Youth mark Independence Day, join coastal cleanup in Lapu-lapu

Norman V. Mendoza 06/16/2015

MORE than 70 individuals from the different groups took part in the coastal cleanup activity commemorating the 117th anniversary of Independence Day last Friday at the Maribago public beach in Lapu-Lapu City. The local government of Maribago…

Sorongon continues winning local races

Glendale G. Rosal 06/13/2015

Sultan Kudarat’s Ruffa Sorongon logged her 10th victory in local footraces after bagging the 15-kilometer title of the 117th Independence Day Solidarity Run yesterday at the North Reclamation Area in Cebu City. The 23-year-old Sorongon, who recently…

CEBUANOS speak out on hope for PH Independence

Grace II Pecaoco, Marc Eric Cosep 06/12/2015

Is there hope in the Philippines?  We asked Cebuanos if they still see meaning and hope in the Philippines 117 years after we declared independence from the Spanish colonizers. “Our country is so rich in natural resources…

Building regions

06/12/2015

Some significant political developments  must be acknowledge as the country marks  Independence Day. One, which is closer to Cebu, is President Benigno Aquino III’s signing an Executive Order creating a Negros Region that consists of Negros Occidental…

Fire hits Lorega San Miguel

Grace II Pecaoco, Victor Anthony V. Silva 06/12/2015

Independence Day was awaken by a fire alarm in barangay Lorega San Miguel, Cebu City at 6:32 a.m. The fire started in a two-storey house of Ryan Paragoso. Cebu City Fire Marshall, Rogelio Bongabong told Cebu Daily…

Simultaneous flag-raising at SM malls on June 12

PR 06/11/2015

SM Supermalls nationwide aim to revive patriotism and love of country with simultaneous flag raising ceremonies on Independence Day. In Cebu, simultaneous flag-raising ceremonies will occur in the area fronting  Entrance 3 of SM City Cebu and…

Major roads closed for June 12 parade

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag, Nestle L. Semilla 06/11/2015

Cebu City residents and visitors can expect heavy traffic in the downtown area tomorrow for the afternoon  parade for Independence Day. Traffic enforcers will begin clearing the roads by 2 p.m. and close Osmeña Boulevard, Escario Street…

Rama skips P-Noy Independence Day invite in Iloilo City

Eileen G. Mangubat 06/11/2015

CEBU City Mayor Michael Rama  decided to “politely decline” an invitation to join President Aquino in celebrating Independence Day on June 12 in Iloilo City. Rama said he would rather stay in Cebu City to fulfil prior…

Rama declines P-Noy invite for Independence Day observance in Iloilo City

06/09/2015

Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has decided to “politely decline” an invitation to join President Aquino in celebrating  Independence Day on June 12 in Iloilo City. Rama said he would rather stay in Cebu City to fulfill…

Simultaneous flag-raising at SM malls on June 12

PR 06/09/2015

SM Supermalls nationwide aim to revive patriotism and love of country with simultaneous flag raising ceremonies on Independence Day. In Cebu, simultaneous flag-raising ceremonies will occur in the area fronting  Entrance 3 of SM City Cebu and…

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