Judge Olivia Mende: A Boholana judge’s journey through life with cancer

Pia Piquero 04/27/2024

BOHOL, Philippines – The hallowed halls of justice have been her battleground for 17 years. Cloaked in her judicial robes and wearing her usual poker-faced resolve, she always defends integrity and justice in the courtroom. She is…

Cancer survivor, her wish for 2024: ‘To live healthier, more healing’

Pia Piquero 12/28/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The New Year has always been a season for finding new and deeper meaning in life. As the clock strikes midnight and the calendar turns its page, the arrival of the new year…

Jaymee Joaquin, actress and TV host, dies at 44

Hannah Mallorca 10/21/2023

Jaymee Joaquin, an actress and TV host known for the game show “Games Uplate Live,” has died after battling breast cancer. She was 44. Joaquin’s close friend Fides VA confirmed her death in a Facebook post last…

Cebu Pink Paddlers add one more gold in US campaign

Dale Rosal 10/17/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Cebu Pink Paddlers Dragon Boat Team increased its medal hike by topping the 500-meter women’s category of the ongoing 2023 Nevada International Dragon Boat Festival in Henderson, Nevada, United States on Monday, October 16,…

Cebu Pink Paddlers make waves in US dragon boat scene

Glendale G. Rosal 10/15/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The breast cancer survivors-turned dragon boat racers from the Cebu Pink Paddlers continue to make their presence felt in the United States after bagging a gold medal in the 2023 Nevada International Dragon…

Mother with breast cancer appeals for urgent help

PR 01/31/2023

A 53-year-old mother from Brgy. Talamban, Cebu City earnestly appeals for urgent financial help to sustain her treatment against the “Big C.”   Alicia Damaolao was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, Stage 4 on May 5, 2020. A few…

To Fight Breast Cancer, Early Detection is the Best Protection

PR 10/01/2022

Every October is pink to raise awareness about breast cancer. This can be seen even in social media feeds of celebrities and local beauty queens to programs by local barangay LGU’s. Last year, it was Miss Universe…

Grandmother with breast cancer pleads for urgent help

PR 09/08/2022

A 50-year-old grandmother from Brgy. Valencia, Carcar City, Cebu humbly pleads for urgent financial help for her ongoing medical treatment against the big C. Juliet Siton was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, Stage 2 on October 2018. Eighteen…

EJ Obiena to donate reward from bronze medal win to ailing Lydia De Vega

Lance Agcaoili - @inquirerdotnet 07/29/2022

MANILA, Philippines — EJ Obiena has pledged to donate his incentives from the Philippine Sports Commission to the ailing Lydia De Vega. Obiena, who will receive Php 250,000 from the PSC after setting a new Asian record…

Cebu Pink Virtual Ultramarathon marathon organizers eye 350 runners

Glendale G. Rosal 07/29/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — On its third year, the Cebu Pink Virtual Ultramarathon aims to draw more runners for its campaign in raising awareness on breast cancer. The virtual ultramarathon runs from October 1 to 31, 2022…

Cebu Pink Paddlers hold photo exhibit to raise breast cancer awareness

Glendale G. Rosal 04/10/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Cebu Pink Paddlers, known for their prowess in dragonboat, initiated a unique project to further raise the awareness on breast cancer.  The Cebu Pink Paddlers comprised of incredible women who survived breast cancer…

Cebuano couple battling cancer gives inspiration to couples through prenup photos

Immae Lachica 11/07/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines— When you have found the love of your life, you just know. You just know because this person gives you the security you thought you do not need. The love you thought you did…

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