Fair weather expected on Nov. 2 

Zacarian Sarao 11/01/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Fair weather is expected in Cebu and other key cities nationwide on Saturday, November 2, 2024, although rain showers are possible in the afternoon and evening due to the easterlies, according to the Philippine…

Mandaue City ready for ‘Kalag-Kalag’ visitors

Mary Rose Sagarino 11/01/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Mandaue City Mayor Glenn Bercede inspected the clustered cemeteries in Barangay Guizo in observance of Kalag-Kalag 2024. Bercede was accompanied by Buddy Alain Ybañez, head of the Mandaue City Disaster Risk Reduction and…

‘I embalmed my own children’: The untold story of an embalmer

Pia Piquero 10/30/2024

Trigger/content warning: This article contains descriptions of the embalming process and the handling of deceased bodies. Readers who may be sensitive to topics related to death, grief, or vivid imagery of corpses may find this content distressing.…

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, 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…

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…

DOH: Spare young kids from infection, keep them off crowded cemeteries

Luisa Cabato 10/30/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday advised the public to refrain from tagging along young children when they visit crowded cemeteries on All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day or “Undas” to keep them…

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…

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