The mystical charm of Siquijor Island

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/28/2019

SIQUIJOR, Philippines –Times may have changed Siquijor but the country’s third-smallest island located in Central Visayas has not lost its mystical charm. Siquijor then was a place shrouded with mystery, and had been the subject of several…

MCPO eyes two suspects behind series of Holy Week robberies in Mandaue

Rosalie O. Abatayo 04/22/2019

  MANDAUE CITY,  Cebu — Mandaue City Police Office (MPCO) is now going after two men who are allegedly behind the four related robbery incidents in the city over the Holy Week. Police Colonel Julian Entoma, director…

Director Reyes, actor Andrews reunited in Holy Week break in Cebu

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 04/22/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Acclaimed director Mark Reyes got reunited with actor Bobby Andrews during his Holy Week break in Cebu. Reyes shared a photo on his Instagram account taken in a  luxury resort in Lapu-Lapu City.…

How Cebuano stars spend their Holy Week

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 04/20/2019

CEBU CITY,  Philippines — Where are Cebuano stars and personalities spending their Holy Week? Former Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) housemate Paul Jake Castillo and actress wife Kaye Abad are currently in a Europe trip. The Cebuano actor…

HOLIDAY HEROES: A day in the lives of bus drivers as they work through the holidays

Isabella Kristianne M. Angan 04/20/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With fewer cars and people on the streets and most establishments and shops closed, Cebu City seemed like a ghost town on late afternoon of Holy Wednesday. However, at the Cebu South Bus…

Bargayo’s crucifixion to remind people of Christ sacrifice, to encourage them to repent

Rosalie O. Abatayo 04/19/2019

TUBURAN, Cebu— Painful screams gush out of Gilbert Bargayo’s lips every time the man, acting the role of a Roman soldier, hammers the four-inch long nails into his hands and feet. But for 59-year-old Bargayo, he would…

Police remind residents to secure houses on Holy Week vacation

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/17/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Police in Cebu City advised residents to ensure that their houses are locked and secured from any unwanted elements if they plan to spend the Holy Week and summer vacation outside the city.…

Palace orders suspension of gov’t work from noon onwards on Holy Wednesday

/INQ.net 04/17/2019

MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang on Wednesday suspended work in government offices starting 12 p.m. onwards. Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea issued and signed Memorandum No. 60 suspending government work.   “To provide government employees full opportunity to properly…

Employers told to observe holiday compensation schedules 

Rosalie O. Abatayo 04/17/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Labor Department has reminded employers to give due compensation to those who would render service during holidays. Under the labor advisory issued by the Labor department, Araw ng Kagitingan on April 9, Maundy…

CCTO: There are no major road closures in Cebu City for Holy Week

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/15/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Expect lighter traffic during the Holy Week in Cebu City as people are expected to go home to their hometowns. Francisco Ouano, Cebu City Traffic Office (CCTO) head, said this as they prepare…

Faithful urged: Preserve Holy Week’s solemnity, celebrate traditions with family

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/15/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma is encouraging the faithful to keep the next days solemn through prayer and sacrifice as they celebrate the Holy Week. The prelate said in a press conference on Holy…

Carcar, Oslob, Dumanjug to deploy buses for stranded passengers during Holy Week rush

Rosalie O. Abatayo 04/14/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Passengers, who will find themselves stranded during the Holy Week rush, may find relief as three local government units (LGUs) in the south committed to deploy bus units  on Holy Wednesday when the peak…

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