Fiesta Señor to kick off Thursday dawn; devotees asked to keep celebrations solemn

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/04/2017

Be patient. Follow instructions and signages. Keep it solemn. Avoid wearing jewelry. Dress in comfortable but not sexy clothes. These were among the reminders the Augustinian fathers of the Basilica del Sto. Niño gave to devotees as…

Ban on crackers, not on pyros

Izobelle T. Pulgo 01/03/2017

LABOR Secretary Silvestre Bello is pushing for the ban on firecrackers but not on pyrotechnics. Bello, who met with Vice Gov. Agnes Magpale yesterday, said he appealed to Health secretary Paulyn Jean Ubial on her proposal for…

Two thousand seventeen

Raymund Fernandez 01/03/2017

It was absolutely reflective of the times that this writer was drunk, hungover and otherwise mostly stayed in bed from the evening of the 30th of last year’s December until New Year’s Day, 2017. He was up…

Fount of novelty

Jason A. Baguia 12/30/2016

This ship has circled the sun once more. Tomorrow shall be the first of another 365 days. But for today, the last of the year, priests across the globe turn again to the evangelist John, to his…

Explosion in Hilongos, Leyte injures 27, undetermined number feared dead

Joey Gabieta 12/28/2016

TACLOBAN CITY–An explosion was reported in the town plaza of Hilongos in Leyte past 9 p.m. on Wednesday where a boxing event was in progress as part of the town’s fiesta celebration. Initial report received by the…

Early Christmas gift

Ricky Poca 12/26/2016

Allow me wish you all a Merry Christmas. It is a time to show our appreciation to the kindness of our Savior by loving, adoring, worshiping and thanking him for all the blessings that he showered us…

CCTO to open closed parts of Pope John Paul Ave. to traffic

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 12/19/2016

No more road work on avenue from Wednesday until after Sinulog Starting tomorrow (Wednesday), the closed portion of Pope John Paul II Ave. (formerly J. Luna Ave.) in Cebu City will be open to traffic again. The…

The best gift

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 12/18/2016

At this time of the year, many are filled with one thought in mind — finding the best gifts for loved ones. The malls are filled to capacity, and of course, the roads are clogged with vehicles…

Firecracker stalls now open in Lapu

Norman V. Mendoza 12/17/2016

Firecracker and pyrotechnic vendors in Lapu-Lapu City have started displaying their wares along ML Quezon Highway yesterday. But most of them are barred from selling yet, as they still have to get permits and clearances from the…

Sistemang Pilipino performs

Jaime Picornell 12/14/2016

FOR today, December 15, Sistemang Pilipino will perform during the Christmas celebration of the Cebu Provincial Capitol at its front terrace starting at 5 p.m. Hopefully the weather will cooperate, says Lianne Sala. Lianne is the president…

Devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe spans generations

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 12/12/2016

SHE was only five years old when her father first brought her to the Our Lady of Guadalupe parish in Barangay Guadalupe to attend the Mass in celebration of the fiesta of the Virgin Mary under that…

LTFRB to grant temporary authority for transport network vehicles services

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 12/05/2016

The regional Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in Central Visayas (LTFRB-7) is reviewing pending transport network vehicles services (TNVS) applications for the issuance of provisional authority (PAs) for the Christmas to Sinulog period. Regional LTFRB Director…

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