Best of Cebuano furniture on display at IEC

Contributor 01/31/2016

ELEGANT pieces of furniture designed in Cebu were positioned around the Pavilion where the 51st International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) was held. There were couches, chairs, tables, dividers and other fixtures made of rattan, stone, glass, wood and…

Delegates share stories of faith

Contributor 01/31/2016

Business magnate Mary Sarindhorn Mativachranon of Thailand was a fugitive from the law for more than a decade, accused of a crime that she didn’t commit. She told delegates of the 51st International Eucharistic Congress that in…

No more permits for wild parties on Sinulog route

Contributor 01/03/2016

To avoid a repeat of last year’s alcohol-soaked  parties and people sleeping off  a hangover on the streets,   the Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI) said street parties along the parade route  and public roads will not be allowed.…

GIFTS OF FOOD AND HEALING

Contributor 12/20/2015

by Frauline Maria A. Sinson In a city where poverty stares at you in the face every day, what’s a pouch of rice and noodles worth? A lot if it can feed an urban poor family of…

A ‘secret ingredient’ for feeding program

Contributor 12/17/2015

by Frauline Maria A. Sinson For many families, Christmas dinner is a small plate of rice  with drops of lard and soy sauce. Others  just go to bed hungry. You can change that. “Giving to people who…

Osmeña: Demolition victims won’t cry for the mayor

Contributor 12/12/2015

FORMER mayor Tomas Osmeña yesterday said many urban communities whose houses were demolished by Mayor Michael Rama will not feel sorry that he was suspended. Rama “is trying very hard to get sympathy for his suspension,” said…

Children’s book leads to first Kids Tour in Cebu

Contributor 11/29/2015

Frauline Maria A. Sinson Contributor New York, London, Paris, Rome, Cebu . . . wait, Cebu?  What does Cebu have in common with these famous cities?  Cebu has joined the growing number of places around the world…

13 finalists pass audition for Mandaue’s ‘Glee for Gold’

Contributor 09/26/2015

Contenders serenaded their way into the audience’s hearts during the Glee for Gold auditions held at Lakwatsa Resto Lounge last Sept. 5. The Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) organized  Glee for Gold to showcase the…

Awarding of outstanding alumni to highlight CIE anniversary

Contributor 09/26/2015

THE Centre for International Education Global Colleges Inc., also known as CIE British School, is celebrating its 30th anniversary on Oct. 5. Activities lined up for the Pearl anniversary include grand CIE world alumni homecoming and anniversary…

4 Lapu schools receive technology carts

Contributor 09/12/2015

FOUR public schools in Lapu-Lapu City are the latest recipients of mobile digital laboratories called Smart Technocarts, which are intended to boost kindergarten learning. The cart, an initiative of Smart Communications Inc., can be easily wheeled from…

Search on for Pantawid Pamilya model kids

Contributor 09/05/2015

THE Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas (DSWD 7) is once again opening the Search for the Pantawid Pamilya Exemplary Children. The search will recognize the achievements of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program children beneficiaries.…

‘Why no life vests for the passengers?’

Contributor 07/05/2015

A PASIG City lawmaker questioned why the owner of the capsized MV Kim Nirvana-B failed to provide life vests to passengers upon boarding the vessel last Thursday. In a press statement, Pasig City Rep. Roman Romulo said…

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