Explosion in Hilongos, Leyte injures 27, undetermined number feared dead

Joey Gabieta 12/28/2016

TACLOBAN CITY–An explosion was reported in the town plaza of Hilongos in Leyte past 9 p.m. on Wednesday where a boxing event was in progress as part of the town’s fiesta celebration. Initial report received by the…

Devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe spans generations

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 12/12/2016

SHE was only five years old when her father first brought her to the Our Lady of Guadalupe parish in Barangay Guadalupe to attend the Mass in celebration of the fiesta of the Virgin Mary under that…

Thousands join procession, Mass for Our Lady of Guadalupe

Nestle L. Semilla 12/11/2016

More than 2,000 devotees attended the Mass for Our Lady of Guadalupe while more than 20,000 attended the long solemn procession for the patroness of Cebu Sunday afternoon. The concelebrated Mass was officiated by Bishop Dennis Villarojo…

Kids in Lapu-Lapu enjoy rides, games

Norman V. Mendoza 12/04/2016

A 9-year-old child, whose father passed away, was among the 2,500 indigent children who enjoyed an early Christmas treat given by Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Paz Radaza yesterday. Jason, who spent the last three years at the Homecare…

Holiday in Lapu City for today’s fiesta

Norman V. Mendoza 11/20/2016

SECURITY remains high as thousands of visitors flocked to Lapu-Lapu City on the eve of their fiesta yesterday. Some devotees of the Virgin of the Rule from Bohol province, like 68-year-old Saturnina Quimson, arrived in motorboats at…

Fluvial parade kicks off Lapu fiesta

Norman V. Mendoza 11/11/2016

THE fluvial parade to be participated by around 60 motorized boats, including speed boats and jetskis, will be held today to kick off the fiesta celebration of Lapu-Lapu in honor of the Our Lady of Rule on…

‘Mysterious’ water draws ailing people

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 07/30/2016

Maria Cimafranca does not believe in doctors. Her belief is founded on two things: her financial situation and her superstition. When she’s sick, she prefers going to a faith healer or using herbal medicine, which is a…

Toledo City fiesta melee killed one, injured another

Rene F. Alima 05/25/2016

A fiesta celebration in the village of Ilihan in Toledo City turned bloody when a drunken melee among in-laws resulted to the death of one and the injury to another, police said. The incident, which happened at…

COCKPIT AMBUSH

Norman V. Mendoza 02/20/2016

Lapu cop shot behind amid hunt for suspect What was supposed to be a simple surveillance operation turned bloody for two Lapu-Lapu City police officers. PO3 Antonio Inihao Jr., a member of the Marigondon police station intelligence…

Welcome to the fiesta

Ricky Poca 01/17/2016

Pit Señor! Allow me to welcome all our visitors who are  in Cebu to celebrate with us the annual feast of the Sto. Niño. I know there are many who came to witness and celebrate the  fiesta…

KABKABAN FESTIVAL: Culinary-themed show wows Carcar

Nestle L. Semilla 11/24/2015

A woman stirred a cauldron as she proudly declared that all residents of Carcar City are good cooks. She listed ingredients of the menudo or meat stew she was making as performers went on stage with large…

Devotees flock to Lapu

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag, Norman V. Mendoza 11/21/2015

Carrying her 2-month-old baby, Antonita Montero fell in line with  other devotees  to kiss the image of the Virgen dela Regla in Lapu-Lapu City. “I am always thankful to the Virgen dela Regla because she blessed us…

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