Ex-encyclopedia salesman transforms into ambassador of PH’s investment story

Daxim L. Lucas 12/10/2023

MANILA, Philippines — In 1989, a youthful encyclopedia salesman approached Ricardo “Moy” Fernandez, then the treasury head of Multinational Investment Bancorp (MIB). MIB, recognized for raising capital in challenging markets and structuring intricate deals for corporate clients, encountered…

How to celebrate a stress-free Christmas season

Pia Piquero 12/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Christmas is the season of joy and celebrations, yet it often brings along its unpleasant companion—stress. Embarking on the journey through the Christmas season definitely involves a myriad of tasks, from organizing festive…

Cebu City Public Library: Thriving in the digital age and staying relevant

Ador Vincent Mayol, and Nestle Semilla 12/09/2023

CEBU CITY—Despite the encroaching presence of technology into every facet of modern Filipino life, the Cebu City Public Library (CCPL) steadfastly defies the looming threat of fading. The library is determined to stay open and adapt to…

Spike: A gentle dog’s journey to a new life

Immae Lachica 12/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Alexa Yna, the dedicated founder of Spike and Friends Shelter, first learned about a dog allegedly involved in the tragic death of its owner through a radio report. With nearly three years of experience…

4Ps beneficiary from Argao is Top 3 in LET

Futch Anthony Inso 12/08/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- A Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiary from Canbantug, Argao, landed as top 3 in the September 2023 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET). Marichu Abregana, a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (BEED) graduate…

One in five children in rich countries lives in poverty: UNICEF

12/06/2023

United Nations, United States—Sixty-nine million children — or more than one in five — live in poverty in the world’s 40 richest countries UNICEF said in a report released Wednesday, blasting Britain and France for their particularly bad…

Ukrainian boy badly burned in Russian attack returns to school, music and dance

12/06/2023

LVIV, Ukraine- Eight-year-old Ukrainian boy Roman Oleksiv is back at school in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, another step in an unlikely recovery from life-threatening burns and shrapnel to the head that he sustained in a…

EXPLAINER: Earthquake terms you need to know

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/04/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — What’s the difference between an earthquake and an aftershock? And what does intensity mean? Following the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that rocked the eastern portions of Mindanao on December 2, Filipinos have been dealing with…

Philippines has highest shopping scam rate among 11 Asian countries

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 12/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippines ranked the highest among the 11 Asian countries that were covered in the 2023 Asia Scam Report from the 1st Anti-Scam Asia Summit in Taipei, Taiwan. Data showed that the Philippines…

Safe travels: How to protect your kids from accidents during holiday getaways?

Rashe Zoe Sophia Piquero 11/30/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The holiday season is just around the corner, which means families are now making a beeline for traveling where to go for holiday getaways. While deciding on itineraries is important, it is also…

Broken family: Young adult shares painful journey, lessons learned along the way

Rashe Zoe Sophia Piquero 11/28/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Parents play a crucial role in molding a child’s growth within the family. Through their eyes, we learn to see even the intricacies and the vastness of the world. Yet, what happens when…

DNA Profiling: How it aids in solving crimes and catching criminals

Emmariel Ares 11/24/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Over the decades, DNA profiling has contributed to the resolution of countless criminal cases and put criminals behind bars to give justice to their victims. Historical data shows that this process has become…

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