News
ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting Lapu-Lapu: No-Fly Zone Rules
Lapu-Lapu City has declared a strict no-fly zone for the ASEAN defence ministers' meetings on Mactan, October 26-30. Here is what is banned, the fines and who is affected.
Cebu Guide: News, Travel, Food & Life in the Queen City of the South
Everything Cebu: from Magellan's Cross and Sinulog to lechon, Moalboal's sardine run and the CCLEX bridge — plus live Cebu weather and news.
- Province
- Cebu (Central Visayas, Region VII)
- Main cities
- Cebu City, Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu
- Language
- Cebuano (Bisaya), English, Filipino
- Airport
- Mactan-Cebu International (CEB)
- Big festival
- Sinulog — third Sunday of January
- Famous for
- Lechon, dried mangoes, guitars, diving
News
Typhoon Rosal Exits PAR: Rain Outlook for Cebu and Davao
Typhoon Rosal has left the Philippine Area of Responsibility. PAGASA still sees scattered rain in parts of the Visayas and Mindanao; here is what it means for travel.
Culture
Kung Hei Fat Choi Meaning, Spelling and How Cebu Celebrates
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.
News
SuperBalita Cebu: Where to Read SunStar's Bisaya News Today
What is SunStar Superbalita Cebu, where can you read it online, and which other Cebu news outlets should you follow? A quick, practical guide.
Culture
Maganda in Tagalog and Gwapo Meaning: How to Compliment Filipinos
What maganda, gwapo, gwapa, pogi and gwapito really mean, plus ready-to-use compliments in Bisaya and Tagalog.
Food
Cebu Lechon Recipe: Crispy Lechon Belly With Classic Stuffing
Why Cebu lechon needs no sauce, what goes inside the pig, and a reliable home recipe for crispy Cebu-style lechon belly.
Travel
Plantation Bay Cebu: How to Get There From Airport and City
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.
Culture
Cebuanas and Courtship: A Respectful Guide to Dating in Cebu
Courtship in Cebu blends old traditions with modern dating. Here is how to show respect, meet the family and speak a little Cebuano.
News
PAGASA Typhoon Signal Levels 1 to 5 Explained: What to Do
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.
News
CCLEX Guide: Using the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway Bridge
Everything you need to know about the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway: route, tolls, RFID, motorcycle rules and how it changed travel to Mactan.
Travel
Moalboal Sardine Run Guide: Turtles, Pescador and How to Go
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.
Travel
Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Guide: Badian Costs, Safety, Tips
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.
Travel
Oslob Whale Shark Watching: Ethics, Rules and Better Alternatives
Swimming with whale sharks in Oslob is unforgettable, but the feeding raises real concerns. Here is how it works, the rules and the alternatives.
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.
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.
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.
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.