The economics of COVID-19

Fernando Fajardo 02/26/2020

It has been 26 days since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared coronavirus, now known as COVID-19, as a global health emergency. At that time, China was only reported to have over 200 deaths with almost 10,000…

Expedite investigation on Jovie Espenido

Atty. Ruphil F. Bañoc 02/14/2020

    It is shocking to know that the policeman who received all the praises from President Rodrigo Duterte is now under investigation for allegedly being a protector of people involved in illegal drug trade.  Lt. Col.…

Chinese Consul: Ph is China’s ‘true friend’ amid Wuhan coronavirus threat

Rosalie O. Abatayo 01/29/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippines “has proven to be a true friend to China” amid the threat of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), also known as Wuhan coronavirus. Consul General Jia Li of the Chinese Consulate…

Mag oratio imperata kita versus coronavirus!

Llyod Suarez 01/26/2020

  Nagkinahanglan kita sa gitawag og divine intervention niining pagkatap sa makalilisang nga kagaw nga gitawag og 2019 novel coronavirus nga nagsugod didto sa Wuhan City sa China. Pasalamat ta dinhi sa Sugbo nga nag-negatibo na sa…

Cebu-born Sinulog organizers in New Zealand conferred Papal Knighthood

Jeruel N. Roa 01/24/2020

New Zealand Justice of the Peace Oscar Batucan, Sr. and his wife Miriam Alvez Batucan lead organizers of the religious and cultural celebrations of the feast of Senor Santo Nino in New Zealand, have been conferred the…

Should motorcycle taxis be legalized?

Atty. Ruphil F. Bañoc 01/24/2020

Recently, I again experienced riding a motorcycle taxi “habal-habal” because of the terrible traffic in Cebu City during the feast of the Santo Niño. Because of the many rerouting implemented in line with the celebration, I noticed…

Ex-soldier-turned-bodyguard shot dead by motor-riding tandem in Mandaue

Norman V. Mendoza, Paul Lauro 01/24/2020

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – A former member of the Philippine Army was shot dead by an unidentified motor-riding in tandem at Zuillig Avenue, Barangay Subangdaku, Mandaue City past 6  p.m. Thursday, January 23.  The victim was identified…

‘Love and devotion’ to the Santo Niño are manifested anew in Hubo Mass

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/24/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Sacrifice and humility. These were the themes highlighted during the Hubo Mass that capped the 455th Fiesta Señor celebration. Hundreds of devotees flocked to the open Pilgrim Center of the Basilica Minore del…

The inadequacy of Philippine import substitution industrialization

Fernando Fajardo 01/22/2020

Last week, we saw how the first industrial revolution changed the level of development of the different nations of the world from being almost equal and constant in thousands of years to one where some countries managed…

PSG takes over CCSC security

Mars G. Alison 01/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – An advance party of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) has taken over the operations of the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) as early as 5 a.m. Sunday, January 19, 2020. Each contingent of…

Businesses up early for Sinulog 2020

Rosalie O. Abatayo 01/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Balloons were up, barbecues were cooking, and headdresses and other souvenir items are out on the streets. This is the scene surrounding the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño and other parts of the…

The gift of a new song for the Child Jesus

Jeruel N. Roa 01/18/2020

“Salamat Santo Niño” Words and Music by Carmen “Meng” G. Angbetic Santo Niño, Hari sa langit; Pagdaygon ang Imong Ngalan. Dangpanan sa makakasala, Sa sakit ug kalisdanan. Kabus ug adonahan, Imo silang gitabangan. Wala’y sukod ang gracia,…

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