The Cebu Association of Local Tourism Officers (Calto) has implemented measures to combat rising online scams, including publishing legitimate establishment lists and coordinating with authorities.
As summer travel nears, Cebu's tourism officers are launching new measures to combat a surge in online booking fraud, targeting scams that use realistic pricing to deceive tourists and threaten the local economy.
The Department of Tourism Central Visayas launches Outdoors7 Hub, a permanent convergence space for adventure operators and local brands, shifting from a three-day summit to continuous promotion.
Philippine exporters are uncertain about the effects of new US tariffs, with Philexport president Sergio Ortiz-Luis describing the situation as confusing. The industry seeks government aid in financing and trade promotion.
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A new survey reveals 84% of Cebu-based CEOs expect revenue growth in the next year, reflecting resilience after earthquakes and typhoons. The Cebu CEO Survey 2026 highlights optimism, sustainability efforts, and calls for improved government collaboration
Business confidence in the Philippines rebounds to 0.9% in January 2026, with firms optimistic about summer demand and economic recovery, despite tight cash conditions and stiff competition.
Board Member Al David Uy demands Davao Light prioritize reliable electricity for Talikud Island, warning that ongoing brownouts threaten tourism and economic growth amid bridge development.
A World Bank report reveals that poorer Philippine regions have caught up in income growth and poverty reduction over the past decade, but significant geographic disparities in output and welfare persist, highlighting the need for enhanced local service d
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The City Public Order and Safety Coordinating Office has issued a traffic advisory for a partial road closure on MacArthur Highway in Barangay San Agustin from February 28 to March 14, 2026, due to substructure works for the Malolos-Clark Railway Project'
The groundbreaking ceremony for Astra Heights marks the start of a major housing development in Mexico town, featuring twelve seven-storey residential buildings under the national Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program.
DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon has mandated that all rehabilitation works on Kennon Road be completed before the Holy Week influx of visitors to Baguio City, emphasizing the need to fix one-way traffic areas and slope protections.
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines announces a 12-hour and 3-hour power interruption in parts of Iloilo City for maintenance, while More Power reduces electricity rates for February.
In Barangay Sabang, Olanggo Island, Lapu-Lapu City, the AKO-Babae Federation women gather, dry, and craft seashells into souvenirs and home decorations, selling them for P150 to P1,200 to support their families through coastal resources.
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Senator Francis 'Chiz' Escudero calls for Senate action on SB 498 to provide benefits for power sector workers, linking it to energy affordability and transition efforts.
The Department of Agriculture is implementing strict monitoring and marketing interventions to protect tomato farmers as farmgate prices plunge to PHP7 per kilogram in key provinces ahead of peak harvest season.
The Food Terminal Incorporated will begin purchasing local onions next week, focusing on major producing regions like Central Luzon and Mindoro, to ensure fair prices for farmers ahead of the peak harvest season.
Pag-IBIG Fund sets a historic high with PHP64.34 billion in dividends for 2025, raising rates for Regular and MP2 Savings programs. The agency's strong financial performance supports affordable housing and member earnings.
The Department of Agriculture demands that continuous rice imports lead to reduced retail prices, with over 700,000 metric tons arriving as the Philippines enters peak harvest season.
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A P76-billion cable-stayed bridge connecting mainland Cebu to Mactan Island aims to ease severe traffic congestion and boost tourism, yet 205 families in Barangay Paknaan, Mandaue City, risk eviction from government-owned land they've occupied for two yea
The Philippines Department of Tourism launches its 2026 dive tourism strategy, emphasizing market diversification, sustainability, and high-value niches like underwater photography and technical diving, with India identified as a priority growth market.
The Philippines' trade deficit decreased by 17.8% to $4.05 billion in January 2026, driven by a 7.9% rise in exports outpacing a 3.1% import decline, with electronic products leading growth.
The Philippines' visa-free entry program led to a 6.32% increase in Taiwanese arrivals in 2025, reaching 213,928 visitors, driven by improved connectivity and promotional efforts.
The Rotary Club of Cebu is raising funds to finance over 100 pediatric heart surgeries in 2026 through its annual 'Run for Gift of Life' event, addressing affordability gaps in congenital heart disease treatment.
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The Social Security System projects its reserve fund to hit P2 trillion within three to four years, backed by strong post-pandemic growth and record net income, while introducing a microloan program to combat predatory lending.
Declining food costs, led by rice, have pushed inflation into negative territory for the poorest 30% of Filipino households from 2023 to 2025, highlighting how agricultural prices reshape inequality and consumption patterns, according to World Bank econom
Kilusang Mayo Uno-Southern Mindanao Region criticizes the P20-P30 wage increase in Davao as insufficient, citing spikes in electricity, water, and fuel prices that outpace the raise.
The Provincial Agriculturist Office of Davao de Oro announces its Agri Trade Fair will prioritize youth farmers, showcasing modern technologies like drones and smart farming to address the aging farmer population and sustain agriculture.
PHINMA Properties hosted a Thanksgiving Gathering for Arezzo Place Davao, celebrating the project's full sell-out and honoring partnerships that built a vibrant residential community of over 4,000 residents.
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The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Pampanga confiscated counterfeit Crocs footwear valued at ₱133 million during a major operation in Apalit, Pampanga. The raid, part of Oplan Megashopper, also uncovered suspected fake Adidas products a
