Have you tried rock climbing in Cebu?

Immae Lachica - CDN Digital 05/23/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Tucked away in the middle of the jungle, where you are greeted with towering trees providing shade, and the rushing sound of the water from the river nearby, you will find yourself looking up…

Ronaldo Carballo comments on Marina Summers MUPh hosting: ‘Baklang Kanal’

Immae Lachica 05/05/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines—  ‘Baklang Kanal.’  This was how writer-director Ronaldo Carballo referred to Marina Summers after she hosted this year’s Miss Universe Philippines. In a Facebook post, Carballo shared his thoughts on the selection of Summers—who was…

2026: List of long weekends for the entire year

Immae Lachica 11/26/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The year 2026 is shaping up to be a year best planned out.  Why?  Because in accordance the  Proclamation No. 1006 from Malacañang, consisting the official list of regular and special non-working holidays, there…

Muse to artist: Ahtisa Manalo shares 18-year Miss U 3rd runnerup journey

Immae A. Lachica 11/24/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines— From a muse to an artist, a symbol of hope to many.  This is how Miss Universe 2025 third runner-up Ahtisa Manalo sees herself as she represented the Philippines in the most grandiose pageant…

Here are some reasons why aid continue to pour for Cebu quake victims

Immae Lachica 10/04/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines— They maybe struggling, but they are patient, respectful and always grateful.  These were the common observations raised by individuals who have extended help to victims of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that rocked northern Cebu…

Jerry Yan on Barbie Hsu’s passing: ‘Thankful for meeting you’

Immae Lachica 02/04/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — They are the first Asianovela love team most of us grew up with and loved. Dao Ming Si and Shancai’s love story was epitome of a true and strong love in the early…

Little boy from Cebu cries after knowing 1st day of school is over

Immae Lachica 07/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— School gates and corridors are actually the loudest during dismissal time. Students and pupils rush out of their rooms to play outside with their friends or hurry to the loving arms of their guardians…

90s kids starter pack in school

Immae Lachica 07/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Bells ringing, guards checking up the bags, kids lining up outside their rooms, parents waving goodbye, and some trying their best to make their kids stop crying. A normal first-day scene in every school.…

World Music Day: When Do You Find Yourself Tuning In?

Immae Lachica 06/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Can you imagine a world without music? While some find solace in silence, most find comfort in the melodies of music. Music amplifies our emotions, whether it’s a feel-good tune or one that evokes…

MUPh’s head of production speaks out about trophy fiasco

Immae Lachica 06/13/2024

  CEBU CITY, Philippines— “Lahat naman nmababayaran.” (All can be paid.) This is the answer for Borg Roxas, the head of production of Miss Universe Philippines to the claims of visual artist Jef Albea that the organization…

Cracking the code of self-inflicted heartbreak

Immae Lachica 10/11/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines– Heartbreak, that universal ache we all know too well, often has an uncanny ability to sneak up on us. But here’s the twist: sometimes, we’re the puppet masters behind our own heartache. Curious? Here…

Let’s make Cesafi fun this year!

Immae Lachica 09/25/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— It is that time of the year again when student-athletes shine in their respective sports in the hopes of winning big during the most coveted sporting event in Cebu, the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation…

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