Tag: Cebu

Cebu’s Margielyn Didal wins first-ever Asia’s Skater of the Year Award

Cebu's Margielyn Didal has won the first-ever "Asia Skater of the Year" award and two other titles in the inaugural edition of the Asia Skateboarding Awards.

Philippine flag permanently flies over Lapu-Lapu City’s Liberty Shrine

The Philippines' National Flag will be flying 24/7 over Liberty Shrine at Barangay Mactan in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, after the site was designated for its permanent display effective January 17, 2021, the date marking the 100-day countdown to the 500th anniversary of the Victory at Mactan.

Travel time to Aloguinsan, Cebu’s eco tourism spots reduced to 15 minutes

Travel time to Aloguinsan, Cebu's prime eco-tourism spots has been reduced to 15 minutes from the previous 40 minutes with the completion of the new Barangay Malolos-Barili-Kantabugon Road.

Raphael Trinidad is 1st Filipino ranked World No. 2 in Cable Wakeboarding

Raphael Trinidad is the first Filipino and Asian to reach World Rank No. 2 in Cable Wakeboarding by the International Waterski and Wakeboard Federation (IWWF).

Cebu’s Mangrove Tree photo by Macky Badayos showcased in UNESCO exhibit

A photo of a mangrove tree off a beach in Cebu and shot by photographer Mark 'Macky' Kevin Badayos has been chosen by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to be part of its photo exhibit at the Thailand National Science Museum, Bangkok.

Bohol’s coast guard hero Ralph Barajan receives maritime award for sea bravery

Boholano coast guard Ralph Ofalla Barajan is receiving the 2020 International Maritime Organization (IMO) Award for "exceptional bravery at sea".

Kenneth Cobonpue honored in Interior Design Best of Year Awards

The Philippines' Kenneth Cobonpue has been honored with a nomination from the prestigious Interior Design Magazine's Best of Year Awards.

Philippines dominates Asia’s Top Islands in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards

The Philippines' Cebu and Visayas islands were voted the Top Island in Asia, while Palawan and Siargao joined Asia's Top 5 in the World's Best Islands list of the Condé Nast Traveler (CNT) Readers' Choice Awards 2020.

Palawan, Cebu nature parks named in Lonely Planet’s spectacular dive spots

Tubbataha Reef National Park in Palawan and Moalboal in Cebu are once again cited among Lonely Planet's recommended "most surprisingly spectacular" dive spots in the world.

Over 5,000 families in Cavite, Cebu, Leyte get access to clean water

More than 5,000 families in disadvantaged communities in Cavite, Cebu, and Leyte have been granted access to clean water amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Philippines 15 nominations at World Travel Awards

Philippines scores 15 nominations at World Travel Awards 2020

The Philippines is enjoying 15 nominations at this year’s prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA).

Visayas’ biggest Red Cross Molecular Lab opens for COVID-19 swabbing, testing in Cebu

The Philippine Red Cross' (PRC) biggest molecular laboratory in the Visayas islands has opened for COVID-19 swab tests and processing.
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