Pandemic-themed books to read during social distancing

Marc Cosep 03/18/2020

Outbreaks of diseases have been a recurring theme in literature since time immemorial. If you find yourself stuck at home in the midst of this viral pandemic; you might want to curl up with a handful of…

Photos of students raising books during novena mass create buzz online

Immae Lachica 01/22/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines— If you have been a devotee of the Señor Santo Niño, you know that  there is a great chance that your prayers will be answered. Hence, it was just fitting to see some students offering…

UV’s SBP team books seat to National Finals

JONAS PANERIO 11/04/2018

THE SBP squad of the University of the Visayas (UV) reigned supreme in the 33rd SBP Passerelle Twin Tournament backed by Milo Visayas Regional Finals as they defeated St. John’s Institute (SJI), 58-52, in the finals on…

Man selling counterfeit medicine books nabbed

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 08/29/2018

  Agents of the NBI on Wednesday arrested a man for allegedly producing counterfeit medicine books along F. Ramos Street in Cebu City. William Almacen was arrested in an entrapment operation in F. Ramos Street, Cebu City.…

Books – blessings

Sofia Aliño Logarta 08/08/2018

Many priests have touched my life; here we will share those who have shared some unforgettable books. Fr. Toby was still a seminarian when we became friends who had many lively conversations. We had similar perspectives and…

A festival of food, stories and books in Barangay Taptap

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 07/18/2018

It was a day of celebration filled with food, stories and books. On one side of the gymnasium was a group of 40 mothers eagerly listening to Cebu Daily News columnist Louella Alix, a noted home cook,…

Talisay stays unbeaten, books seat to next round

Glendale G. Rosal 06/14/2018

THE Talisay Aqua Stars beat the defending champions Minglanilla Archangels, 82-73, last Wednesday evening in the Cluster C playoffs action of the ongoing Governor’s Cup Inter-Cities/Municipalities Basketball Tournament in Talisay City Sports and Cultural Complex. The victory…

PH books Trump hotel in DC for June 12 fete; ethics questioned

AP 04/28/2018

WASHINGTON — First came Kuwait. Then Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Now it’s the Philippines’ turn. It is the latest foreign government to book rooms or host events at the Trump International Hotel in Washington D.C., riling critics…

A festival meant for children

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 11/19/2017

She had no qualms about sitting on the floor with an army of children surrounding her. With a book on her lap and a wireless microphone on her right hand, Binibining Cebu Tourism 2017 Samantha Ashley Lo…

The passionate shepherd to his love

Jr., Simeon Dumdum 10/21/2017

(A review of Cardinal Vidal’s homilies) All priestly vocations begin with a love affair.” This line can set a novel into motion, having the power of a famous first sentence. In fact, it comes from a talk…

Author du jour

Rione Palacios 09/09/2017

  New York Times bestselling author of the book series “Crazy Rich Asians,” “China Rich Girlfriend,” and “Rich People Problems” Kevin Kwan made Queen City the last stop of his whirlwind book tour in the Philippines with…

Kevin Kwan talks about his writing process and his books’ rich characters

Marc Eric Cosep 08/26/2017

BOOK lovers are in for a special treat today at Kevin Kwan’s book signing event by National Book Store at the Sky Wing of SM Seaside City Cebu. This will be the first time Kris Aquino, who has a…

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