CEBU CITY, Philippines— Millennials who grew up in the Philippines always boast of their fun and colorful childhood days. Even during the Halloween season, they talk about how fun it was to meet with every cousin they…
BAGUIO CITY – An unusual cemetery in Nambaran, Tabuk City, Kalinga, has become a showcase of extraordinary family affection, with tombs designed to reflect the wishes, dreams, and identities of the deceased. Kalinga Governor James Edduba shared…
Malolos, Philippines—For years, residents of a flood-prone Philippine island north of Manila have elevated their homes atop layer upon layer of concrete, only to see floodwaters threaten them again. Burdened by strong storm surges, land subsidence and rising…
An extra hour of sleep is on the way for most Americans, though the “fall back” to standard time will bring darker afternoons, too. One tip: Try to get outside for some morning sun — it’ll help…
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Have you ever felt that feeling that someone is watching you from behind? That funny feeling you get when you’re walking in a dark hallway, or even on the street alone, and you get that…
SINGAPORE — The pounding of running shoes echoes through a Singapore shopping mall as fitness enthusiasts desperate to exercise take refuge from choking haze. Smoke from wildfires in neighboring Indonesia has sent air quality in the city-state…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Rohan Ardiente has built his public identity around his surname. The Spanish word ardiente means burning, and the bio he wrote for himself defines its English cousin, “ardent,” as a person of fervor…
LILOAN, Cebu – While families prepare to lay colorful blooms on the graves, light votive candles, and offer heartfelt prayers for their dearly departed during Kalag-kalag, cemetery caretakers will spend the season working quietly behind the scenes.…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu-based Boholano filmmaker Gerard Jamora swept the SineBohol Film Festival 2026 on Oct. 23, directing “Ayo-ayo sa Nangayo” to a festival-topping eight awards. Jamora personally bagged Best Director, Best Sound Design, and Best…
LILOAN, Cebu — Kalag-kalag is one of the peak seasons for flower vendors, but two Cebu City vendors say the business is slowing down. Myraluna Borres, 58, and Alexander Monteclar, 68, shared with CDN Digital on October…
KYIV, Ukraine — Mykola Kasiuk’s world plunged into near-total darkness when a land mine exploded on the battlefield with Russian troops. The Ukrainian soldier lost an eye. He clings to hope that one day he will see with…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A Bisaya slang word has Filipinos asking the same question: what is esmiringhoy? The word went viral after a woman who took her alleged marital problems to “Raffy Tulfo in Action” used it…
