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Congratulations to our topnotchers from Cebu Eastern College!
CEC honors three 2026 LET topnotchers—Jessa Junio, Jenny Rose Daro, and Eurica Labapiez—with P100,000 cash incentives each for their outstanding national rankings.
04/09/2026
🌫️ NASA: Smoke from Indonesia fires blankets parts of Southeast Asia
Smoke from widespread fires in Indonesia has spread across parts of Indonesia and Malaysia, with satellite imagery showing a large plume of haze on September 1.
According to NASA Earth, Indonesia is experiencing a severe and widespread drought, fueling fires both above ground and underground. Some are burning in tropical peatlands, which can smolder for long periods, produce significant air pollution, and are notoriously difficult to extinguish.
🔥 NASA’s Aqua satellite detected numerous fire hotspots across Indonesia, shown as red dots in the satellite image.
For Cebu and other parts of the Visayas, the development is a reminder of how air quality can be affected by conditions beyond local borders. Haze from Indonesia has also been reported reaching parts of the Philippines, carried by prevailing winds and the southwest monsoon.
🌬️ As haze conditions develop, residents are advised to stay informed about local air-quality advisories and limit prolonged outdoor exposure when air quality deteriorates.
📷 Satellite image: NASA Earth Observatory / NASA Aqua satellite
🚨 PUBLIC ADVISORY | Cebu City
WATCH: This video was taken this afternoon showing a portion of a road in Cebu City blanketed in haze.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival has ordered the temporary suspension of face-to-face classes in all public and private schools starting 2 p.m. today, September 2, until September 3, 2026, amid hazardous air quality caused by transboundary haze.
The advisory comes as the Environmental Management Bureau Region VII (EMB-7) reported an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 208 as of 11 a.m., classified as “Acutely Unhealthy.” At this level, the risk of respiratory irritation and other health complications is significantly increased for everyone, while sensitive groups may experience more severe effects.
With the Habagat (Southwest Monsoon) potentially sustaining the haze over Metro Cebu, the city government said significant improvement in air quality is not expected in the immediate period.
📚 For schools: Face-to-face classes at all levels in public and private schools are suspended, with schools to shift to modular distance learning, asynchronous classes and other appropriate flexible learning modalities.
💼 For businesses and offices: Private companies and institutions are strongly encouraged to adopt work-from-home or remote arrangements for office-based personnel where operationally feasible.
👷 For outdoor workers: Employers are encouraged to provide N95 or KN95 masks, limit prolonged outdoor exposure, provide breaks in clean or air-filtered areas, and protect employees who are particularly vulnerable to air pollution.
🏠 Residents are advised to:
• Stay indoors as much as possible
• Keep doors and windows closed when outdoor air quality is poor
• Wear an N95 or KN95 mask if going outdoors is unavoidable
• Avoid strenuous outdoor activities
• Exercise extra caution if particularly vulnerable to air pollution
The DENR-EMB 7 continues to closely monitor ambient air quality to assess the presence, extent and potential health impacts of the haze across the region.
📍 Stay updated through official air quality advisories and protect yourself and your loved ones while hazardous conditions persist.
Stay safe, Cebu City!
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30/08/2026
🏠 Cebu developers are calling for stronger government support to make housing more affordable.
With rising land and construction costs, financing pressures, regulatory delays, and infrastructure challenges affecting housing development, industry leaders are urging government and the private sector to work together on solutions—including preferential financing, better infrastructure planning, faster approvals, and expanded development outside major urban centers.
Read more about the developers’ call for reforms and support as they prepare for the SHDA Central Visayas Housing Summit on September 11.
Cebu developers seek stronger government support to keep housing affordable CEBU CITY — Property developers in Central Visayas are calling on the government to provide stronger support for the housing sector, saying ...
IS CEBU BEGINNING TO LOSE ECONOMIC MOMENTUM?
WATCH: Cebu Chamber Commerce and Industry (CCCI) President Regan Rex King pointed out that Cebuanos' resilience must be matched with reforms and measurable improvements to keep Cebu competitive, attractive to investors, and sustain it's growth.
He made this point during his President's Report at the 3RD CCCI General Membership Meeting.
ICYMI: Here's the full video of the media briefing with Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla during his visit to Cebu City on Aug. 10, 2026.
30/08/2026
FROM LOCAL TO GLOBAL 🌏
Filipino women entrepreneurs are increasingly breaking into international markets, with nearly 30% of members of the Women Strong Network already engaged in cross-border trade.
As the Philippines hosts the ASEAN Women Economic Summit in November, women-led enterprises are set to gain new opportunities for regional partnerships, exports, and market expansion.
Read the full story at the link below 👇
Cebu trade fair highlights rise of women entrepreneurs eyeing ASEAN markets CEBU CITY — Filipino women entrepreneurs are increasingly looking beyond the domestic market, with about 30 percent of members of a nationwi...
30/08/2026
Cebu Eastern College (CEC) honored three of its graduates who ranked among the country’s top performers in the 2026 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT).
Each awardee received a ₱100,000 cash incentive from the school in recognition of their outstanding achievement. 👏✨
Read the full story on the link below: 👇
Cebu Eastern College honors 3 LET topnotchers, awards P100,000 each CEBU CITY — Cebu Eastern College (CEC) honored three of its graduates who ranked among the country’s top performers in the 2026 Licensure Ex...
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