Metro Cebu News

30/04/2026

𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐋𝐄. Cebu, meet the jewelry everyone’s talking about. Penny Pairs has opened its 𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 at Ayala Center Cebu, bringing everyday classics, fine jewelry, safe piercings, and bespoke consultations closer to home.

Known for 𝟏𝟎𝐱 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧, Penny Pairs is where confidence meets craftsmanship.

READ: https://metrocebu.news/celebrity-favorite-jewelry-brand-penny-pairs-expands-to-cebu/

11/04/2026

𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐒 + 𝐒𝐓𝐘𝐋𝐄: Celebrate National Pets Day with Uniqlo Philippines UTme!

🎨 Live doodle portraits of your fur baby
👕 Printed instantly on UTme! items
💖 Matching fits + keepsakes you’ll obsess over

Don’t miss this chance to show off your pet’s charm in style!

Bring the fluff, leave with fashion. 🐶🐱

06/04/2026

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake hit Cebu today (Apr 6, 3:22 PM), centered near Bogo City. Tremors felt across Cebu, Leyte, Masbate, Negros, Iloilo, Capiz, Samar & Guimaras.

Stay safe, expect aftershocks.

Earthquake Information No.1
Date and Time: 06 April 2026 - 03:22 PM
Magnitude = 5.4
Depth = 010 km
Location = 10.92°N, 124.07°E - 017 km S 35° E of City Of Bogo (Cebu)

Reported Intensities:




Instrumental Intensities:
Intensity IV - San Francisco, CEBU; Hilongos and Villaba, LEYTE;
Intensity III - Liloan, Talisay, CEBU CITY, Lapu-lapu City, CEBU; Isabel, Baybay, Carigara, Ormoc City, and Abuyog, LEYTE; Esperanza, MASBATE; Hinundayan, SOUTHERN LEYTE;
Intensity II - Kawayan, and Naval, BILIRAN; Roxas City, CAPIZ; Carcar, San Fernando, Argao, and Asturias, CEBU; ILOILO CITY; Dulag, Alangalang, and Palo, LEYTE; La Carlota City, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL; Silago, and Sogod, SOUTHERN LEYTE
Intensity I - Tapaz, CAPIZ; Borongan City, EASTERN SAMAR; Jordan, GUIMARAS; Passi City, ILOILO; Aroroy, Masbate, Cataingan, MASBATE; Bacolod City, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL; Gandara, SAMAR

https://earthquake.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/2026_Earthquake_Information/April/2026_0406_072243_B1.html

01/04/2026

𝐏𝐀𝐘𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐂𝐊 𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑. Fresh grads, ever wondered which universities give the strongest financial head start?

A new study by Briefcase Index, powered by the crowdsourced Liyab First Pay Survey, shows the highs and lows of starting salaries across Philippine universities, spotlighting both prestige and pay gaps.

Spoiler: De La Salle tops the list at ₱35,000 median starting pay, but not all schools share the same advantage.

Read on to see what these numbers mean for your career journey and how employer perceptions shape opportunities from day one: https://metrocebu.news/which-universities-lead-in-starting-pay-new-study-reveals/

01/04/2026

𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍 𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄. On the road this Holy Week? SM Supermalls has you covered!

With over 160 EV charging stations nationwide, you can charge up while you shop, dine, and relax at your favorite SM mall stops.

View the list of SM Malls with EV Charging Stations here: https://metrocebu.news/sm-supermalls-expand-ev-charging-stations-nationwide-for-holy-week-travelers/

27/03/2026

𝐁𝐄𝐘𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒. Retirement is not an age, but it’s a season of capability. Yet Filipinos score only 47/100 in readiness, according to InLife (Insular Life). Are you prepared for the life you dream of?

Find out your Retirement Readiness Index here: https://metrocebu.news/from-47-to-100-how-filipinos-can-retire-without-worries/

23/03/2026

𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐘 𝐖𝐈𝐒𝐄. For many Filipinos running sari-sari stores, tricycle services, or market stalls, financial stability can feel just out of reach. That’s where BPI Direct BanKo, Inc. (BanKo) steps in, helping self-employed micro-entrepreneurs (SEMEs) nationwide through loans, savings, and financial education.

READ the 3 Smart Money Moves You Can Learn here: https://metrocebu.news/banko-champions-financial-inclusion-for-semes-nationwide-here-are-3-smart-money-moves-you-can-learn

23/03/2026

𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐂 𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐄. Longchamp’s Spring-Summer 2026 collection is here. Fluid dresses, vibrant colors, and versatile handbags that move effortlessly from city streets to coastal escapes.

Discover the latest arrivals at the Longchamp boutique, Rustan's Ayala Center Cebu.

Read more and explore the collection: https://metrocebu.news/catching-the-parisian-wave-longchamps-spring-summer-2026-arrives-in-cebu/

23/03/2026

𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐃. The Crown Regency Hotel & Towers Cebu officially relit its iconic crown and LED lights, restoring one of Cebu’s most recognizable landmarks to its full brilliance. The ceremonial relighting, held on March 20 and attended by Mayor Nestor Archival, Vice Mayor Tommy Osmeña, and Crown Regency executives, marked a radiant new chapter for the Queen City of the South.

17/03/2026

𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓-𝐋𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋. Samsung Philippines just unveiled the Galaxy S26 Series at SM Seaside City Cebu, bringing Galaxy AI closer than ever. From crystal-clear Nightography to lag-free gaming and immersive audio, fans got a taste of how Galaxy AI transforms everyday life.

READ: https://metrocebu.news/samsung-brings-everyday-galaxy-ai-to-life-in-cebu-with-the-galaxy-s26-series-launch/

16/03/2026

𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐒. Hiring the right people can make or break your business. For Philippine MSMEs, a single hiring mistake can cost up to ₱740,000, a huge impact when resources are limited.

Want to know how MSMEs are building stronger teams and protecting their businesses from costly hiring mistakes?

READ: https://metrocebu.news/hiring-mistakes-cost-msmes-millions-heres-how-to-avoid-them/