Second-hand clothes finally take off in Japan

12/24/2023

A second-hand pop-up store in Tokyo by casual clothing giant Uniqlo was a first for the Japanese firm, but also a sign that a local aversion to used garments may finally be fading. Uniqlo is a major…

Rama: Release financial assistance to Mambaling fire victims in 3 days

Delta Derycka C. Letigio 11/27/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama ordered the release of financial assistance for the fire victims in Barangay Mambaling within three days. The mayor said in a press conference on Saturday, November 27, 2021,…

Homeless find home in Cebu City gyms, in need of donations

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/08/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — When the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Cebu City began on March 28, 2020, the roads were cleared of people and vehicles. But the homeless stayed in their place, very visible amidst the…

More help arrive for baby, who lost mom in Liburon fire

Doris C. Bongcac 01/27/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Netizens have started sending help for the two-month-old infant, whose mother was killed in a fire which burned their home in Sitio San Roque, Barangay Liburon in Carcar City on Sunday, January 26,…

Of local Filipino traditions and the New Year

Immae Lachica 12/30/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines— New Year is not just a simple celebration for us Filipinos. Filipino traditions are always present in every celebration most especially in welcoming the new year. These traditions or practices complete the feeling of…

Bomb scare: Bag of dirty clothes prompts closure of Cebu City street

Benjie Talisic 04/18/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A bag filled with dirty clothes prompted the closure of Gen. E. Chavez Street in Barangay Lorega San Miguel, Cebu City at past 5 p.m. of Maundy Thursday. This after an establishment in…

Drink lots of water, wear light-colored clothes to combat heat

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 11/02/2018

WEAR light-colored clothes and don’t forget to rehydrate. This was what weather specialist Nedz Saletrero of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) in Mactan advised the public in light of the searing temperatures experienced…

9 ways to make your clothes last longer

Toni Pino-Oca 08/08/2018

GETTING good mileage out of my clothes is one factor I always consider whenever I go shopping. I always go for quality, function, and classic styles that transcend time and trends. I prefer clothes that I can…

MAO BA?

Editorial 03/12/2017

GRILLING APPOINTEES A BROADCASTER with a witty sense of humor talked about how difficult it is for government appointees to be confirmed by the Commission on Appointments. He talked about the case of Environment Secretary Gina Lopez…

Green spaces 

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 02/17/2017

I am working on a personal inventory of “green spaces” in Cebu. By green spaces, I mean playground and parks where I can take my children on our regular “Nanay-Nicholas/ Nanay-Antoinette/ Nanay-Jeff Jr.” weekly dates to a…

‘Hubo’ ritual set tomorrow

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/18/2017

THE 452nd Fiesta Señor celebration officially ends tomorrow with the traditional “Hubo” or the changing of the vestments of the Sto. Niño de Cebu. The ritual will take place during a Mass to be presided by Fr.…

Fire displaces 182 in Lorega

Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 06/26/2016

Lourdes Veloso awoke to the screams of her neighbors and the smell of something burning inside her home in the interior portion of Upper Lomar, Barangay Lorega San Miguel in Cebu City yesterday dawn. She said she…

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