Dondon Hontiveros launches ‘DH25 Foundation’ to help poor Cebuanos

Glendale G. Rosal 12/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Councilor and former basketball star Donaldo “Dondon” Hontiveros led the formal launch of his “DH25 Foundation” which aims to reach impoverished Cebuanos to help them earn access to free technical and…

3.3M Cebuanos expected to cast their votes in BSKE, says Comelec

Futch Anthony Inso 10/13/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- A total of 3.3 million Cebuanos are expected to cast their votes in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) in the Province of Cebu, including the tri-cities of Cebu, Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu. Based…

BFAR-7 warns Cebuanos against eating pufferfish

Futch Anthony Inso 07/03/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Central Visayas (BFAR-7) is urging Cebuanos to refrain from eating pufferfish locally known as “buriring.” BFAR-7 Director Allan Poquita said that pufferfishes are known to…

Architect Licensure Exam: 2 Cebu graduates land in top 5

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/15/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two Cebu-based graduates landed in the Top 10 of the June 2023 Licensure Examination for Architects. Marynelle Charis Mangasep Baysa and Janrea Caballero Cuyos ranked 5th after they got an average rating of…

Legazpi and Salcedo

Ambeth R. Ocampo - @inquirerdotnet 11/18/2022

We see street signs every day but rarely notice them. We recognize Rizal, Bonifacio, Mabini, Quezon, Osmeña, Roxas, Quirino, and Macapagal, but who are Blumentritt, Monumento, Kalentong, or Ped Xing? Makati weekend markets held in Salcedo Village…

Pampanga’s parol making tradition thrives in Cebu City

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 10/03/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The iconic “parol” or Christmas lanterns are unquestionably among the decorations that add cheer and brightness to the Christmas occasion. True enough, for motorists and passersby along N. Bacalso Avenue in Cebu City,…

Fare hike will impact on our budget – commuters

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 09/17/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — How do Cebuanos feel about the latest fare increase? The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) approved on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, the fare hikes for public utility jeepneys, buses, taxis, and…

As oil prices rise, Cebuanos look for ways to save money

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 06/06/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Instead of spending P100 per night for his fare in a motorcycle taxi or “habal-habal” to work, John, not his real name, decided to buy a mid-range bicycle last month to save money…

Cebuanos, Ilonggos celebrate Robredo’s birthday

Ador Vincent Mayol, John Noel Herrera 04/24/2022

CEBU CITY, Cebu, Philippines — Supporters of Vice Presiden Leni Robredo celebrated her 57th birthday on Saturday with various activities in Cebu and Iloilo. In Cebu City, the Mga Gwapas for Leni-Kiko 2022 offered a Mass for Robredo,…

New normal Holy Week: How did Cebuanos celebrate it?

Immae Lachica 04/16/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines—After two years of not being able to practice Holy Week traditions, Cebuanos find it a breath of fresh air to finally do some of the Holy Week practices this year.  In Cebu a number…

124th Battle of Tres de Abril: A reminder of the Cebuanos bravery

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 04/03/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — On Sunday, Cebuanos remembered the bravery of our forefathers who sacrificed their lives to free us from the Spanish rule. And since Cebu City remains under Alert Level 1, the commemoration of the…

Palma to Cebuano faithful: Stand up in faith this 2022

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 12/31/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — This 2022, Cebuanos must rise again amid the tragedies through faith in God.  This was the message of Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma in his homily for the New Year’s Eve Mass to welcome…

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