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…

FACES OF CEBU: Zairon Lauglaug, 18, aspiring artist

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 11/20/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As a shy person, art became Zairon Lauglaug’s avenue to express his emotions and thoughts. For Lauglaug, an 18-year-old 1st-year student taking up Bachelor of Industrial Technology Major in Drafting Technology at the Cebu…

FACES OF CEBU: Marion John Sumalinog, 34, freediving instructor

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 11/06/2022

CEBU, Philippines — Despite the chaos in life, Cebuano freediver Marion John Sumalinog has found peace in the ocean’s depths. This is why Sumalinog has become one of the more noted freedivers in the country, even holding…

FACES OF CEBU: Alberto Ligaray, 24, Hospitality Management graduate

Vhenna Marie Mantilla 10/16/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Alberto Ligaray is living proof that poverty isn’t a hindrance to reaching your goals in life. The 24-year-old Ligaray from Tabuelan town in northern Cebu proved this when he finished his tertiary education at the…

FACES OF CEBU: JO2 Neil Aquino, Cebu City Jail Male Dormitory ALS teacher

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 10/09/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Teaching inside the detention facility is very challenging. But with the urge of inmates to have a better life once they are free, it becomes easier. This is was what JO2 Neil Aquino…

FACES OF CEBU: Grace Morejon, Cum Laude, VicSal Scholar

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/02/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Like most graduating high school students back then, Grace Morejon faced the dilemma of what career to pursue and ultimately, what college degree she would be chasing. While on her way home one…

FACES OF CEBU: Ariel Casimero Grijaldo Jr., 25, viral energizer teacher

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 09/25/2022

CEBU, Philippines — MAPEH (music, arts, physical education, and health) teacher Ariel Casimero Grijaldo of Lapu-Lapu City is absolutely one of the coolest teachers. The COVID-19 pandemic has been the largest disruption to education in history, which…

FACES OF CEBU: Roland Remolino, 57, national triathlon coach

Dale Rosal 09/04/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu has been known as triathlon’s “Crown of Jewel in Asia” for its annual hosting of the grand IronMan 70.3 race. But it hasn’t produced world-class triathletes until a father from Talisay City took the…

FACES OF CEBU: Noemi Guliban, Registered Nurse and Branch Head at Hi-Precision Diagnostics – Mandaue

Rosalie O. Abatayo 08/14/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — First line of defense. The phrase may sound cliché, but it never falters when describing health workers who put their lives on the line daily in order to save the lives of others.  …

Roger Justine Potot, 35, strength and conditioning trainer

Dale Rosal 08/07/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines—While athletes always take credit for their success,  there are those who work behind-the-scenes who deserve to be lauded. One of them is the strength and conditioning trainer.  Roger Justine Potot is one of Cebu’s…

FACES OF CEBU: Vyshinsky Kaye Cabase, 23, Marketing Communication graduate

Vhenna Mantilla 07/31/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Filipinos are sentimental by nature, especially during graduation time. This is usually the day we spend with family and friends, sharing with them the happiness of a challenging yet successful journey. But for 23-year-old…

FACES OF CEBU: Vienne Vildosola, 1st Transgender Woman to March in a Dress in UP Cebu Grad Rites

Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/24/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – When the University of the Philippine (UP) Cebu announced that graduates of their 83rd Commencement Exercises can freely choose their attire, it received wide praises and commendation from the public. But no one…

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