. Bryan is the CEO and founder of the Republiq Group of Companies (RGC), VisMin’s largest Digital Transformation Agency focused on transforming business to become future-proof. A part of RGC is Ark Digital, its web development wing, Entertainment Republiq, its production wing, and Creative Republiq, its Branding, Design, and Social Media Wing. With Bryan’s experience in producing quality entertainment content, the creative entertainment industry wing of CBM 2023 is in good hands.

The exciting and revolutionary Cebu Business Months 2023 will highlight Cebu's advantages and potential in a variety of industries. By embracing the digital age, highlighting local talent, and encouraging collaboration, CBM aspires to inspire, promote, and grow Cebu's businesses through its engaging events. CBM is a symbol of the region's resiliency, adaptability, and steadfast spirit as Cebu advances and shapes its future. (SPONSORED CONTENT)

Disregarding the valid concerns of its neighbours could undo years of goodwill Tokyo earned through its contribution to global peace and governance.

Prime Minister Sogavare told the US and Australia to ‘respect our sovereignty’, saying the pact will boost the capability of the island’s police officers in cybersecurity.

July 14, 2023 10:16 AM

Western powers have raised fears the deal could inflame regional tensions.

According to an advisory by the state weather bureau, Dodong made landfall in Dinapique, Isabela early Friday morning, packing maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per hour and gustiness of 75 kph.

July 14, 2023 10:05 AM

The explosion took place about a minute into the test of the second stage engine.

The impact of Tropical Depression Dodong continues to be felt across parts of the Philippines as it brings heavy rain and strong winds, prompting several local government units to suspend classes on Friday, July 14.