‘I will be back,’ Pacquiao says

Glendale G. Rosal 08/30/2015

During his short visit to Cebu for his national shooting competition yesterday, eight-division world champion and Saranggani representative Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao said he will definitely return to the ring soon. Pacquiao (56-6-2, 38KOs) said his right rotator…

Ateneo routs FEU to secure top seed in V-League semis

Jonas N. Panerio 08/30/2015

The Ateneo Lady Eagles grabbed the top seed in the semifinals after cruising past the Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Tamaraws, 25-19, 25-14, 25-18, in the Shakey’s V-League Season 12 Collegiate Conference at The Arena in San…

Jethro Patalinghug: A moving narrative

Bai Hayde Quiñanola, Rob Gonzales 08/30/2015

The Philippines is the major supplier of labor migrants in Asia, a huge fraction of which are female overseas workers according to a study of the Women and Gender Institute for the United Nations Children’s Fund. Women,…

World Vision names Julie Anne San Jose as their newest Advocate for Children

08/30/2015

Last August 25, Asia’s Pop Sweetheart Julie Anne San Jose was officially launched as the newest Celebrity Advocate for Children of World Vision, an international child-focused non-government organization. The GMA Artist Center star will be more involved…

Fun side of Cebu

Eileen G. Mangubat, Vanessa Claire Lucero 08/30/2015

September’s ‘Lakbay Lingaw’ campaign to rev up Cebu City’s visitor appeal Caves used as World War II shelters. A botanical garden of local orchids and wildflowers. Waterfalls, vegetable farms and fresh mountain air — all in the…

Alayon says Davide denial won’t affect support for polls

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/30/2015

The Alayon Party reiterated that they are committed to support Liberal Party (LP) standard-bearer Manuel “Mar” Roxas and the reelection bid of Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III and Vice Gov. Agnes Magpale in 2016. Their declaration of…

‘Bayanihan’ effort by Mandaue volunteers to build a hall

Norman V. Mendoza 08/30/2015

Mandaue City Hall officials and employees led by Mayor Jonas Cortes were joined yesterday by nongovernment organizations (NGOs), volunteers and other groups in building “bayanihan-style” a multi-purpose hall in barangay Tipolo, Mandaue City. The hall-building activity is…

Trillanes visits Cebu to firm up VP bid

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 08/30/2015

SEN. Antonio Trillanes IV visited Cebu yesterday to consult with local Magdalo leaders and meet with leaders of the business community for support on his vice presidential bid. “The public needs to know what we in the…

Tragedy greets Briton’s homecoming

Apple Ta-as 08/30/2015

British national Robert Sharpe wasn’t due to visit Cebu until next month, when he would see for himself the renovations on their house in Minglanilla town, southern Cebu that his wife Virginia bought last December. “I have…

Vessel stalls en route to Ormoc

Jhunnex Napallacan 08/30/2015

A passenger vessel from the Camotes Islands, Cebu yesterday stalled in the water about 5.4 nautical miles from its destination in  Ormoc City, Leyte. All  99 passengers of Jomalia Shipping Lines were safely transferred to Oceanjet 3,…

2 killed as motorcycle falls off Dalaguete cliff

Rene Alima 08/30/2015

Two persons were killed while a 42-year-old woman was seriously wounded after the habal-habal (motorcycle-for-hire) they were riding fell from a cliff in Dalaguete town, southern Cebu on Friday morning. Aniana Anuba died on  site.  Eduardo Delpan,…

India’s 69th Independence Day Celebrations in Cebu

PR 08/29/2015

India marked its 69th Independence Day last August 15. Seven decades of freedom was celebrated by Indians all over the globe including Indians in Cebu. The Cebu Indians Cultural Group also gathered to commemorate Independence of the…

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