Carrageenan firm’s new thrust: Nanotechnology, new facilities

Irene Sino-Cruz 05/21/2018

SHEMBERG future (Second of two parts) When Benson Dakay passed away in 2012, the survival of his carrageenan company, Shemberg group, was in doubt as his children took over the task of leading the company out of…

Shemberg: Changing of the guards

Irene Sino-Cruz 05/20/2018

FEATURE (FIRST OF 2 PARTS) When Shemberg group founder Benson Dakay passed away on January 2012, many thought the company will not survive. His four children, sons Pierre Collin and Benson Ernst; and daughters Marie Cecille (Rere)…

For the love of Mary

Rosalie O. Abatayo 05/19/2018

Flore de Mayo Eversince she was five, 15-year-old Ashlea Bea Cantilla has been spending summer in a way different from many children her age. Instead of playing outdoor games or going to the beach, Bea and some…

A roadmap to free college education

Mars G. Alison and Nestle L. Semilla 05/18/2018

Despite the nationwide implementation of Republic Act 10931 or the “Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act”, the reality is that not all students wanting a free college education can avail of it this coming school year…

Confessions of a hitman

Benjie Talisic 05/16/2018

He was an avid fan of actor Robin Padilla, who was one of the country’s most popular action stars in the 1990s. It was from years of watching his idol’s movies that Eric (name withheld) gained inspiration…

Teenage mom turned Palengke Queen

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 05/12/2018

She dreamed of becoming a teacher. But at 14, Catherine Caritero found herself pregnant. It was February 2001 and Catherine was a second year high school student at a public school in Lapu-Lapu City. She broke the…

The path ahead

Jessa Mae Sotto and Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/12/2018

ABC Presidents The five-year reign of two of Cebu’s most influential political figures is about to end as the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections draw near. As a new set of barangay officials will be elected…

MEDIAMEN IN POLITICS: ‘Hitting two birds with one stone’

Doris Mae C. Mondragon 05/10/2018

Philippine politics has gradually transformed into an open arena for even more competitive individuals who aim for better governance. It has become more open to women and LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) politicians and even media…

A spark in the dark

Ador Vincent Mayol 05/08/2018

Finding hope amid adversities  (Conclusion of CDN’s three-part series tracing the contributions of persons with disabilities who serve the community with joy and dedication despite their handicaps.) He used to feel worthless in view of a handicap…

A spark in the dark shining through

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 05/07/2018

(Part 2 of a three-part series tracing the contributions of three persons with disabilities who serve the community with joy and dedication despite their handicaps.) Seated on a bench and with his head slightly up, Elmer Mabalato…

A spark in the dark: Rising above one’s limits

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Marc Cosep 05/06/2018

*A three-part series tracing the contributions of three persons with disabilities, who serve the community with joy and dedication despite their handicaps. Even before sunlight pierces through the dark sky at dawn, Magdaleno Borces is already up…

The trouble with trash

Morexette Marie B. Erram and Doris Mae C. Mondragon 05/05/2018

For residents of Cabantan Street Barangay Luz, Cebu City, large tarpaulins hanging in front of garbage trucks reminding them to segregate their trash will not work for them. “Pag-patuman sa gobyerno sa segregation, ni-tuman jud mi pero…

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