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…

FACES OF CEBU: Zeke Abella, 19, Rising Tiktok Content Creator

Jessa Ngojo - CDN Social Media Specialist 06/30/2024

CONSOLACION, Cebu—In a world of fleeting fame and countless TikTok videos, rising Tiktok creator Zeke Abella stands out—not just for his humor shared with people online, but also for the passion that drives his love for making…

FACES OF CEBU: Maria Lava, 29, Cebuana drag artist

Kurt Romariz 06/23/2024

Beauty. Comedy. Camp. Political. In her short stint in Drag Den: Retribution, Cebuana Drag Queen Maria Lava showed the Philippines her true brand with two goals: to make a statement and represent Cebu’s drag scene. Being the…

FACES OF CEBU: Kryz Uy-Young, a modern parent and influencer

Pia Piquero 06/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Modern parenting has become a hot topic among families, especially among mothers active on social media. This contemporary approach to parenting often matches the principles of gentle parenting, which is a style that…

FACES OF CEBU: Gaudioso Cabaral, 79, shell carver

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 05/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Five hours before he left his station, 79-year-old vendor Gaudioso Menguito Cabaral endured the heat as he waited for more customers. Cabaral, one of the vendors selling souvenir items near the iconic Magellan’s Cross in Cebu,…

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