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

12 hours ago

Central Visayas sees path to 2026 recovery

By: Connie Fernandez-Brojan

CEBU CITY—Economic planners remain optimistic that Central Visayas will bounce back despite the economic slowdown in 2025 and high inflation rate in the first quarter of 2026.

1 day ago

DOE: Nuclear power back on agenda, rollout by 2032 seen

By: Connie Fernandez-Brojan

CEBU CITY — The Philippines could begin generating nuclear power within the next six years, signaling a major shift in the government’s long-term energy strategy.

5 days ago

Shipping group seeks port fee cuts amid fuel price hike

By: Connie Fernandez-Brojan

CEBU CITY—The country’s largest shipping organization is urging Transportation Secretary and Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) Chair Giovanni Lopez to grant nationwide port fee discounts to help the industry cope with rising diesel prices amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

6 days ago

No flight cancellations, but delays likely during ASEAN meet

By: Connie Fernandez-Brojan

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – Travelers are advised to plan their trips to Cebu ahead of the province’s hosting of the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Leaders’ Summit on May 7 and 8.

6 days ago

Cebu law school calls for amendments to anti-drunk-driving law

By: Connie Fernandez-Brojan

CEBU CITY—One of the country’s leading law schools is seeking amendments to the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act to address loopholes highlighted by the tragic death of young entrepreneur Ralph Kingston Cheng last February.

20 Apr 2026

2:07PM

UC opens Taiwan internship program for hospitality students

By: Connie Fernandez-Brojan

CEBU CITY—At least 300 graduating students in hospitality- and tourism-related programs at the University of Cebu (UC) will soon have the opportunity to complete their internship training in Taiwan.

20 Apr 2026

7:42AM

DHSUD asked to speed up license to sell releases

By: Connie Fernandez-Brojan

CEBU CITY—The country’s largest real estate marketing network is urging the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) to fast-track the release of licenses to sell (LTS), as prolonged approval delays are disrupting property launches and housing supply nationwide.

19 Apr 2026

7:27AM

AppleOne bets big on Mactan with Mahi Center launch

By: Connie Fernandez-Brojan

CEBU CITY— A Cebu-based business group has launched its first integrated business and lifestyle destination on Mactan Island, Cebu, featuring an office tower, a mall, and a premier hotel.

17 Apr 2026

11:01AM

Cebu power rates up in April as transmission costs rise

By: Connie Fernandez-Brojan

CEBU CITY — Cebu power consumers will see an increase in their April electricity bills due to the continued volatility in global energy markets amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.