Basilica’s dress code rule: Candle vendors see increase in sales

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With the implementation of the dress code policy at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño (BMSN), several churchgoers and visitors who failed to follow it had no choice but to light candles outside…

Veterinary doctor from Argao eyes seat in Cebu’s provincial board

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A doctor of veterinary medicine is running as a provincial board member of Cebu’s 2nd district to give voters an “alternative” and to change politics. Dr. Odysseus “Ody” Camarillo from Argao in southern…

Basilica implements dress code rule: Many still failed to comply

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A day after the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño (BMSN) implemented their dress code policy, there are still a few churchgoers who failed to comply with it. The Augustinian friars, who are managing…

PJ Garcia, 2 independent candidates file COCs on first day of filing

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Three candidates who will run as district representative and board member in Cebu have filed their Certificates of Candidacies (COCs) on the first day of the filing period. These are 3rd District Rep.…

Cebu City activates 911 command center

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City has strengthened its emergency response following the launching of its 911 command center. On Monday, the city government officially activated the 911 hotline with the opening of the command center on…

Osmeña on Cutie’s shift of alliance: Mary Ann is a better choice

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/01/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As 1Cebu party endorses Rep. Rachel Marguerite “Cutie” Del Mar of Cebu City North District in their lineup for congressional candidates, former Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña had something to say. Del Mar…

1Cebu endorses Cutie del Mar for Cebu City north district Rep.

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/01/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the filing of the certificates of candidacy (COCs) starts, several political parties have already revealed their candidates and among them is the One Cebu party of Governor Gwendolyn Garcia. On Monday, Sept.…

Gwen accepts 1Cebu nomination for her reelection bid in 2025

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 09/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has accepted the 1Cebu party nomination for her to seek reelection in the 2025 midterm elections. But she is yet to name her running mate. Asked who will be…

Magnitude 5.0 earthquake hits Poro, Camotes

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 09/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Cebu on Sunday, September 29, with tremors felt in different parts of the island province. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Philvocs) located the epicenter of the…

SRP board greenlights water, underground cabling, mobility projects

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 09/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The South Road Properties (SRP) is set for further development following the recent approval of several new projects by its governing board. According to Cebu City Councilor Rey Gealon, the board’s newly appointed…

Cebu consul eyes closer PH-China cooperation as PRC marks 75th anniversary

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 09/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the People’s Republic of China (PRC) celebrates its 75th founding anniversary on October 1, the Chinese Consul in Cebu hopes to achieve stronger ties between the Philippines and China. The Consul General…

FACES OF CEBU: Jonathan Ricardo, 24, Top 3 librarians licensure exam

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 09/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Three. He was three when Lola Matilde called him to sit with her in their living room and introduced him to the encyclopedia. He was three when Lola Matilde read the book, sometimes…

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