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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.
Three hotel engineering staff died during maintenance at a Davao City hotel on October 5. Fire officials detected carbon monoxide, but the cause of death is not yet confirmed.
Two young female Philippine eagles were found dead in Misamis Oriental and North Cotabato in early October. Reports point to electrocution from power infrastructure.
Kung Hei Fat Choi, Kung Hei Fat Choy or Gong Xi Fa Cai? What the greeting means, how to say it, and how Cebu and Davao ring in the Lunar New Year.
From Pinoy rock pioneers and Manila Sound to the 90s band boom, 2000s alt-rock and today's indie-folk and P-pop: the OPM bands every Filipino music fan should know.
AyosDito was once a go-to Philippine classifieds site. Here is what became of it and where Cebuanos and Davaoeños buy and sell online today.
From the 1943 serial to The Batman, here is every actor who played Batman in live action, how many there have been, and our ranking.
A single straight line across your palm is called a simian crease. Here is what it means medically, how common it is, and what folklore says.
What is SunStar Superbalita Cebu, where can you read it online, and which other Cebu news outlets should you follow? A quick, practical guide.
What maganda, gwapo, gwapa, pogi and gwapito really mean, plus ready-to-use compliments in Bisaya and Tagalog.
Denzel Washington often tops lists of the most symmetrical faces in Hollywood. Here is what facial symmetry really means and why it is only part of beauty.
Why Cebu lechon needs no sauce, what goes inside the pig, and a reliable home recipe for crispy Cebu-style lechon belly.
Plantation Bay Resort and Spa sits in Marigondon on Mactan's east coast. Here's how to get there from Mactan-Cebu Airport and Cebu City, what to expect and smart tips.
Courtship in Cebu blends old traditions with modern dating. Here is how to show respect, meet the family and speak a little Cebuano.
What Signal No. 1 to No. 5 mean, how to read rainfall warnings, why Davao is rarely hit but not immune, and a checklist to prepare your family for typhoon season.
Everything you need to know about the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway: route, tolls, RFID, motorcycle rules and how it changed travel to Mactan.
The Samal Island-Davao City Connector will link Davao City and Samal by road. Here's what the project is, where it stands and how it could change travel.
eTravel is the Philippines' free online arrival and departure registration. Here is who needs it, when to fill it in and how to avoid paid fake websites.
How to register for the PhilSys National ID, what the ePhilID and digital ID are, where you can use them and what to do if your card is lost.
Millions of sardines a few metres from shore, sea turtles and Pescador Island. How to see Moalboal, get there by bus and pair it with Kawasan Falls.
Jump, swim and scramble down a turquoise canyon to Kawasan Falls. Here's what Badian canyoneering involves, what it roughly costs, how to stay safe and how to get there.
Swimming with whale sharks in Oslob is unforgettable, but the feeding raises real concerns. Here is how it works, the rules and the alternatives.
Yes, you can see Bohol in a day from Cebu. Here's how: fast craft to Tagbilaran, Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, a Loboc River lunch cruise, and when to stay two days.
Plan your Siargao trip: Cloud 9 surfing, island hopping, Sugba Lagoon, Magpupungko rock pools, flights and ferries via Cebu, Manila or Surigao, best months and budget ranges.
