FACES OF CEBU: Buenaventurada Potestas, local ‘mananabtan’

Jessa Ngojo 10/27/2024

CONSOLACION, Cebu— The mananabtan remains a vital figure in Cebuano Catholic tradition, especially during Kalag-Kalag. Though some say the younger generation are less inclined to pray as fervently, the mananabtan, even in advanced age, moves forward and…

Kalag-Kalag 2023: 192K people visited cemeteries in Cebu Province on All Saints’ Day

Emmariel Ares 11/02/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – At least 192,000 people were recorded to have visited the different cemeteries in Cebu Province on November 1, 2023, during the observance of the All Saints’ Day. But despite the significant number of…

Kalag-Kalag, All Saints’ Day, All Souls’ Day: Why we celebrate this season

CDN Digital 11/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Why do we celebrate the Kalag-Kalag or Undas on Nov. 1 and 2 or on All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day respectively? The All Saints’ Day and the All Souls’ Day are…

Kalag-Kalag traffic ‘is manageable’ on November 1 says traffic czar

Niña Mae C. Oliverio, Rashe Zoe Sophia Piquero 11/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Kalag-Kalag traffic situation around 12 noon in Cebu City was manageable on Wednesday, November 1, the head of the city’s traffic office said. Councilor Rey Gealon, head of the Traffic Management Committee…

Kalag-Kalag 2023: Do’s and Don’ts when visiting cemeteries

Emmariel Ares 11/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Kalag-Kalag 2023 will be safer and orderly if you follow these simple Do’s and Don’ts as you head to your local cemeteries to visit your departed loved ones. With the observation of the…

Scenes from the Carreta cemetery: Earning for a living, visiting the departed

Niña Mae C. Oliverio, Rashe Zoe Sophia Piquero 11/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Undas, or Kalag-Kalag, is the time for people to visit the resting places of their departed loved ones. This is usually the period when people reflect and connect with the departed, who hold…

Pagasa: 1 to 2 tropical cyclones in November

11/01/2023

MANILA, Philippines — One to two tropical cyclones may enter or develop within the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) in November, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. Pagasa weather specialist Obet Badrina revealed this in…

Cebu Catholic Church priest urges faithful to wear saintly attires not scary costumes

Rashe Zoe Sophia Piquero 11/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Eerie attire and haunting decorations are some of the familiar sights and sounds now that Undas or Kalag-Kalag has finally arrived. Several celebrities and even ordinary people have taken to the internet to…

Kalag-Kalag Food: ‘Mga Kalan-on sa Kagahapon,’ a Delectable Link Between Cebuano Generations this ‘Kalag-Kalag’

Jessa Ngojo - CDN Social Media Specialist 10/31/2023

CONSOLACION, Cebu– As the last school bell chimed, a surge of muted excitement overwhelmed students as they raced out of the school building with eager anticipation of the Kalag-Kalag break. This particular break holds special significance to…

Keep your kids entertained with these Halloween shows and movies

Immae Lachica 10/31/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— During Kalag-Kalag, or Undas, most people get really busy with all the Halloween preparations, especially when visiting our loved ones in their gravesites. With so much going on, some parents would opt to just…

Kalag-Kalag 2023: Flower, candle vendors prepare for influx of buyers

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/29/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Candle and flower vendors here are preparing to have more customers in the following days for the All Souls Day and All Saints Day this year. There are over 50 stalls that are…

Love ‘pa’ more!

Fr. Jerry M. Orbos SVD - @inquirerdotnet 10/29/2023

  The story is told about a little boy who heard in their catechism class that there are 10 Commandments from God. He said to the teacher: “Only 10? In our house, we have more than that,…

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