Visita Iglesia 2024: Catholic Church of Christ of the Agony – Gethsemane Parish

Emmariel Ares 03/27/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – By the 1960s, the town of Mandaue was rapidly growing into a manufacturing and industrial hub populated by a significant number of people. What was once a stretch of farmlands, became a new…

Visita Iglesia 2024: Adoration Convent of Divine Peace Chapel (Pink Sisters Chapel)

Emmariel Ares 03/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — In the Philippines, the Lent Season is commonly observed as a time to look into one’s self and open the heart to develop a stronger relationship with God. Among the many traditions Filipinos…

Visita Iglesia 2024: Archdiocesan Shrine of Sta. Teresa de Avila in Talisay City

Pia Piquero 03/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Churches naturally become the focal point of many people’s thoughts and plans as Holy Week draws near. In Cebu, there are approximately 100 churches that people can visit if they wish to participate…

Scorching schools: How heat worsens conditions of poor students in PH

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/24/2024

[This is the second and last part of a special report on how extreme heat in 2023 impacted the education sector in the Philippines. Click here for the first part.] CEBU CITY, Philippines – The same analysis…

Visita Iglesia 2024: Archdiocesan Shrine of San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish

Pia Piquero 03/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The tradition of visiting seven to 14 churches during Holy Week is known as the Visita Iglesia. It is one of the religious and cultural practices among Catholics in the Philippines, where every…

Extreme Heat as a ‘New Pandemic’: Thousands in PH Cancel Classes During ‘Hottest Year’

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/23/2024

(Part 1 of 2) CEBU CITY, Philippines — The decades-old Gabaldon building of Leyte National High School in Tacloban City has narrow hallways, high and dark ceilings, and overcrowded classrooms. On hot and humid days, the rooms…

Barred Coral Snake seen in Cebu: Beauty and death rolled into one

Pia Piquero 03/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A barred coral snake, locally known as “udto-udto” is a slender snake of short length, typically found in gardens or nearby agricultural lands in the Philippines. While they are common in the Philippines,…

Visita Iglesia 2024: San Fernando Rey Parish Church in Liloan

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 03/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Liloan town in northern Cebu is known to be the home of the delightful ‘rosquillos.’ But apart from their signature delicacy, a seemingly unique placement of a religious structure was built in…

Fireman shows collection of firefighting equipment in mall exhibit

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 03/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An exhibit of firefighting equipment was unveiled in a mall in Cebu City on March 20 in celebration of Fire Prevention Month. The exhibit was made possible through Michael Tan from Cebu City…

5 most memorable Rico Yan roles

Kurt Romariz 03/14/2024

Today, March 14, 2024, marks what is supposed to be the 49th birthday of 90s matinee idol Rico Yan, whose death shocked the whole country. More than two decades after his death, Rico Yan still leaves a…

Fisherman, son rescue dog trapped in Looc, Mandaue fire

Jessa Ngojo - CDN Social Media Specialist 03/13/2024

CARCAR CITY, Cebu – A fisherman from Brgy. Pajo in Lapu-Lapu City, and his teenage son, touched the hearts of netizens after they bravely saved a dog from the fire that razed homes in Brgy. Looc, Mandaue…

5 iconic working moms in 21st century Philippine cinema

Kurt Romariz 03/12/2024

In a century where Filipino women hold the power to carve their own decisions, the norm that women should stay at home became a thing of the past. Filipino women now notably push for more space in…

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