Philippine Information Agency Central Visayas

  CEBU CITY, Nov. 28 -- Postmaster General Norman Fulgencio of the Philippine Postal Corporation (Post Office), together with Secretary Michael Dino of the Office of the Presidential Assistant for the Visayas (OPAV) and Undersecretary Debold Sinas of the Office of the President unveiled four (4) “new generation” of Philippine Postcards at the opening of the first Visayas Art Fair, one of the biggest gathering of Filipino Artists from all over the country held at Montebello Hotel in Cebu City from Nov. 25 to 28. The new generation of Philippine Postcards commemorates the outstanding achievements of Filipinos in different fields of endeavors’ which include:      •     Living Legends: World-renowned Filipinos Series I, featuring bowling world champion Paeng Nepomuceno, chess grandmaster Eugene Torre, broadway star and singer Lea Salonga, innovator and tech entrepreneur Diosdado Banatao, fashion designer and entrepreneur Josie Natori, NBA star Jordan Clarkson, billiard legend Efren “Bata

  The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered R.L. Aggregates and Diversified Lending Group, Inc. to stop soliciting investments from the public through a fraudulent scheme that involves the use of falsified registration documents.   In an order issued July 27, the SEC ordered R.L. Aggregates to immediately cease and desist from engaging in the unauthorized solicitation, offer and/or sale of securities in the form of investment contracts until the requisite registration statement is duly filed with and approved by the Commission.   The SEC further enjoined the company to cease its internet presence relating to the transactions and investment scheme covered by the order.   The company, along with its operators, directors, officers, representatives, salesmen, and agents, has likewise been prohibited from transacting any business involving funds in its depository banks, and from transferring, disposing, or conveying in any manner, any related assets to ensure the preservation

  The Aboitiz Group was recently hailed as one of the best companies to work for in Asia, having been conferred the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2021 by Business Media International. The award recognizes companies with the best human resources (HR) practices, and which demonstrate high levels of employee engagement and excellent workplace cultures.  Nominees for the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia Awards are evaluated by their employees alongside an assessment made by the Business Media International on the company’s HR practices. This high-profile award attracts applications from powerful companies around the world, including Fortune 500 companies. Winning the award is a testament to the Aboitiz Group’s continued dedication to empower and engage its team members who have always been considered as the backbone of the Group’s success. Aboitiz Group President and Chief Executive Officer Sabin M. Aboitiz highlighted the win as one for the whole Group. “Being recog

In line with its efforts to promote sustainable practices in the local community, Mactan Economic Zone 2 has partnered with the Lapu-Lapu City local government unit (LGU) for the clean-up of drainage areas in the city. Despite the limitations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on the mobility of people, 679 MEZ2 Team Members, locator employees, and Lapu-Lapu residents through the LGU came together to participate in the clean-up, strictly following health and safety protocols. Staying true to the Aboitiz Group’s core value of Responsibility, MEZ2’s initiative demonstrates its deep commitment to its host community. The clean-up is meant to ensure the free flow of water in the drainage area that will help prevent flooding, as well as drive awareness to the community to properly dispose of their garbage. The Bureau of Fire and Protection, Philippine National Police, and Philippine Red Cross also participated in the annual city-wide drive. This year marks the 10th year MEZ2 is supporting the c

  PLDT and Smart Communications, Inc., together with PLDT and Smart Foundation (PSF), continue to uphold the value of ‘malasakit’ in this time of pandemic as they extend their support to major cities and municipalities across Cebu Province to help boost their efforts in combatting COVID-19. “We in PSF are one with our people especially in Cebu where the COVID-19 cases have surged. Following the mandate of our PLDT Chairman MVP, and President Al Panlilio, we are ready to lend a hand in any way possible, to help our frontliners and the people face this health crisis. Together, we will overcome these challenges,” said Ma. Esther Santos, President of PLDT-Smart Foundation. PLDT and Smart have turned over free SIM Cards with load allocation for additional communication support to the local government units' (LGUs) Vaccination Operation Centers and Disaster Risk Reduction Management Offices, as well as Personal Protective Equipment sets and boxes of vitamins for the safety and protection

  The Communications Advocacy Partnership Cluster of the Regional Vaccinations Operations Office Central Visayas along with Cebu City Government representatives pose for a photo opportunity as the strategic planning for the National Vaccination Days concluded on Nov. 24, 2021. (CID/PIA) CEBU CITY, Cebu, Nov. 26 (PIA) -- The Communications Advocacy Partnership (CAP) Cluster of the Regional Vaccinations Operations Center Central Visayas in collaboration with the Cebu City Government will officially kick off the "Bayanihan Bakunahan National Covid-19 Vaccination Days" on Nov. 29 at the Plaza Sugbo, this city.  Dr. Jeffrey Ibones, head of the Cebu City Health Department, said the ceremonial vaccination on Nov. 29 will be held after the flag raising ceremony to be attended by Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama, City Hall employees, among others. Ibones said that in agreement with the CAP cluster, a representative from each priority group, namely: healthcare workers/frontliners (A1), sen

  TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Nov. 25 (PIA) -- Aduna kay P5,000 ug nangita kay puhunanan nga segurado ang tubo. Asa  ka paingon? Matud sa  Bureau of Treasury (BoTr)  pinaagi sa ilang  Officer in Charge n ga si Chloe Redeja, adunay segurado nga negosyo nga gipasandig sa goberno, mao nga sigurado nga legit dire dapita. Gipasabut ni Redeja ang R etail Treasury Bonds (RTB) , nga maoy tinag-as nga kasegurohan sa puhunan kay kini nga kwarta nga gi-invest maoy gamiton sa goberno pinaagi sa  Bureau of Treasury  aron ikatanyag isip pautang ngadto sa mga ginagmay nga negosyante. Ug sahi sa ubang pamuhunan nga may dagku kaayong saad sa ginansya, ang RTB adunay gikwenta na daan nga tataw nga interes, ug obligasyon sa republika sa Pilipinas nga iyang bayaran. Ang mas daku nga puhunan, mas dako usab ang makuha nga interest, matud sa BoTr. Dugang pasabut ni Redeja didto sa binuwan nga tigum sa mga  Information Officers  nga gisponsor sa  Department of Social Welfare and development,  nga ang RTBs, walay

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Nov. 26 (PIA) -- Gusto ni Gobernador Arthur Yap nga himoon sa mga tinugyanan sa Bohol ang pagkwenta og balik kon pila na gayud ang nabakunahan, aron sayran kon dili ba imposible ang pagpabakuna sa 80 mil ka Bol-anon sa matag adlaw sa Nobyembre 29, Nobyembre 30 ug Disyembre 1, segun sa gitarget alang sa Bohol. Kini samtang gitaho na sa mga tinugyanan sa  Tagbilaran City  nga ila na nga nakab-ot ang 91% sa pagpamakuna sa ilang kinatibuk-ang populasyon. Hinuon, dili pa mapiho kon ang 91% sa Tagbilaran, naglakip na ba sa taga ubang mga kalungsuran nga didto bakunahi sa syudad, sa ilang pagbukas sa pamakuna sa mga dili taga didto. Ang nasudnong  Inter Agency task Force  ug ang mga tinugyanan sa D epartment of Health (DOH),  milansang sa 240 mil ka mga Bol-anon nga gitarget sa tulo ka adlaw nga  Enhanced Vaccination program  nga gipatunong sa  National Heroes Day,  Nob. 30. Apan sa dili pa mosaad ang Bohol nga gukdon ang nahisgutan nga kadaghanon, matud sa gobernador

  ANG LABING MAAYONG BAKUNA. Kadtong bakuna nga anaa na ug andam na nga itupok mao gayud ang labing maayong bakuna, matud pa ni Provincial Administrator Katherin Pioquinto, taliwala sa taho nga daghan pa gihapon nga mga Bol-anon nga mamili sa bakuna. (PIA Negros Oriental File Photo) TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Nov. 26 (PIA) -- Ang labing epektibo nga bakuna, dili kadtong imong gipili, apan kadtong bakuna nga anaa og andam na nga ikatupok. Kini pahinumdom sa mga tinugyanan sa  Bohol Inter-Agency Task Force on the management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (BIATF) Strategic Communications Cluster  sa labing uwahi niining online nga tigum, niining semanaha. Kini mitumaw human ang BIATF mingtuki sa mga kasagaran nga rason nganong hinay ang dagan sa pamakuna sa Bohol. Nataho nga samtang ang Bohol mikab-ot na sa 32% sa 70% nga gitarget niining bakunahan, ang sa tibuok nasud anaa na sa 45% ang nakab-ot sa iyang buot bakunahan batok sa coronavirus disease. Gitaho usab sa nasudnon nga  Inter Agency

Aboitiz Construction recently completed the construction of  CD Processing (CDP) Ltd.’s copper ore sorting and processing plant in Carmen Copper Corporation’s operations center in Toledo City, Cebu. The new facility will help manage mining wastes efficiently. A blessing ceremony for the new plant was attended by various project stakeholders and local government units headed by Toledo City Mayor Marjorie Perales last November 10. Aboitiz Construction worked on the installation of structural modules, sandvik equipment and 16X Belt Conveyors, and civil works . The sorting plant will facilitate moving mining materials efficiently, thus decreasing  discarded wastes in the process.   True to advancing business and communities, the project provided employment opportunities to about 200 individuals, of which nearly 80% were locally hired.  “In line with our commitment to building a better future, we will continue to help other businesses to thrive and contribute to responsible operations which

Taiyo Yuden Philippines, Inc. and PBSP continue reforestation initiative in Cebu Employee-volunteers of Taiyo Yuden Philippines, Inc. (PTY) participated in a tree planting initiative in Brgy. Toong, Cebu City, Cebu. This is Year 3 of the six-hectare reforestation and arboretum project of PTY with the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP). The employee-volunteers, led by Assistant General Manager Masayoshi Nakajima, planted 100 medicinal and bamboo seedlings, 250 narra seedlings and 250 shrubs in one hectare of the area. Among the medicinal seedlings planted were lagundi, lumbang, himbabalud, bignay, and cinnamon. The tree-planting activity was held in partnership with the Toong Volunteers Farmers Association.  An electronics component company based in Lapu-Lapu City, PTY’s environmental initiatives aim to reduce carbon emissions and overall carbon footprint to fight the impacts of global warming and climate change. “Our top management understands that this program is a signifi

Artabang 4, an auction for a cause organized by the Sacred Heart School for Boys Batch 1985 Foundation, gathers the country’s leading artists at the Visayas Art Fair. Most of the artworks featured at the ArTabang 4 will be included in the auction while the rest will be for straight sales. Each artwork has a starting bid with a minimum increment of P25,000. All these are donated by the artists. What makes ArTabang 4 unique is that it is a silent Art Auction, with bids written on the title card and the bid sheets located on the tables next to each piece. Bids can also be submitted off-site by submitting the bid by calling or sending a text message to the phone operator assigned to the bid number of the art piece.  “We are running a silent art auction because most of us here in Cebu are shy,” says Lorenzo Miguel Uytengsu, who is helping Sacred Heart School Batch 85 Foundation in holding the auction. The bidding starts at 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Uytengsu said they are bringing artists f

NANGANDAM NA ANG BISU. Gipabakunahan sa Bohol Island State University ang ilang mga estudyante alang sa pagsubay sa mga lagda sa pagpabalik sa faceto face classes, diini nakabutang didto nga gawas sa mga maestro ug maestra lakip ang nmo teaching personnel, kinahanglang bakunado usab ang mga magtutuon. (ecb/PIA7-Bohol)   TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Nov. 25 (PIA) -- Mihangyo na og  endorsement  ang  Holy Name University (HNU)  sa  Bohol Inter Agency task Force on the management of Emerging infectious Diseases  aron makakuha sila og pagtugot sa  Commission on Higher Education  (CHED) nga makasugod na og tanyag sa limitado nga  face to face classes  alang sa ilang  medical courses. Didto sa labing bag-o nga online nga tigum sa BIATF, nanghanyo ang HNU pinaagi ni Ruvih Joy Garrote, d ean sa College of Medical Sciences  sa nahisgutan nga tunghaan aron makahatag og pagdapig sa mga taga Bohol nga buksan na ang ilang  College of Nursing ug Medical Technology  alang sa limitandong face to face. Ang