Santa Fe seeks clarity on shipping fees, schedules

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/22/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The local government of Santa Fe in Bantayan Island, northern Cebu, has requested regulators to address persistent shipping delays and clarify recent fare hikes affecting vessels serving the island town, citing growing complaints…

Holy Week: Santa Fe braces for no less than 10,000 tourists

Morexett Marie B. Erram 03/29/2026

It's looking like a busy and jampacked week for one of Cebu's top Holy Week and summer destinations.…

Santa Fe Beach Volleyball aims to boost town’s sports tourism

Glendale G. Rosal 03/27/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A major beach volleyball tournament is set to take center stage in Santa Fe, Bantayan Island as the local government pushes to strengthen its sports tourism program on April 4. Billed as the…

Santa Fe, Bantayan Island: No more aid for drunk drivers involved in accidents

Doris C. Bongcac 02/16/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The local government of Santa Fe in Bantayan Island will no longer extend financial assistance to drunk drivers who figure in road accidents. Aid will only be extended to the victims of accidents…

Santa Fe resort owners warn Holy Week guests vs online scammers

Doris C. Bongcac 02/11/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – As they prepare for the surge of tourists during the Holy Week break, resort owners in Santa Fe town in Bantayan Island are appealing to would be visitors to exercise caution when booking…

Online scammers: Avoid falling victim to them, here’s how!

Doris C. Bongcac 02/11/2026

MANDAUE CITY, CEBU – Scammers often make offers that one can barely resist. From the unlimited use to resort facilities to discounts and freebies, they always find means to lure their victims into booking for accommodations and…

Santa Fe Mayor calls for discipline after New Year trash spoils beach

Pia Piquero 01/02/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Santa Fe Mayor Ithamar Espinosa on Friday, January 2, appealed to residents and visitors to exercise discipline and shared responsibility after garbage was found scattered across the beach following New Year revelries. In…

Swimming, diving prohibited in Santa Fe’s famous Ruins

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/24/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Swimming and diving are now prohibited in several coastal areas of Santa Fe, Bantayan Island in northern Cebu, including the popular The Ruins, due to safety concerns. The ban follows reports of rockfall…

Santa Fe safe for tourists after 6.9 quake: ‘We’re open for business’

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/16/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The local government of Santa Fe has assured tourists that the island town remains safe and tourism activities remain fully operational there following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu late last…

Santa Fe resort workers appeal as gov’t conducts joint inspection

Morexette Marie B. Erram 08/28/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Following reports that proponents refused to comply with its suspension orders, key agencies from the national government conducted an inspection at the controversial The Stria resort in Bantayan Island. At the same time,…

DENR orders suspension of Santa Fe resort construction

Morexette Marie Erram 08/18/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Environmental regulators have ordered the suspension of the construction of a high-rise luxury resort in Santa Fe, Bantayan Island, following violations. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Monday, August 18,…

Santa Fe: Visionaries are taking the passion play to a whole new level

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/17/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — For decades, the town of Santa Fe in Bantayan Island has been known as Cebu’s own tropical paradise in the north. The mere mention of its name usually evokes images of the inviting…

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