Mother in Cebu City gets help through barter group

Raul Constantine L. Tabanao 06/15/2020

MOALBOAL, CEBU — Monica Mae Carpio and her family were running out of food and some essentials, so she finally decided to offer a barter at a Facebook page on June 9, 2020. Her offer: 64 pieces…

CBC to Members: Don’t be afraid to ask a lot of questions to avoid bogus barters

Immae Lachica 06/15/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Cebu Barter Community (CBC) was placed under the spotlight recently following reports of bogus barters that victimized some of its members. One of the most recent victims was Maefany Pascual who agreed to trade…

Sister’s love: Young girl willing to give up her valued treasure for brother’s medical condition

Immae Lachica 06/09/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines— A young girl has a unique and touching way of helping her sibling’s medical needs. She’s willing to let go of one of her most cherished treasures. Mary Reign Fernandez, 12, from V. Rama…

Cebuano nurse in Las Vegas sends school supplies to pupils in Cebu City mountain brgy

Raul Constantine L. Tabanao 06/09/2020

MOALBOAL, Cebu —Lan Alyxandre Cabatingan bought school supplies which he planned to give out to children in one of the public elementary schools in Cebu City before he left for Las Vegas on January 21. But his…

CBC an avenue for parents to find laptops in preparation for kids’ online learning

Immae Lachica 06/08/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The coronavirus brought about so many changes in our lives. One of the most significant changes would be living under a “new normal.” One of the new norms that is expected is lesser face-to-face…

Cebu Barter Community happy to go beyond just bartering in Cebu

Immae Lachica 06/06/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebu Barter Community (CBC) is the fastest online growing community here in Cebu. This Facebook group lets you barter your things with whatever you desire or whatever you find useful from other members. Bong…

Artist from Cebu City offers tattoo service for groceries

Raul Constantine L. Tabanao 06/05/2020

MOALBOAL, CEBU — A tattoo artist from Barangay Tisa, Cebu City is offering tattoo service in exchange for groceries. The reason: To help his neighbors and friends affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Tattoo artist Tom Cabañesas, 35,…

Man barters car in exchange for relief goods for people in need

Raul Constantine L. Tabano 06/04/2020

MOALBOAL, CEBU — A man from Talisay City decided to help people in need due to the coronavirus pandemic by giving them relief goods he got in exchange for his car. Mark Lorenze Bas, 35, used the…

Netizen uses online barter group to offer blood donation

Raul Constantine L. Tabanao 06/03/2020

MOALBOAL, Cebu — A netizen from Talisay City is offering a different kind of barter – his blood in exchange for an act of kindness. Earl Edgar Nisnisan, 35, said he wanted to share his precious blood…

Scrap art goodness by artist from Naga City, Cebu

Immae Lachica 06/02/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Instead of throwing out his scrap materials at home, this artistic mind from Naga City, Cebu turned them into art works. And it’s gaining attention. Philustrate Natad, 45, a former TV director and a…

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