Five Cebu City dads abstain from commending police

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/01/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–Five Cebu City Councilors abstained from commending personnel of the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) for their “continued vigilance” during the Holy Week. Administration councilors Margarita “Margot” Osmeña, Sisinio Andales, Franklyn Ong, Joy…

Hiker calls out people who left garbage in pilgrimage site

Immae Lachica 04/20/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines —It was supposed to be a solemn morning hike for Andrea Gaurana that began at 5:30 a.m. on Black Saturday, April 20, 2019. But Gaurana, a hiker and outdoor enthusiast, was shocked when she…

TRAVEL ADVISORY: Portion of Minglanilla highway to be closed for festival parade on Easter Sunday

Zena V. Magto 04/20/2019

CEBU CITY — Commuters traveling to Cebu City passing by Minglanilla town, braces yourselves again for another round of traffic congestion. A portion of the N. Bacalso highway in the municipality of Minglanilla will be closed to…

Movies to watch this Holy Week

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 04/19/2019

Holy Week is a significant religious observance for many Filipinos. It also marks a time for family get-togethers and spending time with loved ones in going to church or simply just staying at home. As the Holy…

It’s going to be a hot day on Good Friday

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 04/19/2019

Cebu City, Philippines —If you’re planning to go outdoors for some of the Holy Week activities on Good Friday, be sure to bring some water with you. Cebu is expected to experience hot weather on Good Friday,…

Reenactment in Tuburan: Bargayo’s 27th year of sacrifice

Rosalie Abatayo 04/19/2019

Developing story TUBURAN, Cebu, Philippines – – There is no stopping Gilbert Bargayo, 59, from carrying out his annual penitential promise during the Lenten season. Bargayo, who will be crucified for the 27th time this 2019, will…

TRAVEL ADVISORY: Portion of San Fernando road will be closed for Good Friday procession

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 04/19/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – – A portion of San Fernando town’s road will be closed at 6 p.m. today, April 19, 2019 for the observance of the Good Friday procession. Jonathan Tumulak, focal person on traffic management…

Gilbert Bargayo on 27th crucifixion: ‘I’m not scared anymore’

Rosalie Abatayo 04/18/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines —Gilbert Bargayo isn’t afraid of being nailed to the cross anymore. Not after doing in 26 times before. But it isn’t because he’s used to it already. It’s because he has complete trust in…

LTO-7 urges passengers to report erring bus operators

Rosalie Abatayo 04/18/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As complaints on overcharging buses have surfaced, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) urged the public to report erring public utility vehicle drivers using the complaint forms or hotline numbers found in the LTO…

Passengers bound north of Cebu fill bus terminal

Rosalie O. Abatayo 04/17/2019

  MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Long snaking queues of passengers can be seen at the Cebu North Bus Terminal (CNBT) on Holy Wednesday, April 17, 2019, as northbound commuters are lining up to go home to their…

Cenro reminds public: Keep streets clean during Holy Week

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/16/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Environment and Natural Resources Office (Cenro) urged the public to be mindful of their trash during the Holy Week and keep the streets clean after the religious activities. Cenro Head…

Security measures in place at CSBT

Gerard Vincent Francisco 04/16/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Security plans are in place to ensure a peaceful Holy Week exodus at the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT). CSBT personnel has not recorded any crime or suspicious activity as of Tuesday, April…

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