Travelers told: Stay safe

Izobelle T. Pulgo, Norman V. Mendoza, Rene Alima 04/12/2017

Stay at home, or if you insist on traveling, don’t post your whereabouts online. Also verify every “advisory” and “alert” you read in social media. These were some of the tips given by Cebu City officials to…

A retreat within reach

Hayde Quiñanola 04/12/2017

THERE’S something about waking up to the sound of chirping birds at the start of day that I can’t put my finger on what it is. Donning my yoga attire and stepping into the morning, there was…

Watchful week ahead

Editorial 04/12/2017

It started as early as last Monday; but we can expect thousands of Metro Cebu residents to troop to bus terminals, seaports and airports for the annual Holy Week break. But this year’s observance would be different…

Dino calls on US Embassy to clarify advisory

Doris C. Bongcac 04/10/2017

Presidential Assistant for the Visayas Michael Dino is asking the US Embassy to clarify an advisory, which they issued against travels to Cebu and Bohol, to prevent ill effects especially on local tourism. Dino said that the…

Tumulak: Stay calm but alert

Nestle L. Semilla 04/10/2017

Following the issuance of a travel advisory by the United States Embassy in Manila warning American citizens about possible “kidnappings” by terrorist groups, Cebu City Councilor David Tumulak assured Cebuanos of “tightened” security in the city. In…

Sergio’s Farm shows the way

Jessie D. Campos 04/01/2017

Engr. Paul Revalde’s personal commitment to plant organic fruits and vegetables stemmed from his father who died of lung cancer several years ago. “Ang akong papa biktima sa (My father fell victim to) lung cancer due to…

Cebu’s own safari to open before the year ends

Apple Ta-as 03/11/2017

A FEW more months of waiting and Cebuano pawnshop tycoon Michel J. Lhuillier will be opening the country’s biggest zoo in the upland area of Carmen town, 41.7 kilometers north of Cebu City. With everyone’s excitement building…

Massage therapist arrested for allegedly harassing Korean tourist

Norman V. Mendoza 03/07/2017

A 32-year old massage therapist was arrested by police on Monday in his home in Mandaue City after a female Korean guest accused him of sexual harassment. Reil Mark Dela Peña, who works at a massage parlor…

Cebu getting ready for influx of summer tourists

Victor Anthony V. Silva 03/01/2017

Tourism stakeholders in Cebu are now gearing up for a surge in visitors as March ushers in the summer season. Edilberto Mendoza, president of the Cebu Association of Tour Operators (Cato), said they have set in motion…

After French pitch, exec of hotel in Hong Kong woos Cebuanos

Aileen Garcia-Yap 02/28/2017

WITH the strong performance of its economy this year and in the last couple of years, the Philippines has not only become a tourism destination but also a lucrative tourism market for other countries as well. A…

Exec to push for new events, community-based tourism

Norman V. Mendoza 02/21/2017

THE Lapu-Lapu Tourism Office is planning to create new attractions for the Kadaugan sa Mactan celebrations and repromote community-based tourism to boost the the city’s economy. Hembler Mendoza, Lapu-Lapu City Tourism Officer, said he would coordinate with…

Tokyo drift

Mia B. Zamora 02/14/2017

WHEN one thinks of mega cities, Tokyo always appears near the top of the list. I’ve always been fascinated with this bustling Asian hub because it showcases the best of the best from this side of the…

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