What is Ramadan, how do Muslims observe the Islamic holy month?

Associated Press 02/27/2025

CAIRO (AP) — Observant Muslims the world over will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts. For Muslims, it’s a time of increased…

Nico Tejano: ‘Giving his All’ led to Mechanical Engineering board No. 1

Pia Piquero 02/27/2025

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — On an otherwise ordinary day, 23-year-old Nico Anthony Ferenal Tejano sat in his living room, moments away from taking a bath. The air was still, the television buzzed in the background, and…

Cebu City: A few things you must know about the Queen City of the South

Pia Piquero 02/23/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippin es –From being the site of the first Spanish settlement to evolving into a bustling metropolis, Cebu City has played a pivotal role in the nation’s development while preserving its rich heritage. As Cebu…

Cebu trail runners go the extra mile for kids in Sitio Cabatbatan

Arkeen Larisma 02/22/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines —When passion meets purpose, life has meaning, and one strives to do the best and be the best that they can be. Over 100 trail runners gathered in Sitio Patayng Yuta in Brgy. Sapangdaku,…

‘For better or worse’: Are marriage vows fading in the age of cohabitation?

Pia Piquero 02/21/2025

  “For better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part.”   For generations, these words have bound couples in the sacred institution of marriage, a union not just…

BAYANIVerse: The rise of the PH Heroverse

Jessa Ngojo - CDN Social Media Specialist 02/19/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Get your popcorn ready – another chapter of the BAYANIVerse is about to unfold. If you grew up watching the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and have been waiting for a new epic saga,…

Chorizo De Cebu, another Cebuano pride: What makes it special?

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 02/19/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu is very much known for its tourist attractions, having been situated in a tropical country rich in pristine beaches. Beyond that, Cebu is also a culinary hotspot, with its famous lechon, always…

Pope has ‘polymicrobial respiratory tract infection’, what is that?

Associated Press 02/18/2025

LONDON — Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment. Officials said the 88-year-old pope is suffering from a “polymicrobial respiratory tract infection,”…

Self-love: Tips on how to be your best self from Cebuana beauty queens

Emmariel Ares 02/14/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The fourteenth day of February is celebrated worldwide as Valentine’s Day – the one special day we exert more effort in expressing the love and affection we have towards friends, family members, and…

Balamban jail wedding: This time it’s the girl who asked the question

Futch Anthony Inso 02/14/2025

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – A woman and her boyfriend who is currently imprisoned at the Balamban Municipal Jail, finally exchanged “I Dos” in a wedding that was held inside the jail facility. On February 8, 2022, the…

Stitched with love: The perfect crocheted gifts for Valentine’s Day

Emmariel Ares 02/14/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Love is everywhere this Valentine’s Day with Cupid working extra hard to spread the spirit of romance and affection. It’s that time of the year once again when men and women prepare all…

Suicide cases in Cebu: When mental health awareness becomes ‘exploited’

Pia Piquero 02/12/2025

[Trigger warning: Mentions of suicide, self-harm] CEBU, Philippines — A 26-year-old man was rescued from a local inn in Cebu City at midnight on January 28 after a harrowing suicide attempt. Armed with a pistol, he reportedly…

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