WORLDBEX Unleashing Business Potentials in Cebu City for 18 Years

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Worldbex Services International (WSI), the leading event organizer in the country, is back in Cebu City to bring its premiere events experience to Central Visayas! WSI is proud to present the Cebu Trio - Philippine Building and Construction Expo Cebu 2024 (PHILBEX Cebu), the Cebu Foods and Beverages Expo 2024 (CEFBEX), and the Cebu Auto Show 2024 (CAS). These three world-class expositions are expected to draw thousands of visitors from all over the region and aim to highlight Cebu’s greatest strengths in the construction, food and beverage, and automotive industries.

These events have been contributing to Cebu City’s tremendous growth recently as the City aims to be one of the major economic zones of the Philippines. The province of Cebu alone has significantly contributed to the Philippines’ economic growth and has been representative of its vitality in the post-pandemic era. In 2022, Cebu Province was labeled as the country’s wealthiest province for nine years, with its assets reaching over P200 billion. Cebu also has a fair share of tourists pouring in, both domestic and international. In January 2024, Cebu had received over 100,000 overseas tourists, a huge jump of 59% from last January 2023.

The local government of Cebu continues its efforts to boost the city by fostering a better environment. Worldbex Services International aligns with the goals of the local Cebuano government to introduce their sectors to a wider audience and give visitors a showcase of what Cebu is made of by elevating the “global” business sectors and giving them a worldwide platform.

Returning this year, PHILBEX Cebu 2024, CEFBEX 2024, and CAS 2024 will be happening all under the same week and venue. These three events will be hosting a showcase of Cebu’s finest industries and sectors. From the building and construction industry to the food industry, to even the automotive industry, WSI promises to highlight the impressive showcase of Cebuano culture and the collaboration between sectors to make Cebu a remarkable city.

Experience these premiere events in Cebu like no other with the Cebu Trio Events, hosted by Worldbex Services International, happening from September 12 to 15, 2024, at the IEC Convention Center Cebu (IC3)!

PHILBEX Cebu 2024, CEFBEX 2024, and CAS 2024 are events organized by Worldbex Services International. For inquiries and concerns, you may reach us at (02)8656-92-39, or email us at inquire@worldbexevents.com

PHLPost receives prestigious Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair Special Award

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Postmaster General and CEO Luis D. Carlos received the prestigious “Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair Special Award” In behalf of the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost), in recognition of the postal agency’s outstanding contributions and achievements as one of the Pioneer Agencies who is leading the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair initiative.

The awarding ceremony took place on August 19, 2024 at the PICC Forum Tent in Pasay City.

The award was given by Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez who is leading the service Caravan "Bagong Pilipinas" (New Philippines) program of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., on his strong commitment to embark on a transformative journey toward a better Philippines where government programs are accessible to every Filipino.

“We believe that bringing government services closer to the people is essential in improving government efficiency and accessibility.” Postmaster General Carlos said.

This well-deserved recognition was given to PHLPost for its dedication and exemplary performance which has significantly contributed to the success of the initiative and to the welfare of the Filipino people.

The awarding ceremony is in line with the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair Agency Summit 2024, an initiative of the National Secretariat which centers on strengthening inter-agency convergence and collaboration for sustainable national development. At its core, sustainable national development necessitates a holistic approach that transcends individual agency mandates and jurisdictional boundaries

The Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair provides convenient access to government services, making it easier for the public to transact with government agencies.

Public School Teachers to Receive HMO-Type Benefits from Php 7,000 Medical Allowance in 2025

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Public school teachers will enjoy expanded healthcare benefits with the introduction of a Php 7,000 medical allowance for government employees beginning fiscal year 2025. This significant increase from the Php 500 medical examination allowance provided in 2020 marks a substantial enhancement in support for teachers’ health and well-being.

Under Executive Order No. 64, s. 2024, signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the government will provide an annual medical allowance of up to Php 7,000 to eligible government civilian personnel, including public school teachers. This allowance is intended to subsidize the cost of health maintenance organization (HMO)-type benefits.

“If we pool that together, we can secure comprehensive insurance coverage for our teachers,” Education Secretary Sonny Angara stated. This adjustment represents a 1,300% increase from the Php 500 medical allowance granted in 2020, which was primarily intended to cover the cost of eligible diagnostic tests, as outlined in Department Order No. 28, s. 2020.

In addition to the medical allowance, public school teachers also received a Php 5,000 tax-free teaching allowance for the School Year 2024-2025. Thanks to the Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act (Republic Act 11997), co-authored by Secretary Angara during his tenure in the Senate, this allowance will increase to Php 10,000 starting in School Year 2025-2026 and beyond.

Furthermore, the Department has reminded its teaching and non-teaching personnel that they are eligible to file claims under the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS)-issued Personal Accident Insurance (GPAI) policy. This policy provides coverage for accidental death or dismemberment up to Php 100,000 and medical reimbursement up to Php 30,000 for injuries.