Cebu positions itself as a top investment hub, leveraging skilled talent, new tax incentives, and upgraded infrastructure to attract global capital in AI and healthcare. Learn how the province plans to chart its own economic course.
Cebu launches its 2026 International Investment Summit, showcasing its multilingual workforce and fiscal incentives to attract global capital in AI, healthcare, and manufacturing. Discover the 'Cebuano Advantage'.
Cebu's economy is booming with infrastructure and BPO growth, but faces challenges in traffic, waste, and power. Discover the island's path forward.
Metro Cebu's flexible office market is booming, led by Cebu IT Park. Colliers reports 14,000 seats and strong IT-BPM demand. Discover why companies are choosing agile workspaces.
Mayor Nestor Archival reports 144 health, infrastructure, and social service projects completed in his first 184 days. Key achievements include P80.3M medical aid and new digital systems. Read the full 2026 plan.
A new Balik Cebu Lounge opens at Ayala Center Cebu, offering a dedicated space for returning Cebuanos and visitors to relax and connect during Sinulog 2025. Discover the program's community-focused shift.
President Marcos signs the 2026 national budget but orders stricter, conditional release of funds. The DBM ensures fiscal discipline for the P6.793 trillion allocation. Read the details.
President Marcos signs the 2026 P6.793 trillion budget. DBM announces stricter, conditional fund release policies to ensure fiscal discipline and accountability. Learn the key provisions.
Cebu's investment landscape is booming with P1.6 trillion in projects. Discover the key sectors driving growth and what it means for the local economy. Read the full analysis.
President Marcos Jr. cuts P92.5B from the 2026 Unprogrammed Appropriations to strengthen fiscal safeguards. Discover which projects were vetoed and retained.
President Marcos Jr. signs the PHP6.793-trillion 2026 national budget, prioritizing education, health, and agriculture. Read about the key allocations and fiscal safeguards.
A look back at the defining moments in Cebu Province for 2025, from a shocking family tragedy and political shifts to powerful earthquakes and deadly floods. Read the full recap.
From Sinulog's rain-soaked queen to election upheavals and natural disasters, SunStar's lens captures Cebu's defining 2025 moments of faith, crisis, and change. See the full story.
Cebu's business leaders enter 2026 with measured optimism, prioritizing coordinated, ecosystem-driven growth to overcome climate shocks and structural weaknesses. Discover the plan for resilience.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival reflects on budget gaps, disasters, and reforms in 2025, while detailing plans for CCMC completion, tree planting, and waste segregation for 2026. Discover the roadmap for a more resilient city.
As 2025 ends, Cebu reflects on a year tested by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake and deadly Typhoon Tino. We remember the lives lost and the community spirit that shone through the darkness. Let's build a safer, more prepared Cebu in 2026.
A look back at Cebu's turbulent 2025: election upsets, a deadly magnitude 6.9 earthquake, fatal floods, and environmental policy reviews. Explore the key events that defined the year.
Japan's draft defense budget for 2026 reaches a record 9.04 trillion yen, accelerating its military buildup. Discover the key projects and the historic shift in spending policy.
Ring in 2026 at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino with the Catwalk Countdown! Fashion, free-flowing drinks, and live entertainment. Packages from ₱7,288. Book now!
The Senate Economic Planning Office warns of tightening fiscal space and calls for structural reforms to protect the Philippines' long-term economic growth. Learn the key recommendations.
Property developers warn outdated drainage systems threaten Cebu's growth. They demand a comprehensive, Metro Cebu-wide master plan to prevent flooding and secure investments. Action is urgent.
A Cebuano writer shares the joy of his son's first birthday, while local media and SunStar Cebu teams celebrate the season with camaraderie and festive gatherings. Read more about these heartwarming events.
NUSTAR Resort Cebu ushers in Christmas with its 'Pearl of the Holiday Season' tree lighting. The event featured charity, festive dining, and a grand New Year's countdown. Book your holiday experience now!
Ayala Land unveils its second CityFlats in Cebu, providing 392 affordable co-living units to combat long commutes and high rents for young professionals. Discover a new way to live in the heart of the city.
Cebu City and Province recorded no crimes during the first Misa de Gallo dawn mass on December 16, 2025, thanks to massive police visibility and proactive security measures.
Cebu Province's 2026 revenue projections plummet by P10.12B after inflated estimates from the previous Garcia administration. Governor Baricuatro proposes a 'realistic' P11.9B budget. Read the full report on the fiscal overhaul.
The IMF lowered its 2025 GDP growth forecast for the Philippines to 5.1% due to trade uncertainty and Q3 slowdown. Discover the outlook for 2026 and key reforms needed.
Cebu's economy is projected to grow 6.5-7.5% in 2024, driven by construction, tourism, and BPO. Learn the key drivers and challenges in our detailed outlook.
Cebu Governor Pam Baricuatro cancels the Capitol's grand Christmas party to focus resources on recovery efforts for earthquake and typhoon victims. A message of unity and compassion this holiday season.
The Cebu Provincial Board approved a resolution requesting P18 million from Gov. Baricuatro to repair nine heritage churches in northern Cebu damaged by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake. Read the full story.