Badian canyoneering, Kawasan falls operations closed on Good Friday

Rosalie Abatayo 04/15/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Those who plan to spend the Holy Week on trips and adventures around Cebu can get Badian canyoneering and Kawasan falls water adventures off their list, at least during for Good Friday on April 19,…

No real crucifixion in Buhing Kalbaryo to keep street passion play solemn — organizers

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/13/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — There will be no real crucifixion for the 22nd Buhing Kalbaryo street play on Good Friday, April 19, but the devotion will be very real. Organizers of the Buhing Kalbaryo said this during…

Buhing Kalbaryo: Alive and well

Nestle L. Semilla 04/01/2018

  With tears in her eyes, 57-year-old Helen Jacaban watched scenes of Jesus’ crucifixion unfold before her. From the streets of Cebu City, on Good Friday, March 30, Jacaban joined the hundreds of people who watched the…

Faith and devotion

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/01/2018

Contrary to common belief of a “festive” Holy Week celebration, the town of Bantayan on Bantayan Island, northern Cebu, was a picture of solemnity and Catholic devotion on Good Friday as Bantayanons joined Christians around the world…

Bargayo rushed to hospital after crucifixion

Chris A. Ligan 03/31/2018

Instead of his usual habit to bathe in the sea after being nailed at the cross, Gilbert Bargayo was rushed to Tuburan District Hospital on Good Friday due to high blood pressure and excessive bleeding on his…

Man caught with P70k worth of shabu in Kamputhaw

Benjie B. Talisic 03/31/2018

37-year-old Julius Sentillas was arrested by officers of the Fuente police precinct while on patrol. He was caught in possession of illegal drugs in Purok 3, Upper Barangay Kamputhaw, Cebu City on Friday. Two medium packs of…

Man killed while sleeping in his shanty

Benjie B. Talisic 03/30/2018

Police investigators believed that personal grudge is the motive behind the killing of a 49-year-old male at past 1 a.m. on Good Friday. The victim was identified as Sammy Traña, who lived in a small shanty near…

Police estimates 2,000 people at Buhing Kalbaryo

Nestle L. Semilla 03/30/2018

CEBU CITY- At least 2,000 people watched the annual Buhing Kalbaryo play, which started at past 10 a.m. on Good Friday. This was the estimated number provided by Chief Insp. Allan Rosario of San Nicolas police station. There…

Osmeña to order noise prohibition on Good Friday

Morexette B. Erram 03/27/2018

Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña announced that he has started drafting an executive ordinance (EO) which seeks to prohibit loud noises such as karaoke and disco on Good Friday in observance of the Holy Week. “No noise…

Penitent nailed to cross in front of tourists in Tuburan

Norman V. Mendoza 04/15/2017

Tuburan town – Gilbert Bargayo had himself nailed on the cross on Good Friday for the fifth time in Tuburan town and in front of local and foreign tourists. Bargayo’s act impressed foreign tourists, who offered to…

Procession in Bantayan peaceful – Police

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 04/14/2017

Around 75,000 faithfuls joined the procession during Good Friday in the town of Bantayan, northern Cebu. Supt. Anthony Bagarinao, deputy director for administration at Cebu Provincial Police Office (CCPO), said the 2.5 kilometer procession was peaceful. “So…

‘Buhing Kalbaryo’ 2017: A test of faith

Nestle L. Semilla 04/12/2017

Ian Fuentes was only 16 years old when he first joined Buhing Kalbaryo, an annual reenactment of the passion and death of Jesus Christ. He first played the role of a Roman soldier who tormented Jesus. Eventually,…

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