Inside Carreta Cemetery: A shared graveyard for unclaimed bones

Emmariel Ares 11/01/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Inside one of the biggest public cemeteries in Cebu City is a common grave where thousands, if not millions, of unclaimed bones are laid to rest. Carreta Cemetery, like most other public cemeteries,…

‘I embalmed my own children’: The untold story of an embalmer

Pia Piquero 10/30/2024

Trigger/content warning: This article contains descriptions of the embalming process and the handling of deceased bodies. Readers who may be sensitive to topics related to death, grief, or vivid imagery of corpses may find this content distressing.…

More passengers expected to flock Cebu ports for Kalag-kalag 2024

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Port officials here are gearing up for an increase in the volume of passengers who will be passing through various ports here for the upcoming long weekend. The Cebu Port Authority (CPA) will…

Halloween movie marathon? 10 iconic horror films to watch – AP

Associated Press 10/20/2024

Sometimes, you just have to return to the classics. That’s especially true as Halloween approaches. While you queue up your spooky movie marathon, here are 10 iconic horror movies from the past 70 years for inspiration, and…

Japan ‘zombie’ train spooks passengers ahead of Halloween

Agence France Presse 10/20/2024

TOKYO, Japan — It’s usually a serene two-and-a-half-hour ride on Japan’s famously efficient bullet train. But the journey quickly descended into a zombie apocalypse, with passengers screaming in terror. Organizers of Saturday’s adrenaline-filled trip, less than two…

Lessons from the Grave: The trials of a daycare center inside Cebu’s Chinese cemetery

Jessa Ngojo 10/18/2024

Cebu City, Philippines  – Under the noontime sun, Ma’am Jane prepares for her next class, carrying only her phone and a few teaching materials as she climbs the ladder to meet her students for her second shift…

Seoul police chief indicted over Halloween crush

Reuters 01/21/2024

SEOUL — South Korean prosecutors have indicted the head of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency , charging him with contributing through negligence to the Halloween crowd crush in Seoul in 2022 that killed nearly 160 people, according…

Andrea Brillantes, with snake around her neck: ‘Ba’t ako matatakot e may kilala akong ganito?’

Anne Pasajol 11/02/2023

Andrea Brillantes surprised her fans after she attended the Opulence Halloween Ball bringing a live python, quipping she didn’t fear the creature as she knew a lot of snakelike people. The actress graced the event held last…

Filipino celebs and their over the top Halloween costumes

Immae Lachica 11/02/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines– Halloween this year was over the top! Why? Because of some Halloween parties with crazy themes that have gotten our Filipino celebrities bringing out their A games. Tim Yap, who is known for his…

Cebu Catholic Church priest urges faithful to wear saintly attires not scary costumes

Rashe Zoe Sophia Piquero 11/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Eerie attire and haunting decorations are some of the familiar sights and sounds now that Undas or Kalag-Kalag has finally arrived. Several celebrities and even ordinary people have taken to the internet to…

Keep your kids entertained with these Halloween shows and movies

Immae Lachica 10/31/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— During Kalag-Kalag, or Undas, most people get really busy with all the Halloween preparations, especially when visiting our loved ones in their gravesites. With so much going on, some parents would opt to just…

8 things Cebuanos usually do during Kalag-Kalag

Immae Lachica 10/31/2023

  CEBU CITY, Philippines— Kalag-Kalag, also known as All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, is a  deeply rooted cultural and religious celebration in Cebu and in the entire Philippines. During this time, Cebuanos get into fun…

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