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

1 hour ago

Cebu hands Suroy-Suroy Sugbo tourism program to private sector

By: Connie Fernandez-Brojan

The Suroy-Suroy Sugbo, which literally means “to go around Cebu,” will now be handled by the private sector as part of the province’s thrust to allow industry players to take a more active role in promoting and managing travel experiences.

3 hours ago

Cebu BRT rollout smooth despite initial commuter confusion

By: Connie Fernandez-Brojan

CEBU CITY—The first day of partial operations of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) on Friday was marked by confusion among passengers about where to disembark.

2 days ago

Unilever opens first factory outside Luzon in Cebu

By: Connie Fernandez-Brojan

CEBU CITY—Global brand Unilever Philippines has put up its first manufacturing plant outside Luzon that is dedicated to producing home care products for the Visayas and Mindanao.

2 days ago

Shipping group asks DOE to probe unusually high marine fuel prices

By: Connie Fernandez-Brojan

CEBU CITY — The country’s largest shipping organization is asking the Department of Energy (DOE) to investigate the high prices of marine fuel being charged to shipping companies by oil firms.

4 days ago

Cebu environment office seeks CDO vs Monterrazas

By: Connie Fernandez-Brojan

CEBU CITY — The Cebu City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CCENRO) has asked Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival to issue a cease-and-desist order (CDO) against Monterrazas de Cebu for failing to secure tree-cutting and hauling permits.

6 days ago

Cebu Yacht Club set for major redevelopment

By: Connie Fernandez-Brojan

CEBU CITY—Cebu’s iconic landmark is set to undergo an upgrade that will transform the waterfront area of Mactan Island, known for its beaches, world-class resorts and diving locations.

6 days ago

Inter-island ferries hike fares, cut routes amid fuel price spike

By: Connie Fernandez-Brojan

CEBU CITY—Several inter-island shipping operators have increased rates for passengers, vehicles and cargo due to the surge in fuel prices linked to ongoing tension in the Middle East.

5 Mar 2026

1:20PM

Cebu leaders brace for Middle East conflict’s inflationary effects

By: Connie Fernandez-Brojan

“All city departments are directed to strictly manage fuel consumption. Government vehicles must be used efficiently and only for essential services. We must protect public funds to ensure uninterrupted delivery of services to our people,” said Archival in a message posted on his Facebook page on Wednesday.

4 Mar 2026

2:42PM

Cebu City launches after-hours public services for BPO workers

By: Connie Fernandez-Brojan

The Cebu City 24/7 Service, also known as Mayor of the Night, was formally launched on March 2 after Mayor Nestor Archival signed a lease agreement for the space rental at Cebu Exchange Tower in Barangay Lahug that will house the government offices which will operate in the evening.