Fire met water on the evening of February 17 as The Reef Island Resort Mactan welcomed the Lunar New Year with “A Season of Prosperity,” a celebration set against the horizon of the open sea. Marking the…
Since the late 1500s, long before the arrival of Western explorers, Chinese traders were already frequenting the shores of Cebu, exchanging silk, ceramics, and iron for local pearls and more. Continuing this legacy of cultural fusion and…
As Cebu welcomed the Lunar New Year, communities across the island gathered in celebration of renewal, gratitude, and shared hope. In Mactan, the festivities were anchored at Mercure Mactan Cebu, where tradition and togetherness was emphasized to…
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu knows how to welcome a new year. For the Lunar New Year celebration marking the Year of the Fire Horse, the property came alive in a way that reminded everyone why this annual tradition…
Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino welcomed the Lunar New Year with a festive program of cultural performances and community toasts, gathering dignitaries and guests for an evening centered on prosperity, good fortune, and shared celebration. The…
The spirit of the Fire Horse charged through bai Hotel Cebu as the four-star independent hotel ushered in a year of blazing fortune with its vibrant Chinese New Year celebration, “Strength in Stride,” on February 17, 2026.…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Beneath a canopy of red lanterns and incense-laced night air, hundreds gathered along V. Rama Avenue on Monday evening, Feb. 16, to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse with drums, dragon scales,…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Bright red lanterns hanging on the walls, the sweet smell of tikoy warming in the kitchen, and the crackle of firecrackers at midnight are all familiar scenes to Cebuanos who celebrate the Chinese…
CONSOLACION, Cebu — “Xin Nian Kuai Le” and “Gong Xi Fa Cai.” These are the greetings commonly heard during Chinese New Year, meaning “Happy New Year” and “Wishing you great prosperity,” respectively. READ: What Chinese zodiac sign…
BEIJING, China (AP) — An explosion and fire at a fireworks shop in eastern China has killed eight people and left two others with minor burns ahead of the Lunar New Year, authorities said. The blast on…
Private sector employees reporting for work on Tuesday, Chinese New Year, are entitled to an additional 30 percent of their daily wage. …
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) will enforce heightened security across Metro Manila and key cities nationwide for Tuesday’s Chinese New Year celebration. Maximum presence posture will be implemented, particularly in Binondo and other high-traffic…
