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…

FACES OF CEBU: Lynette Refugio, 38, LET passer

Vhenna Marie Mantilla 01/08/2023

CEBU, Philippines—It is notable that for many students, taking the board exams and passing on the first take are among their major goals after college graduation.  After all, getting a license to practice the profession you dreamed…

FACES OF CEBU: Junri Jundam, LPT and a full-blooded Badjao 

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/25/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – When he was still a child, Junri Jundam would go with other Badjao kids to Colon Street in downtown Cebu City to beg for alms.  But the street life was not meant for…

FACES OF CEBU:  Froilan Mangubat, 25, basketball player

Dale Rosal 12/11/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Froilan Mangubat is currently one of the more promising basketball players in Cebu.  The 25-year-old has had a decent stint in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (Cesafi) basketball tournament, playing for two teams, the…

FACES OF CEBU: Philip Lorenz Nacua, 24, Civil engineering licensure exams topnotcher

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 12/04/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Philip Lorenz Nacua strived to be a top notcher in the November 2022 Civil Engineering Licensure Examinations (CELE) so he could help rebuild their house that was damaged by super typhoon Odette in…

FACES OF CEBU: Eldemhark Baguio, 23, lola’s boy

Vhenna Marie Mantilla 11/27/2022

CEBU City, Philippines—We all have that one person in our life who is forever our “person.”  For 23-year-old Eldemhark Baguio, it was his grandma, Ma. Brenda Ajos.  Baguio admits he is a “lola’s boy” as he has…

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