Fuente Christmas Tree in the eyes of passersby

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 11/30/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — In this busy and frenetic place where people and cars pass by, was there a time that one was able to contemplate what does that Christmas tree shimmering with decors inside the circle…

As gov’t OKs caroling, Eleazar reminds cops to start night patrols

Gabriel Pabico Lalu - Reporter / @GabrielLaluINQ 11/11/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Police officers were reminded by outgoing Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar to start patrols to secure people in the streets, as the government allowed caroling for this Christmas season. Eleazar on…

Cebu City now has less than 200 COVID-19 active cases

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 11/09/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City is seeing further improvements in its COVID-19 situation as the Christmas season draws near. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) revealed in their latest data that there are only 190 active cases…

Public reminded anew: Don’t buy substandard Christmas lights

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 10/25/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Fire Office is again reminding the public especially Cebu City residents to buy or use only quality Christmas lights and not substandard ones to prevent fires. Senior Fire Officer (SFO1)…

Cebu City cops tell public to forego caroling plans

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 09/04/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As early as the first “Ber” month, Cebu City policemen have already issued an appeal to the public to forego plans to go caroling despite the absence of any official order from the…

Christmas with the virus

Joel Ruiz Butuyan - @inquirerdotnet 12/21/2020

It’s a Christmas season stripped of a large part of the rituals of merriment we’ve grown used to during our lives. The multiple parties, caroling children, firecracker noise, the retreat to our provincial roots, and even the…

Partygoers will be arrested–PNP chief

Jeanette Andrade 12/15/2020

Partygoers during the Christmas season will be arrested as part of public safety efforts to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19), the chief of the Philippine National Police warned on Monday. “Parties have been prohibited…

This Christmas season welcome a new member of the family from one of IRO’s rescued dogs

Immae Lachica 11/21/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Christmas is the season for hope and love. As we get busy doing things to make our Christmas season meaningful, let’s try to extend our love to some of the rescued animals at the…

Cebu City bans caroling for health reasons

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 11/10/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City’s Christmas celebration will be less jovial this year after Mayor Edgardo Labella banned caroling for health reasons. The mayor said that caroling is usually a cause for crowding as most carollers…

Misa de Gallo homily: ‘Take care of the elderly’

Delta Derycka C. Letigio 12/21/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Listen to their advice and take good care of the elderly. This was the core of the homily of Father Renie Villalino, parish priest of the Our Lady of Consolation Parish-Recoletos, to churchgoers…

‘Sana all’ message in Bohol dawn mass gets online attention

Immae Lachica 12/18/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines— What better way to keep everyone awake during dawn masses than to flash something most of the churchgoers can relate to. During the first Misa de Gallo at the Most Holy Trinity Parish in…

Police share Christmas holiday tips on how not to become a robbery victim

Alven Marie A. Timtim 12/18/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Be vigilant and don’t give thieves and robbers an opportunity to steal from you or rob you.” This is a reminder from police to the public especially with the celebrations being held during…

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