Cebu in the Heart: Takumi Senpai’s journey from Japan to Sugbu

Rose Mae Tapil CTU-Tuburan Intern 04/17/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — For most, three years is enough time to master a city’s shortcuts and favorite hangouts; however, for Takumi Senpai, a Japanese national living in Cebu, three years is just the beginning of a…

Family remembers Braille Nichole Kwek: A dreamer, a quiet fighter

Lyle Andales 04/16/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — They had just spent time together days before, sharing meals, laughing, and talking about ordinary things. She even joked about wanting to eat more since she is mostly away from her family because…

Cebu driver sends family back to province as fuel costs drain his income

Lyle Andales and Caryl Evangelista 04/10/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines— By noon, the sun feels heavier than usual, but for 50-year-old taxi driver Romy Rebucas, it’s not the heat that weighs him down but the meter that barely moved. Driving for seven hours on…

‘Ako jud na’: Father’s tears over ‘Gasolina’ reveal quiet sacrifices

Rose Mae Tapil 04/09/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Fathers are often the quietest members of the family, yet they carry the heaviest and most unspoken burdens — a truth reflected in the poignant short film, “Gasolina.” “Gasolina” by Joseph Sabello continues…

How ‘Gasolina’ was made 

Immae Lachica 04/08/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines— It all started with a “ping” sound.  A message of an idea from a content creator to another creator.  Panpan, the editor of the trending short film, “Gasolina,” shared photos giving brief explanations of…

‘AI-powered prayers’ for Bulacan procession goes viral

Rose Mae Tapil 04/07/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Processions are one of the most sacred and solemn events done by Catholics during religious dates such as the Holy Week. A Holy Week procession in Brgy. Calvario in Bulacan is making rounds on…

78-year-old lola in Cagayan graduates SHS, eyes college degree

Villamo Visaya Jr. 04/06/2026

TUGUEGARAO CITY — To Lola Genoveva Andaya, being 78 years is no barrier, as she recently graduated Senior High School through the government’s Alternative Learning System in National High School, inLal-lo, Cagayan, on March 31. She earned…

Heart for Cebu: Takumi Senpai steps up for Ermita fire victims

Rose Mae Tapil 04/06/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines—When a fire broke out near Carbon Public Market in Cebu City on the night of Saturday, April 4, Cebu-based Japanese content creator Takumi Senpai didn’t only scroll past the news.  Having visited nearby Barangay…

‘Gasolina’ short film gets over 23 million views in 22 hours

Immae Lachica 04/06/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines— ‘Natog ka?’  (Are you asleep?) Because while you were sleeping, the internet was showing off a different light through the short film ‘Gasolina: A Holy Week Special Film.’  If you’re still catching up, this…

‘Gasolina’ by Joseph Sabello goes viral

Immae Lachica 04/05/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — ‘Hasil Hard.’ Remember this very famous line we’ve been hearing during pandemic days? The skits that went along with it did not just make us laugh, but also made us realize how this…

Satuhan Cave and Shrine: A secret worth unraveling

Immae Lachica 04/04/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Tucked in a mountain barangay of Cebu City, a cave and a shrine hold stories of bravery, faith, and somehow a mystery.  The Satuhan Cave and Satuhan Shrine are both found in Barangay Sudlon…

Where city streets become Calvary: ‘Buhing Kalbaryo’ at 29

Pia Piquero 04/03/2026

THE first crack of the whip cuts through the morning air. It was sharp, sudden, and impossible to ignore. Children seated closest to the makeshift stage fall silent. Some of them are leaning forward, with eyes fixed,…

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