# Banat News – Cebu

> Visayan-dialect daily tabloid for Cebu and the Visayas region. (iPhone/iPad app by Philstar Daily Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banat-news-cebu/id495145179 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Philstar Daily Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1431749320)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 127 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France)
- Released: 2012-01-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banat-news-cebu/id495145179/reviews.md

## What is Banat News?

Banat News is the top-selling Visayan-dialect tabloid in Cebu and in the Visayas region. A sister publication of The Freeman, Banat News is the first tabloid to be published in the Visayan language, a dialect spoken in Cebu and other parts of the Philippines' Visayan region. Banat News popularized the entertainment section through its highly popular Hugyaw section, the leading source of entertainment news in Cebu. Banat News is a daily paper.

Banat News provides availability to all editions of the publication by incorporating subscriptions allowing the purchase of a 7 day, one month, 2 months, 3 months, 6 months and a yearly subscription to the paper. 

The 7 day, monthly and yearly subscriptions are auto-renewing subscriptions. Prices for the subscriptions are $1.99 for 7 days, $6.99 for one month, $12.99 for two months, $18.99 for three months $29.99 for 6 months and $59.99 for a year. Payment for this subscription will be charged to your iTunes account upon purchase. The subscription will auto-renew within 24 hours of the current subscription expiring. Auto-renewing subscriptions can be managed via Account Settings allowing them to be turned off. No cancellations of the current subscription are allowed during the active subscription period. 

For any further information see http://subscriber.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/file/Website_Privacy_statement.doc

Terms: https://www.philstar.com/member-agreement
Privacy Policy: https://www.philstar.com/privacy-policy

## Key features

- Daily Visayan tabloid
- Local entertainment news
- Regional updates
- Multiple subscription plans
- Auto-renewing subscriptions
- Huyaw entertainment section

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 Day Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| 2 Month Subscription | $12.99 | per 2 months |
| 3 Month Subscription | $18.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Month Subscription | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banat-news-cebu/id495145179/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great

*2014-09-27*

Keeps me updated on all the latest happenings and news in Cebu. Easy to use. I definitely recommend this app!

### 5/5 — Good app!

*2013-01-16*

It's great that I am able to read news on mobile even on the other side of the world. Makes me miss Cebu...

### 5/5 — Banat News!!!!

*2012-07-19*

Yayyyy finally! Nindot kaayo kay high tech ang dating!!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Banat News

### What is Banat News?

Banat News is a daily tabloid published in the Visayan dialect, focusing on news and entertainment for Cebu and the Visayas region. It is a sister publication of The Freeman.

### What kind of content does Banat News offer?

Banat News provides daily news, with a strong emphasis on local entertainment through its popular Hugyaw section. It covers regional updates relevant to the Visayan-speaking population.

### What are the subscription options for Banat News?

Banat News offers several auto-renewing subscription plans, including 7-day ($1.99), 1-month ($6.99), 2-month ($12.99), 3-month ($18.99), 6-month ($29.99), and yearly ($59.99) options.

### How do I manage my Banat News subscription?

Auto-renewing subscriptions can be managed through your device's Account Settings. You can turn off auto-renewal there. Cancellations during an active subscription period are not permitted.

### Is Banat News available on multiple devices?

Yes, Banat News is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible across various Apple mobile platforms.

### How often is Banat News updated?

Banat News is a daily paper, meaning new editions and content are published every day. The app was last updated on August 13, 2024, with version 4.1.0.

### What is the age rating for Banat News?

Banat News has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide audience. The app is free to download and use.

### Does Banat News have ads?

No, Banat News does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and monetizes through its in-app subscription purchases for access to its content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1.0 — 2024-08-13

General Bug Fixes

### 4.0.3 — 2023-03-16

New Updates and General Bug Fixes

### 4.0.2 — 2023-02-09

UI & UX is much slicker
Loads faster
Push Notifications
E-newsletter
In app messaging
Analytics
Enables users to access archive since 2011

### 4.0 — 2019-12-11

Performance enhancements 

UI Changes

### 3.0 — 2015-10-07

Brand new design, updated interface

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