About the Author

Ms. Brojan was 20 when she started working as a reporter for a local paper in Cebu City in 1992 and later as correspondent of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, covering Cebu and Central Visayas.

Four years later, the Inquirer took her in as Chief of Correspondents, later Assistant Bureau Chief for the Visayas. In 2005, she was seconded to the now defunct Cebu Daily News, Inquirer’s sister publication as its editor-in-chief. In 2011, she returned to the Inquirer as Visayas Bureau Chief until June 30, 2025.

Ms Brojan received her Mass Communications degree from the University of the Philippines-Cebu College and Master’s Degree in Development Communication from UP-Open University.

Latest from the Author

2 days ago

Cebu forms Technology Startup Council to boost jobs, economy

By: Connie Fernandez-Brojan

CEBU CITY—The provincial government is setting up a council that will help local startup companies to gain footing in a bid to create more jobs and boost the economy.

3 days ago

Marina pauses new fines pending talks with shipowners

By: Connie Fernandez-Brojan

CEBU CITY—The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) Board has deferred the implementation of a memorandum circular increasing administrative fines and penalties imposed on erring operators following opposition from Cebu-based shipping owners.

3 days ago

Cebu unveils guidebook to reinforce MICE destination status

By: Connie Fernandez-Brojan

CEBU CITY— Cebu’s standing as a premier MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions) destination is set to gain further momentum with the release of a comprehensive guidebook showcasing the island’s extensive offerings.

30 Jan 2026

10:18PM

MCIA awards AI innovators who will transform Cebu tourism and travel

By: Connie Fernandez-Brojan

After six months, Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) has awarded three teams of young Cebuano innovators who won in the CEB-i Hacks innovation challenge.

30 Jan 2026

10:00PM

Frasco: Visa-free policy for Chinese a much-needed boost to bring arrivals to pre-pandemic levels

By: Connie Fernandez-Brojan

The Department of Tourism has welcomed the visa-free policy for Chinese tourists, saying it is needed to boost tourism arrivals to pre-pandemic levels.

25 Jan 2026

10:35AM

Same-day release for temporary business permits in Cebu City

By: Connie Fernandez-Brojan

Businesses in Cebu City will soon enjoy a same-day release of temporary business permits.

22 Jan 2026

6:56AM

Megaworld’s Mactan Expo sets new standard for world-class events

By: Connie Fernandez-Brojan

CEBU CITY—Delegates to next week’s Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Tourism Forum (ATF) will be the first to experience the aesthetics and facilities of a new convention center that celebrates Cebuano identity.

19 Jan 2026

9:56AM

ASPAC Bank gets P200-M boost from CIFC, eyes thrift bank upgrade

By: Connie Fernandez-Brojan

CEBU CITY—ASPAC Rural Bank has received a P200-million equity infusion from Cebu International Financial Corp. (CIFC) as it moves toward its goal of becoming a thrift bank.

16 Jan 2026

8:07PM

Cebu gears up for ASEAN Tourism Forum hosting

By: Connie Fernandez-Brojan

CEBU CITY—Cebu is in the thick of preparations for hosting the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF), which will bring in more than 2,000 delegates and non-delegates by the end of January.