Meet the Cebuano Kalokalike contestant noticed by Bruno Mars

Kurt Daryle Romariz 10/18/2024

Another Cebuano singer once again grabs the limelight after his world-class stint on live television. Kent Randale Villarba, 22, recently joined the Kalokalike segment in the noontime show “It’s Showtime” during their October 4 episode. He wowed…

LANY hops on Cebu heritage tour, visits local museums

Kurt Daryle Romariz 10/16/2024

American pop-rock band LANY is no stranger to Filipinos because the group has performed in the country multiple times before. However, their Cebuano fans were delighted by the news earlier this year that the band would bring…

How a Cebuana student from Medellin tops UP fine arts class

Kurt Romariz 09/06/2024

For the longest time, walking by the tranquil seas and quiet scenery of a thriving town in northern Cebu were all Niña Joana Marie M. Perez had ever known. Bounded by her thirst to seek life beyond…

BINI Colet serenades Bisaya fans: ‘Laban lang pirmi’

Kurt Romariz 07/26/2024

Despite the rising fame of the nation’s girl group, BINI members are still proud to touch back and claim their identities, especially in what they do outside of their group performances. In a recent TikTok video, one…

‘Bayot’ and queer labels: Exploring Cebuanos’ view on SOGIE

Kurt Romariz 06/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Bayot! Yads! Tomboy!” For years, these have been terms branded as slurs that were used to call Cebuano queer individuals, and often insinuated to demean them. As norms evolved, queer groups and individuals…

Cebuano CPALE topnotcher: How consistency paid off for him

Kurt Romariz 06/04/2024

What does it take to become a topnotcher? Some would say planning your best study technique is important, while others believe that it is all about knowing when to rest to avoid burnout. For this newly licensed…

World Art Day: Meet the artist behind this uncanny face on the street

Kurt Romariz 04/15/2024

For years, some might have seen this face somewhere along the bustling streets of Cebu City. Do you remember seeing this round face with bulging eyes and geometrically shaped bangs—in some cases, visually warped dreamily on the…

Governor Gwen ‘undecided’ on return of Pasigarbo next year

Christian Dave Cuizon, Emmariel Ares 09/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With the mishaps that have occurred in this year’s celebration of the annual Pasigarbo sa Sugbo, the governor of Cebu has admitted that there has been no confirmation yet if it will be…

Philippine Eagle: Animal keeper takes to TikTok to spread awareness about PH’s ‘bird of prey’

Jessa Ngojo 07/26/2023

CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES— How can someone help in in spreading awareness about an endangered species, particularly the country’s national bird, the Philippine Eagle? Lohwana Halaq, a Philippine Eagle Center (PEC) animal keeper, did this by sharing her…

Video of daughter surprising her father with medals she received goes viral

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 07/03/2023

(Note: This article was first published on July 5, 2022.) CEBU, Philippines— A student from Misamis Oriental surprises her father with the medals she received as she completed Junior High School last July 1, 2022. Sheila Bartolaba…

Being a Transwoman: Transitioning is ‘bravery’

Vhenna Marie Mantilla 06/17/2023

CEBU City, Philippines– In a world where personal journeys are as unique as the individuals who embark upon them, there are stories that defy convention, inspiring us to challenge societal norms and embrace love in all its…

CDN Digital, Cebu Technological University ink deal to expand opportunities for students

Vhenna Marie Mantilla 06/05/2023

CDN Digital has partnered with Cebu Technological University (CTU) to provide students with internship and career opportunities with Cebu’s independent digital news portal. CDN Digital and CTU signed the memorandum of agreement on May 31, 2023. Under…

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