Single mom in Cebu: How she became a school’s ‘mother of hundreds’

Jay Baa 07/21/2024

How did this 61-year-old grandmother, a farmer’s daughter, a high school graduate, and a single mother ended up as a dorm manager of a Cebu university? Was it her caring and passionate nature that has left a…

Mandaue City’s inflation remains the highest in Cebu at 7.4% in June

Shannah Rose Pardo 07/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mandaue City’s inflation rate further quickened to 7.4 percent in June 2024, still the highest in Cebu, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority in Central Visayas (PSA-7). In an inflation report released on…

City civil registrar: Register your children’s birth immediately

Shannah Rose Pardo 07/15/2024

CEBU CITY,  Philippines —  Officials from the Office of the City Civil Registrar (OCCR) in Cebu City urged the public, especially parents, to immediately register their children’s birth to prevent going through the delayed registration process.  In…

‘Pencak Silat’ aims for permanent spot in Palarong Pambansa after years as demo sport

Jay Baa 07/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After the successful Palarong Pambansa Pencak Silat competition at Robinsons Galleria Cebu, student-athletes, coaches, and officials hope it will be recognized as a regular sport. According to Emmar Progelia, the national technical official…

PSA: 2024 population census kicks off on July 15

Shannah Rose Pardo 07/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After four years, the Census of Population and Community-Based Monitoring System (POPCEN-CBMS) is set to be updated. The 2024 POPCEN-CBMS was launched on Friday, July 12, led by officials from the Philippine Statistics…

Palarong Pambansa futsal: Central Visayas on track to defend title

Jay Chan Baa 07/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Central Visayas futsal girls secondary team is on track to defend the title they won from last year’s Palarong Pambansa which was held in Marikina City in Metro Manila. The team has already…

Palarong Pambansa Chess: 2 gold medals for Central Visayas

Jay Baa 07/11/2024

Cebu City, Philippines — Edelyn A. Vosotros from the University of Cebu (UC) and Kristina Concepcion from the University of San Jose Recoletos (USJ-R), representing Central Visayas (Region 7) won two gold medals in the individual and…

Adoption process: DSWS cites why right steps should be followed

Shannah Rose Pardo 07/11/2024

CEBU CITY,  Philippines — Officials from the Department of Social Work and Services (DSWS) emphasizes the importance of whyn one should follow the adoption process in adopting a child. Leah Patricio, DSWS Adoption Program head, said  that…

Boxing Buddies: A journey of a hopeful father and son

Jay Baa 07/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— In a boxing match, every punch reflects a boxer’s hard work, training, and sacrifice. It becomes even more special when a father takes on the role of the trainer—the one who guides moves, builds…

Cebu City to host 5th Asian Apostolic Congress on Mercy

Shannah Rose Pardo 07/10/2024

CEBU CITY,  Philippines — After taking a pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, the Asian Apostolic Congress on Mercy (AACOM) will make a comeback this year. The AACOM, a convergence of the different devotees of…

Raymond eyes PPP scheme for Cebu City’s creative district

Shannah Rose Pardo 07/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A plan to establish a creative district in Cebu City is still a long way to go. But this early, Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia said that they are now looking for a…

Pagasa forecasts fair weather in Metro Cebu for Palarong Pambansa week

Shannah Rose Pardo 07/08/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Delegates and the public will be able to experience a fair weather throughout the week for Palarong Pambansa 2024. Engineer Alfredo Quiblat Jr., chief of Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa)…

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