7 dead as Sulu-bound boat catches fire off Basilan

Julie S. Alipala, Leah D. Agonoy - @inquirerdotnet 03/30/2023

ZAMBOANGA CITY — Seven bodies were fished out of the waters off Baluk-Baluk island of Hadji Muhtamad town, Basilan Gov. Jim Hataman-Salliman said on Thursday. The fatalities were passengers of the boat M/V Lady Mary Joy that…

Keep giving

Fr. Jerry M. Orbos SVD - @inquirerdotnet 03/26/2023

Sign on a shoe repair store: “We will heel you, we will save your sole, and we will even dye for you.” * * * In today’s Gospel (John 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b – 45), Jesus raised…

Formula for true peace and joy

Fr. Jerry M. Orbos SVD - @inquirerdotnet 02/19/2023

I have a dog, Bruce, who gives so much joy to me and to our community with his happy and loving presence. But there is one trait of Bruce that truly amazes me, i.e. whenever I accidentally…

Attitude not altitude

Fr. Jerry M. Orbos SVD - @inquirerdotnet 01/29/2023

It is interesting how we Filipinos call the warts removal procedure “tiis ganda,” i.e. to endure the pain, to become beautiful. * * * In today’s Gospel (Matthew 5:1-12), Jesus teaches us the beatitudes, the attitudes we…

3H for 2023

Fr. Jerry M. Orbos SVD - @inquirerdotnet 01/01/2023

I remember an incident when I was invited to celebrate Mass. It was the town fiesta, and the front of the church was filled with decorations, a welcome band, and all the Mass servers ready to march…

The season of joy

Fr. Jerry M. Orbos SVD - @inquirerdotnet 12/11/2022

Who is the most relaxed driver in the world? The driver of the funeral car. Why? He is not in a hurry. He can take his time because his passenger has all the time. And, he has…

Living in the Spirit

Fr. Jerry M. Orbos SVD - @inquirerdotnet 06/05/2022

The story is told about a man who was hired to put on a gorilla costume at the circus, to the delight of so many people. One day, he slipped and fell into the lion’s cage and…

What gives us joy this holiday season

Immae Lachica 12/26/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines– This holiday season signifies joy and love. Joy because our savior has come, and love because he is here to show us what the true meaning of love is. As what everyone would say,…

SM Malls share the joy through the Bears of Joy

PR 01/22/2020

SM City Cebu and SM City Consolacion distribute hundreds of the SM Bears of Joy to target beneficiaries from Cebu City and in the town of Consolacion. The Bears of Joy were purchased by shoppers for only…

Milo Marathon 2019 Cebu leg registration on

Mars G. Alison 07/15/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Registration for the Cebu qualifying of the 2019 National Milo Marathon slated for September 29, 2019, a Sunday, is now open. However, the winners or those who will qualify for the national finals…

Phuket marathon: Cebu’s Lee 2nd in 21K; Davao’s Pagay 3rd in 42K

Mars G. Alison 06/09/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Runners Prince Joey Lee and Azlan Pagay are making not only Cebu proud but the whole Philippines as well after entering the top 3 in their respective distance categories in the Laguna Phuket…

Beauty Queen from Alegria is 1st non-Cebu City resident to win CBE Medal of Excellence Award

Immae Lachica 04/02/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Keith Joy Pearl Primor is a consistent dean’s lister. She also joins beauty pageants to earn money for her school projects and other needs. Primor is set to receive two more recognitions –…

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