Palma’s Christmas message ‘Never lose hope’

Ador Vincent Mayol 12/22/2017

Amid life’s difficulties, never lose hope. So was the message conveyed by Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma as Christians get ready to commemmorate the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem over 2,000 years ago. He particularly mentioned about…

95 percent ready for Fiesta Señor 2018

Ador Vincent Mayol 12/21/2017

The Augustinian fathers of the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño are on the final stretch of preparations for the Fiesta Señor 2018 which is expected to draw at least a million people from different parts of the…

Sto. Niño Fluvial procession to start at Philippine Navy Port

Ador Vincent Mayol 12/21/2017

Due to ongoing repair works at Muelle Osmeña, the fluvial procession of the Sto. Niño will start at the Captain Veloso Pier, located within the vicinity of the Philippine Navy, in Barangay Looc, Lapu-Lapu City at 6…

Reenactment of first baptism and wedding to be held outside the Mass

Ador Vincent Mayol 12/21/2017

  For the first time in several years, the reenactment of the first baptism and wedding in Filipino soil will be held outside the Mass which takes place after the fluvial procession of the Sto. Niño on…

Total ban on balloons to be implemented at the Basilica del Santo Niño

Ador Vincent Mayol 12/21/2017

For the past six years, the Augustinian fathers of the Basilica del Sto. Niño in Cebu City have repeatedly appealed to devotees of the Child Jesus to stop releasing balloons in the air, saying it is harmful…

No fireworks during Fiesta Señor celebration

Ador Vincent Mayol 12/21/2017

In solidarity with war and typhoon victims, the Augustinian fathers of the Basilica del Sto. Niño will not have a fireworks display on the eve of the Fiesta Señor in January 2018. Fr. Noel Cogasa, OSA, who…

18 firecracker stalls in SRP temporarily closed

Ador Vincent Mayol 12/20/2017

  The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) temporarily closed at least 18 pyrotechnic stores at the South Road Properties (SRP) in Cebu City on Wednesday for failure to comply with safety regulations. Chief Supt. Jose…

After the silence, comes the music

Ador Vincent Mayol 12/10/2017

After more than 40 years of silence, Argao town’s historic pipe organ was played anew to a new generation of Catholic faithful at the Archdiocesan Shrine of St. Michael the Archangel last Saturday evening. From sacred music…

‘Oplan greyhound’ conducted in Cebu City Jail

Ador Vincent Mayol 12/07/2017

Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas have conducted a surprise inspection at the Cebu City Jail on Thursday morning. “Some contraband,” said Cebu City Councilor Dave Tumulak, deputy mayor on police matters. An…

Ombudsman Morales urges workers to shun corruption

Ador Vincent Mayol 12/02/2017

Resist temptations. Shun corruption. Live within your means. So was the unsolicited advice of Ombudsman Conchita Carpio–Morales to both workers in government and those in private sectors as the nationwide war against dishonesty and fraud continues. “Upholding…

PDEA-7 agents accused of stealing valuables during a drug operation

Ador Vincent Mayol, Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/01/2017

  At least 20 agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7) are facing a string of complaints before the Office of the Ombudsman for allegedly staging a drug bust in order to steal…

Talibon bishop Noel passes on at 80

Ador Vincent Mayol 11/26/2017

Cebuano prelate and retired Talibon, Bohol, bishop Christian Vicente Fernandez Noel died at 2:44 a.m. on Sunday from the complications of his prostate cancer. He was 80 years old. Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma administered the Sacrament of…

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