The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is set to finish the 4.55-kilometer segment and collapsed portions of the Metro Cebu Expressway in Naga City, Cebu, within five to six months. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said the accelerated timeline aims to end an eight-year delay that has...
CEBU CITY – The Chinese Consulate General in Cebu welcomed the Philippines’ limited visa-free access for Chinese nationals. Chinese Consul General Zhang Zhen said the 14-day visa-free entry for Chinese nationals will definitely help boost tourism in Cebu and other parts of the country. Zhang...
In the spirit of the recent Sinulog 2026, DigiPlus Foundation – formerly BingoPlus Foundation – reaffirmed its commitment to uplifting Filipino families, turning over P1.5 million in post-disaster aid to ensure the light of hope continues to shine for every Cebuano. While this year’s official...
The Philippines reaffirmed its leadership in regional tourism as the Department of Tourism (DOT) hosted the ASEAN Travel Exchange (TRAVEX) 2026 in Cebu on Wednesday, Jan. 28, bringing together over 600 foreign buyers, sellers, and exhibitors to advance ASEAN’s drive to become a unified,...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is racing to restore and widen key rivers in Cebu within six months as part of its flood mitigation efforts following last year’s deadly flooding in Central Visayas. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said the river recovery initiative is centered on...
CEBU CITY – China, Japan, and Korea, or the so-called “Plus 3," sparked tourism growth in Southeast Asia. This was highlighted during the 48th Meeting of Association of Southeast Asian Nations Plus Three National Tourism Organizations (NTOs) as the high-level regional meetings continued here on...
CEBU CITY – This city is rolling out the red carpet for international leaders attending the Association of Southeast Asian Nations meetings here. The city will host five ASEAN ministers in what it described as a curated cultural, heritage, and religious tour on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Mayor Nestor...
The Philippines stands to gain significant economic, tourism, and investment benefits as it hosts the 45th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Tourism Forum 2026 (ATF 2026) in Cebu City on Wednesday, Jan. 28, the Department of Tourism said. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco. said...
CEBU CITY – Police arrested two illegal gun manufacturers in a mountain barangay in Danao City, northern Cebu province on Sunday, Jan. 25. Police said the two suspects, Juan, 69, and Cris, 31, were busy manufacturing guns in a shanty in Barangay Cahumayan when they were arrested around 4:30 a.m....
CEBU CITY – Looking to exchange best practices and strengthen cooperation, the 63rd ASEAN National Tourism Organizations (NTOs) Meeting kicked off here on Monday, Jan. 26. The meeting was part of the series of ASEAN Summit-related activities at Nustar Resort and Casino in South Road Properties....
CEBU CITY – A man was gunned down exactly a week after he was released from jail here on Friday, Jan. 23. Police said Jason Lendio Yuson was eating at the side of the road in Barangay Mambaling when he was attacked past 2 a.m. A man wearing a hooded jacket and denim pants arrived and shot the...
The Philippines’ biggest SMX Convention Center is set to open in Cebu in the third quarter of 2026. Located at the Cebu South Coastal Road, the ₱3.3 billion landmark project of SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) will offer over 21,000 square meters of leasable event space setting a new...
