Lessons from the Grave: The trials of a daycare center inside Cebu’s Chinese cemetery

Jessa Ngojo 10/18/2024

Cebu City, Philippines  – Under the noontime sun, Ma’am Jane prepares for her next class, carrying only her phone and a few teaching materials as she climbs the ladder to meet her students for her second shift…

Discontinuing use of mother tongue a ‘welcoming development’ –DepEd-7

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Discontinuing the use of mother tongue as a medium of instruction for Kindergarten to Grade 3 is a “welcoming development” especially for Central Visayas, the regional director for Education said. Dr. Salustiano Jimenez,…

Cebu City Court denies Tomas Osmeña’s appeal on SRP lot sale

Pia Piquero 10/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Court of Appeals in Cebu City reaffirmed the validity of the contracts and the legality of the sale of a 45-hectare lot at the city-owned South Road Properties (SRP), which two major…

E-bike driver in Cebu City arrested again for illegal drugs

Emmariel Ares 10/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – An e-bike driver from Barangay Sawang Calero in Cebu City was apprehended for the second time during a buy bust operation in the area on Tuesday afternoon, October 15, 2024. The suspect was…

Triphallia: Man with 3 genitalia discovered by researchers

Dale Arasa 10/16/2024

Did you ever know what Triphallia is?  Triphallia is a rare congenital anomaly where a person has three distinct penile shafts. It was highlighted lately when researchers discovered a man with three genitalia after he donated his…

How does wage increase affect customer spending?

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The new wage hike in Central Visayas may have an impact on how consumers spend their wage on necessities. Wage Order No. ROVII-2, published on September 16, 2024, provides for an increase of…

From fiction to self-help: The best picks at the ‘Doulos Hope’

Pia Piquero 10/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines –There’s nothing quite like treating yourself to a good book. Whether you’re looking for a quiet escape, new insights, or just something fun to read, books offer a world of possibilities. With an incredible…

DMW, TESDA ink deal to boost skills of OFWs

Marita Moaje 10/16/2024

MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, inked a memorandum of agreement to enhance the skills and employability of overseas Filipino workers…

FACES OF CEBU: Dexter Alazas, Cebuano fashion designer

Pia Piquero 10/13/2024

Cebu City, Philippines–Life often takes us on unexpected detours. The dreams we once held close may shift as circumstances change, yet those shifts do not define failure. Instead, they offer an opportunity to listen to our inner…

Garma: ‘Davao template’ on illegal drugs applied in entire PH

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 10/12/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Retired police colonel Royina Garma confirmed that the past administration adopted a so-called “Davao template” in terms of the war against illegal drugs. Garma, during her testimony at the House of Representatives’ quad committee…

How to tell if a place might be a Pogo hub

Emmariel Ares 10/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – In less than two months, authorities have uncovered two alleged Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (Pogo) hubs in Cebu province. This came shortly after the raid of several Pogo hubs in the municipality of…

Filipino style icons make a mark in Paris and New York Fashion Week

Immae Lachica 10/08/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Looks and vibes that not only made a mark but left a lasting impact on social platforms! Two Philippine style personalities were named as part of the top 10 influencers who drove the…

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