Korean business group wants to attract more investments in Cebu

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/24/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—While Cebu remains a popular destination for Korean tourists, the Cebu Korea Association wants to encourage more Koreans to invest in manufacturing and industrial sector. However, because of the many steps in processing business and…

Tourists assured canyoneering in Kawasan safe

Delta Dyrecka C. Letigio 03/30/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Association of Kawasan Canyoneering Operators of Badian (AKCOB) assured the public that the extreme sports adventures they offer in Badian town, Cebu, are safe. AKCOB made the assurance amid the March 29…

Cebu City Public Library’s newest offering: Korean Basic Language Class 101

Immae Lachica 03/03/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Following the success of their free Japanese language class offerings, Mayor Tomas Osmeña said that the time has come for the  city government to also teach basic Korean language to interested Cebuanos. But…

Lifeless body of Korean national found in Mabolo condo 

Benjie Talisic, Morexette Marie Erram, Paul Lauro 02/08/2019

Cebu City, Philippines – A Korean national was found dead inside his rented unit in a high-end condominium in Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City on Friday, February 8, 2019. Investigators from the homicide department of the Cebu City…

Local celebrities react to Kai’s IG photo in Cebu

Michelle Joy Padayhag 02/01/2019

  Cebu City, Philippines – Even local celebrities are reacting to a Korean superstar’s visit to the Philippines. Last January 31, Thursday, Kim Jong-in, popularly known as Kai of South Korean boy group EXO, surprised his Filipino…

Thai authorities recover bodies of Korean tourists

AP 12/27/2018

BANGKOK — Authorities in northern Thailand recovered on Thursday the second of two South Korean tourists who died after the golf cart they were riding fell into a river on Tuesday. Phitsanulok province Governor Pipat Ekpapan announced…

MCIA continues to tap Korean market

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 12/23/2018

Another direct flight route added, four destinations in S. Korea now connected to Cebu Cebu’s international airport is expanding its international flight connectivity by opening another direct flight to South Korea, which continues to be the Philippines’…

Farm machinery plant deal inked with 30 Korean firms

Inquirer.net 11/22/2018

AT LEAST 30 South Korean companies are set to establish and operate an assembly plant for farm machinery in Batangas to help local producers modernize their farms. Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol said on his Facebook page that…

Korean govt offers partnerships with Cebu LGUs

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 11/15/2018

The Korean Government through its K-Water agency is looking at investing on sustainable water management projects in Cebu. In a forum held with some mayors on Thursday morning, K-Water presented some Korean technology providers for LGUs to…

Five injured in multiple vehicle collision in Boljoon

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 10/14/2018

Five persons, including three Korean nationals, were injured in a collision involving three vehicles in Barangay Granada, Boljoon town, Cebu, at around 8:25 a.m. on Sunday. PO2 Dwight Medrano of the Boljoon Police Station identified the victims…

Korean tourist arrivals remain high in PH

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 10/02/2018

Korean tourist arrivals in Central Visayas and the rest of the Philippines remain high at 1.6 million despite the closure of Boracay Island and other concerns, a top official of the Korean consular office in Cebu said.…

South Korean dealer to set up firearms production in PH

Inquirer.net 09/28/2018

A South Korean arms dealer apparently made a mark on President Rodrigo Duterte that it was the first booth he visited at the 3rd Asian Defense, Security and Crisis Management Exhibition and Conference (ADAS) 2018 in Pasay…

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