Movie about boxing leads winners of Sinulog Film Festival

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 02/12/2018

A STORY about a boxer who finds the meaning of life through boxing won Best Short Film in this year’s Sinulog Film Festival. The film “Ginhawa” directed by Christian Paolo Lat also won the Best Editing, Best…

Learning about gender and women’s concerns

Sofia Aliño Logarta 02/07/2018

In attempting to guide grade 10 students in learning about women’s issues in Contemporary Issues Class, I was fortunate to have the January 2017 special issue on “The Shifting Landscape of Gender.” In discussing gender gaps, it…

Tom warns public about drinks and party drugs

Benjie B. Talisic, Nestle L. Semilla 01/15/2018

ASIDE from reminding Cebuanos to keep Cebu City clean, Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña warns the public about dangerous drugs during parties and concerts at the Sinulog Festival. Osmeña advised the public especially those who would attend…

Judy Ann Santos and Angelica Panganiban star in film about cheating husbands

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 12/30/2017

JUDY Ann Santos opens 2018 with a bang by returning to the big screen via Star Cinema’s “Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes.” Sharing top billing with her is Angelica Panganiban who was recently named Best Actress at the…

Exporters upbeat about industry’s ’18 prospects China ties seen to boost sector next year

Victor Anthony V. Silva 12/14/2017

The Philippines’ warmer relation with China has gotten export players in Cebu more bullish for what’s in store for the industry in 2018. Federico Escalona, executive director at the Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (Philexport) in Cebu, said…

Why Binibining Tabogon opened up about girlfriend on pageant night

Mich Padayhag 11/02/2017

ALL she wanted was to be honest. So when she was asked about her relationship status, Binibining Tabogon Maria Izobel Taguiam gave an unexpected and sincere answer during the top 12 casual interview for the Binibining Cebu…

Police, health officials worry about medical marijuana bill

Futch Anthony Inso, Nestle L. Semilla 09/28/2017

THE Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) has expressed concern over the possible approval of a bill legalizing marijuana for medical purposes. CCPO director, Senior Supt. Joel Doria, said that while marijuana does have some medical benefits, proposed…

Neda sees about 7% GDP growth for 2017

Inquirer.net 09/21/2017

THE country’s chief economist has anticipated a full-year gross domestic product (GDP) growth hitting the middle of the government’s 6.5–7.5 percent target. “If we hit close to the midrange we’ll be happy with that, higher or lower…

IAN VENERACION and Mike Alcazaren talk about psycho thriller “Puti” and their Cebu connection

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 09/07/2017

EXPECT to hear a Visayan song in the psychological thriller, “Puti” which will be shown in eight SM Cinemas, including SM City Cebu starting today. Screenwriter  and director Mike Alcazaren said that she made actress Lauren Young,…

All about a mother’s love

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 08/18/2017

A STORY of a mother raising two sons, including one with Down Syndrome is what “Star na si Van Damme Stallone” is all about. The film is part of the ongoing Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino, which will…

Simbako palayo

Raymund Fernandez 08/08/2017

I wanted to write one about the beauty of uncertainty. But almost immediately and as soon as I thought of it, I felt the need to warn myself against making frivolous such a topic as has such…

All you need to know about Cebu in one book

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 08/05/2017

It took an outsider, a non-Cebuano, to point out the need for a publication that contains the most important and crucial details about Cebu. When University of San Carlos (USC) president Fr. Dionisio Miranda of the Society…

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