Sugbuswak: Laity supports proposal with plans, programs to strengthen Church

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 02/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Commission on the Laity of the Archdiocese of Cebu on Wednesday, February 14,  presented their statement on the proposed Sugbuswak which would give birth to two new dioceses in Cebu. In a…

Ash Wednesday: A season of fasting and abstinence

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 02/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Fasting and abstinence. These were the things that Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma reminded the faithful in his homily during the Ash Wednesday mass on Feb. 14 at the St. Joseph Chapel of the…

87th Charter Day: Commemorating Cebu City’s founding anniversary

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 02/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — This coming February 24, 2024 marks the 87th Charter Day of the City of Cebu. It was in 1937 that the city received its charter after Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama’s grandfather and…

2025 Elections: Cebu logs 5,082 new applications – Comelec

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 02/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Province has logged a total of 5,082 applications on the first day of the voter registration for the 2025 elections. Commission on Elections (Comelec) Cebu spokesperson Omar Sharif Mamalinta revealed this data…

‘Yukbo’ free concert returns after 19 years

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 02/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After 19 years, the free concert Yukbo that started in 1986 will be back on the 25th of this month at the Plaza sa Katawhan in the South Road Properties in Cebu City.…

Charter Day bonus: City Hall workers may get P25,000 incentive

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 02/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Hall employees could receive their Charter Day bonus worth P25,000 this month if the Council approves an ordinance for its release, the city’s budget officer announced on Monday, Feb. 12. The…

A daughter’s broken family story: A journey of love, forgiveness

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 02/12/2024

Karen Cinco, at 23, knows the pain of a broken family all too well. Love, she believes, comes with the risk of getting hurt. Smooth sailing is rare in any relationship, and when the waves of conflict…

Rama: ‘I only want one Philippine archipelago’

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 02/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines —The proposed separation of Mindanao from the Philippines was unnecessary, according to Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama. Rama, who is also the national president of the League of Cities of the Philippines, said that he…

Comelec Cebu partners with 2 universities for ‘Register Anywhere Program’

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 02/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Cebu is finding means to make sure that Cebuanos register ahead of the 2025 midterm elections. Omar Sharif Mamalinta, Comelec Cebu spokesperson said, they are launching within…

Chinese consul: CNY celebration shows Cebu’s ‘diversity of culture’

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 02/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Zhang Zhen, Consul General of People’s Republic of China in Cebu, said the Chinese New Year festivities in Cebu serve as an example that shows Cebu’s “diversity of culture” and the “friendship” between…

Red Lantern Festival: Cebu City to hold event on Feb. 10

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 02/08/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — To celebrate the Year of the Dragon this year, the Cebu City government is also gearing up for the second Red Lantern Festival on Feb. 10, 2024. Councilor Jocelyn Pesquera confirmed this with…

DOH trainings in handling patients bitten by venomous animals sought

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 02/08/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Health Department does not provide antivenom vaccines in its Animal Bite Treatment Center (ABTC). This is according to an official of the department. Dr. Daisy Villa, head of the city…

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