Kristina Noelle Vistal: How discipline help her become CPA Top 8

Pia Piquero 12/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Discipline has long been hailed as a fundamental ingredient for success. It requires consistency, focus, and determination to move forward despite challenges. For 23-year-old Kristina Noelle Vistal, discipline wasn’t just a study habit,…

Family violence in Cebu: Why fathers often initiate killings

Pia Piquero 12/20/2024

CEBU, Philippines — Family violence has taken a disturbing turn in Cebu, with fathers alarmingly at the center of recent tragedies. These incidents, often rooted in financial strain, unresolved conflicts, and cultural pressures, reveal the deep-seated vulnerabilities…

LECPA 2024: Jianne Ilysse Yu, her journey to being No. 1 achiever

Pia Piquero 12/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At 21 years old, Jianne Ilysse Yu has proven that resilience, faith, and hard work are the formula for success. A resident of Guadalupe, Cebu City, Yu, recently achieved quite a feat after…

For some, Christmas isn’t always a happy time

Pia Piquero 12/16/2024

  Trigger Warning: This story contains themes of loss, a tragic accident, and deeply emotional experiences. It may be distressing to some readers. Please proceed with care and prioritize your well-being.   Mera Timbang Sultan always loved…

Why unlicensed massage practices can lead to injury or death

Pia Piquero 12/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The untimely death of Thai singer Phing Chyada following a massage involving a neck-twisting technique has troubled the public about the risks of unlicensed manual therapies. She was seeking relief from shoulder pain,…

Manifesting success: How Alyssa Andan turned ‘Top 1 cutie’ into LET board topper

Pia Piquero 12/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — They always say that manifesting dreams into reality is more than just wishful thinking; it’s a mindset. Just ask Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, who boldly tweeted, “Kalma lang, guys. Ako bahala. Babawi…

MUPh Cebu, Ronda: Katja Bacoy’s ‘dreams before diapers’ mantra

Pia Piquero 12/06/2024

CEBU, Philippines – Society has long dictated a script for women to follow. It is like a roadmap of roles, expectations, and dreams to which we are tethered from a young age. But life, with its unpredictable…

Customers at this Starbucks can sip coffee and observe a quiet North Korean village

Associated Press 11/30/2024

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Coffee drinkers can sip their beverages and view a quiet North Korean mountain village from a new Starbucks at a South Korean border observatory. Customers have to pass a military checkpoint before…

1Pacman’s Milka Romero breaks the mold of young politicians

Pia Piquero 11/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Milka Romero, the first nominee of the 1Pacman Party List, is redefining what it means to lead. With a deep passion for sports, a proven entrepreneurial track record, and a commitment to youth…

Who is Chelsea Manalo?

Jessa Ngojo - CDN Social Media Specialist 11/16/2024

Consolacion, CEBU—History is being made as Chelsea Anne Manalo, a 25-year-old beauty from Meycauayan City, Bulacan, becomes the first black Filipino to represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe pageant. Crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2024 on May…

Traumatized by war: Lebanon’s children struggle with physical, emotional wounds

11/11/2024

BEIRUT— Curled up in his father ’s lap, clinging to his chest, Hussein Mikdad cried his heart out. The 4-year-old kicked his doctor with his intact foot and pushed him away with the arm that was not…

Saudi Arabia’s Al-Jawf Desert sees its first recorded snow

Dale Arasa - @inquirerdotnet 11/08/2024

On November 3, 2024, the Al-Nafūd desert in Al-Jawf, Saudi Arabia, saw its first recorded snowfall. Social media buzzed as people shared photos and videos of this unusual event, including scenes of camels carefully walking on the…

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