Fascinated with palindrome dates? April 2024 has 10

04/04/2024

  CEBU CITY, Philippines—In the realm of calendrical curiosities, few occurrences capture the imagination quite like palindrome dates.  These are dates that read the same backward as forward, an elegant symmetry in time that occurs only occasionally. …

Cebu City robbery: Korean national killed, 2 others nabbed

Emmariel Ares and Paul Lauro 04/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – An armed encounter between law enforcers and a group of Korean nationals, who allegedly robbed a businessman inside his house in Cebu City, led to one of the suspects being killed and a…

LIST: Face-to-face class suspensions in Cebu due to extreme heat

Futch Anthony Inso, Mary Rose Sagarino, Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – For the first time in recent history, the local governments in Cebu ordered  face-to-face class suspensions due to the extreme heat. As of 3 p.m., April 4, the following localities allowed schools in elementary…

Cebu City police probe habal-habal driver’s possible involvement in crimes

Emmariel Ares and Paul Lauro 04/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City police are looking into the possible involvement of a habal-habal driver, who was caught with an unregistered firearm during a checkpoint on Monday, April 1, in previous crimes, including the illegal…

Fuel prices in Cebu City: Gasoline up by 45 centavos per liter

Niña Mae Oliverio and Emmariel Ares 04/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Fuel prices in Cebu City will be mixed during the first week of April, as announced by local oil companies. According to separate advisories, the price of gasoline will go up by 45…

5 tips for reducing electricity costs during summer

Nikki Medalla, USJ-R Intern 04/02/2024

As temperatures soar during the summer months, so does our reliance on air conditioning and other electrical appliances to keep cool.  Unfortunately, this increased usage often results in higher electricity bills.  However, with a few simple adjustments…

Man in Cebu City ‘chasing evil spirits’ jailed for trespassing

Paul Lauro 04/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 38-year-old man landed in jail for trespassing and allegedly chasing down evil spirits here on Monday midnight, April 1, 2024. The crime took place past 12 a.m. on Monday in Brgy. Basak…

Planetary alignment over PH skies slated April 4

04/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Celestial enthusiasts and astronomers alike will be treated to a rare cosmic event on April 4, 2024—a planetary alignment over the Philippine skies, where four planets in our solar system will appear to line up…

Trash in Santa Fe, Bantayan Island: LGU reminds guests to observe cleanliness, follow local rules

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/01/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Once again, local officials in Santa Fe town in Bantayan Island, northern Cebu is reminding tourists not to litter, especially in the beach area. This after trash greeted beachgoers early Easter Sunday morning,…

FACES OF CEBU: Joanna Clidette Gairanod, 24, accomplished rider, athlete, and student

Glendale Rosal 03/31/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—If there’s a “Jack of All Trades” for men, there’s also what they call the “Jill of all Trades” for women. Nobody fits this title more than Joanna Clidette Gairanod. Gairanod, 24, has been featured…

Good Friday: Commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ

03/29/2024

Good Friday is the day on which Catholics commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.  Catholics are joined by almost all other Christians in solemn commemoration on this day part of the Holy Week.  It is also a…

The Seven Last Words of Jesus Christ: A Gen Z’s take

Jessa Ngojo - CDN Social Media Specialist 03/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The season of Lent, which includes the Holy Week, may be our chance to rediscover our faith in our Lord. As someone who has been raised in a not-so-strict Catholic family, I admit…

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