Photos and videos of flooding in Metro Cebu

09/12/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines–Heavy rain on Monday afternoon, September 11, 2023, caused flooding in some parts of Metro Cebu, especially in Mandaue City. READ MORE: Floods hit some areas in Mandaue, Cebu cities Heavy rain poured at around…

Lahaina’s fire-stricken Filipino residents are key to tourism and local culture. Will they stay?

Associated Press 09/11/2023

LAHAINA, Hawaii — Ambulance and fire truck sirens wailed outside as Elsie Rosales stripped linens from king-sized mattresses at a beachfront resort in Lahaina. She tried to focus on the work, but was beset by dread: Had…

Morocco earthquake: A look at the world’s deadliest temblors over the past 25 years

09/11/2023

The earthquake that struck Morocco late Friday has killed more than 2,100 people, with the death toll expected to increase as rescuers reach hard-hit remote mountain areas.  Here’s a look at the deadliest earthquakes over the past 25 years:…

Karen Manayon: Cebu’s promising triathlete

Brian J. Ochoa 09/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines–Karen Manayon is one of Cebu’s rising triathletes who continues to make waves in local and national races.  At 21 years old, this Talisay City-native consistently pushes herself to her limits in training and in…

Mama Mary birthday: Where to celebrate as an ‘On-the-Go’ Cebuano

Jessa Ngojo 09/08/2023

The birthday of Mama Mary is a special celebration in Cebu, the Queen City of the South which is also known for its stunning beaches and rich cultural heritage. As devotees of the Roman Catholic religion, Cebuanos…

Dwight Ramos: 5 things you might not know about ‘The Saint’

Mary Villegas 09/06/2023

If gushing over and cheering for Dwight Ramos isn’t enough for you, then let these deets about “The Saint” fuel your passion even more for the Filipino-American basketball player. Ramos was initially known for his skills in…

China’s new national map has set off a wave of protests. Why?

09/06/2023

BANGKOK  — China has upset many countries in the Asia-Pacific region with its release of a new official map that lays claim to most of the South China Sea, as well as to contested parts of India…

RR Pogoy to young cagers: If you want to make it to national team, listen to your coach, trust God

Brian J. Ochoa, Janne Ma. Immae Lachica 08/25/2023

Cebu City, Philippines–RR Pogoy, one of the more successful players out of Cebu, will be making another appearance for the Gilas Pilipinas, this time in the prestigious FIBA World Cup which the Philippines is co-hosting starting August…

Cebuano GCLE topnotcher: Long wait was worth it 

CTU Intern Angeline Bregondo 08/25/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines-For Cebuano topnotcher May Margaret Sim, the long wait to the top was all worth it. Sim, a 32-year-old from Poblacion, Talisay City, Cebu, is the lone Cebuano topnotcher in the August 2023 Guidance Counselors…

FIBA World Cup 2023: Why Cebu’s June Mar Fajardo and RR Pogoy play key roles with Gilas

Brian J. Ochoa, Immae Lachica 08/25/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu’s June Mar Fajardo and Roger Pogoy are among the players suiting up for the Philippine Men’s  National Basketball team, popularly known as the Gilas Pilipinas, in the FIBA World Cup 2023 that the country…

Edsel Vallena: The Coach

Brian J. Ochoa, Immae Lachica 08/23/2023

LILOAN, Cebu – On a cold Monday morning, Edsel Vallena prepares a cup of coffee on the dining table of his bungalow type house. Behind him, three of his players lie beside each other, still fast asleep,…

PADS says this year’s stint in IDBF World Championships was the most challenging

CTU Intern Angeline Bregondo 08/23/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines- The founder of the Philippine Accessible Disability Services Inc. (PADS) Dragon Boat Team  shared the team’s experience in the 16th International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) World Dragon Boat Racing Championships held last August 13,…

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