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Central Visayas Minimum Wage Increase: P42 Daily Hike From Oct 14

A P42 daily raise takes effect on October 14 for minimum wage earners in Central Visayas, lifting Expanded Metro Cebu to P582. Here are the rates and what employers and workers should know.

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Kung Hei Fat Choi Meaning, Spelling and How Cebu Celebrates

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List of Filipino Bands: OPM Rock and Pop From the 70s to Now

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SuperBalita Cebu: Where to Read SunStar's Bisaya News Today

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Maganda in Tagalog and Gwapo Meaning: How to Compliment Filipinos

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Cebu Lechon Recipe: Crispy Lechon Belly With Classic Stuffing

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Plantation Bay Cebu: How to Get There From Airport and City

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Samal Bridge Update: The Samal Island-Davao City Connector

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Davao Itinerary 3 Days: City, Highlands and Samal Island Plan

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eTravel Philippines: How to Register Free and Get Your QR Code

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Moalboal Sardine Run Guide: Turtles, Pescador and How to Go

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Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Guide: Badian Costs, Safety, Tips

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Oslob Whale Shark Watching: Ethics, Rules and Better Alternatives

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Bohol Day Trip From Cebu: Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers and Loboc

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Siargao Travel Guide: Cloud 9, Island Hopping and Getting There

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Durian Davao Guide: Varieties, Season and Where to Buy

October 7, 2026 · 5 min read

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Cebu Street Food Guide: 12 Local Eats and Where to Find Them

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Sutukil Explained: How to Order Seafood in Mactan Like a Local

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Cebu Pasalubong Guide: Best Treats from Cebu and Davao

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Cebuanas and Courtship: A Respectful Guide to Dating in Cebu

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Oi Meaning in Bisaya and Tagalog, Plus Words for Pissed Off

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PBA Basketball and Beyond: UAAP, MPBL and Gilas Explained

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Filipino Boxers From Cebu and Mindanao: Legends and Gyms

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Pickleball in the Philippines: Why It's Booming and How to Play

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Cebu Marathon and Running in Cebu and Davao: A Runner's Guide

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Who Played Batman? Every Live-Action Batman Actor Ranked

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Davao Cinema Schedule: Where to Check Movies Showing This Week

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P-pop Explained: SB19, BINI and the Rise of Filipino Pop

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MMFF Guide: How the Metro Manila Film Festival Works

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AyosDito: What Happened and Where to Buy and Sell Online Now

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Internet Providers Cebu and Davao: Fiber, Starlink and 5G

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Cafes in Cebu and Davao: Local Coffee and Cafe Culture Guide

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CCLEX Guide: Using the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway Bridge

October 7, 2026 · 5 min read

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SunStar Davao and Other Davao News Sources: A Reader's Guide

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Fake News in the Philippines: How to Spot It and Fact-Check

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