LIST: December holidays, pay guidelines

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Before 2024 ends, the Philippines will be having at least six holidays in December. With this, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has once again reminded employers to comply with the corresponding…

Long weekend – March 28 to 31: Palace gives a heads up for upcoming holidays

Jean Mangaluz - Reporter / @JMangaluzINQ 03/26/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The public has been reminded on Monday by the Palace of the upcoming long weekend from March 28 (Thursday) to March 31 (Sunday). A proclamation was signed back in October 2023 declaring a long…

Long weekend: Over 300,000 passengers hit Cebu ports

Morexette Marie B. Erram 11/02/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Over 300,000 passengers passed through various ports in Cebu as the country entered another long weekend for this year. Data from the Cebu Ports Authority (CPA) showed that a total of 325,298 passengers…

LIST: Barangay and SK election-related prohibitions during the long weekend

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/27/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The long weekend is here. However, the public is advised to observe several election-related prohibitions in line with the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE). More than 3.3 million voters from Cebu are…

Enjoy the long weekend without worries, take note of these safety tips

Emmariel Ares 08/25/2023

  CEBU CITY, Philippines – Long weekends mean more time to relax and spend quality time with family as you take a pause from the usual daily program at school or at work. For many individuals, the…

3 popular Cebu destinations to check out this August long weekend

Vhenna Marie Mantilla 08/01/2023

“Salt air and rust on your door, I never needed anything more,” reads a line in Tylor Swift’s song titled, August. August, the time of the month where the sun sets, and a ring of cold wind heralds…

PDEA-7 intensify interdiction efforts for long weekend

Pegeeen Maisie Sararaña 10/25/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7) intensify their interdiction efforts in seaports, airports, and terminals in the region against illegal drug transport. Leia Alcantara, PDEA-7 spokesperson, said that…

How to stay away from work and spend, enjoy the weekend

Dianne Zarina G. Savillo 08/27/2021

The best thing about having a long weekend is the opportunity to disconnect from work. With the majority of workers shifting to a remote setup due to the pandemic, the lines between work and home have become…

Long Weekend Sale – Guest Room Vouchers

PR 04/26/2021

Bayfront Hotel Cebu, an establishment built by the wings of tourism and Cebuano hospitality, aims to offer you a safe, comfortable, and convenient vacation within the city. That is why we came up with exciting and affordable…

Make the long weekend special with these activities

Marc Cosep 02/24/2021

LONG weekends are the best. It is a time to relax, take a pause from work, and breathe some air as we savor the holidays.  But what should you be doing over the long weekend to ensure…

Mandauehanons told not to be complacent despite zero infections in last 5 days

Mary Rose Sagarino 12/02/2020

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Mandaue City Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is reminding residents to not be complacent and to always observe health protocols against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) even with the recent drop in the…

Residents urged: Be vigilant of fires during holidays

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 10/30/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Cebu City is urging the public to be extra vigilant this long weekend especially since many people may be going home to their hometowns. This means…

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