In this photo (L to R): EMCOR President and COO Nelson M. Aparejo; Salmon Finance President Vasiliy Kuznetzov; and EMCOR SVP – Store Operations Alconrey R. Questo Salmon Finance continues to expand its footprint across the Philippines through a strengthened partnership with EMCOR, one of the leading retailers in Visayas and Mindanao. Through this collaboration, over 100 EMCOR stores across the VisMin region are now added to Salmon Finance’s growing network of more than 10,000

REFLECTING MERCURE MACTAN CEBU'S COMMITMENT TO AUTHENTIC LOCAL EXPERIENCES, MEANINGFUL HOSPITALITY, AND CULINARY EXCELLENCE. Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu — Mercure Mactan Cebu proudly celebrates Executive Chef Paolo "Pao" Aviso, who was honored with the Sampaguita Leadership Award during Timpla: MHR F&B Culinary Conference 2026 held at Boracay Newcoast. The annual gathering brought together culinary and food and beverage professionals from across Megaworld Hotels & Resorts to recogni

Great coffee deserves equally great company. Through the partnership between Mezzo Hotel and Tuburan Coffee, guests can now enjoy thoughtfully curated coffee pairings that celebrate the vibrant culinary history of Cebu. The partnership brings together Tuburan Coffee's premium, organically grown beans from the highlands of Tuburan with local delicacies. Each pairing is designed to complement the coffee's unique aroma and flavor, creating an elevated dining experience at our Ca

Cebu Pacific held its Quarterly Business Report in Davao City, represented by Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer Candice Iyog, with key tourism and business stakeholders in attendance, including Department of Tourism (DOT) Davao Region Regional Director Tanya Rabat-Tan, Tourism Congress of the Philippines representative Baby Montemayor, Davao City First District Councilor Myrna Dalodo-Ortiz, chairperson of the Committee on Trade, Commerce and Industry, and Touris

New hotel properties, including international branded hotels, to open in key tourism areas like Ilocos Norte and Palawan within the next five to seven years MANILA, Philippines, August xx, 2026 — Setting its sights on further expanding its presence in some of the Philippines' fastest-growing tourism destinations, property giant Megaworld is accelerating the expansion of its hospitality business as it prepares to significantly expand its hotel portfolio in the coming years. Th

The spirit of hope, resilience, and community was on full display as more than 5,900 participants gathered at Gatewalk Central, Ayala Center Cebu for the 2026 Cancer Warrior Run, marking the event's highest participation turnout to date. This year's run also celebrated a significant milestone—seven years of partnership between Rose Pharmacy and the Cancer Warrior Foundation, a collaboration dedicated to supporting children and families affected by cancer. In line with its con

Get ready to enter your UBE Era as SM City Cebu turns purple for UBEc MADNESS, a sweet celebration bringing together indulgent treats, must-try ube creations, fun finds, and photo-worthy experiences. From August 20 to 31, Cebuano shoppers and ube lovers can satisfy their cravings and discover a delicious lineup of activities at the Lower Ground Level, Main Mall. The celebration kicks off with the UBEsession Fair, running throughout the festivities and featuring the Purple Pho

Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Tuesday exhorted his colleagues to act with urgency on Senate Bill No. 2387, which proposes to fix the tenure of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials to five years instead of the current four-year term. Delivering his sponsorship speech on the measure under Committee Report No. 77, Escudero said the Senate must act swiftly on the proposal before the end of September to ensure predictability in the conduct of the upcoming Barangay

Participants and organizers gather at The Kabilin Center in Barangay Tinago, Cebu City, on July 30, 2026, for the launch and opening ceremony of the Philippines' first National Training Course on Disaster Risk Management for Cultural Heritage under the Kabilin Partnership Program. - PHOTO COURTESY OF THE KABILIN CENTER THE KABILIN CENTER, CEBU CITY - A significant milestone in strengthening the protection of the Philippines' cultural heritage against disasters officially com

Some athletes don't come to Mactan for races. Some of them already work here, too. Guests at Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown may know Laurence Amistad from Housekeeping, Ian Keith Generalao as a Beach Lifeguard, and Michel Filoteo as a Duty Manager. But beyond their hotel roles, the three share another identity: they are athletes who make time to stay active and challenge themselves. That was put into action when they joined the Sunrise Sprint, stepping away from their usual

A wedding on the way? Planning a milestone birthday, anniversary, reunion, baptism, or company celebration? Whatever the occasion, every memorable gathering starts with a venue that brings people together—and a package that makes planning easier. This September, Bayfront Hotel Cebu invites hosts to celebrate more while spending less with its anniversary banquet offer. From September 1 to 30, 2026, guests can book the hotel's Food & Venue Package for only ₱650 per person, maki

Guests can now start their mornings with the rich taste of Cebu's homegrown pride as Mezzo Hotel officially launches the daily serving of Tuburan Coffee at its breakfast buffet, starting on August 10, 2026. The collaboration forged between Mezzo Hotel and Tuburan Coffee now enters an exciting new chapter, bringing freshly brewed, locally grown coffee to guests every breakfast. Cultivated in the highlands of Tuburan, Cebu, Tuburan Coffee is celebrated for its carefully handpi

Get ready for three days of bigger excitement, bigger rewards, and bigger surprises as SM City Consolacion brings its much-awaited 3-Day Sale from August 28 to 30, 2026, with an extra day on August 31 to let shoppers truly max out the sale weekend. With exciting finds and surprises in store, shoppers can make the most of the extended sale weekend as SM City Consolacion turns every visit into an opportunity to score something extra. From shopping and dining to fitness, enterta

Brand Protection Bootcamp equips businesses with practical tools and guidance to strengthen intellectual property protection in e-commerce Brand rights holders attended a brand protection bootcamp that aims to strengthen IP protection in e-commerce, organized by Shopee Philippines. The e-commerce platform also hosted a panel discussion joined by (second from left) Atty. Kristian Nico Acosta, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel of Cosmic Technologies, Inc., Atty. Christine

Fiber continues to drive Globe’s broadband growth as more Filipino households shift to reliable, flexible, and affordable home connectivity Globe’s broadband business continued to gain momentum in the first half of 2026 as more Filipino households shifted to fiber, with GFiber Prepaid driving customer growth and stronger engagement across the Globe AT HOME portfolio. The business benefited from the continued migration of households from legacy fixed wireless services to fiber

Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero’s proposal to fix the tenure of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials to five years to ensure long-term stability in grassroots governance has received a multi-sectoral support during Monday’s public hearing of the Senate Sub-Committee on Local Government. In a committee hearing presided by Escudero, representatives from the Liga ng mga Barangay, the National Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections, the Parish Pastoral Council for Resp

Frederic C. DyBuncio, President and Chief Executive Officer of SM Investments (left), and Steven T. Tan, President of SM Supermalls. PASAY CITY, Philippines, 20th August 2026 — The SM Group received 12 Stevie Awards at the 2026 International Business Awards, with recognition spanning parent-company reporting and programs delivered through its malls and communities. SM Investments Corporation, the parent company of the SM Group, received four awards. It won Gold Stevies in the

The fifth Cebu Tourism and Hospitality Awards (CTHA) will recognize the people and establishments behind Cebu's tourism and hospitality industry, organized by the Hotel, Resort & Restaurant Association of Cebu, Inc. (HRACCI). This year’s theme, “Roots and Resilience: Celebrating Cebu’s Hospitality Champions,” recognizes the people, culture and traditions that have shaped Cebu hospitality, as well as the industry’s ability to recover from challenges. HRACCI president Mia Sings

Marking a milestone for local tourism and agriculture, Mezzo Hotel and Tuburan Coffee officially forged their partnership through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing on August 4, 2026. Held at the scenic Tuburan 360, the agreement was signed by Tuburan Coffee Founder and CEO, former Mayor Aljun Diamante, and Mezzo Hotel General Manager, Ms. Mayet B. Ocariza. To commemorate the collaboration, a symbolic coffee planting activity was held at the Tuburan Coffee Farm in Tubur

TCB Fiesta 2026 spearheaded by (from left): Johnny Mañalag, Tsure Manager; Genalyn Ramos, Assistant Vehicle Sales Manager; Vhyll Velasco, Dealer Sales Trainer; and Paulene Enriquez, Customer Relations Manager. Toyota Cebu City is transforming its showroom into a vibrant cultural hub for TCB Fiesta 2026 from August 17–22, 2026, to celebrate Buwan ng Wika. The event brings together the latest Toyota vehicle lineup, high-octane virtual motorsports, local food stalls, upgraded cu