Cebu, China deepen ties, touts shared future

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/11/2026

SINGAPORE — Fifty-one years after China and the Philippines established diplomatic relations, local and diplomatic officials are calling for stronger bilateral cooperation and extending a formal invitation for Cebu Province to represent the Philippines at a major…

Yellow alert raised in Visayas grid anew

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/05/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Visayas power grid has been placed under Yellow Alert anew on Friday, June 5, as electricity demand is expected to surge close to available supply, with several major power plants remaining offline,…

Aside from power, water security also a key investment concern in Cebu

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/04/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Beyond electricity costs and reliability, water security is emerging as another critical factor that could shape Cebu’s ability to attract investments and sustain economic growth. Business leaders and government officials warned on Thursday…

Fast-craft line slightly cuts ticket prices

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/04/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As fuel prices continue to go down, shipping lines here have started trimming fares. On Thursday, June 4, fast-craft operator Ocean Fast Ferries Inc., which owns OceanJet, announced a reduction in the temporary…

Visayas grid operating normal but…

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/04/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After weeks under yellow and red alert, grid conditions in the Visayas have improved on Thursday, June 4. The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) announced the activation of KSPC (Korea SPC…

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