FACES OF CEBU: Danica Caballes, original voice behind ‘Daghang Salamat, O Santo Niño’

Emmariel Ares 01/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Every January during the Sinulog celebration, devotees of Señor Sto. Nino collectively sing along to a song entitled “Daghang Salamat, O Santo Niño,” to praise the patron and show their gratitude for the…

FACES OF CEBU: Paulo Batulan, lone Cebuano topnotcher in 2023 Bar exams

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 12/10/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Nothing can beat the surprises that life can give us when we do not give up to reach the success we all dreamed of. “Delayed success.” This is how the lone topnotcher from…

FACES OF CEBU: Sheila Cabedo, 23, Cebuana K-Pop Dancer and Enthusiast

Jessa Ngojo 12/03/2023

GINATILAN, CEBU— Have you ever felt small in a throng of people? Even though you don’t know them all, the moment they discover your innocent passion for a certain hobby, a collective gasp ensues, followed by judgment.…

FACES OF CEBU: Rafael ‘Rocky’ Alcoseba, 38, basketball coach

Immae Lachica 11/26/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— What do you think is the love language of your father? Is it acts of service? Physical touch? Or words? For Rafael “Rocky” Alcoseba, son of the late coach and councilor Raul “Yayoy” Alcoseba,…

FACES OF CEBU: Razjenne Chloie Pahilan, 23, Pharmacy topnotcher

Emmariel Ares 11/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Laughter is a gift and even during the hardest times, there is so much for you to enjoy when you learn to appreciate the little things. This is one of the life lessons…

FACES OF CEBU: Maricel Carreon, 23, forester topnotcher

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 11/12/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An Indian proverb says that “sometimes, the wrong train takes you to the right station.” As cliche as it sounds, this has been the closest saying that could relate to the destiny of…

FACES OF CEBU: Kent Alvarez, 24, Naval Architecture topnotcher

Rashe Zoe Sophia Piquero 10/22/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu-based graduates have been taking the spotlight for consistently being top notchers in board exams. Just recently, a graduate of the University of Cebu (UC) – Maritime Education and Training Center (METC) topped…

FACES OF CEBU: Wanita, Cebuano band 

Recca Landrea Romulo 10/15/2023

CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES—WANITA is a band made up of Cebuano musicians: Jan Arias, Renjee Salusod, Arth Oledan, and Krivin Viagedor. The four met in their school’s “Battle of the Bands” competition in 2022 WANITA not only plays…

FACES OF CEBU: Willow, 35, man behind Molave Community Marketplace

Immae Lachica 10/08/2023

  CEBU CITY, Philippines—A barber and entrepreneur from Cebu has a very interesting take on paying it forward. Meet Willow, 35, the man behind the booming community in Cebu City known as the Molave Community Marketplace (MCM).…

FACES OF CEBU: Ester Pelaez, 38, security guard turned college teacher

Emmariel Ares 10/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – For a woman who has a dream and an unwavering determination, no job is too hard or too tiring if it means taking her a step closer to her goal. Proof of this…

FACES OF CEBU: Father Samuel Mary Liedel, 29, Cebuano speaking American priest

CTU intern Mary Godinez 09/24/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—In the bustling city of Cebu, where Cebuano is the language of the streets, learning the local language is an essential part of any foreign visitor in order to navigate, adapt and understand the local…

FACES OF CEBU: Jessa Ngojo and Gerard Jamora, Mr. and Ms. Press Freedom bets

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 09/17/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu has produced notable media personalities in the past. At present, new faces are starting to make a name for themselves in the media industry here. Among them are Cebu Daily News (CDN) Digital’s…

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