Palawan Pawnshop, one of the many remittance centers in the Philippines

Remittance Centers in the Philippines: Sending Money Abroad

Need to send money abroad? Know which remittance centers to visit in Cebu! Source: Judgefloro, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons Remittance centers offer a convenient way to send money abroad. There are many reliable establishments around the country, both physical and digital. Unfortunately, some foreigners are not familiar with sending money abroad through remittance centers, while some live in provincial areas

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X-ray of the monkeypox

Monkeypox in the Philippines: Should We Be Concerned?

How serious is monekypox in the Philippines? Photo by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases on Unsplash The first case of monkeypox in the Philippines in 2024 was revealed to be from a 33-year old man with no travel history, who caught the disease through close contact. A news article on Inquirer.net states that this is the tenth monkeypox

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Close up shot of Blue jellyfish

Jellyfish in the Philippines: Facts and Tips to Consider

Photo by lexi lauwers on Pexels Have you ever been stung by a jellyfish in the Philippines? Reddit user no-sleep19 has, and let’s just say it wasn’t the best experience for her (2023). In a post on r/jellyfish subreddit, she recalls enjoying a swim when a sudden painful prick struck her leg.  She thought she hit a sharp seaweed or

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two men backpacking in Cebu at a beach in Cebu province

A Beginner’s Guide to Backpacking in Cebu Philippines

Discover how you can make backpacking in Cebu at a beach in Cebu province. When traveling, do you limit yourself to the typical tourist spots? Or are you the adventurous type who likes to explore hidden gems to make your trip more worthwhile? Though many say that Cebu is a small island, you’ll find that there is a lot to

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stacks of newspapers from different news agencies

Read up on Cebu Local News from These Reliable News Agencies

Find out which Cebu local news agencies provide timely and relevant news updates. Photo by AbsolutVision on Unsplash The rise of digital media has made it difficult for Philippine journalism to grapple with all kinds of misinformation, with illegible news agencies spreading false narratives for clout, profit, and even propaganda.  This is definitely apparent in prominent and powerful provinces and

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Surviving the heatwave in the Philippines

Just How Extreme Is the Heatwave in the Philippines?

Some say that this might be the worst heatwave in the Philippines yet. Photo by Oleksandr P on Pexels Cecil Morella of GMA News Online (2024) reports that Filipinos are experiencing a heat that is “so hot you can’t breathe.”  Even tourists have had to endure the extreme heatwave in the Philippines in the past few weeks. What’s worse is

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