Commemorating Labor Day

Madrileña de la Cerna 05/01/2023

(Editor’s note: This column was originally published on April 29, 2017 and written by the late Dr. Madrileña de la Cerna, who is a noted professor and a passionate advocate for recording local history, heritage mapping, and…

What a journey it has been

Madrileña de la Cerna 12/29/2018

Twenty years ago, I was invited by Eileen G. Mangubat then the Editor-in-Chief of Cebu Daily News which started publication in February 1998. Actually, there were three of us whom she invited — Sofia Logarta, Fe Anastacia…

Rizal for the young

Sofia Aliño Logarta 12/26/2018

Rizal had been a teacher. That makes him the perfect inspiration for both students and teachers. First of all, he diligently loved our country. Imagine, how he copied by hand Morga’s book because it showed that we…

A blessed Christmas

Madrileña de la Cerna 12/22/2018

The world is a better place because there is always someone out there helping others. Someone is always trying to make this world a better place to live. The essence of all beautiful art, all great art,…

Pause a while

Sofia Aliño Logarta 12/19/2018

Every Christmas I find it very important to recall Sarah Ban Breathnach and her book Simple Abundance, A Daybook of Comfort and Joy. The author shares many life lessons; but most importantly it explains the importance of…

Gifts from the Lord

Sofia Aliño Logarta 12/12/2018

The mid-year issue of the International Justice Mission, KALAYAAN, has many thoughts and reminders for us who are determined to be of assistance to the youth. First is the quote from the Psalms: “Children are a gift…

The Tatak UP sa Sugbo Awards

Madrileña de la Cerna 12/08/2018

The Tatak UP 2018 Awards highlighted the 4th season with the Tatak UP sa Sugbo Awards on December 6, 2018 at the Casino Español. Ten awardees received the Oblation statuettes from the UP Alumni Association Cebu Chapter.…

The use of age

Madrileña de la Cerna 11/25/2018

The range of violence against women is mind-boggling for it involves babies to the elderly as victims. There is a popular Cebuano expression “Tawga lang kong kawatan, ayaw lang tiguwang” (Just call me a thief but not…

Shortcut

Sofia Aliño Logarta 11/21/2018

In the Legal Alternatives for Women Center, Inc. radio program “Takna sa Kababayen-an” at DYLA some challenges related to children was discussed. A major one is that many children are not safely in their homes or going…

The unforgettable Miss F

Madrileña de la Cerna 11/17/2018

When I joined the get together of old co-mentors of St. Catherine’s School early November, I remember one of my unforgettable mentors who became my co-mentor for a short while. Who would forget Miss Rosario Florido if…

When old co-mentors meet

Madrileña de la Cerna 11/10/2018

For former co-teachers to get together after forty-five years is a rare event and different from any gathering of classmates. The past few years saw the passing away of some of the former teachers of St. Catherine’s…

Understanding what’s happening

Sofia Aliño Logarta 11/07/2018

The Cebu provincial government honored Resil B. Mojares with a very meaningful and warm testimonial dinner. The various speakers who gave testimonials helped us to know Resil B. Mojares better and made the young present realize what…

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