Nuñal lawyer blocks Lim’s request to travel abroad

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 05/09/2017

EPHRAIM Nuñal, the nurse shot in a traffic altercation with David Lim Jr., has opposed Lim’s request to allow him to travel abroad for a weeklong cruise with his family in the United States and Canada. In…

Nuñal’s camp blocks David Jr.’s travel request to US, Canada

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 05/09/2017

The camp of Cebu road rage victim Ephraim Nuñal has opposed the request of David Lim Jr. to allow him to travel abroad for a weeklong cruise with his family in the United States and Canada. In…

US issues travel alert for Europe

AP 05/03/2017

The United States State Department has issued a travel alert for Americans visiting Europe this summer, warning that terrorist and extremist attacks could go off with little or no warning. The Europe travel alert urges Americans to…

Tourism, biz chiefs upbeat about sectors’ prospects despite recent clashes

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/27/2017

The tourism and business sectors in the region remain upbeat even after the events in Bohol as well as travel advisories issued against visiting Central Visayas. Glenn Soco, Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) president, said…

US Embassy official says travel alerts no bearing on US-PH bilateral relationship

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/23/2017

Advisories issued by the government of the United States against travel to certain parts of the Philippines will never be indicative of the two countries’ bilateral relationship, an American diplomat said. Russel Brown, consul general at the…

Tourism in CV feeling impact of Bohol clash

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/20/2017

The tourism industry in Central Visayas is taking a beating as the negative effects of the encounter between government forces and the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Bohol as well as travel advisories issued by various countries…

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…

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…

Cebu ranks second in World’s Friendliest Islands list

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/11/2017

Readers of New York City-based travel magazine, Travel + Leisure (T+L), have named Cebu as the second friendliest island in the world next to Palawan, which was recognized as the world’s friendliest island. All of Luzon as…

Biz leaders: Cebu safe, secure

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/10/2017

TRAVEL ALERT, REPORTED TERROR THREATS Following Cebu’s successful hosting of meetings for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) 2017 Summit, local business leaders found reports of alleged terrorist threats in Central Visayas hard to believe. Cebu…

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…

Travel alert up in Cebu

Inquirer, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag, Nestle L. Semilla 04/09/2017

US EMBASSY TRAVEL ADVISORY The United States Embassy in Manila yesterday warned Americans in the Philippines to be careful in traveling to Central Visayas, citing “unsubstantiated yet credible information” that terrorist groups might try to conduct kidnappings…

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