Violent reactions

Editorial 02/04/2016

Such is the power of social media that seemingly ordinary incidents that may escape the attention of the public at large can be magnified, blown out of proportion and draw a flurry of online reactions both benign…

Concretizing the IEC call to action

Malou Guanzon Apalisok 02/04/2016

As an advocate of co-operatives, one of the speakers who I looked forward to hear during the 51st International Eucharistic Congress was Cotabato Archbishop Orlando Cardinal Quevedo, also known as the “prophet of Mindanao” and the “Cardinal…

The firsts of the 51st IEC

Jobers R. Bersales 02/04/2016

First off, let me thank everyone who made the 51st International Eucharistic Congress an overwhelming success and an unforgettable experience for 15,000 delegates, many of whom came from other parts of the Philippines and from at last…

IEC delegates on tour; Asean next?

Apple Ta-as, Nestle L. Semilla 02/02/2016

The 51st International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) may be over but some delegates are extending their stay to visit tourist destinations in Cebu and neighboring provinces. Chief Supt. Manuel Gaerlan, Task Group IEC Cebu commander, said their job…

IEC proves Cebu can host more international events

Apple Ta-as, Jhunnex Napallacan, Jose Santino S. Bunachita 02/01/2016

Hosting the 51st International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) proved that Cebu is capable of accommodating big international events, Cebu City officials said. Acting Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella said he’s thankful to all the sectors who have helped…

Girl who cursed IEC gets threats

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 02/01/2016

AFTER receiving several threats, the 29-year-old woman who cursed the recently concluded 51st International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) for causing traffic congestion has come out and apologized for what she did. “Jane” (real name withheld upon her and…

Papal legate leaves Cebu, visits P-Noy

Jhunnex Napallacan, Vanessa Claire Lucero 02/01/2016

YANGON Archbishop Charles Maung Cardinal Bo, Papal Legate to the 51st International Eucharistic Congress (IEC), paid a courtesy call on President Benigno Aquino III in Malacañang before he went home to Myanmar yesterday. Bo left Cebu City…

More than half of Mandaue projects ongoing

Nestle L. Semilla 02/01/2016

ABOUT 38 out of 59 projects undertaken by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Mandaue City last year were being implemented. Engr. Suzette Nwannaka, DPWH’s 6th district engineer, said six of these projects were…

Exemplary success

Editorial 02/01/2016

The cities of Cebu, Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu and the rest of Cebu province stood quite tall in the eyes of the Catholic world for doing an exemplary job hosting the 51st International Eucharistic Congress that ended last…

‘Learning to dance in the rain’

Gerard Pareja 02/01/2016

Niadtong gatudlo pa akog literature sa USC South Campus, dihay usa ka pundok sa mga tinun-an nga giklasehan ko sa atop nga dapit sa usa ka building didto. Mga education student kadto sila. Walay bongbong ang usa…

‘Statio Orbis’ draws close to a million devotees

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 01/31/2016

Close to a million devotees attended the Statio Orbis, the closing mass of the 51st International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) on Sunday afternoon. City Councilor Dave Tumulak, head of the Cebu City command center, said 907,641 people occupied…

Binay tarp draws criticism

Carmel Loise Matus, Doris C. Bongcac 01/31/2016

Even the final Mass of the 51st International Eucharistic Congress (EIC) is not spared from politicians who want to maximize their exposure especially to the more than one million devotees who are expected to attend. Tarpaulin that…

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