The provinces of Cebu and Occidental Mindoro have both been placed under a ‘state of calamity due’ to the effect of El Niño. El Niño is a meteorological phenomenon characterised by an extended dry season and warmer temperatures. According to Cebu’s provincial government, damage to agriculture and fisheries has already amounted to an estimated 100 million … [Full Story...] about El Niño drought hits farmers and brings water rationing to major cities
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Cebu Pacific launches Cebu-Shanghai service with one-peso seat sale
Budget carrier Cebu Pacific is preparing to launch a new service connecting Shanghai and Cebu with a one-peso base fare offer. The new route’s maiden flight will … [Full Story...] about Cebu Pacific launches Cebu-Shanghai service with one-peso seat sale
Strawberry shortcake weighing 1.6 tons baked at Benguet town festival
A strawberry shortcake weighing 1.6 tons and enough to feed 12,000 people has been created in the town of La Trinidad in Benguet. The record-breaking cake was … [Full Story...] about Strawberry shortcake weighing 1.6 tons baked at Benguet town festival
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AirSwift to launch new service linking Bohol with El Nido, Palawan
Boutique airline AirSwift has announced a new weekly service connecting two of the country’s top tourist destinations, Bohol and El Nido. The maiden flight is due … [Full Story...] about AirSwift to launch new service linking Bohol with El Nido, Palawan
Polish man, 60, found dead on yacht moored in Linapacan Town, Palawan
Police are investigating after a 60-year-old Polish man was found dead on his yacht in Linapacan Town, Palawan. The lifeless body of Goncz Zdzislaw was discovered … [Full Story...] about Polish man, 60, found dead on yacht moored in Linapacan Town, Palawan
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More foreigners than ever registered with Bureau of Immigration this year
More than 148,000 foreigners living in the Philippines — about a third of them Chinese — reported to the Bureau of Immigration this year. Under the 1951 Alien Registration Act, resident foreigners are obliged to report to the bureau within the first 60 days … [Full Story...] about More foreigners than ever registered with Bureau of Immigration this year
Indigenous delicacies to star at Baguio’s Cordillera Food Fair
Culinary connoisseurs will have a chance to try out Philippine highland delicacies at Baguio’s ‘Mangan Taku: Cordillera Food Fair’. "The Cordilleran traditional cuisine is passed down from one generation to the next which operates an expression to our … [Full Story...] about Indigenous delicacies to star at Baguio’s Cordillera Food Fair
Fun for all the family at the San Pedro Cutud Lenten Rites Festival
It's almost that time for the government to start issuing health warnings for a “safe crucifixion”, which means Easter must be coming. In case you’ve never heard of the San Pedro Cutud Lenten Rites Festival, it is a yearly reenactment of the Passion of the … [Full Story...] about Fun for all the family at the San Pedro Cutud Lenten Rites Festival
Filipino business fanatics – why coworking can inspire business growth
Being surrounded by other professionals with similar goals can be grounds enough for inspiring creativity. In the Philippines, there are many places where inventive professionals can find space to create. Whether working in Quezon City or Manila, even in the … [Full Story...] about Filipino business fanatics – why coworking can inspire business growth
Murder suspect released on technicality during Christine Silawan’s funeral
Just as Christine Silawan was laid to rest, the murder suspect accused of killing and mutilating her was released from custody on a technicality. Lawyer Vincent Isle filed a motion to release the 17-year-old suspect because he was arrested without a … [Full Story...] about Murder suspect released on technicality during Christine Silawan’s funeral
