Something Blu at 10: How this Bridal Fair became more than a wedding expo

Christian Orellano 10/12/2026

Some weddings start in a garden. Others start in a church. In Cebu, a surprising number of them start in a ballroom at Radisson Blu. For ten years, Something Blu has quietly done something that no vendor…

75 years in Cebu: Primary Group of Builders marks a milestone rooted in trust

Christian Orellano 10/07/2026

The Primary Group of Builders, founded in Cebu in 1951, reaches its 75th anniversary this year, capping seven and a half decades of work that has touched housing, infrastructure, shipping, healthcare, and jobs across the province. The…

Onyx Skylounge: Cebu’s newest rooftop destination

Christian Orellano 09/25/2026

A new rooftop destination, Onyx Skylounge, has opened above Amber Hotel in Fuente Osmeña, giving Cebu City’s dining scene a fresh vantage point.  Onyx Skylounge sits several floors above the traffic circle that has anchored the city…

Shang Bauhinia Residences Show Suite opens in Cebu Business Park

Christian Orellano 09/15/2026

Shang Bauhinia Residences opened its Show Suite on September 8, 2026, giving Cebuanos a firsthand look at the units, materials, and finishes planned for the 52-storey residential tower rising along Gov. Cuenco Avenue corner Bauhinia Drive in…

BYD Tech Tour brings Cebuanos a smarter, more practical way to travel

Christian Orellano 08/09/2026

The 2nd BYD Tech Tour opens at SM City Cebu from August 7 to 9, 2026, running daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the North Wing Atrium.  The three-day event lets Cebuanos see BYD’s newest…

AboitizPower Breaks Ground on 60-MW Naga Battery Facility to Steady Cebu’s Power Supply

Christian Orellano 07/06/2026

NAGA CITY, Cebu — Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) broke ground on July 1, 2026 on a 60-megawatt Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), a project designed to smooth out the swings in electricity supply that have long troubled…

Ayala Malls Gatewalk to open in Mandaue City this December, anchored by IKEA’s first Visayas store

Christian Orellano 07/03/2026

Ayala Malls Gatewalk is set to open in Mandaue City on December 16, 2026, bringing IKEA's first store in the Visayas alongside new attractions, dining concepts, and lifestyle experiences.…

Shangri-La Mactan’s Dragon Boat Regatta 2026, bringing culture and community closer

Christian Orellano 06/29/2026

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu hosted its 2026 Dragon Boat Regatta, drawing teams, resort guests, and community members to its pristine shoreline for a day of sport, culture, and connection.  The annual event, held along the azure waters of…

Free to be, free to love: Inside the quiet revolution of Ram and Alvin

Christian Orellano 06/28/2026

There’s a particular kind of magic in watching two people finish each other’s sentences. I felt it the moment I sat down with Ram Mancelita and Alvin Yu. Their stories braid together, one voice picking up where…

Super Bowl of China at SM City Cebu: A Go-To Spot for Shared Chinese Dining

Christian Orellano 06/24/2026

Super Bowl of China is known for offering Chinese-Filipino cuisine. At its SM City Cebu branch, the restaurant continues to offer a warm, welcoming space where good food and good company go hand in hand. Among its…

Cebu Preliminaries Set the Stage for a Shot at the CKWF 2026 World Finals

Christian Orellano 06/24/2026

Cebu’s K-pop community has a new mission this year: send one of their own to compete on the world stage. The Cebu Preliminaries of the Changwon K-Pop World Festival (CKWF) 2026 is returning, and with it comes…

The Hospital at Maayo marks 10 years of excellence, named Best Level 2 Hospital in Philippines

Christian Orellano 06/23/2026

The Hospital at Maayo celebrated a decade of service this week, and the milestone arrived with a distinction that few institutions in the country can claim. The Philippine Hospital Association has named the facility the Best Level…

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