Lapu-Lapu councilor proposes collection of environmental fees from tourists 

Futch Anthony Inso 06/22/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- A city councilor here is proposing the collection of environmental fees for tourists who will be visiting their beaches and other tourist spots. Councilor Annabeth Cuizon said that she already submitted a proposed ordinance…

Canyoneering in Alegria temporarily suspended due to safety concerns

Emmariel Ares, Paul Lauro 06/22/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – All canyoneering activities within the Municipality of Alegria, Cebu have been suspended on Thursday, June 22,2023. In a memorandum, the local government of Alegria has announced the suspension of all canyoneering activities within…

Next Suroy Suroy would be in the metro

Morexette Marie B. Erram, Niña Mae Oliverio 06/13/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Following the success of the midwest leg of this year’s Suroy Suroy Sugbo, Capitol officials are looking at holding its next edition in the metro. The fourth Suroy Suroy for 2023 will be…

Exploring Malapascua Island: Where to go and what to do

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/12/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — When in Malapascua Island, the first thing that would come to mind is to take a dip on the island’s crystal clear waters. Malapascua that is located off mainland Daanbantayan town takes pride…

Samboan, Cebu has several waterfalls that’s worth visiting

Immae Lachica 05/27/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—If you’re looking for a summer destination in Cebu to beat the summer heat, the three waterfalls in Samboan town would be a great idea. Samboan, a quiet town located around 140 kilometers southwest of…

Underwater Cross installed in Medellin, Cebu

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/25/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The town of Medellin, dubbed as the Sugar Bowl of Cebu owing to its sweeping sugar cane fields, has added another attraction for visitors. This time, it will be underwater. Last Monday, May…

WATCH: A close encounter with a tiger shark in Malapascua, Cebu

Immae Lachica 05/23/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Malapascua Island is known for its world-renowned diving spots and its pristine white beaches. The thresher sharks are the island’s most prized creatures that have been attracting local and foreign tourists for years now.…

Coastal cleanup in Pangan-an islet collects 50 sacks of garbage

Futch Anthony Inso 05/17/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines – At least 50 sacks of garbage were collected during a coastal cleanup in the islet of Pangan-an in Lapu-Lapu City on Tuesday, May 16. Dr. Ronald Oporto, head of the City Environment and…

Suroy Suroy heads to western Cebu this June

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/11/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Another Suroy Suroy sa Sugbo, the Capitol’s flagship tourism program, will kick off this June. The Provincial Tourism Office confirmed that the third leg of this year’s Suroy Suroy would be in western…

Rama welcomes WHO’s declaration that COVID-19 is no longer a global health concern

Wenilyn Sabalo 05/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama welcomed the announcement of the World Health Organization (WHO) that COVID-19 is no longer a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Rama said this is good for tourism…

PH promoted anew as Hollywood film location

Tina G. Santos 04/24/2023

MANILA, Philippines — From Francis Ford Coppola’s Vietnam War epic “Apocalypse Now” to “Almost Paradise,” the first American TV series filmed entirely in the Philippines (specifically highlighting Cebu), the country has served time and again as a…

Japan’s March visitors at post-COVID high, lured by cherry blossoms

04/20/2023

TOKYO – Visitors to Japan surged in March to their highest after the COVID-19 pandemic, official data showed on Wednesday, with overseas tourists flocking to see the nation’s famous cherry blossoms for the first time in four…

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