Experience the life of a soldier at the ‘Kampo Kagitingan’ exhibit

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/09/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Central Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) brought out some of their land and sea vehicles and high powered firearms. But the soldiers from the Philippine Army, Airforce and…

Plaza Independencia crowd now at 10K; expected to reach 80K later today

02/24/2019

LOOK: The Plaza Independencia crowd already reached more than 10, 000 as of 5 p.m. today, February 24. Senior Inspector Joemar Pomarejos, the ground commander of the PDP-Laban campaign rally and presidential visit, said he is expecting…

PDP-Laban Cebu allies now at Plaza Independencia

Tonee Despojo 02/24/2019

LOOK: Local allies of the Partido Demokratikong Pilipinas – Lakas ng Bayan (PDP – Laban) led by sixth district Rep. Jonas Cortes, first district Rep. Gerard Anthony Gullas and Talisay City Mayor Eduardo Gullas have started to…

Cebuanos crowd Plaza Independencia for PDP-Laban campaign rally

Rosalie Abatayo and Tonee Despojo 02/24/2019

LOOK: Cebuanos have started to crowd Plaza Independencia in Cebu City for this afternoon’s campaign rally organized by the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban). President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to grace the occasion and endorse the…

Some downtown Cebu City streets to be closed on Sunday, Feb. 24, for Duterte’s visit

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/23/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Motorists, who are bound for downtown Cebu City, are advised to start looking for alternative routes since several roads will be closed from traffic tomorrow, Sunday (February 24) for the visit of President…

1K Cebu City registered habal-habal drivers to receive rice subsidy on February 23

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 02/22/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 1,000 registered habal-habal or motorcycle-for-hire drivers are expected to receive their sacks of rice that will be distributed by the Cebu City government on Saturday, February 23 at the Plaza Independencia…

PDP-Laban seeks free use of Plaza Independencia for political gathering on Sunday

Morexette Marie Erram 02/20/2019

LOOK: The February 11 letter of Cebu City Councilor Raymond Alvin Garcia asking acting mayor Edgar Labella to authorize use of the Plaza Independencia grounds for Sunday’s political gathering organized by the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan…

Judges to 6 finalists vying for Sinulog Idol title: Sing from the heart

Michelle Joy Padayhag 01/17/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Sinulog Idol Season 10 will end on January 17, Thursday at Plaza Independencia with six grand finalists competing for the title.  Judges will only choose from James Alfafara, Jessa Abaquita, Shim Dagatan, Vanessa…

1K Duterte supporters rally at Plaza Independencia

Nestle L. Semilla 10/07/2017

  About a thousand supporters of President Rodrigo Duterte braved the rain to stage a rally at the Plaza Independencia at 2 pm Saturday. The rally came amid questions raised by Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV on the…

Independencia: Flavors of Northern Philippines

PR 06/10/2017

LET Café Marco take you on an exciting culinary journey to the northern part of the Philippines. Celebrate Philippine Independence over a wide spread of flavorful and hearty dishes as Café Marco brings you Independencia: Flavors of…

Plaza Independencia as venue for Earth Hour 2017 program

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 03/23/2017

CEBU City Hall will join environmental groups and non-government organizations (NGOs) in celebrating this year’s Earth Hour at the Plaza Independencia in Cebu City tomorrow. Former Cebu City councilor Nida Cabrera, chairperson for this Earth Hour observance,…

Remembering December 29, 1899

Jobers R. Bersales 12/28/2016

Because Jose Rizal is our national hero, Cebu remembers December 30, the day he was executed at Bagumbayan. We do not commemorate December 29, 1899, a day shy of three years after Rizal’s life was snuffed out…

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