Visions for a better Cebu City

Ricky Poca 09/28/2014

Last Thursday I had the  opportunity to interview for ‘My Politics’ three persons who are actively trying to make Cebu a better place to live  — Marc Canton, Architect Michael Yumi Espina and Eng. Fortunato “Jun” Sanchez.…

Cherishing the future

Sofia Aliño Logarta 09/28/2014

Soon after I had  reminded my students that exposure and staying close to nature was  part of  a long-term preparedness for calamity, I met Aida Granert under the shade of Elizabeth Pond’s beautiful trees. The  Soil  and…

Woman arrested at home on theft charges

Melissa Q. Cabahug 09/28/2014

Police arrested a 41-year-old woman on theft charges at her home in No. 14 Paseo Annette St., Maria Luisa Village, barangay Banilad, Cebu City. Marites Lambert is detained by virtue of an arrest warrant issued by Regional…

Heavy traffic in south as Alay Lakad passes SRP

Apple Ta-as, Doris C. Bongcac 09/28/2014

Traffic congestion was felt in the southern corridor of Cebu City with the closure of the south-bound lane of the South Coastal Road in order to give way to the annual Alay Lakad activity yesterday afternoon. Traffic…

Cars, people have own lanes for road sharing

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 09/28/2014

Get ready for  changes on the road today if  you are driving or riding through Cebu City . From 3 p.m. until early evening,  four main streets  will adopt a  new traffic scheme where  vehicles  will share…

Martial law and press freedom: ‘Those who displayed an enjoyable recklessness’

09/28/2014

by Nick Joaquin Let me show you fear in a handful of dust—or rather of press releases. A PEN (Poets, Playwrights, Essayists, Novelists) member took a handful of press releases to the newspaper offices. The press releases…

Life of a gamer: In Korea, top video game players become celebrities, endorsers

09/28/2014

by John Paolo G. Bago Contributor Before winning the Asian championship title for on-line gamers, South Korea’s DotA 2 squad captain Park Tae Won was already a professional gamer. Back in his home city of Seoul, he’s…

Two men face rape charges

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 09/28/2014

Two men will face trial after they allegedly robbed and raped a 21-year-old saleslady in San Fernando town, south Cebu. Kevin Cabrera and Arnel Ladica were indicted on charges of robbery with force and intimidation, and robbery…

Janice Villarosa: Moving Stories

Orly J. Cajegas 09/28/2014

Her documentary feature “Shunned” received very encouraging  feedback  last May at the Cannes Marché du Film screening, as well as  the fest’s market screenings, a rare feat since it is not uncommon for the audience to   leave…

Bishops urge discussion of Bangsamoro law

Inquirer 09/28/2014

Make sure no one is excluded in crafting the basic law creating the Bangsamoro. The leader of the Catholic Church in the Philippines made this statement yesterday as he appealed to Congress to keep the door open…

Promote inclusive growth, youth urged

Aileen Garcia-Yap 09/28/2014

Sen. Bam Aquino called on Cebu youth leaders to push for greater innovation in helping achieve inclusive growth through social enterprises and community-based enterprises. Aquino, who was the first speaker in yesterday’s opening of the Dream Expo…

Tattoo model shares anguish, hope in ‘Ecoart Exhibit’

Anie M. Paujana 09/28/2014

People call him “The Villain” because of the intricate “rebellion design” of tattoos that cover the upper half of his body. But 23-year-old tattoo model Deedee Villegas said his tattoos are more  of an art   form  to …

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