Why unlicensed massage practices can lead to injury or death

Pia Piquero 12/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The untimely death of Thai singer Phing Chyada following a massage involving a neck-twisting technique has troubled the public about the risks of unlicensed manual therapies. She was seeking relief from shoulder pain,…

Pamilacan Island’s rich marine life threatened by illegal fishing

Pia Piquero 06/08/2024

BOHOL, Philippines – Pamilacan Island is a sanctuary of immense marine biodiversity. From vibrant corals and diverse fish species to majestic turtles and playful dolphins, its waters teem with life. However, this abundance also attracts illegal fishing…

Women of today: Cebuanas making their mark

Immae A. Lachica 03/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— In one word, how can you describe the women of today? Assertive can be one, adaptive can also be something that describes them, as well as patient and empowered. Contrary to the outdated beliefs…

Christmas is for every creature: A dog shelter’s story

Immae Lachica 12/15/2023

In the quiet Barangay of Can-asujan, a sanctuary emerges just a few kilometers away from the busy highway in Carcar City—a haven for the voiceless, where a symphony of barks extends a warm welcome to all. Founder…

Tartanilla: How this horse-driven transport survives ravages of time, progress

Immae Lachica, Pia Piquero 10/27/2023

A day in the life of a kutsero to city vet’s take on this traditional ride in downtown Cebu City CEBU CITY, Philippines – Amid the honking of horns, the sounds of engines of vehicles passing by…

More hot days ahead as El Niño looms in the corner — Pagasa

Wenilyn Sabalo 04/28/2023

(Part 1) CEBU CITY, Philippines — Ronald Robusto, 35, is a familiar sight to his regular customers as he braves the streets of Barangay Quiot in Cebu City while using his winnowing basket full of homemade “bibingka”…

Ro-ro with 133 passengers ‘rescued’ off Camotes sea

Alven Marie A. Timtim, Paul Lauro 03/02/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A roll on-roll (ro-ro) off vessel plying the Camotes-Danao route was rescued off the waters of Camotes Island at past 2 p.m. of March 2, 2020. MV Mika Mari III, which had 133…

The crowning of Cebu City, the Queen City of the South

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 02/24/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The year was 1936 when then-Congressman Vicente Rama, more known to his people as the Don Vicente Rama, was teased in Congress why the bustling economic leader of the country’s mid-southern islands remained…

Artist with autism captures colors of PH biodiversity

Jhesset O. Enano - Philippine Daily Inquirer 10/13/2019

MANILA, Philippines — Hunched over a stretch of delicate “piña-seda,” Samantha Kaspar carefully moves her tiny brush over the silk, painting greens and browns while humming “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Lining the walls of the Kaspar home…

80 houses destroyed in Maribago fire

Alven Marie Timtim 07/14/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 80 houses were destroyed by another fire that hit Lapu-Lapu City in  a span of nearly 20 hours. The latest fire incident happened in Sitio Bato, Barangay Maribago at past 7…

San Remigio cited for implementation of mental health program

Rosalie O. Abatayo 06/30/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—  Individuals facing mental health problems were among the grim seen in San Remigio town as local and international humanitarian organizations came to extend assistance to the Super Typhoon Yolanda -affected families in 2013. Non-government…

Tricycle driver dad a source of pride, inspiration for his five kids

Immae Lachica 06/16/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Hermes Anor, 60, drives his tricycle day and night in order to provide for his family’s needs. Wearing only T-shirt, shorts and slippers, Hermes may look ordinary to many, but he is no ordinary…

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