CEBU CITY, Philippines – The operator of electric-vehicle (EV) taxis plying the roads of Metro Cebu has been told to shed light on its operations. The Cebu Provincial Board (PB) on Monday, February 2, has approved a…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Six months after the deadly magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Cebu, local and national government officials continue to count the losses incurred. The total economic losses from the September 30 quake have climbed…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A total of 247 smuggled, branded smartphones, worth roughly P1.7 million, were intercepted at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) on Saturday, January 31. According to the Bureau of Customs (BOC), the shipment, initially…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippines is positioning itself as a key player in ASEAN’s (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) growing cruise tourism network following the successful hosting of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) in Cebu. Discussions…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) tourism leaders are setting their sights on the future of regional tourism, emphasizing digital innovation, cross-border connectivity, and high-value market opportunities as the region charts its next…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The recently concluded three-day ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Tourism Forum (ATF) in Cebu City was a success, according to Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco. The ATF, which formed part of the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Tourism ministers from ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), China, Japan, and South Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional travel cooperation, a move that could be crucial for destinations like Cebu…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has denied the election protest filed by former Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes in connection with the 2025 mayoral elections, prompting him to announce plans to file a…
Cebu City, Philippines–Toledo City Treasurer Leonardo Rivera reported to work on Thursday, January 29, 2026, only to find out that the City Treasurer’s Office’s (CTO) door was padlocked. READ: CSC orders return of Toledo City treasurer after…
MANILA, Philippines — The entire passenger fleet of Aleson Shipping Lines, owner of MV Trisha Kerstin 3, which sank off the waters of Basilan province on Monday, has been grounded by the Department of Transportation (DOTr). This…
CEBU CITY, Philippines- A lawmaker from Cebu City has joined in the growing calls to scrap the travel tax for Filipino travelers. Cebu City – South District Rep. Eduardo “Edu” Rama Jr. has filed House Bill No.…
MANDAUE CITY – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China are all “on board” to accelerate and conclude a code of conduct (COC) in the South China Sea this year, an official said Tuesday. “[W]hat is…
