CEBU CITY – The primary runway of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) was reopened after it was closed on Tuesday, Aug. 26. The Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) confirmed that the primary runway was opened at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 27. The primary runway was...
CEBU CITY – Flight schedules at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) were affected due to runway condition checks. In an 6:20 p.m. advisory on Tuesday, Aug. 26, the Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) said “teams are conducting inspections and necessary repairs as...
La Victoria Global Residences, Megaworld’s newest residential development at Mactan Newtown, rises not just as a 20-story tower in Cebu but as a visual and cultural homage to a moment in Philippine history that changed the world. The property pays tribute to the Galleon Victoria, the first ship...
CEBU CITY – A 26-year-old passenger bound for Hong Kong was apprehended after he was caught bringing bundles of cash worth more than P1 million that he failed to declare before boarding a flight at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA). The undeclared Philippine currency was found in the...
A Michelin recognition is one of the highest honors in hospitality, awarded to hotels that meet global standards. The guide evaluates properties based on five criteria, including architecture, service quality, and local relevance. This year, two Robinsons Hotels and Resorts (RHR)...
Aboitiz Power Corp. (AboitizPower) announced that a subsidiary of its Therma Power Inc. will construct a battery energy storage system (BESS) in Cebu, which will be slated for commissioning by next year. In a statement, AboitizPower said Therma Power’s East Asia Utilities Corp. (EAUC) will soon...
CEBU CITY – Flight delays and schedule changes were experienced at the Mactan Cebu International Airport on Saturday, July 12. The disruption was caused by ongoing repairs at the primary runway of the ariport. Lawyer Glen Nauli, assistant general manager of Mactan Cebu International Airport...
Aboitiz Construction has diversified into the business of providing maintenance services to the Aboitiz Group’s airport and property units, in order to expand its portfolio beyond construction to long-term operations and asset upkeep. In a statement, the firm announced that this new business...
There’s something about mangoes that brings everyone to the table. They are sweet, familiar, and undeniably Filipino. At The Mactan Newtown, that shared love now takes center stage in a full-on festival. From May 16 to June 8, the Cebu Mangoes Festival 2025 transforms the 30-hectare township into...
CEBU CITY – Nine foreigners and two Filipinos were arrested after they were caught carrying bags filled with cash amounting to close to P500 million at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA). BUNDLES of cash stuffed in seven luggages were recovered from nine foreigners and two Filipinos at...
Weddings by Crimson mounted its Mactan leg with a fashion extravaganza that featured the creations of Furne Amato, who temporarily left his Dubai residency to receive a warm hometown welcome in Cebu. Inspired by the churches and altars of Cebu City, it was especially fitting that this striking...
SANDY PARADISE Mactan Newtown Beach offers a leisurely experience of soaking in the sun and enjoying the sea As the summer heat kicks in, there’s nothing better than to feel your skin soaking in the sunlight and cooling down by the beach. Perhaps you prefer the tranquility of an ice-cold drink...
