Founded in 1998 by journalist Eileen Mangubat alongside the Philippine Daily Inquirer, CDN Digital (originally known as Cebu Daily News) came into being to offer a fresh approach to the provincial news scene. The idea sparked when the founders decided to create a platform that would cover local issues and events in a way they felt was lacking in the Manila-centric national media, bringing high-quality journalism directly to the people of Cebu. The physical newspaper eventually retired, but the site continues to operate as a digital powerhouse under the ownership of the Inquirer Group of Companies. Today, CDN Digital is run by a dedicated team of local journalists and is mainly focused on regional and national news. Instead of just sticking to one topic, they cover a broad mix of local politics, regional sports, community business, lifestyle, and entertainment. They're based in Cebu City, Philippines, and have made a name for themselves among college students and locals looking for a comprehensive, homegrown take on the happenings in the central Philippines. One interesting fact: A unique fact about CDN Digital is its bold and complete pivot away from traditional print. After more than 20 years of being a physical daily newspaper that people bought on the streets and read with their morning coffee, the publication completely shut down its printing presses on January 1, 2019, to become a 100% digital news outlet—a massive and surprising leap for a beloved local paper!