FACES OF CEBU: Brendon Cabarrubias, artist

Morexette Marie B. Erram 11/17/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Decorating a 100-foot Christmas tree in the middle of a bustling city is by no means an easy feat.  Its height alone indicates that this task is much more complex than just decorating…

FACES OF CEBU: Kareem Alocillo, basketball coach  

Glendale Rosal 11/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Coaching is usually about winning games. But for Coach Kareem Alocillo, it’s about something much deeper: molding players into well-rounded individuals, both on and off the court. A former varsity player turned coach, Alocillo…

FACES OF CEBU: Raed Alzghayer, Mister of Filipinas – Man of the World PH 2024

Immae Lachica 10/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—From getting picked on for his looks to standing out because of his personality and confidence, this Cebuano pageant titleholder is just beginning to make a name for himself, turning his pageant journey into a…

FACES OF CEBU: Dexter Alazas, Cebuano fashion designer

Pia Piquero 10/13/2024

Cebu City, Philippines–Life often takes us on unexpected detours. The dreams we once held close may shift as circumstances change, yet those shifts do not define failure. Instead, they offer an opportunity to listen to our inner…

FACES OF CEBU: Fr. Avelito John Burgos, first Cebuano priest with sacred music licentiate

Arkeen Larisma 10/06/2024

The death of musical virtuoso Monsignor Rodolfo Escalona Villanueva on May 23, 2024,  left an empty space in the heart of the Archdiocese of Cebu, particularly in the seminary. His passing marked the end of an era,…

FACES OF CEBU: Jonathan Ricardo, 24, Top 3 librarians licensure exam

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 09/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Three. He was three when Lola Matilde called him to sit with her in their living room and introduced him to the encyclopedia. He was three when Lola Matilde read the book, sometimes…

FACES OF CEBU: Francis Isaiah Diluvio, 21, budding dancesport athlete

Arwen Pondoc 08/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – For as long as Francis Isaiah Diluvio could remember, he had always been dancing his way through life – figuratively and quite literally. Introduced to dancesport at a very young age, Diluvio has…

FACES OF CEBU: Alexa Jade Sanchez, 26, floral painter and architect

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 08/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuanos have always proved to excel in various fields, especially in the arts. In painting, there are a couple of painters that we have met in books or television during our history or…

FACES OF CEBU: Ian Bacalla, 40, surfer from San Fernando, Cebu

Immae Lachica 07/28/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— From skating on rough pavements to riding waves, to creating a grassroots community in surfing for young athletes in San Fernando, Cebu. This is the story of Ian Bacalla, 40, a skateboarder, paddle boarder,…

FACES OF CEBU: Faith Anne Kristie Aragon, filmmaker

Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Ever since she was still a kid, Faith Anne Kristie Aragon loved stories. From reading works of fiction to observing average joes and janes going about their day, Faith believed that everyone has…

FACES OF CEBU: Mark Muñoz, US-based professor and published author

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 07/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — When we were kids, we all had dreams and aspirations about what we want to become. Others dream of being a teacher, a doctor, a nurse, a policeman, and the list of those…

FACES OF CEBU: Carlo Abaquita, Cebu’s top wedding planner and event organizer

Ferlyn Jane Batiancila, Lyle Andales 07/07/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — From a meek young boy to a man who has solidified his name as Cebu’s most sought-after wedding and event organizer. Cebu being his home ground, he has organized multiple successful weddings and…

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