CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Science and Technology Central Visayas (DOST-7) is encouraging micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to adopt Industry 4.0 technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), as part of its long-term strategy to strengthen local businesses, generate jobs, and improve community livelihoods. During the media launch of the Regional Science, Technology,
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LTFRB told to include seniors, PWDs discount in ride-hailing apps
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is being urged to require transport network companies (TNCs) to integrate automated senior citizen and persons with disability (PWD) discount features into their ride-hailing mobile applications under a resolution approved by the Mandaue City Council. The Mandaue City Council approved the resolution authored
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BARMM governors, mayors urged to let electorate vote freely
COTABATO CITY – Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) first vice hcairperson Mohagher Iqbal on Thursday appealed to local chief executives in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to let their constituents vote freely in the historic Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections (BPE) on September 14. “I appeal to all our local government executives in the
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INC ends rally on third day, says spokesperson
MANILA, Philippines — After three days, Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) has ended its rally, its spokesperson announced on Thursday. In a video message aired in broadcasting network Net25, INC spokesperson Edwil Zabala thanked the individuals who attended the three-day rally, as well as the personalities who expressed their support, and the police officers who secured
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SINAG LIGA ASYA: Cebu City Tigers rout Familya DC; Tumakbo teams stay unbeaten in respective divisions
Cebu City Tigers and Familya DC players battle for a rebound during their 17-under division game in the Sinag Liga Asya (SLA) Junior World Showcase on Thursday, July 2, at the Cebu Coliseum. | CDN photo CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Tigers proved they are legitimate contenders in the 17-under division of the
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LTO suspends Capitol SUV driver’s license for 90 days
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) has preventively suspended for 90 days the driver’s license of the 64-year-old Toledo City resident who struck and seriously injured a Cebu City traffic enforcer, while placing his Isuzu MU-X under alarm status pending an administrative investigation. The suspension took effect immediately after
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Argao shooting: Police arrest one suspect in deadly attack
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police arrested a 35-year-old man less than 24 hours after a shooting attack in Argao, southern Cebu that left one man dead and two others wounded on Tuesday evening, June 30. The 35-year-old suspect was arrested at around 11 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, in Barangay Capio-an, Argao, following a hot
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Jolo Revilla welcomes Metro Manila wage hike, but seeks wider impact
MANILA, Philippines — While he welcomes the minimum wage increase that will be implemented in Metro Manila, Cavite Rep. Jolo Revilla believes there has to be a wider implementation of the adjustments, that would include other areas outside of the National Capital Region (NCR). In a statement on Wednesday, Revilla said that the P85 per day
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‘Habagat’, easterlies prevailing in parts of PH – Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — Rain showers and cloudy skies due to the southwest monsoon or “habagat” and the easterlies are prevailing in several parts of the country on Thursday, according to the state weather bureau. In the 5 p.m. weather forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration, weather specialist John Manalo said that
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Ombudsman: Conflict of interest complaints vs 2 solons reach probe stage
MANILA, Philippines — The conflict of interest complaints over alleged ownership of construction firms of two congressmen have reached the preliminary investigation stage, according to Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano on Thursday. Clavano noted a general rule that personalities involved in cases cannot be named during the fact-finding investigation level. READ: Uswag Ilonggo Rep. Ang to
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