Resort owners in Malapascua implement shortened work hours for employees

Doris C. Bongcac 04/05/2021

MALAPASCUA ISLAND, Daanbantayan – Tourism industry workers on Malapascua Island are only called to work when guests arrive. Janice, a food server in a resort in Sitio Tawigan, said that she worked four to five hours per…

Datu Lapulapu monument gets facelift

Doris C. Bongcac 04/04/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Another important remembrance of the heroism of Datu Lapulapu is getting a facelift. Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard Chan said City Hall personnel started on Saturday morning, April 3, the restoration works on the Lapulapu…

The where and how of (getting to) Malapascua, a ‘beach paradise’ in north Cebu

Doris C. Bongcac 04/04/2021

MALAPASCUA ISLAND, Daanbantayan — Summer is here. And going to the beach is always on top of our to do list during this time of year. What are you waiting for? Bring out those swimwear and bring…

Argao officials allow non-residents access to Mahayahay Beach

Doris C. Bongcac 04/03/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — A first come, first served basis will now be implemented at the Mahayahay Beach in Argao town in southern Cebu. Towns officials changed their minds against prohibiting non-residents access to the public beach…

LOOK: Scenes from the Sta. Fe Port this Black Saturday

Doris C. Bongcac 04/03/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Sta. Fe Port in Bantayan Island is near empty this Black Saturday, April 3, 2021. But personnel of the Cebu Ports Authority (CPA) continue to provide passenger assistance while they also monitor…

Mahayahay Beach off-limits to non-Argao town residents this weekend

Doris C. Bongcac 04/03/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Only Argao town residents will be allowed entry at the Mahayahay Beach this Black Saturday (April 3) and on Easter Sunday (April 4). The decision was made during a meeting between the police,…

A day in the life of a fisherman in Malapascua

Doris C. Bongcac 04/03/2021

MALAPASCUA ISLAND, Daanbantayan — Fishing is something that Guillermo Baman learned at a very young age. But he never learned to make “kitang” when he was still in his hometown in Samar. He learned the art of…

Conservation of 1866 Magellan Obelisk at the Liberty Shrine in Mactan now complete

Doris C. Bongcac 04/01/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Liberty Shrine in Barangay Mactan in Lapu-Lapu City is now ready for the commemoration of the 500 years of the Kadaugan sa Mactan on April 27. The Nation Quincentennial Committee announced that…

3 arrested for illegal fishing near Gato Island in Daanbantayan

Doris C. Bongcac 03/31/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Three men landed in jail after they were arrested for illegal fishing in the waters off Gato and Carnaza Islands in Daanbantayan town, northern Cebu on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. The town’s Bantay…

When fishermen in an island in northern Cebu take a break from catching fish

Doris C. Bongac 03/31/2021

MALAPASCUA ISLAND, Daanbantayan — Fishermen in Malapascua Island  also take a break to celebrate the Holy Week. Starting on Maunday Thursday, they would no longer go out to sea, said fisherman Guillermo Baman. Baman, 61, said they…

Cherry blossoms in Daanbantayan town get public attention

Doris C. Bongcac 03/29/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Cherry blossoms are now in full bloom inside a private compound in the municipality of Daanbantayan in northern Cebu. And the presence of these beautiful flowers is beginning to draw attention, according to…

DepEd-7 plans review of K to 12 courses to address job ‘mismatch’

Doris C. Bongcac 03/29/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Education officials in Central Visayas are planning a review of courses offered under the K to 12 program to especially address concerns on job “mismatch.” They are also working with Technical Education and…

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