Preserving traditional tattooing, the inspiring Apo Whang-Od way

Charen Alegres 02/17/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – In the remote mountain province of Kalinga in Luzon, lives Maria Oggay or Apo Whang-Od, the country’s oldest mambabatok or traditional tattoo artist. In a place famous for its aromatic coffee, and steep-tilled…

Leap-Year baby: How it feels to be born on February 29?

Pia Piquero 02/17/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – In a world where birthdays are celebrated annually, there exists a select group of individuals whose birthdays occur once every four years. February 29, a day that appears on our calendars only during…

No one to hug on Valentine’s Day? Try hugging trees!

Pia Piquero 02/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – As Valentine’s Day graces our calendars with its presence, a different kind of love story unfolds—one that blossoms not in the exchange of roses and chocolates, but in the silent rustle of leaves…

There are more singles than married couples in Central Visayas but…

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Did you know that there are more singles compared to married people in Central Visayas? In fact, there are more singles in the entire Philippines, based on the 2020 census, and Central Visayas,…

For the love of our furry friends

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A distance spanning 23 kilometers did not deter Theresa Marie Vidal from saving several puppies from a terrible ending. It was already evening when Vidal learned about a distressed mother dog whose pups…

What’s the best flower to give on Valentine’s Day? Read on!

Pia Piquero and Kim Ablaña 02/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – February 14 is finally here, which means the air is now filled with the sweet fragrance of romance and heartbeats. As couples around the globe gear up to craft the most romantic day…

‘Yukbo’ free concert returns after 19 years

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 02/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After 19 years, the free concert Yukbo that started in 1986 will be back on the 25th of this month at the Plaza sa Katawhan in the South Road Properties in Cebu City.…

Operation Second Chance empowers CICLs thru livelihood programs

Kim Ablaña 02/08/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Operation Second Chance Center (CCOSCC) in Barangay Kalunasan is empowering its young wards with innovative livelihood programs in a bid to transform their lives. Portia Basmayor, the executive director of CCOSCC,…

Jeslar Uriel Larumbe: Hit-and-run victim was an MVP on and off the court

Dale Rosal 02/05/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Jeslar Uriel Larumbe, a victim of a hit-and-run incident, will surely be missed by the basketball community in Cebu. Larumbe died on Sunday, February 4, in a reported hit-and-run incident in uptown Cebu City. He…

EXPLAINER: What is a Leap Year?

Pia Piquero 02/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines –Imagine the dance of time, where every four years, our calendar takes a leap, extending its embrace to a magical 366 days.  It’s not just an extra date on the calendar; it’s a phenomenon…

How much discount are senior citizens entitled to get?

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/01/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – How much discount should a senior citizen be entitled? Is it 20 percent, or 32 percent? Can establishments even impose limitations on these perks for the elderly? The internet is recently awash with…

Introducing Magnus: Netizens’ beloved ‘Fluffy Boi’

Jessa Ngojo - CDN Social Media Specialist 01/31/2024

CONSOLACION, Cebu – “Is dinner served, or should I be the one getting my dinner?” People who find it easy to converse may consider this line normal, but have you ever thought about how some dogs convey…

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