Bigger, better CYBL 2024 edition to unfold in March 

Glendale G. Rosal 02/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — One of Cebu’s premier grassroots basketball tilts, the Cebu Youth Basketball League (CYBL) promises to be bigger and grander in season 2024 that will unfold on March 16 at the old Sacred Heart…

Over 600 Black Nazarene devotees receive Red Cross assistance

Adrian Parungao 01/09/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Red Cross reported that as of 6 p.m. Tuesday, its personnel stationed along the route of the Traslacion 2024 for the Feast of the Black Nazarene attended to 643 individuals who required medical…

Same again? 1996 calendars reused for 2024

Agence France Presse 01/07/2024

WASHINGTON — It is a radical form of recycling. Calendars from 1996 are being reused for 2024 as both are leap years that begin on a Monday. The quirk has sparked a flurry of interest on the…

8,110 runners to join Cebu Marathon 2024 

Glendale G. Rosal 01/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A total of 8,110 runners will swarm the streets of Cebu City for the Cebu Marathon 2024 scheduled on January 14, that will start and finish at the SM Seaside City Cebu.  The…

Jerusalem eager for another world title shot, enters 2024 on Boxrec’s Top 5 contenders

Glendale G. Rosal 01/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem entered 2024 as a top five contender in the minimumweight division according to Boxrec. The 29-year-old pride of Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon was ranked No. 3 as the…

LIST: Philippine holidays in 2024

Jessa Ngojo - CDN Social Media Specialist 01/03/2024

Anticipation grows among Filipinos as they plan ahead for the year 2024, eagerly anticipating the holidays and special non-working days. The Philippines, renowned for its vibrant celebrations and cultural festivities, features a lineup of holidays that commemorate…

2024 : Mandaue welcomes new year with launch of Presidencia Clock Tower

Doris C. Bongcac 01/01/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Mandauehanons welcomed 2024 in gathering at the city’s heritage plaza that was filled with songs, dances, fun and a fireworks display. The gathering was part of the New Year’s countdown and the official…

World rings in 2024 after war, bots and Barbie

Agence France Presse 01/01/2024

Jubilant crowds bid farewell on Sunday to the hottest year on record, closing a turbulent 12 months marked by clever chatbots, climate crises and devastating wars in Gaza and Ukraine. Much of the world’s population — now…

World prepares to ring in 2024

Agence France Presse 12/31/2023

SYDNEY — Jubilant crowds will bid farewell to the hottest year on record Sunday, closing a turbulent 12 months marked by clever chatbots, climate crises and wrenching wars in Gaza and Ukraine. The world’s population — now over eight…

Palma’s New Year Message: ‘Welcome 2024 by bringing the lessons learned in 2023’

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 12/31/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma is hopeful that everyone would apply the lessons learned this year as they prepare to welcome 2024. Palma said that people should be thankful for the things that happened…

Cancer survivor, her wish for 2024: ‘To live healthier, more healing’

Pia Piquero 12/28/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The New Year has always been a season for finding new and deeper meaning in life. As the clock strikes midnight and the calendar turns its page, the arrival of the new year…

DOLE: Wage hike in 2024 possible but boards make final say

Angeline Marcelino 12/26/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said there is always a possibility for wage increases in 2024 but that the final decision rests on the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards…

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