Suroy-Suroy Sugbo Southern Heritage Trail 2024: LIVE UPDATES

Emmariel Ares, Kurt Daryle Romariz 11/23/2024

CEBU, Philippines–(UPDATED 3:31 p.m., November  23) The Suroy Suroy Sugbo Southern Heritage Trail 2024 officially kicked off on Friday morning, November 22, 2024, as participants arrived at the first stop in the vibrant town of Minglanilla in…

Cebuanos urged: Explore Hungary, the ‘Land of Waters’

Emmariel Ares 11/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – “Think Hungary — More than Expected.” This is the official tourism tagline of Hungary, a country best known for its thermal springs, fairy tale architecture, folklore, and enchanting history. Boasting about the rich…

The Chiang Mai experience: Up close with the gentle giants

Immae Lachica 11/12/2024

Chiang Mai, Thailand—For many of us, Dumbo was the first elephant to capture our hearts, with his big ears, warm spirit, and boundless charm. But beyond the screen, real elephants face a harsher world, often enduring abuse…

Living in Shanghai as an international student

Carl Lorenciana 11/05/2024

Shanghai, CHINA — It’s already been over a month since I moved here to fulfill a lifelong dream of becoming an international student and living in a foreign country. You know, there’s a saying “Take every chance…

Beyond Seoul: Discovering Korea’s rich culture, history 

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/28/2024

  SEOUL, South Korea — When visiting South Korea, exploring its capital Seoul often comes to the top of mind.  After all, the city has everything — from shopping, food, and sights. Not to mention the tons…

Wave check: Surfing in San Fernando, Cebu

Immae Lachica 10/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Hidden in a small, industrious yet thriving municipality in the southern part of Cebu lies a gem that has been discovered by few but is ready to be explored by many. San Fernando, Cebu,…

It’s not as world-famous as ramen or sushi. But the humble onigiri is soul food in Japan

06/23/2024

TOKYO (AP) — The word “onigiri” became part of the Oxford English Dictionary this year, proof that the humble sticky-rice ball and mainstay of Japanese food has entered the global lexicon. The rice balls are stuffed with…

Plane fares to go down July

Tyrone Jasper C. Piad 06/22/2024

Plane fares are expected to become cheaper next month after the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) brought down the fuel surcharge for the first time since February. In its latest advisory, CAB announced that the fuel surcharge for…

The screen set up to block tourist snapshots of Mount Fuji has several holes in it

06/01/2024

TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese town that erected a huge black screen last week in an attempt to stop tourists from snapping photos of Mount Fuji and overcrowding the area has discovered holes in the screen and…

Explore Borbon: Must-see spots in this tranquil northern Cebu town

Emmariel Ares 05/31/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Approximately 78 kilometers from Cebu City is the relatively small town of Borbon in the north. Its name is believed to have come from a misinterpretation by Spanish soldiers who received the reply…

5 things to love about Bukidnon

Christian Dave Cuizon 05/27/2024

Bukidnon is among the many places said to be worth visiting in Mindanao. It is a province in Northern Mindanao, with its capital in Malaybalay City. Traveling to Bukidnon can be taxing at times. You’ll literally go…

Embracing the rapids of Cagayan de Oro’s Whitewater Rafting

Immae Lachica 05/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— A city known for so many things like its love for cars, good food, and some heritage sites that would entice travelers to marvel at the beauty of the City of Golden Friendship, Cagayan…

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