Magnitude 5.2 earthquake rocks Negros, tremors felt in Cebu

Jessa Ngojo, Morexette Marie Erram 12/17/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 5.2-magnitude earthquake hit Negros island on Tuesday afternoon, December 17, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. The epicenter of the quake was recorded two kilometers northeast of Hinoba-An town…

First Look: ‘How to Train your Dragon’ Live-Action Adaptation

Jessa Ngojo 11/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – If you grew up watching How to Train Your Dragon and still remember the thrill of flying alongside Hiccup and Toothless, get ready to relive those heartwarming moments in a whole new way.…

FACES OF CEBU: Buenaventurada Potestas, local ‘mananabtan’

Jessa Ngojo 10/27/2024

CONSOLACION, Cebu— The mananabtan remains a vital figure in Cebuano Catholic tradition, especially during Kalag-Kalag. Though some say the younger generation are less inclined to pray as fervently, the mananabtan, even in advanced age, moves forward and…

Lessons from the Grave: The trials of a daycare center inside Cebu’s Chinese cemetery

Jessa Ngojo 10/18/2024

Cebu City, Philippines  – Under the noontime sun, Ma’am Jane prepares for her next class, carrying only her phone and a few teaching materials as she climbs the ladder to meet her students for her second shift…

LPA floods parts of northern Cebu, 1 hurt in landslide

Futch Anthony Inso, Jessa Ngojo, Morexette Marie Erram 07/17/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – At least one got injured while several areas in northern Cebu became inundated due to heavy rains brought by the effects of the low-pressure area (LPA) on Wednesday, July 17. Several localities like…

Kanlaon volcano erupts, spews kilometers-high plume

Jessa Ngojo, Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – State seismologists have issued Alert Level 1 over Mount Kanlaon as the volcano erupted and spewed kilometers-high plume into the night sky on Monday, June 3. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology…

How to spend a day in Dumaguete on a budget

Jessa Ngojo 04/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – While battling hectic schedules, endless traffic woes, and the scorching heat turning us into walking sweat glands, one might argue that seeking a quick holiday somewhere with fresh air and delectable bites is…

Cebu City bar shooting: Foreigner dies; murder charge to be filed vs Range999

Jessa Ngojo, Paul Lauro 03/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Range999, the Cebu-based rapper jailed for shooting a foreigner outside a popular bar in Cebu City last Sunday, will be facing a murder charge after the victim died — three days since the…

IN PHOTOS: The beauty that is Bantayan Island

Jessa Ngojo, Pia Piquero 01/25/2024

SANTA FE, CEBU, Philippines – Nestled like a hidden gem in the crystal clear waters of the Tañon Strait and the Visayan Sea, Bantayan Island stands as an enchanting reminder of the natural beauty of the Cebu…

What Compostela has to offer? More than what meets the eye

Jessa Ngojo, Pia Piquero 01/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the biggest Suroy-Suroy sa Sugbo event kicked off today, January 23, delegates found themselves immersed in the rich cultural fabric of three towns in Northern Cebu, among them the vibrant municipality of…

5 culinary dishes to include in your checklist for a media noche feast

Jessa Ngojo 12/31/2023

CONSOLACION, Cebu, Philippines  – To start the year right, Filipinos often prepare themselves for the grand feast known as ‘Media Noche’. Families sometimes go to the extent of skipping a grand feast for Christmas, and instead channel…

King cobra also alarms Badian town residents

Jessa Ngojo 12/31/2023

CEBU CITY – Only three days after a king cobra, locally known as ‘banakon,’ was spotted in San Fernando town, southern Cebu, CDN Digital received another report of a sighting. This time, the sighting of a banakon…

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