Travel
Cebu vs Davao: Key Differences to Know Before You Visit or Move
Cebu or Davao? We compare two of the biggest urban centres outside Metro Manila on cost, weather, food, beaches, nightlife, safety and transport so you can choose.
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Every article on Cebu-Davao, newest first — news explainers, travel guides, recipes, culture and more.
Culture
Childish in Tagalog: Pabebe Meaning and Pinoy Slang Explained
Pabebe, isip-bata, maarte, charot, lodi, marites. A friendly guide to how Filipinos say childish, spoiled and cute, plus the internet slang you will see online.
Travel
How to Get to Eden Nature Park Davao by Shuttle, Taxi or Car
Planning a trip to Eden Nature Park in Davao? Here's how to get there by shuttle, taxi, jeepney or car, plus activities, food and weather tips.
Food
Pork Lomo Recipe Filipino Style: Tenderloin Braised in Tomatoes
Lean pork lomo simmered in a garlicky fresh tomato sauce: a quick, homey Filipino ulam that goes perfectly with hot rice.
News
Fake News in the Philippines: How to Spot It and Fact-Check
Not every viral post is true. Learn the red flags of fake news in the Philippines, how satire gets mistaken for news, and the free tools Filipinos use to fact-check.
Travel
How to Get to Magellan's Cross in Cebu City (and Its History)
Magellan's Cross sits beside the Basilica del Santo Niño in downtown Cebu City. Here's how to get there, what you'll see and a short walking route.
Food
How to Make Puso: Cebu Hanging Rice in Woven Coconut Leaves
Puso is Cebu's iconic hanging rice, cooked inside woven coconut leaves. Here is what it is, how to weave and cook it, and where to eat it.
News
Fact Check: Was the Philippines Richest Country in the World?
Viral posts say the Philippines was once the richest country on Earth, backed by hidden royal gold. Here is what history and economic data actually show.
Food
Samaral Fish Recipe: Paksiw and Fried Danggit, Cebu Style
Samaral, danggit and rabbitfish explained, with a tangy paksiw na samaral recipe, crispy fried danggit, and safety tips for those sharp, venomous fin spines.
Food
Davao Food Guide: Durian, Tuna, Kinilaw and What to Eat
From durian and tuna panga to sinuglaw and Davao-made chocolate, here is what to eat in Davao City and what to pack as pasalubong.
Travel
How to Get to Simala Shrine from Cebu City: Bus, Car and Tips
Simala Shrine is an easy day trip from Cebu City. Here is how to get there by bus or car, what to wear and when to go.
Travel
Yellow Cab Cebu Airport Guide: Taxis, Grab and MyBus at MCIA
Yellow airport taxi, white metered taxi, Grab or bus? How to get out of Mactan-Cebu International Airport without overpaying.
Travel
Philippines Travel Quiz: Can You Name These Destinations?
How well do you know the Philippines? Name these famous destinations in our interactive travel quiz, then learn a little about each one.
Travel
RoRo Manila to Caticlan vs Flying: How to Get to Boracay
Going to Boracay from Manila? Compare flights to Caticlan and Kalibo with the overland RoRo route via Batangas, Mindoro and Caticlan, with pros and cons.
Travel
How to Get to Malagos Garden Resort in Calinan, Davao City
Directions to Malagos Garden Resort by car, jeepney or van, what to see there, and how to pair it with the Philippine Eagle Center next door.
Food
Cheap Food in Cebu: 10 Delicious Local Eats and Where to Go
Eat like a Cebuano for a few hundred pesos a day. Our guide to cheap, delicious Cebu food, from lechon and puso to siomai sa Tisa and tuslob buwa.
Culture
Cebu Guitars: Mactan's Guitar-Making Tradition and Buying Tips
Why Mactan is the guitar capital of the Philippines, how Cebu guitars are made, and how to pick a good one without overpaying.
Travel
Hotels Near Davao Airport: Where to Stay in Lanang and Damosa
The best areas to stay near Francisco Bangoy International Airport, how far each is from the terminal, and tips for early flights and late arrivals.
Travel
Mileage Between Two Cities: Philippine Distances and Travel Times
How to calculate distance and realistic travel time between Philippine cities, with our distance tool and a table of popular routes.
Lifestyle
How to Grow Basil in the Philippines: Easy Care for Pots
Sweet basil and Thai basil love the Philippine heat. Here is how to start them from seed, keep them bushy and get through the rainy season.
Travel
Taxi Davao Airport Guide: Queue, Fares, Grab and Tips
Landing in Davao? Here's how the airport taxi queue works, roughly what a metered ride downtown costs, how to book Grab, and the city rules every visitor should know.
Travel
Marilog District Davao City: Cool Highlands, Marahan and Camping
Escape the heat in Marilog District, Davao City's cool northern highlands. Learn how to get there, where Marahan is, camping tips and what weather to expect.
Travel
Cebu Tourist Spots: 14 Places to Visit from City to Islands
Heritage sites, mountain views, waterfalls and white-sand islands. Our list of the top Cebu tourist spots, grouped by area so you can plan your days.
Travel
Manila to Surigao by Land, Sea or Air: Complete Travel Guide
How to travel from Manila to Surigao and Siargao: the long overland bus and RoRo route through Samar and Leyte, sea options, flights, and Manila to Tacloban by land.