Flying kites in Cordova? Officials ask that you do it elsewhere

Futch Anthony Inso 06/10/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines- Flying kites within the territory of Cordova town is now prohibited. On June 4, 2026, Cordova Mayor Cesar “Didoy” Suan signed Ordinance No. 2026-030, which prohibits the flying of kites within the town. Councilor…

How CCLEX-SRP viaduct would spare hundreds of Cebu City families

Pia Piquero 04/25/2026

The planned Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) Guadalupe ramp will no longer pass through V. Rama Avenue after planners proposed to build a viaduct connecting the bridge to the Compania Maritima Area of the South Road Properties (SRP).…

Mayor Archival weighs kite ban after CCLEX string injuries

Chinky O. Rodina 04/24/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Nestor Archival is considering tighter regulations, including a possible ban on kite flying in high-risk areas following recent string-related accidents along the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX). This comes after two separate incidents…

Archival forms work group to push CCLEX Guadalupe ramp

Pia Piquero 02/20/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City will form a technical working group (TWG) to proceed with the long-delayed continuation of the Guadalupe ramp that will link the Cebu Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) directly to the barangay, Mayor…

CCLEX toll hike starts July 1, up by 11%

Pia Piquero 06/25/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Driving through the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) will cost more starting July 1, as new toll rates hike kick in with an average 11-percent increase across vehicle classes. The Local Toll Regulatory Council…

CCLEX-Guadalupe ramp project pushes ahead as relocation, property talks are ongoing

Pia Piquero 09/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The construction of the Guadalupe ramp, which will connect the Cebu Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) to Barangay Guadalupe, is making headway, but challenges remain, particularly concerning properties that will be affected along the…

AIA Cebu Marathon 2025 targets record 10,000 runners

Glendale G. Rosal 07/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s most festive footrace, the AIA Cebu Marathon officially opened its early registration for the January 12, 2025 race that will start and end at the SM Seaside City Cebu grounds. Organizers from…

WATCH: Pig spotted wandering solo along CCLEX

Jessa Ngojo - CDN Social Media Specialist 05/17/2024

UPDATE: As of 6:07 pm, we have received reports that the pig’s owner reportedly returned to claim his hog. CEBU CITY, Philippines—A pig was spotted wandering all alone along the sun-baked Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) past 3…

Road closures on April 21 in Lapu-Lapu, Cordova, SRP, CCLEX

Glendale G. Rosal 04/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Expect major roads in Mactan Island, South Road Properties (SRP), and the Cebu–Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) to be closed to traffic as the Ironman 70.3 Lapu-Lapu will unfold on Sunday, April 21, at…

CCLEX-Guadalupe ramp: P6B project set to boost Cebu’s economy

Josh Almonte 04/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebuanos can anticipate a significant impact on Metro Cebu’s economy following a substantial investment increase by a unit of Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) in the construction of the Guadalupe ramp. This ramp…

CCLEX safety enhancements pushed after US bridge tragedy

Pia Piquero 03/28/2024

Cebu City, Philippines — In light of recent events, a call for increased CCLEX safety measures has been made to the Cebu Cordova Link Expressway Corporation (CCLEC) by a Cebu City legislator. Councilor Rey Gealon penned a…

Love blooms at the CCLEX; marriage proposal draws ‘kilig’ online

Max Limpag 01/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At about kilometer 20 of their 24-kilometer run in last Sunday’s Cebu City Marathon, Mikel Hermosada and Jesanine Bandang stopped to have their photos taken by photographer John Velez. They were in the…

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