Saturday, 17 October 2026
2 days ago
Cebu Energy Alliance formed to tackle power woes
CEBU CITY—Business groups have joined government officials and energy industry players in forming an alliance to address Cebu’s persistent power shortages, rising electricity costs and concerns over power reliability.
2 days ago
Marcos unveils 7 programs to boost jobs, livelihoods in Cebu
LAPU-LAPU CITY—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. introduced seven employment and livelihood initiatives in Cebu on Oct. 14, aimed at helping disadvantaged Filipinos move beyond temporary work toward more stable jobs and sustainable sources of income.
8 Oct 2026
12:44PM
EDCOM 2: Over 31,600 Cebu learners struggle with reading
CEBU CITY—More than 31,600 learners in Grades 1 to 3 in Cebu Province were not yet reading at grade level at the end of School Year 2025-2026, according to the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2).
8 Oct 2026
6:59AM
EY builds Cebu cybersecurity hub for higher-value tech work
CEBU CITY—EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) has launched a cybersecurity center in Cebu to expand its delivery capabilities and develop Filipino talent for specialized work serving global clients.
6 Oct 2026
9:31AM
Cebu tourist arrivals top 1 million, foreign visitors up 27%
CEBU CITY—Tourist arrivals in Cebu Province rose by 12.78 percent in the first eight months of 2026, with foreign visitors posting faster growth than domestic travelers, according to the Provincial Tourism Office (PTO).
29 Sep 2026
7:03AM
Monterrazas reports zero pond discharge during heavy rains
Recent heavy rains in Cebu City have tested the capacity of Monterrazas de Cebu’s detention pond system, with the developer reporting no overflow during two episodes of heavy rainfall even as nearby communities experienced flooding.
28 Sep 2026
10:51AM
Cebu eyes bigger role as regional aviation training hub
CEBU CITY — Cebu is emerging as a regional aviation training hub as the industry anticipates growing demand for pilots, technicians, cabin crew and other professionals.
26 Sep 2026
11:54AM
Cebu logistics sector told to brace for 2027 rebound
CEBU CITY—After a difficult year, Cebu logistics players have something to look forward to: what economist Ronilo Balbieran calls “the great recovery of 2027.”
17 Sep 2026
7:19AM
DOE maps Visayas power buildup, eyes healthier grid by 2029
CEBU CITY — The Department of Energy (DOE) has laid out a long-term power development plan aimed at making the Visayas less dependent on electricity imports from Luzon and Mindanao by adding generating capacity across the region and developing renewable energy in areas where baseload plants may not be viable.
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