CEBU CITY – Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia on Friday, May 16, made her first public appearance since her stunning debacle in the mid-term elections. Gracing the R’Cebu Exhibit at Robinsons Galleria here, Garcia acknowledged her seeming defeat and thanked her supporters who stood by her even after...
NUSTAR Resort and Casino unveiled its newest crown jewel—the ultra-luxurious NUSTAR Hotel—on May 8, 2025 in Cebu. The 223-room property marks a major milestone for the resort, embodying a refined blend of world-class accommodations, modern elegance, and heartfelt Filipino hospitality. Gracing...
CEBU CITY – The so-called Duterte factor affected how Cebuanos chose their senatorial candidates in the recent midterm elections. Senatorial candidates who were endorsed by former President Rodrigo Duterte dominated the senatorial race in Cebu. As of 11:07 a.m. on Thursday, May 15, Sen. Bong Go...
Gokongwei-led budget carrier Cebu Pacific is expecting a strong rebound in the second quarter of the year, as the upward trend in passenger volume continued in April, posting an 18-percent increase. In a statement, Cebu Pacific said it carried 2.29 million passengers by the end of April, up from...
Far from the oversupply in Metro Manila, Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI) continues to enjoy strong take-up of its projects in the Visayas and Mindanao where it it is firmly entrenched. During the firm’s presentation at the Philippine Stock Exchange Investors’ Day, CLI said it posted a strong start...
CEBU CITY – The losing mayoral candidates from three highly urbanized cities in Metro Cebu are not yet giving up their respective fights. RADAZA (FB) Former Lapu-Lapu Mayor Paz Radaza has filed a petition for disqualification before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) against couple Junard and...
CEBU CITY – Pamela Baricuatro pulled off a big upset by defeating incumbent Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia who faltered to seek a third and final term. The victory of Baricuatro was just one of the shocking results in the recent midterm polls in Metro Cebu. CEBU governor-elect Pamela Baricuatro...
CEBU CITY – The camp of a mayoral candidate in Mandaue City has complained about the presence of watchers possessing IDs bearing the name and ballot number of another candidate. Incumbent Cebu Provincial Board Member Jonkie Ouano complained that the presence of watchers with IDs containing the...
Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC), the real estate development arm of the Gokongwei Group, has opened its NUSTAR Hotel—the first ultra-luxury Filipino-branded hotel in the country. Located within the NUSTAR Integrated Resort in Cebu City, RLC said the new hotel is a bold statement of its ambition...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has welcomed the opening of NUSTAR Hotel Cebu, the first ultra-luxury Filipino hotel brand, as a major boost to high-end tourism and a strong showcase of the country’s distinct brand of hospitality on the global stage. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said...
Local furniture manufacturers are seeking immediate government intervention to safeguard the industry from the impact of the 17-percent tariffs imposed by the United States on Philippine goods, citing the risk of potential factory closures and job losses. In a position paper addressed to the...
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...
