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CEBUANOS like all Filipinos are also gearing up for a long weekend ahead as President Rodrigo Duterte declared Sept. 1, Friday, a national regular holiday in observance of Eid’l Adha or the Muslim Feast of Sacrifice. Duterte…
It is not as popular as the Sto. Niño de Cebu. But the four century-old bust of the suffering Jesus Christ known as the “Ecce Homo” is an equally significant religious icon that has become a part…
For four years in St. Theresa’s College, we have celebrated the feast of Our Mother’s Assumption in the Sodality of Mary. We wear gala uniform with the accompanying white veil coming in high heels and nylon stockings.…
BEYOND its luxurious private villas featuring individual plunge pools and 250 guest rooms that combine world-class comfort and style in an idyllic six-hectare setting, multi-awarded Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan unveiled its latest attraction dubbed “Beyond Meetings.”…
Resil B.Mojares in the introduction states, “This book is meant to be a concise, well-researched, and popularly readable account of the history of the Santo Niño devotion in Cebu.” Now that local history is the subject of…
FOR the last 10 years, Chinese Chef Boon Bun Hoe has been satisfying discerning palates with contemporary cuisine at the Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa’s elegant Cantonese restaurant Tea of Spring. Inspired by the beautiful flavors of…
TO have a comprehensive account on the evolution of the Cebuano’s devotion to the Santo Niño and to establish the roots of Cebuano society, Dr. Resil B. Mojares launched his book entitled, The Feast of the Santo…
BRING back the memories of the yesteryears in this season of giving and sharing. Golden Cowrie and Hukad sa Golden Cowrie, the home to gatherings and celebrations, serves classic native Filipino dishes that will bring one’s family…
AS 2016 draws to a close, it is time to look forward to new beginnings and memorable journeys in the coming year. There is no need to go too far to unwind and enjoy leisure time with…
I GREW up fascinated by the festive word “feria”. In Spanish, the word means local fair or festival. I always looked forward to our local fiesta where feria was the attraction, after the religious rituals and procession. At…
Contingents from the cities and towns of Cebu province that won in various competitions during this year’s Sinulog festival will be given rewards by the provincial government. “No exact figure yet but I promised Mayor (Democrito) Diamante…
Our calamity battered islands found an avenue to assert the primacy of hope in the religious and cultural celebrations of the Fiesta Señor and Sinulog over the weekend. The most important proof is the integration of the…
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