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

03/09/2024

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…

4 PH medicinal herbs for gout, pain relief pass clinical trials

Kurt dela Peña 03/09/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Back in the 1970s, the government had a dream of providing cheap medicines for Filipinos, especially the poor, who are often left out of health care. Dr. Cecilia Lazarte, director of the Institute of…

Taylor Swift ‘Eras Tour’: The what, why and how of concert economics 

Josiah Go - @inquirerdotnet 03/08/2024

“The Eras Tour” which was highly successfully launched by Taylor Swift, superstar singer songwriter, who has also over half a billion social media followers, encompasses 152 dates across five continents from March 17, 2023 to Dec. 8,…

Who is Atty. Kent Francesco Jongoy, the newly endorsed Cebu BRT project manager?

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 03/07/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has recently endorsed a new project manager for the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project. Meet incoming CBRT project manager Lawyer Kent Francesco Jongoy, the assistant head of…

PCOS: Understanding it; its impact on women’s health

Pia Piquero and Kim Ablaña 03/07/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Approximately one in every 10 women worldwide experiences one of the most common reproductive health issues among women, the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It is a common hormonal condition that affects women of…

TIMELINE: The Cebu Bus Rapid Transit

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Once operational, the bus rapid transit (BRT) in Cebu will be the first of its kind in the Philippines. After spending nearly two decades in the pipeline, the construction of the much-delayed public…

Love and relationships: Gen Z setting

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 02/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — This love month, people from all walks of life celebrated the different forms of love, whether single or in a relationship. People celebrated love month with their loved ones, such as friends and…

Understanding king cobras: Why we should not kill them

Pia Piquero 02/28/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – King cobras, locally known as “banakon,” have recently been stirring residents of local communities in Cebu due to the numerous sightings of these reptiles. From the first reported sighting on December 27 last…

Explainer: What we know so far on Boljoon’s once-lost pulpit panels

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The latest collection unveiled at the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) sparked not only a renewed interest in history but also prompted the Cebuano community to take action to preserve Cebu’s heritage.…

Harnessing wind power: Santa Fe as next training ground for Olympic-bound kiteboarders

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Summer came in early this year in Santa Fe in Bantayan Island, Cebu. One weekend in February, kites were flying over the town’s coasts in Barangay Ocoy, dotting the skies in colorful specks.…

EXPLAINER: What to do when coming face-to-face with snakes

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 02/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — They won’t attack unless provoked. Seeing snakes in the house or anywhere could surely frighten people. Unfortunately, the shock encounter often lead to the hurting or killing of the reptile. But what is…

FACES OF CEBU: Mariel Bogert, 18, promising Cebuana beauty

Jessa Ngojo - CDN Social Media Specialist 02/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Queen City of the South is renowned as the powerhouse of all things delightful. From scrumptious Cebuano delicacies to the breathtaking scenes from north to southern Cebu, choosing Cebu ensures a whirlwind…

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