Miss Universe 2025: Live updates

11/21/2025

The Miss Universe 2025 crown is up for the taking, and the world’s spotlight is fixed on Thailand for the 74th edition of the pageant.  Fans are tuning in from across the globe as candidates take the stage…

How do you calculate for your 13th-month pay? Read on!

Rashe Zoe Sophia Piquero 09/30/2025

  CEBU CITY, Philippines – It’s that time of year again when the 13th-month pay is about to be released. But, do you know how it is calculated? Employees often need clarification to compute this additional compensation.…

How do you let your kids eat healthy food? 

April Shynn D. Abalo - CNU Main Intern 07/01/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Teaching kids to eat healthy food doesn’t have to mean battles at the dinner table or sneaky swaps they’ll detect in a second.  For many parents, and even future nutritionists, it starts with…

90s vibes: Oasis rides Britpop revival in UK

06/30/2025

London, United Kingdom–With “Britpop” bands Oasis and Pulp topping the charts and filling concert halls, a 90s vibe is floating over the UK this summer amid nostalgia for a “cooler” time when people seemed “happier”. A trip to…

VIDEO: Motorkad driver in Lapu-Lapu beaten up

06/24/2025

Cebu City, Philippines–A video of a driver of a motorkad in Lapu-Lapu City being beaten up by a still unidentified man is making rounds on social media. The video was shared by Lapu-Lapu City mayor Junard “Ahong”…

Missioned Souls: The Cebu band bound by blood, united by music

April Shynn D. Abalo, CNU Intern 06/21/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – In a quiet home in Dumlog, Talisay City, Cebu, music fills the air. Guitars hum, drums echo, and voices rise in harmony.  At the center of it all is the band Missioned Souls,…

How do we control our anger? Read on

Immae Lachica 03/12/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines— When we get angry, our emotions get the best of us. When we’re angry, we just see black and usually react with violence. Then when our heads are cooler, we realize the mistake we’ve…

For some, Christmas isn’t always a happy time

Pia Piquero 12/16/2024

  Trigger Warning: This story contains themes of loss, a tragic accident, and deeply emotional experiences. It may be distressing to some readers. Please proceed with care and prioritize your well-being.   Mera Timbang Sultan always loved…

Christmas in the Philippines is incomparable: A balikbayan’s tale

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 12/23/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — No matter where you are in the globe, Christmas in the Philippines is something you will always look forward to. As they say, “No matter where you are, you will always look for…

Cebu City’s 2024 budget slashed from P100 Billion to P20 Billion

Pia Piquero 12/21/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The proposed budget for Cebu City’s operations in 2024, initially set at an ambitious P100 billion, has been slashed to just over P20 billion. This after the city council approved the amended budget…

Volkswagen Tharu: A fusion of style and performance

Brian J. Ochoa 12/20/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Volkswagen, known for its commitment to quality and innovation in the automotive industry, has once again captured the essence of modern driving with its latest model, the Volkswagen Tharu. The small premium crossover was launched…

Cebu City traffic: Why is it a perennial problem?

Pia Piquero 12/20/2023

  CEBU CITY, Philippines – The perennial issue of traffic congestion has plagued Cebu City over the years. It has sparked various attempts for sustainable solutions. However, it still often falls short of addressing every factor contributing…

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