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.
Davao Tourism Association urges private sector to boost local and international travel. Discover the success of the Davao Tourist Passport with 1.8M views and new member inductees.
Cebu's tourism office is surveying clean, accessible comfort rooms across the island to improve the travel experience. The verified list will be available in 2026.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro greenlights over P2.14 billion for education, targeting infrastructure, disaster recovery, and innovation after finding P1B unused funds. Read about the breakdown.
Governor Pamela Baricuatro activates over P2.14 billion for Cebu's education, including infrastructure and disaster rehab, after discovering P1B in unused funds. Read about the breakdown.
Cebu's Provincial Board approves a new office to manage international and local sisterhood agreements, aiming to boost trade, tourism, and sustainable development. Learn how this move will shape Cebu's future.
Cebu's Provincial Board passes a digital services ordinance on second reading, aiming to streamline government transactions and boost data protection. Read more about the P5M initiative.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro mandates stricter LGU dog pound standards and rabies control via EO 59, creating a new Animal Welfare Council and expanding marine wildlife protection.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro signs EO 59, creating the Provincial Animal Welfare Council to improve dog pounds, combat rabies, and protect marine species. Learn about the new mandates.
Cebu's Provincial Board greenlights a digital services framework to enhance public service delivery and data protection. A P5M initial fund is allocated. Read the full story.
Cebu police arrested a drug peddler and seized P2.1 million worth of shabu in Talisay City on Christmas Day. The suspect admitted to increased holiday demand. Read the full report.
Cebu's executive department is reviewing the CPAC's position after legislative funding denial. Officials assure public services will continue uninterrupted. Read the latest.
Pemuteran Village in North Bali earns global recognition as a Best Tourism Village 2025. Discover its coral reef restoration, community-led tourism, and how Filipino travelers can visit visa-free.
A P7-month Cebu Technological University project is over a year late due to a political review, forcing students to endure classes under tents. Will the January 2026 promise be kept?
Cebu Vice Governor Glenn Soco asserts the provincial board's impartiality amidst controversy over a P11.9 billion budget slash recommendation. Get the latest on the executive-legislative discussions.
Cebu's Provincial Board approves the P11.9 billion 2026 budget on second reading. Key adjustments include reallocating P178M and clarifying CPAC's funding status. Final passage expected in January.
Cebu's tourism industry stabilizes in 2025 thanks to strong domestic travel. As it heads into 2026, new air routes and a focus on MICE events fuel cautious optimism. Discover the full story.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro visits Capitol departments and joins Misa de Gallo, showcasing a leadership style of presence and connection. See how this approach uplifts public servants.
Over 1,000 Cebu provincial employees could get bonuses up to P55,000 this Christmas. The supplemental budget will be discussed on December 22. Read the details.
Regular employees of Cebu Province will receive up to P55,000 in holiday incentives, while Mandaue City approves a P5,000 SRI. Learn the details and release dates here.
The Michelin Guide's historic entry into the Philippines moves beyond a one-time award. The DOT aims to build a sustainable culinary tourism ecosystem, leveraging global recognition for long-term economic growth. #Philippines #Michelin
Regular employees of Cebu Provincial Government may receive up to P55,000 in bonuses this Christmas. Release expected after December 25. Read the full story.
Gov. Pamela Baricuatro establishes Cebu People's Action Center via executive order, criticizing the Provincial Board's budget cut. The move aims to enhance community service, especially during emergencies.
Governor Baricuatro's office injects P75 million into CP-Gifts to settle unpaid stipends for Cebu scholars. Officials promise payments by early 2026 and vow stricter monitoring. Read the full story.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro criticizes the Provincial Board for removing the P14-million budget for CPAC, a key service delivery program. Read about the legal clash and its impact on public service.
Governor Pamela Baricuatro defends the Cebu People's Action Center after the Provincial Board recommends defunding. Read about the clash over public service priorities.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro questions the value of being the richest province if assets aren't felt by citizens. COA's 2024 report shows Cebu leads with P339 billion in assets.
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.
The Cebu Provincial Board's budget committee recommends defunding the P14M 2026 allocation for CPAC, citing lack of formal office structure. Final vote set for December 22, 2025.
Cebu's Provincial Board revises its African Swine Fever ordinance to sync local biosecurity with national DA & BAI policies. New rules address testing concerns and aim to curb rising hog illnesses. Learn about the key changes.