Online booking scams: Summer travelers urged to stay alert

Lyle Andales, Sheena Mae Mandawe 05/28/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the summer season in Cebu heats up, so does the risk of online booking scams that target unsuspecting tourists and residents alike. The Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit in Central Visayas (RACU-7) warned that…

BFAR warns beachgoers of jellyfish stings during summer months

Doris C. Bongcac 05/21/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — As temperatures rise this summer, beachgoers are advised to take precautions against jellyfish stings, which can sometimes be fatal. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said jellyfish are more common during…

Heat index forecast: Some Visayas areas to reach danger level

Chinky O. Rondina 05/04/2026

The heat index in areas of the Visayas will reach the “danger” level in the coming days, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).…

More than just heat: How Filipinos keep summer traditions alive

Chinky O. Rondina - CTU Tuburan - CDN Digital Intern 04/29/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Summer in Cebu is not just about enduring the heat, it is about how people live through it. Across the province, familiar scenes unfold as families head to the water, children fill open…

Will fuel shortages ruin summer vacations?

04/29/2026

Paris, France–Concerns are growing that shortages of diesel and jet fuel due to supply problems caused by war between Iran and the United States could ruin summer vacations. The chief executive of French energy giant Patrick Pouyanne warned…

Cebu summer: Outside the screen

Immae Lachica 04/25/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Living in the tropics, especially during the summer, offers more than just rays of sunlight, it provides an energy that demands to be released. And what better way to channel that positivity than to get…

PhilHealth to cover heat-related Illnesses amid dry season 

PhilHealth PR 04/18/2026

As the dry season begins, PhilHealth reminds members that coverage for heat-related illnesses is in place to help protect Filipinos from rising temperatures and associated health risks.  The State Insurer reminds members of its inpatient benefit packages…

Beat the heat: Simple ways to cool your home

IDr. Oren Loza 04/11/2026

Feeling the summer heat? With the sun blazing and temperatures rising, we all wish our homes could be our refuge from this sweltering weather. Here are some ideas to keep your home cool this season. Window treatments…

Summer storms normal, but intense heat to prevail—Pagasa

Pia Piquero 04/11/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The state weather bureau said tropical cyclones during the summer months are not unusual, but these are typically short-lived and will not significantly ease the intense heat expected to persist across the country…

Mandaue’s Pajara Park Beach: A budget-friendly summer escape

Doris C. Bongcac 04/05/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Planning to go to the beach this summer but low on budget? Don’t worry. You can go to the Pajara Park, located on Mandaue City’s side of the Marcelo Fernan Bridge in Barangay…

Stay safe this summer: DOH issues drowning prevention tips

Airam Limatog 04/04/2026

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — As Holy Week trips and summer outings begin, health officials urged locals and tourists to take precautions against drowning, a leading cause of accidental death. Dr. Shelbay G. Blanco, head of the Department…

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.…

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