FACES OF CEBU: Minerva Gerodias, information officer, animal welfare advocate

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/28/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Despite her busy schedule, Minerva Gerodias always has time in taking care of her pets. And they’re not just ordinary pets. Minerva, who currently works as an information officer at one of Cebu’s…

FACES OF CEBU: Fritz Alcoseba, mother of three promising athletes

Glendale Rosal 05/14/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Behind every great athlete is a supportive mother. Her role is important as she makes sure there is a balance in the children’s lives as athletes. While dad usually takes care of the physical aspect, mom…

Atty. Eva Psychee Patalinjug: Lawyer, mother, entrepreneur

Jean Therese Comendador, Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/23/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Prepping for beauty pageants is as challenging as prepping for the bar examinations. But in the end, hard work and persistence paid off for Eva Psychee Patalinjug. Now, Eva not only holds the…

Mich Padayhag, pageant coach, former Siloy

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/16/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – She had worked with some of the biggest and up-and-coming names in the pageant world like Nicole Borromeo, Bb. Pilipinas Globe 2022 Chelsea Fernandez, and Miss Universe 2020 Rabiya Mateo. For Michelle Joy…

FACES OF CEBU: Lucia Nudalo, Grand Prize Winner of The Metro Stores ‘Happyversary’

Jessa Ngojo 04/06/2023

CONSOLACION, Cebu – Lucia Nudalo of Barangay Subangdaku in Mandaue City believes that winning The Metro Stores ‘Happyversary’ grand prize of P1 million was her reward for working very hard.     Having this much cash to spend…

FACES OF CEBU: Marvin Lastimoso, 38, ‘Human Statue of Colon’

Mary Rose Sagarino 04/02/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu —For Marvin Lastimoso, the decision to try out being a ‘human statue’ in one of the busiest streets in Cebu has paid off.  Lastimoso, who went viral for being the “Human Statue of Colon”…

FACES OF CEBU: Excelsis Jee Balaza, 24, motorcycle accident survivor

Vhenna Marie Mantilla 03/12/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines -As part of his yearly practice, Excelsis Jee Balaza, 24, participated in a Novena Mass at the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño. Little did he know that on that day, he would be facing…

FACES OF CEBU: Clare Inso, 24, Miss Universe Philippines 2023 candidate

Futch Anthony Inso 03/05/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu—Her physical condition didn’t stop Clare Inso to pursue her goal of joining the Miss Universe Philippines pageant. Inso is one of the 40 official candidates for Miss Universe Philippines, which is scheduled to be…

FACES OF CEBU: Carrie Martinez Bargayo, 37, cancer warrior

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 02/26/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The moment she found out she had cancer, Carrie Martinez Bargayo knew she had a tough battle ahead of her. But the 37-year-old teacher was not one to give up that easily. Bargayo, a…

FACES OF CEBU: Raven Carlisle Tabanera, 28, animator and music producer

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – During his spare time, Raven Carlisle Tabanera would tinker around with his animation software and let his creativity take over. It was in between breaks from editing videos and producing music that he…

FACES OF CEBU: Angel Phebles Altejar, 26, architecture licensure exam topnotcher

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 02/05/2023

CEBU, Philippines— Since the day she was inspired by a video game, Angel Phebles Altejar from Talisay City, Cebu dreamt of becoming an architect someday. With hard work, motivation, and support from family and mentors, Altejar fulfilled her…

FACES OF CEBU: Jasmer Labitad and Lorraine Mae Pacana, dancesports duo

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 01/22/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — They say dance is an art form that brings people together. Jasmer Labitad and Lorraine Mae Pacana are living proof of this as their childhood interest in dancesports became their gateway to a…

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