Travel
Camiguin Travel Guide: White Island, Falls, Springs and Ferries
How to plan a trip to Camiguin, the volcanic island of Northern Mindanao: top sights, getting there via Balingoan or by air, and when to go.
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Travel
Best Time to Visit Cebu and Davao: A Month-by-Month Guide
When to go to Cebu and Davao: dry and wet seasons, typhoon months, Sinulog and Kadayawan, crowds and prices, month by month.
Travel
Cebu Itinerary: 3-Day and 5-Day Plans for First-Time Visitors
Planning a trip to Cebu? Here are ready-made 3-day and 5-day itineraries covering Cebu City heritage, the south coast and the northern islands, with budgets.
Travel
Davao Itinerary 3 Days: City, Highlands and Samal Island Plan
Three days, three moods: the city, the cool highlands and the beaches of Samal. A day-by-day Davao itinerary with transport tips and an approximate budget.
Money & Work
Digital Nomad Philippines Guide: Working From Cebu and Davao
Fibre internet, coworking spaces, beaches on weekends and a new digital nomad visa. What remote workers need to know before basing themselves in Cebu or Davao.
Culture
Oi Meaning in Bisaya and Tagalog, Plus Words for Pissed Off
What does oi (or uy) mean in Bisaya and Tagalog? Learn how to use it, plus the local words for being pissed off, from nalagot to naiinis.
Entertainment
Davao Cinema Schedule: Where to Check Movies Showing This Week
A practical guide to Davao City's mall cinemas and the fastest ways to check now-showing movies and showtimes before you go.
Food
Durian Davao Guide: Varieties, Season and Where to Buy
Davao is the durian capital of the Philippines. Learn the varieties, when the season peaks, how to choose a ripe fruit, where to eat it and why your hotel may say no.
Food
Cebu Street Food Guide: 12 Local Eats and Where to Find Them
From ngohiong to tuslob buwa, here are Cebu's must-try street eats, where locals find them and how to eat safely.
Culture
Philippine Fish Names in English, Bisaya and Tagalog
Lapu-lapu, maya-maya, bariles, danggit, hito: a big translation table of Philippine fish names in English, Bisaya and Tagalog for the market and the kitchen.
Travel
Are Inhalers Allowed on Airplanes? Philippine Baggage Rules
Inhalers, power banks, lighters, lechon and durian. A plain-English guide to what you can and cannot bring on flights in and out of the Philippines.
Food
Sutukil Explained: How to Order Seafood in Mactan Like a Local
Sutukil is Cebu's favourite seafood feast: pick your catch, then have it grilled, cooked in soup or served as kinilaw. Here's how ordering and pricing work.
Food
Cebu Pasalubong Guide: Best Treats from Cebu and Davao
What to bring home from Cebu and Davao: dried mangoes, danggit, otap, rosquillos, Carcar chicharon, lechon, durian candy, pomelo and chocolate, plus how to pack them.
Sports
PBA Basketball and Beyond: UAAP, MPBL and Gilas Explained
A simple guide to the Philippines' basketball obsession, from the PBA and college leagues to the MPBL, Gilas Pilipinas and the barangay court.
Sports
Filipino Boxers From Cebu and Mindanao: Legends and Gyms
Cebu and Mindanao have produced many of the greatest Filipino boxers. Here are the legends, the gyms and why the south punches above its weight.
Sports
Pickleball in the Philippines: Why It's Booming and How to Play
Pickleball has taken over courts across Cebu and Davao. Here is why the sport is booming, how to play, what gear costs and where beginners can join.
Lifestyle
Different Seasons Stephen King Review: Four Novellas Ranked
Stephen King's 1982 collection gave us Shawshank and Stand by Me. Here is our review of all four novellas in Different Seasons and the movies they became.
Sports
Cebu Marathon and Running in Cebu and Davao: A Runner's Guide
From the Cebu Marathon in January to misty trails above Davao, here is how to find races, train in tropical heat and stay safe as a runner in Cebu and Davao.
Sports
Philippines Football: Azkals, Filipinas and the Game's Rise
Basketball still rules, but football has had its moments: the Miracle of Hanoi, a Women's World Cup win over New Zealand and a growing youth scene in Cebu and Davao.
Entertainment
P-pop Explained: SB19, BINI and the Rise of Filipino Pop
From SB19's viral dance practice to BINI's summer anthem Pantropiko, here's how P-pop became the sound of a generation, plus the groups and fandoms to know.
Entertainment
MMFF Guide: How the Metro Manila Film Festival Works
Every Christmas, cinemas across the Philippines show only Filipino films. Here is how the MMFF works and how to enjoy it in Cebu and Davao.
Tech & Esports
Mobile Legends Philippines: Why MLBB Rules and How to Start
From jeepney rides to world championships, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is the Philippines' favourite game. Here's why it dominates, plus beginner tips.
Tech & Esports
GCash vs Maya: Which E-Wallet Is Better in the Philippines?
GCash or Maya? We compare features, fees, savings, transfers and QR payments, plus essential tips to protect your account from scams.
Tech & Esports
Internet Providers Cebu and Davao: Fiber, Starlink and 5G
How to choose home internet in Cebu and Davao: fiber providers, wireless and satellite options, approximate plan prices and what to ask before signing.