‘Penitential ride’ draws 500 bikers in Cebu City

Nestle L. Semilla 04/06/2015

More than 500 bikers joined the “Penitential Ride” that covered 14 churches in Cebu City at past 4 p.m., last Maundy Thursday. The participants wore helmets and had blinkers and other safety gear in compliance with safety…

Councilman arrested in Sta. Fe for drunken behavior

Apple Ta-as 04/05/2015

A 41-year-old barangay councilman was arrested for uprooting the signage bearing the message “I love Bantayan Island” in barangay Poblacion, Santa Fe town, Bantayan island, northern Cebu last Saturday afternoon. Police said Edward Espinosa was drunk when…

Carosa and faith

Raymund Fernandez 04/05/2015

How even to spell it? Carosa or carroza? The proper Spanish lost to us, we in Dumanjug always just call it “carro”, that ubiquitous carrier, carriage, or chariot, of a variety of religious icons once or twice…

Tears, sweat and pain on Good Friday

Nestle L. Semilla 04/05/2015

Under a scorching sun on Good Friday,  hundreds came out to watch Roman soldiers whip and push a bloodied Jesus Christ as he carried a wooden cross down V. Rama Avenue, Cebu City. A cast of 200…

Deeper look at the Pasos of Bantayan

Jobers R. Bersales 04/02/2015

“People think this is just a way for old families to show off. It is not.”  Dr. Silvino “Dodong” Du, Jr. expressed his lament at the misconception people have of the processional images and tableaus in the…

Easter joy, not disco revelry in ‘Sugat’ of Minglanilla town

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 04/01/2015

For years, the “Sugat” presentation on Easter dawn has drawn thousands of visitors to Minglanilla town, south Cebu where the dawn ritual has been an elaborate, noisy outdoor production with more revelry than reverence. Not this year.…

‘Keep homes safe during Holy Week’

Apple Ta-as, Norman V. Mendoza 04/01/2015

Double check your locks, ask someone to watch over your home and unplug all appliances that may catch fire in case you’re heading for an out-of-town trip this Holy Week. “They should never leave their house unattended.…

Board early, vessel passengers asked

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 03/31/2015

THE Cebu Ports Authority (CPA) called on shipping lines to remind their passengers to board early in order to decongest the port area. Chief Insp. Felix Quianzon, officer-in-charge of port security said there’s a high turnout of…

Penitential bike ride kicks off on Maundy Thursday

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 03/31/2015

  A “penitential” bicycle ride that will cover different churches in Cebu City is pushing through on April 2, Maundy Thursday. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama lifted his earlier order to put the activity on hold after…

LTFRB-7 starts roadside inspections for Holy Week

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 03/31/2015

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB-7) started its  inspection of buses in Cebu two days ahead of Holy Week. Roadside inspection is expected to ensure that the buses plying the provincial routes are roadworthy, not…

Mayor Rama suspends bike runs, cites safety

Nestle Semilla 03/31/2015

Cebu City  Mayor Mike Rama said he would  no longer allow bike runs in the city after seeing thousands swarm the street during Earth Hour on Saturday night. He said they looked “like ants”. “They were everywhere…

Retired judge, coop leader among Siete Palabras speakers

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 03/31/2015

For the second time, lay persons will share the pulpit with priests in reflecting on the  Seven Last Words of Jesus Christ or the  Siete Palabras on Good Friday at the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral. Retired Judge Simeon…

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