Bohol graduate touched by family’s handmade graduation surprise

Neil Povadora 05/27/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Sometimes, the simplest things carry the deepest meaning.” This was what Boholana graduate Marie Joy Bautista shared after her family surprised her with a heartfelt handwritten congratulatory message on a manila paper during…

Cebu patient given tribute through ‘Honor Walk’ as cornea donor

Neil Povadora 05/19/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Sometimes endings can become a beginning.  When a deceased patient agrees to become an organ donor, a quiet and solemn walk is held as a way to pay tribute to the departed. This…

‘Tropang Singers’ from Bohol go viral for karaoke performance

Neil Povadora 05/05/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines – As many would say, Filipinos are natural-born singers—and a group of friends from Bohol proved that once again. Calling themselves “Tropang Singers,” they turned a simple hangout into something that felt like a…

Cebuano topnotcher Engr. John Labrador backs study-life balance

Neil Povadora 05/04/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Many board exam takers equate success with long hours of studying, strict routines, and sacrificing personal time. But for Engr. John Veluz Labrador, the Cebuano topnotcher of the April 2026 Registered Electrical Engineering…

‘From crutches to hope’: Cebu athlete turns injury to advocacy for PWDs

Neil Povadora 03/24/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Sometimes, a simple act of kindness can help reshape lives. For one Cebuano athlete, it all began with an injury. Reeve Ugsang, a basketball player from Toledo City, has turned his personal setback…

WATCH: Transport Strike rallies in Cebu

Neil Povadora 03/19/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Amid the ongoing fuel price hikes and calls for fare adjustments, hundreds of public utility drivers joined a transport strike on Thursday, March 19, organized by the Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper…

FACES OF CEBU: Joy Carpio, event creative, matchmaker

Immae Lachica 02/15/2026

Joy Carpio is one of many Cebuanas who draw the spotlight to the island where she creates meaningful events, gathers people from all walks of life, strengthens community, and deepens connections. …

Anchored on faith: Roberto and Perry Flores, married for 49 years

Lyle Andales 02/14/2026

For nearly five decades, Roberto and Perry Flores have built their marriage on faith, discipline, and shared responsibility.…

FACES OF CEBU: Jacky and Leticia Avenido, Santo Niño’s tailors

Airam Limatog 01/11/2026

For devout locals, there is no mistaking the image of the Holy Child Jesus of Cebu with his richly embroidered red robes, a golden crown resting on dark curls.…

Bar 6th placer from Bantayan vows: ‘I’ll be a voice for fisherfolk’

Marc Cosep 01/07/2026

Placing sixth in the 2025 Bar Examinations, lawyer Jeowy Ompad not only celebrates a personal milestone. He also reaffirms a lifelong commitment to serve the sector that shaped his identity, the fisherfolk. Born and raised in Moamboc…

Perseverance pays off: Cebu graduate is top 10 physical therapist

Ian Peter Guanzon 12/17/2025

What began as a high school student's practical decision to study for a degree toward a profession without midnight hospital shifts led Jeffrich Mendez Yap to the national spotlight.…

IN PHOTOS: The essence of bayanihan is alive in Cebu

CDN Digital 10/06/2025

In the wake of the devastating magnitude 6.9 earthquake in northern Cebu, the spirit of bayanihan shines through. Families who once received help now give back in the simplest yet most heartfelt ways, by offering free meals…

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