CEBU CITY– Bohol Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado and TIEZA Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Vice Chairperson Mark Lapid inspected several TIEZA-funded tourism infrastructure projects in Panglao, Bohol on Tuesday, August 18, to assess the progress of their implementation and discuss measures...
Now in its 10th year, the Cebu Lechon Festival continues to place Cebu’s beloved roast and the people behind it at the center of the celebration. The Mactan Newtown’s annual initiative, in partnership with the Cebu provincial government, continues to promote the Cebu lechon while highlighting...
CEBU CITY-A 39-year-old man died in a shooting incident here early morning Tuesday, Aug. 18. Police identified the fatality as a certain Paolo, who was attacked by two unidentified assailants in Barangay Sambag 2 around 2:50 a.m. Police said the victim was smoking a cigarette by the road when two...
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific will resume weekly flights from Iloilo to Bangkok and Singapore starting November, as it looks to capture strong holiday demand amid improving conditions in the aviation sector. In an advisory on Tuesday, Aug. 18, Cebu Pacific said it will reinstate Iloilo-Bangkok and...
Sy-led SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) is seeing strong demand for the Premier Suites of SM Seaside Cebu Arena and aims to fully lease these out by the time they are ready for the grand launch of the venue later this year or in 2027. “Premium suites have become a popular feature at leading...
CEBU CITY–Lawyer and former congressman Pablo John "PJ" Garcia is pushing for what he described as the most honest form of dole-out. The former Cebu 3rd District representative is advocating a tax rollback in the province, saying lowering taxes is more far-reaching than traditional dole-outs...
CEBU CITY–Three graduates of the Cebu Eastern College (CEC) were recently feted after making it to the Top 10 in the 2026 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT). Jessa Junio, Jenny Rose Daro, and Eurica Labapiez each received P100,000 during last week’s 2026 PACECGARBO at the...
CEBU CITY — Cabinet Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. was recognized by Cebu’s local leaders during his recent visit to the province, as officials hailed his appointment to the Cabinet as well as his continued engagement with local government units (LGUs) The Cebu Provincial...
CEBU CITY–A drug recovery program that was established at the height of the war on drugs of former President Rodrigo Duterte marked a decade of transforming lives. Surrender to God (SuGod), a Catholic faith-based recovery program, on Friday, Aug. 14, marked its 10th anniversary and called on...
Driven by robust demand for MICE events, SMX Convention Centers, the conferences and exhibitions arm of SM Prime Holdings, Inc., posted strong first-half results in 2026, welcoming 4.3 million visitors across its footprint. This represents an 18 percent year-on-year surge compared to the 3.6...
Disney On Ice is bringing the party to hometowns across the country, with a guest list packed with audiences ' favorite Disney characters. Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy have become DJs, remixing Disney tunes into colorful stories in the all-new, state-of-the-art ice show "Disney On Ice...
CEBU CITY–Close to P10 million worth of suspected shabu was seized from a construction worker in Barangay Pardo here. The 30-year-old suspect, a certain John, yielded 27 packs of suspected shabu when he was arrested in a buy-bust operation past 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13, said Philippine Drug...
