Eid al-Fitr: Celebrating it with family—a blessing

Niña Mae C. Oliverio, Pia Piquero 04/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Celebrating the end of Ramadan is one of the crucial events for the Muslim community. This celebration is called ‘Eid al- Fitr (Eid’l Fitr)’ which means the feast, or festival of breaking the…

Fuel prices in Cebu City as of Feb. 6: Gasoline up by 75 centavos, diesel by P1.50

Niña Mae Oliverio and Emmariel Ares 02/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Another round of increase in fuel prices greeted motorists on Tuesday, February 6. Local oil firms announced in separate advisories that the prices of gasoline will increase by 75 centavos per liter and…

Devotee City 2024 has over 600 registrants

Niña Mae C. Oliverio, Pia Piquero 01/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Hundreds of devotees from different provinces have registered in the Devotee City during its opening on Friday, Jan. 19 This year’s Devotee City is located in front of the Cebu Central Post Office…

SINULOG 2024: What is the Devotee City?

Niña Mae C. Oliverio, Pia Piquero 01/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Devotees of Señor Santo Niño are widely recognized for their deep religious convictions and practices, particularly during the annual Sinulog Festival in Cebu, held every January. With the annual influx of devotees to…

Walk with Jesus signals start of Fiesta Señor 2024: All roads lead to Basilica

Morexette Marie Erram, Niña Mae C. Oliverio 01/11/2024

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — All roads lead to the Basilica. All roads lead to the Señor. Seas of devotees filled the streets of uptown and downtown Cebu City as the Fiesta Señor 2024 officially opened on…

Devotee City soon to open for Fiesta Señor pilgrims

Niña Mae C. Oliverio, Pia Piquero 01/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Devotee City for Fiesta Señor 2024 is set to open two weeks from now. According to the body in-charge of the Devotee City, the “initial plan” for the opening of the free…

Coach J: Cebu’s ‘ultimate voice coach’, a genuine friend and an enigma

Morexette Marie B. Erram, Niña Mae C. Oliverio 01/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As investigators continue to search for the perpetrators behind the ruthless killing of Coach J, friends, and peers in Cebu’s vibrant creative industry pay tribute not only to a seasoned mentor but also…

Rama’s 2024 resolution: ‘Continue to be better than before’

Pia Piquero and Nina Mae Oliverio 12/26/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama remains committed to his steadfast vision of transforming Cebu City into a place similar to Singapore, but he also wants to incorporate a touch of Melbourne. According to…

Fuel prices in 5 gas stations in Cebu City: Diesel down by P1.10, gasoline by 45 cents

Niña Mae Oliverio and Emmariel Ares 11/07/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Motorists in Cebu City can expect a rollback in the prices of fuel starting on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. This was after oil firms announced in separate advisories that they would be cutting…

Kalag-Kalag 2023: How OFWs celebrate Undas overseas

Niña Mae Oliverio and Rashe Zoe Sophia Piquero 11/02/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Catholics hold a deep reverence for traditions, especially during the solemn observance of Kalag-Kalag (Undas). These occasions encompass everything from obligatory cemetery visits, intricate ceremonies, and intercessions, to family reunions. Filipinos are very…

Colorum vehicles: LTFRB-7 warns passengers against unfranchised vehicles

Niña Mae C. Oliverio, Rashe Zoe Sophia Piquero 11/02/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The public is warned against riding colorum vehicles that are expected to thrive as the Kalag-Kalag season winds down. “Akong advise nga usa sa pinakaimportante gyud nga inyong sakyan kanang duna ra juy…

DepEd: Classes on Nov. 3 will not be face-to-face

Niña Mae C. Oliverio, Rashe Zoe Sophia Piquero 11/02/2023

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) said that classes in basic education shall resume on Friday, November 3, 2023. This comes after a long break due to the recent Barangay…

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