FACES OF CEBU: Vince Dherek Joaquino, 19, visual artist

Wenilyn Sabalo 08/13/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The young man on the right is the 19-year-old Cebuano visual artist Vince Dherek Joaquino, whose sketches made rounds on social media. His latest work is his watercolor sketch of the recently inaugurated…

FACES OF CEBU: Raya Japzon, 23, AteNay

Vhenna Marie Mantilla 08/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines– Life can be full of surprises and difficulties, especially for some people who face extraordinary challenges that put their strength and resilience to the test. One such person is 23-year-old Raya Japzon, who lived…

FACES OF CEBU: Jane Frances Latorza, 21, digital artist

07/30/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — There is nothing impossible for someone who is determined to learn and do things that they want. Take for example 21-year-old Jane Frances Latorza from Minglanilla, Cebu, who has been inclined to the…

FACES OF CEBU: Naomi Rosales, 29, tank mermaid

Immae Lachica 07/16/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines-  Do you believe in mermaids? Cebuana Naomi “Mermaid Mariae” Rosales did. And at a young age, she, like many other kids, dreamt of being a mermaid. “It was actually my ultimate dream [to ba…

FACES OF CEBU: Galimar Largo, 44, noted basketball scout

Dale Rosal 06/25/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—- With his keen eyes on the sideline, Galimar Largo helped discover some of Cebu’s best young basketball talents who are now making waves in the national basketball scene.  The 44-year-old Largo, who currently heads…

FACES OF CEBU: Martin Taneo, 20, singer-songwriter

Immae Lachica 06/11/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Harmonizing his passion, one note at a time. This is Martin Taneo, 20 years old, a budding singer-songwriter from Cebu, who is making his own mark in the music scene of today. Taneo, who…

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”…

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