CEBU-BASED Dotonbori Group, managed by Yohei Maruyama and Marilyn Mar, is set to hire an additional 40 employees for its forthcoming branches of Dotonbori Ramen, soon to debut in Ayala Center Cebu and SM Seaside City Cebu. This expansion reflects the owners' confidence and optimism in Cebu's burgeoning local economy, bolstered by the resurgent and revenge spending of Cebuano patrons in the food and beverage sector. Maruyama, who has called Cebu home for the past 13 years, views the city as an opportune ground for investors like him to introduce the Japanese culture to Cebuanos through food.

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1971558/cebu/business/new-restaurant-player-banks-on-revenge-spending-aggressively-expands-food-business

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Photo credit to Pexels Rojean Grace G. Patumbon September 02, 2023 THE Davao City Police Office-Anti-Cybercrime Team (DCPO-ACT) urges Dabawenyos to enhance their online security, particularly on Facebook, by utilizing two-factor authentication (2FA). During the Kapihan sa PIA event at the NCCC VP Mall on the morning of September 1, DCPO-ACT Officer-in-Charge PMAJ. Julius Santillana bared the rising number of reported hacking incidents. He identified the three most common cybercrimes as online hacking, online libel, and the misuse of online lending apps.

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1971552/davao/local-news/dabawenyos-urged-to-use-2fa-to-prevent-hacking

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THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the municipality of Cordova on Mactan Island will implement a scheduling in the filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). Jovito Beltran, election officer of Cordova, announced that the move seeks to prevent the candidates from overcrowding at their small office during the filing of COCs from August 28 to September 2, 2023. "Six days na siya from six o'clock in the morning to five o'clock in the afternoon.

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1969740/cebu/local-news/cordova-implements-schedule-for-filing-of-cocs-for-bske-according-to-barangays

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March 25, 2023 It can be observed that there is an increase in the number of killings and violence in the country recently where politicians, regardless of their positions are killed, attacked or have been made victims of other forms of violence. We may believe that these are most likely, politically motivated. Their perpetrators are either supporters of their opponents or some assassins who are paid to do the dirty and illegal job.This early, election violence seems to dominate the political scenario prelude to the upcoming October 2023.

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1956991/pampanga/opinion/limlingan-undermining-social-order-and-rule-of-law

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April 10, 2023 A GROUP of Japanese businessmen contacted by my friend, Joey Agustin of Xevera, has brought a fuel additive product which aims to save fuel, money and the environment.This group which sought the help of Joey to promote this product -Ecomax -locally is really intent on making it known domestically.The Japanese-made fuel additive is suitable for liquid fuels, i.e., gasoline, diesel fuel and more and is designed to improve fuel efficiency.This group needs to engage the services of a professional marketing men and women who have extensive connections to promote the relatively, albeit innovative product into the local market.

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1958199/pampanga/opinion/an-innovative-product

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September 09, 2022 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO - The Department of Health (DOH) urged the public to continue wearing face mask as protection against Covid-19 and other diseases.This came after some local government units (LGU) including Cebu City started to make wearing of face mask non-mandatory.DOH said there are more benefits on wearing face mask despite the declining number of Covid-19 cases in the country.These include protecting senior citizens and immunocompromised members of the family from different diseases.

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1940215/pampanga/local-news/doh-urges-public-tocontinue-wearing-mask

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Contributed photo The Provincial Health Office (PHO) has seen a slight increase in number of cases of COVID 19 starting mid of first semester of the year Guesting in the recent Kapihan sa DavNor, Dr. Josephine Therese Parenas attributed this slight increase to 'leniency' in following the established health protocols of wearing a facemask, social distancing, and frequent cleaning of hands. 'Usahay man gud tungod kay gamay nalang kaayo ang atoang COVID-19 cases karon murag dili na kaayo ma feel ang presence ni COVID.

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1937885/davao/local-news/leniency-causes-slight-increase-in-covid-19-cases-in-davnor

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Cafe Uno's Kadayawan spread will have Chef Gilbert Banday's take on tribal and Dabawenyo dishes Pastry Chef Roche Audeji adds Pinoy kakanin to the pastry selections At the launching event. Ali Banting, OIC-Operations & Paolo Rosello, OIC-Sales & Marketing Nilotlot na Manok Chicken Pastil Beef Tapa Humba Dabawenyo Chicken Piyangyang A FEAST fit for a king to celebrate the King of Festivals at Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao. It's a fitting way to welcome back the Kadayawan after a two-year pause from the celebrated Davao festival.

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1937991/davao/lifestyle/kadayawan-feasts-at-the-waterfront

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Photo by Krizzy Daugdaug THE Davao City Police Office (DCPO) assures the safety of every tourist and Dabawenyo during the Kadayawan celebration. 'Wala naman talagang (There's no) direct threat sa (to) Davao City but we are not taking it for granted. In fact, we are always in Level 3, because we always want to maintain our level of alertness, our level of response, and high level of security especially that we are now celebrating Kadayawan,' Colonel Alberto Lupaz, Director of DCPO, said in an interview with SunStar Davao on August 15, 2022.

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1938086/davao/local-news/tourists-safety-assured-during-kadayawan

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"I'M home... And I'm ready to sit on that throne, b****es!" Gigi Era stomped into the Drag Race Philippines workroom ready to take on the competition. She was among the two queens from Davao City to compete in the Philippine franchise of the multi-awarded reality television show, Ru Paul's Drag Race. The other is Lady Morgana, an established queen in Davao City. However, for Gigi, she traces her roots here in the city rather than having been an established drag queen here. "I mean, life in Davao was really sad and poor, which is totoo.

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1943235/davao/feature/dabawenya-queen-from-down-under

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Contributed photo October 13, 2022 The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) noted an 84 percent increase in fire cases in Davao City from January to September 2022 compared to last year. Chief Inspector Christian Sena, Deputy Director of the Davao City Fire District, said in a press conference on Wednesday, October 12 that a total of 437 cases were recorded this year, while 293 cases were recorded in the same period last year. The majority of these cases are caused by faulty electrical connections, followed by open flame, and lighted cigarette butt.

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1943341/davao/local-news/bfp-notes-84-increase-in-fire-incidents

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Photo from Canva ABOITIZPOWER subsidiary Davao Light and Power Company (Davao Light) assured that there's no discrepancy with their reading. During the 14th regular session of the 20th Davao City Council on October 11, 2022, City Councilor Jessica Bonguyan asked Davao Light how they can read the meter if their team is far from their customer's electric meter. 'Para daw may telescope ang mata kasi malayo masyado [na nagbabasa] (It seems that they have built in telescopes with how far they are),' Bonguyan said.

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1943512/davao/local-news/davao-light-assures-meter-readings-are-accurate

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RJ LUMAWAG PHOTO THE Davao City Investment Promotion Center (DCIPC) is intensifying its marketing campaign of Davao City as a viable agri-business investment hub. DCIPC Officer-in-Charge April Marie Dayap, during a Davao City Disaster Radio program on Tuesday, said the DCIPC continues to conduct investment promotion roadshows to introduce Davao City to both local and foreign investors and to find the right markets for the city's local products. Dayap said virtual roadshows, conducted at the height of the pandemic, introduced the DCIPC to more potential markets.

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1943521/davao/business/dcipc-steps-up-promotion-of-city-as-global-investment-hub

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Contributed photo Dear Dr. Fritz, Please call me Margot. I am writing to you because I am confused these days. There are a lot of BP apps on the smartphone now that are touted to monitor your blood pressure. Are these BP apps reliable? Thank you and hope to hear from you soon. Margot of Digos ================= Dear Margot of Digos, I am sorry to tell you that a popular smartphone app that estimates your blood pressure does not provide reliable readings. As a matter of fact, more than three-quarters of people with high blood pressure were falsely assured that their blood pressure is normal.

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1941913/davao/lifestyle/is-the-bp-smartphone-app-reliable

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Photo by Mark Perandos THE Land Transportation Office-Davao Region (LTO-Davao) started apprehending motorists who are traversing bike lanes on October 5, 2022. 'Kanang bike lane, wala man gyud dapat mga four wheels ug motorized vehicles ang moanha sa bike lane (Bike lane should not be used by any four-wheeled and motorized vehicles),' LTO-Davao Regional Director Neil Cañedo said in an interview with SunStar Davao on October 4, 2022. In a report by iFM 93.9 Davao, several motorists who have used the bike lane in Quirino Avenue have received citation tickets from the LTO, and their licenses have been confiscated.

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1942727/davao/local-news/lto-davao-starts-apprehending-bike-lane-violators

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NEW TRUCKS. Twelve new compactor trucks of the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) are currently displayed in front of the City Hall of Davao along San Pedro Street on Wednesday, September 14. The newly purchased trucks are expected to help address the city's garbage collection problems. Solid waste management is one of the priorities under the administration of Mayor Sebastian Duterte. RALPH LLEMIT THE City Government of Davao has turned over 12 garbage compactor trucks to the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) in a blessing and turn-over ceremony on Wednesday.

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1940874/davao/local-news/davao-city-turns-over-new-compactor-trucks

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Photo from Canva AROUND 80 couples have been allegedly scammed by an event organizer in Davao City. One of the couples who was scammed had to pay P97,000 for the venue and P80,000 for the suppliers right after their wedding. 'Walay palugit ang hotel (The hotel did not give us any consideration), ang ilahang giingon lang sa amoa is ma-prepare nila ang food but the payment should be settled by 9:00 p.m. the moment na mahuman ang event (they assured us they can prepare the food but they also told us to settle our bill by 9:00 p.

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1940986/davao/local-news/organizer-allegedly-scams-80-couples

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File photo THE Provincial Government of Davao Oriental is eyeing to invest in solar power due to public clamor for stable and cheaper power in the province. In a press release, Governor Corazon Malanyaon met with a group of foreign investors based in Hong Kong on Thursday, September 15. The provincial government said the foreign investors are interested in installing solar power plants in the province. The investors, led by Donny Yeung, Chairman of Yeung Marine Holdings Inc., discussed with the Governor and her team of consultants the promising investment" poised to provide a stable, cheaper, clean, and sustainable power source" for the entire province.

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1941060/davao/local-news/davao-oriental-govt-to-invest-in-solar-power

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(Contributed photo) THE coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic brought travel and tourism to a standstill around the world. However, the industry is recovering as travel restrictions ease and Covid-19 cases decline. With the repressed demand for travel this year, Filipinos are continuing to explore the country with much enthusiasm and passion. Labelled as 'revenge travel' on social media, it is a new trend describing the people who are traveling and making up for the lost time during the pandemic.

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1943150/cebu/feature/satellite-internet-brings-hope-to-the-tourism-industry

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Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao FOR many years, the Kadayawan Festival signified the convergence of Davao's ethnic tribes to celebrate the bountiful harvest. Being at the forefront of creating remarkable experiences and momentous celebrations, Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao has holistically joined the city in this yearly fete of colors and culture. In a city that is recovering from the pandemic, this year's Kadayawan is extra special as it easily became a symbol of hope and of bouncing back.

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1938298/davao/feature/kadayawan-flash-sale-at-the-waterfront

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Kadayawan Feast Fashion and Feast at Eden Kultura Edeng EXPERIENCE Kadayawan by discovering Davao's food, culture, and picturesque sites at Eden Nature Park & Resort. Eden will showcase the art and fashion collection of Davao's fashion czar Alfonso 'Boy' Guinoo. The rich Mindanao textiles, woven fabrics and one-of-a-kind accessories will be highlighted for the whole month of August. Making the celebration more festive, Eden will have a live cultural performance of Kultura Edeng at the Tinubdan Cultural Village every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1938310/davao/feature/fashion-and-feast-at-eden

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Photo by Krizzy Daugdaug August 22, 2022 AS the Kadayawan Festival draws to an end, spectators of different ages have come together to witness Pamulak and Petik Kadayawan events. 'First time nako [biskan] taga Davao ko, karun pa gyud ko niadto og kita ani ug okay kaayo ang celebration (Though I am from Davao, this is my first time to attend the event. I enjoyed the celebration),' Neneng Oliberyo, who was with her grandson, said while watching the parade of Pitik-Pamulak sa Kadayawan on August 21, 2022.

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1938558/davao/local-news/dabawenyos-return-to-the-streets-to-celebrate-kadayawan-festival

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Photo by Ralph Llemit A RISING smartphone in the Philippines has "surprisingly" increased its sales amid the current inflation in the country. Narzo (stylized as narzo), a newcomer in the smartphone segment, was launched in the country in July 2022, which aims to raise the standards of entry-level smartphones by offering high-quality handsets at a more affordable cost. Carlo Nemo, narzo PR officer and brand representative, said there has been an increase in their unit sales both online and in their physical stores.

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1944060/davao/business/smartphone-brand-sees-increase-in-sales-amid-inflation

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(Contributed photo) BAICON InFest, the country's biggest gathering of creators and influencers in the Philippines, is happening again on November 5, 2022, at the IEC Pavilion in Cebu City. The event that is now in its fifth year is known to create a platform for fans to reach their favorite creators while being educated on the responsible use of social media through its segments and fundraising CSR initiatives.Having gathered more than 300 creators on one stage and having reached over 20 million physical and digital audiences in the last five years, BaiCon InFest is set to be bigger in 2022 as it opens its doors to the public again after the pandemic.

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Photo by Iona Mendoza AMID the current steep prices of local onions, public market vendors anticipate a higher increase in prices by December of this year. The average price of local onions at the Bankerohan Public Market as of Monday, November 21, would not go for less than P300 per kilogram (kg), with a number of vendors pricing their onions between P320/kg to P350/kg. According to the vendors, their prices have shot up since the start of the 'Ber-months' this year, which have steadily increased from around P200/kg to P300/kg.

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1946697/davao/local-news/public-market-vendors-expect-higher-onion-prices-in-december

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Photo credit to Jonie Semeros November 12, 2022 A COUPLE from Iloilo City, who are both mountaineering enthusiasts, exchanged wedding vows on top of Mount Apo. The wedding happened on October 30, 2022, however, it was only shared with the public this week. The couple, Nesgen Caburlan and Lino Zerrudo, traveled from Iloilo City to Bansalan in Davao del Sur to seal their forever. The newlyweds were joined by their seven relatives and the officiating minister who witnessed the wedding. The hike started on October 29.

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1945902/davao/local-news/couple-exchange-vows-on-top-of-mt-apo

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Photo from Canva August 07, 2022 BUREAU of Customs- Davao (BOC-Davao) warns the public of a 'Love Scam' that has victimized numerous persons already. A 'Love Scam' is an online fraud that targets mainly women on social media or dating sites. Atty. Erastus Sandino Austria, BOC-Davao District Collector, said during the Kapehan in NCCC Victoria Plaza, Davao City on August 5, 2022, that once the scammers will gain the trust of the victims, they will tell the victims that they will be sending them gifts.

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1937174/davao/local-news/boc-davao-warns-of-love-scam

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Photo by Mark Perandos AFTER two years of being held virtually due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Kadayawan Festival now returns with a face-to-face celebration. The 37th Kadayawan sa Davao will center on the theme 'Kasikas sa Kadayawan.' 'The theme of this year's Kadayawan is Kasikas sa Kadayawan, which means to make noise and to have fun. The Kadayawan festival is a means to relax, enjoy, and a way of thanksgiving for our bountiful harvest,' said Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc.

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1937263/davao/opinion/editorial-kadayawan-and-its-importance

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Photo from Doll Boniel Gonzales A PRIVATE cemetery in Davao City has gone viral on social media for the seemingly unprepared tomb for the burial of a 59-year-old. Facebook user Doll Boniel Gonzales, the niece of the deceased, expressed her dismay on social media to the management of the private cemetery for its lackadaisical performance of its job in the preparation of the tomb for their deceased clients. According to Gonzales, during a phone interview with Superbalita Davao Monday afternoon, August 8, they went to the private cemetery's office on the first day of the death of their uncle to inform the management that they are intending to avail the lot that they have already paid a long time ago.

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1937386/davao/local-news/private-cemetery-gets-flak-over-alleged-lack-of-preparedness-for-burial

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Photo from Edwin Olita via Panabo CIO April 17, 2023 A JOGGER in Panabo City, del Norte was hit by a container van causing his two legs to be amputated on Sunday morning, April 16. In a report provided by the Panabo City Information Office, the jogger, a resident from Datu Abdul Dadia, was jogging on the coastal road (port area) in Barangay San Pedro around 5 a.m. when he was hit by the container van. According to the residents, since the road is at a downhill curve, the vehicle turned around at a fast speed because the area is not crowded by pedestrians at that time.

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1958793/davao/local-news/container-van-crushes-joggers-legs

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