Chinatown on the Agenda

Jaime Picornell 05/02/2018

IT’S BEEN a while since the Cebu City Cultural and Historical Commission (CHAC) has had a meeteing, so I called the office and was told that there could well be on Monday, May 7, or next Monday,…

New Belgian consul

Jaime Picornell 11/30/2017

THE Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium HE Michel Goffin will host a reception on Monday, Dec. 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the ballroom of the Marco Polo Plaza Hotel. It has a double purpose:…

WE ARE CEBU

Jaime Picornell 11/08/2017

JOSE Antonio Nigro opens his seventh solo photography exhibit titled “We are Cebu” on Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cuerpo de Guardia in Fort San Pedro. It will be open for public viewing from Nov.…

Civic action in Sevilla, Bohol

Jaime Picornell 01/05/2017

THE 1901st Philippine Army Ready Reserve Infantry Brigade spearheaded a Joint Civic Action in Sevilla, Bohol, over an hour’s drive from the provincial capital, Tagbilaran, in its continuing mission to serve the marginalized areas of Region 7.…

The Aristocrat & Mama Sita

Jaime Picornell 12/28/2016

CHINGGAY Utzurrum shares with us news from her dear friend Clarita Reyes Lapus, daughter of Teresita “Mama Sita” Reyes, who established the Aristocrat chain of restaurants 70 years ago. Teresita “Mama Sita” Reyes was born 100 years…

Them at Qube, Zonta 2 installs officers

Jaime Picornell 12/22/2016

ON up to today, December 22, is THEM, a one-man painting exhibit by Marvin Natural, a self-taught artist from Toledo City. It is at the Qube Gallery in Crossroads, Banilad. Marvin Natural has won citations and awards…

Sistemang Pilipino performs

Jaime Picornell 12/14/2016

FOR today, December 15, Sistemang Pilipino will perform during the Christmas celebration of the Cebu Provincial Capitol at its front terrace starting at 5 p.m. Hopefully the weather will cooperate, says Lianne Sala. Lianne is the president…

The Emperor’s Birthday

Jaime Picornell 12/01/2016

A RECEPTION to celebrate the birthday of His Majesty, the Emperor Akihito, will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Marco Polo Plaza Hotel. Hosting are the Consular Office of…

One World Concert and The Sleeping Beauty

Jaime Picornell 11/23/2016

FOR today at 6 p.m., Qube Gallery at Crossroads in Banilad opens “Them,” a one-man show by painter Marvin Chito Natural. The expo runs until Dec. 2. For today also at 6 p.m., Montebello Villa Hotel opens…

CIC goes Wild West for homecoming

Jaime Picornell 10/20/2016

TINA Jordana sends us news about the forthcoming annual homecoming of Colegio de la Inmaculada Concepcion (CIC). It will be on Dec. 4 (a Sunday) from 1 p.m. onwards, with a rodeo theme. “The school grounds of…

The Farm in Iloilo

Jaime Picornell 10/06/2016

FOR today, birthday greetings go to Milagring Sembrano. For tomorrow, Oct. 7 at 2 p.m., the Mariquita Salimbangon Yeung Charitable Foundation will have a board meeting at the MSY Building in Cebu Business Park. The purpose of…

‘Pintar La Noche’ at Qube Gallery

Jaime Picornell 09/22/2016

IN PROGRESS at Qube Gallery in Crossroads, Banilad, since last Friday and up to Sept. 27 is a solo painting exhibit by Jose Mari Picornell titled “Pintar La Noche.” Translated, that’s “Paint the Night.” The show consists…

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