Raymond: Petty crimes part of urbanization, but police must act

Pia Piquero 09/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The commission of petty crimes, while expected in a highly urbanized city like Cebu, is not a justification for police negligence. This was according to acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia as he addressed…

Church urged to be inclusive

Futch Anthony Inso 08/01/2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The church must be inclusive and not exclusive in welcoming the faithful, especially those who want to venerate and offer their prayers. This was stated by Rev. Fr. Japeth Geonzon, vice-chairman of the…

A first for Cebu City: A Christmas tree at Plaza Sugbo

Delta Derycka C. Letigio 12/06/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Plaza Sugbo where the famous Magellan’s Cross stands needs no decoration as it is the icon of Cebu, the very heart of Cebu City.  The Cebu City government, in the past years,…

Police laud peaceful launch of the 500th year celebration of Santo Niño arrival in Cebu

Alven Marie A. Timtim 11/13/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Close coordination with the personnel from Basilica Minors del Santo Niño, dissemination of the prohibited things inside the area and strict implementation of the set rules and regulations helped achieve the peaceful and…

Sinulog 2017: ‘Is it good for our children?’

01/16/2017

This year’s Sinulog will be remembered for the rains that soaked Cebu City and neighboring towns for three straight days from Thursday to Saturday. Despite the rainy weather, devotees and pilgrims still turned out in huge numbers…

Forgotten Memories – Part XV

Jaime Picornell 01/13/2017

INTERNATIONAL focus was on Cebu in April 1965 for the celebration of the 4th centennial of the Christianization of the Philippines, and the Far East. The festivities were centered on the Santo Niño. It was recalled that…

Pagay, Sorongon top Sto. Niño run

Glendale G. Rosal 11/13/2016

RUFFA Sorongon and her coach Azlan Pagay ruled the 10-kilometer race of the Santo Niño Fun Run 2016 yesterday. Pagay crossed the finish line at the Plaza Independencia in 38 minutes and three seconds to secure the…

March against climate change set

Marc Eric Cosep 11/26/2015

THE People Climate Change Movement-Cebu Chapter will spearhead a “March for Climate Justice” on Nov. 28. The march will be attended by students from the different universities and colleges in Cebu City and government and private organizations.…

Repairs stepped up for January

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 10/16/2015

Piece by piece,   Cebu’s historic churches are slowly being rebuilt two years after the Oct. 15 earthquake that shook  provinces of Cebu  and Bohol. The slow work of restoration continues. For the Cebu Archdiocese, the big challenge…

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