Sunday, 8 February 2026
1 day ago
Cebu forms Technology Startup Council to boost jobs, economy
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.
2 days ago
Marina pauses new fines pending talks with shipowners
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
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.
22 Jan 2026
1:23PM
SMX Convention Center Cebu set to elevate Visayas MICE scene
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) is expanding its national MICE footprint with the launch of the largest SMX Convention Center in the Philippines, set to open in Cebu City in the third quarter of 2026.
16 Jan 2026
8:07PM
Cebu gears up for ASEAN Tourism Forum hosting
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.
14 Jan 2026
3:00PM
Lotilla seeks long-term solid waste management solution for Cebu
CEBU CITY—Environment Secretary Raphael Lotilla has ordered the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Central Visayas (DENR-7) to pursue long term-solid waste management solutions for Cebu.
14 Jan 2026
1:06PM
Cebu tourism: Bright spots and lingering challenges
CEBU CITY—While Cebu’s tourism may be off to a good start in 2026, there are still several things to be done to make the island globally competitive.
12 Jan 2026
5:08PM
Landfill tragedy raises urgency for Cebu waste-to-energy project
CEBU CITY—The collapse of a privately run landfill in a mountain village of Cebu City last week has highlighted the need for a waste-to-energy (WTE) facility in Cebu.
9 Jan 2026
10:15AM
New Jollibee commissary strengthens Cebu jobs, logistics
The inauguration of Jollibee Foods Corp.’s (JFC) newest commissary in Cebu underscores how private investment is aligning with the Marcos administration’s push for jobs, regional growth, and stronger supply chains.
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