Max Limpag, acclaimed watchdog of church and state, laid to rest

Jason A. Baguia 11/23/2025

Max Sherwin Limpag, the multi-awarded Cebu journalist whose fearless reporting led to the return of lost church artifacts and the outing of fraudulent call centers has been laid to rest here on a fair, breezy afternoon.…

Archbishop on flood mess: Fight corruption; reject lies, violence

Jason A. Baguia 11/16/2025

Cebu Archbishop Alberto Uy has urged Filipinos to reject violence and focus on uncovering the truth amid probes into flood control anomalies.…

After Tino, faithful pray for, pledge to be better stewards of the earth

Jason A. Baguia 11/09/2025

TALISAY CITY, Cebu – When Mananga River overflowed at the height of typhoon Tino on Tuesday, Nov. 4, roof-high flooding ensued, destroying houses on Sitio Isla Verde, Barangay San Isidro and leaving residents homeless. Days later, in…

Amid Tino, Cebuanos find food, shelter, spiritual help in churches

Jason A. Baguia 11/04/2025

Churches across Cebu archdiocese provided sanctuary communities that were vulnerable to typhoon Tino, which swept through parts of the province on Nov. 3 and 4.…

MCIA announces new direct flights from Cebu to Guam

Carl Lorenciana 09/26/2025

CEBU CITY — The Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) has announced on Friday, Sept. 26, another milestone in expanding its global connectivity with the launch of direct flights from Cebu to Guam, set to begin this December. This…

Aviation industry bets big on Cebu as major air hub outside Manila

Carl Lorenciana 09/24/2025

CEBU CITY — Cebu is reinforcing its role as the main aviation hub in southern Philippines as more airlines continue to mount direct domestic and international flights out of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA). Industry officials said…

Helping MSMEs grow: How reliable power supports Cebu’s economy

Carl Lorenciana 09/16/2025

When the lights go out, business stops. For many micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Cebu, even a brief power interruption can mean spoiled goods, delayed services, and lost income. As the province grows into a…

Cebu gains new direct flights to Kuala Lumpur via Malaysian carrier

Carl Lorenciana 09/11/2025

Firefly, the low-cost subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines, will launch direct Kuala Lumpur–Cebu flights starting November 2025, marking the return of KL as one of Cebu’s direct Asian destinations, the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) announced. In a Facebook…

Direct flights from Cebu to Kuala Lumpur, Macau to resume this November 

Carl Lorenciana 08/31/2025

CEBU CITY — Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) is set to further expand its global network as it welcomes the resumption of direct flights from Cebu to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Macau, China this November 15. The revival…

Climbing Mt. Fuji: How I planned to summit Japan’s highest mountain

08/23/2025

  TOKYO, Japan – Climbing Mt. Fuji has always been on my Japan bucket list. And finally, on August 8 this year (about 2 weeks ago), I made that dream happen. But how did I do it?…

A quick guide to voting this May 12 elections

Doris C. Bongcac 05/12/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Here is a quick guide to voting this May 12 elections to avoid any delays and discomfort. Everything starts with knowing your precinct and voter numbers. These are found on printouts that are…

Living in Shanghai as an international student

Carl Lorenciana 11/05/2024

Shanghai, CHINA — It’s already been over a month since I moved here to fulfill a lifelong dream of becoming an international student and living in a foreign country. You know, there’s a saying “Take every chance…

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