Boljoon’s hidden gem: Dayhag Falls

Vhenna Marie Mantilla 05/20/2023

BOLJOON CEBU, Philippines— As the sun-soaked days of summer arrive, Cebu emerges as the ultimate destination to indulge in the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Nestled on the southeastern coast of Cebu, the picturesque town of…

Best of both worlds: A Multifaceted life of a lady guard and TikToker mom

Vhenna Marie Mantilla 05/14/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Mothers come in all shapes and sizes, and one such mother, who deserves our recognition is a lady guard who works tirelessly to protect her community. On this special occasion of Mother’s Day, we…

Bench Lee Abadilla’s heartbreak of honor story

Vhenna Marie Mantilla 05/05/2023

CEBU CITYy, Philippines– Using heartbreak as motivation to succeed is not a bad idea after all. A Cebuano student who recently topped his class and passed his licensure exams can vouch for this. Bench Lee Abadilla, 23,…

Transgender women in beauty pageants: Gloria Diaz’s take and two other sides of the issue

Vhenna Marie Mantilla 05/04/2023

CEBU City, Philippines— (UPDATED) Women, who were born male but identify as female, have been breaking barriers and challenging traditional beauty standards today. As they have often been excluded from mainstream beauty pageants and other similar competitions,…

Julia Baguio: A Student Nurse’s Story of Heroism and Compassion

Vhenna Marie Mantilla 05/02/2023

CEBU City, Philippines– On the afternoon of Friday, April 28th, a man collapsed in front of the Amores Building in Pajo, Lapu-Lapu City, gasping for air. It was very evident that the man was suffering from heat…

FACES OF CEBU: Simone Gabrielle Balaba, 18, scholar

Vhenna Marie Mantilla 04/30/2023

CEBU City, Philippines— Dreams ignite passion, inspire, and drive us towards our goals as they are the foundation of our aspirations and the definition of our purpose. A dream is what motivated 18-year-old Simone Gabrielle Balaba of…

IN PHOTOS: Artists from Isabela make rice art portrait of content creator Rendon Labador

Vhenna Marie Mantilla 04/26/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Giovani Garinga from Isabela shared a series of photos showcasing their rice art portrait of content creator Rendon Labador.  Netizens were impressed with this rice work of art that is going viral on social media.…

The hidden gems of Camotes: An island adventure

Vhenna Marie Mantilla 04/20/2023

CAMOTES ISLAND, Philippines– Camotes is a group of islands in the northeastern side of mainland Cebu. It is a popular tourist destination known for its pristine beaches, crystal-clear sea waters, and laid-back atmosphere. If you’re planning to…

Suroy-Suroy Sugbo: A chance to showcase Cebu’s best

Vhenna Marie Mantilla 04/19/2023

CAMOTES ISLAND, Cebu—The Suroy-Suroy Sugbo, a tourism program initiated by the government of Cebu, recently returned with a trip to Camotes Islands on April 15-16, 2023. Around 300 tourists joined the tourism caravan dubbed “Suroy Suroy sa Enchanting Camotes.” The…

The breadwinner: How a ‘pan bisaya’ has become a family’s source of life

Vhenna Marie Mantilla 04/15/2023

CAMOTES ISLAND, Philippines – While baking in today’s modern time is mostly fueled by passion and hobby, this has also become one of the most profitable and sustainable livelihoods for Filipinos. For almost 63 years, Zosiomo Joyo,…

Virginia Food Inc. launches its first-ever collaboration with TinyTan

Vhenna Marie Mantilla 04/11/2023

Virginia Food Inc. has sealed a partnership with TinyTAN as it launched its first-ever product collaboration here in Cebu at the Metro Ayala Supermarket recently.   As TinyTAN’s first-ever partner in the hotdog industry in the country, Virginia…

Kiray Celis: ‘P1M cash para kay Mama’

Vhenna Marie Mantilla 04/11/2023

Actress Kiray Celis shared on social media the touching moment she gave her mother a P1,000,000 gift on her birthday. In a Facebook video, the comedian said that her family would use this money to build a…

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