No classes in Cebu City public schools today

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/18/2016

THE Department of Education (Deped) Cebu City Division has declared no classes today in all elementary and secondary public schools to allow the students to rest after the Sinulog Grand Parade. Private schools in the city have…

Visitors wowed by Sinulog

Juli Ann M. Sibi, Mary Claire U. Catado, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag, Norman V. Mendoza and Inquirer 01/18/2016

Visitors from Metro Cebu, around the country and from other countries around the world dropped by Cebu City to join residents in celebrating the annual Sinulog yesterday. Sergio and Osea Herodias of barangay Paknaan, Mandaue City watched…

Stampede reported in Mango

Juli Ann M. Sibi, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/18/2016

Police were verifying a reported stampede along Gen. Maxilom Ave. at around 11 p.m. Sunday. Several people were reported to have fainted and sustained minor injuries during the commotion, which happened after the Sinulog Grand Parade. Jeany…

Group to monitor tuition fee increase

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/17/2016

Students and youth leaders launched a campaign last week that will monitor tuition fee increases in Cebu. Pamelle Gallardo, representative of the National Union of the Philippines, said students can report their concerns through cellphone hotline 0932-2346496,…

Another cabbie faces complaint

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/17/2016

THE  Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB-7) regional office has summoned a taxi driver  after a passenger complained of difficulty breathing in his unit where he  sprayed a chemical. Ronnie Tolin Tadiamon, the driver, said he…

What to wear to the Sinulog fest

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/17/2016

Wear  comfortable clothes but don’t  show too much skin. This was the advice of 27-year-old Cebuano stylist Edward James Castro to party and festival-goers enjoying the spectacle that is the Sinulog. Castro said that girls  who go…

Masbate contingent lead dancer is Festival Queen

Julit C. Jainar, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/16/2016

Graceful movements and beauty favored the lead dancer of Placer, Masbate who was crowned 2016 Sinulog Festival Queen last night. It’s a back-to-back win for Tribu Himag-ulaw, which won the same title last year. Cynthia Thomalla, a…

Hot, humid Sinulog weekend ahead

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/16/2016

WEAR light-colored and comfortable clothes. Bring hats, umbrellas and bottles of water, too. Weather specialists said it will be a hot and humid weekend, with above normal temperatures because of the El Niño phenomenon. Expect temperature of…

Tourism student is this year’s Sinulog Festival Queen

Julit C. Jainar, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/15/2016

For the second straight year, the Sinulog Festival Queen came from Tribu Himag-ulaw of Placer, Masbate. Tourism student Cynthia Thomalla was crowned this year’s Sinulog Festival Queen at the Cebu City Sports Center. Her court were Marianne…

NOT READY FOR US TROOPS

Carmel Loise Matus, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/14/2016

Questions raised on capability of 2 military bases in Cebu to host US forces Concerns on the capability of two military camps in Cebu to host American troops under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) have been…

Cabbie lies low after passenger controversy

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/14/2016

A DAY after being fined P1,000 for cursing and demanding P2,000 from a female passenger, taxi driver Bebiano Dapal, Jr. stayed with in-laws in Toledo City. Dapal has recovered his license and paid his P1,000 fine. His…

SWU graduates top dentist licensure exam

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/13/2016

WHEN she was six, Rosette Gaditano Pagpaguitan was scheduled to undergo her first tooth extraction. It didn’t push through because she cried, just  thinking of the pain she would experience. It was her fear of tooth extraction…

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