Han Kang wins South Korea’s first literature Nobel

Agence France Presse 10/11/2024

Stockholm, Sweden – Author Han Kang on Thursday became the first South Korean to win the Nobel Prize in Literature for her work exploring the correspondence between mental and physical torment as well as historical events. A…

DepEd-Mandaue turns waste paper into eco-friendly charcoal

Mary Rose Sagarino 10/11/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — To make use of the huge volume of waste papers, the Department of Education in Mandaue City (DepEd-Mandaue) decided to turn it into paper charcoal. DepEd-Mandaue Administrative Officer, Edgar Espina, said that the…

Bohol runner, 75: His inspiring journey through photog’s lens

Glendale G. Rosal 10/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — For Hener Jaca, owner of Stefners Photography, what started as another gig turned into a story that touched the hearts of many.  Known for capturing vibrant moments in fun runs and street photography,…

EXPLAINER: Why individuals get arrested due to spider-fighting

Emmariel Ares 09/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines —In some countries, like the Philippines, a combat game where spiders are placed at opposite ends of a long stick and made to fight has become a favorite pastime for many locals. Children, typically…

Mutilated girls’ genitalia sold for magic in Ivory Coast

09/11/2024

Touba, Ivory Coast–When he was a witch doctor, Moussa Diallo would regularly smear himself in a lotion made from a clitoris cut from a girl subjected to female genital mutilation. “I wanted to be a big chief, I…

Tawsan Mangroves in N. Cebu: Explore this new travel destination

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 09/07/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Want to reconnect with nature in a thrill and fun adventure in the north? Danao City just launched on August 28 their newest tourist destination, the Tawsan Mangrove Forest Ecopark located in Brgy.…

How a Cebuana student from Medellin tops UP fine arts class

Kurt Romariz 09/06/2024

For the longest time, walking by the tranquil seas and quiet scenery of a thriving town in northern Cebu were all Niña Joana Marie M. Perez had ever known. Bounded by her thirst to seek life beyond…

The world is pumping out 57 million tons of plastic pollution a year

09/05/2024

The world creates 57 million tons of plastic pollution every year and spreads it from the deepest oceans to the highest mountaintop to the inside of people’s bodies, according to a new study that also said more…

Surf Church in Portugal: Surf before you worship at this church

Associated Press 08/29/2024

PORTO, Portugal — Porto takes pride in its beaches, old churches covered in blue-and-white tiles and its famous port wine named after the city in northern Portugal. It’s also home to a different kind of church —…

Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2024: Borbon’s ‘glitch’ prank amuses audience

Kurt Romariz 08/27/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Several Cebuanos cheered for their favorite contingents during the 2024 Pasigarbo sa Sugbo ritual showdown competition at the Cebu City Sports Center on Sunday evening, August 25. Shockingly, a wildcard contingent from the…

Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2024: A sneak peek into the contingents’ final preparations

Mary Rose Sagarino, Niña Mae C. Oliverio 08/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Just days before the ‘Festival of Festivals’ brings festivities to Cebu City this weekend, preparations among contingents are still underway. A total of 51 contingents will compete in this year’s Pasigarbo sa Sugbo at…

From unemployment to success: A Cebuano’s Journey to Nas Daily

CTU Intern Lorde Cagang 08/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Life has a way of surprising us, often in the most unexpected ways. Imagine being unemployed for over ten months and then becoming a successful scriptwriter for Nas Daily, a leading video production company. What…

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