FACES OF CEBU: Carlo Abaquita, Cebu’s top wedding planner and event organizer

Ferlyn Jane Batiancila, Lyle Andales 07/07/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — From a meek young boy to a man who has solidified his name as Cebu’s most sought-after wedding and event organizer. Cebu being his home ground, he has organized multiple successful weddings and…

Five things you can do on a rainy day

Immae Lachica 07/01/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The rain gives us the sense of calmness we sometimes don’t know we needed. Each raindrop somehow represents our emotions, a circumstance, or a memory. The rain after the drought is such a blessing. Just…

Optimism is just what the doctor ordered. But what if I’m already too negative?

06/09/2024

Prince Bhojwani never thought of himself as a negative person, until three trips to the hospital in one month forced him to reconsider. Before May 2018, he was a healthy but chronically worried start-up founder who regularly…

Intermittent fasting might not be better than counting calories. Here’s why it still could work for you.

06/02/2024

As weight-loss plans go, it’s easy to see the allure of intermittent fasting: Eat what you want, but only during certain windows of time — often just eight hours a day. Instead of counting calories or measuring…

Cebuano designer: Minimalistic bridal gowns are the trend now

Immae Lachica 06/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Are our June brides ready? To give our readers some background, the term ‘June Bride’ comes from the Roman goddess of marriage, Juno. Those who marry in June are believed to be blessed with…

Mental Health talk: Signs parents should watch for and when to seek help

Pia Piquero 05/16/2024

Parents play a crucial and fundamental role in every aspect of their child’s life. They provide physical care by ensuring their child is healthy and safe, nurture spiritual growth through instilling values and beliefs, and support their…

Ten types of Filipino families. Which one best describes your tribe?

Immae Lachica 05/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Filipino families are seen as one of the most loud, joyful and affectionate families around the world. Filipinos have their own way of sharing who they are through the kind of bond they share…

From heartbreak to joy: A mother’s journey through a miscarriage

Immae Lachica 05/08/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Almost two years ago, a young mother bravely shared her miscarriage story in the hopes of helping mothers like her recover from the setback. For this year’s Mother’s Day celebration on May 12, 2024, the…

‘Tambag’ from our Bisaya mothers about our love lives

Immae Lachica 05/07/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Love makes the world go round. Love makes people laugh and feel butterflies in their stomach. Love gives us headaches and heartaches. Love according to our mothers is a deep feeling and connection with…

Why fall in love with the iconic thresher shark? Read on!

Immae Lachica 04/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—How can you not be captivated by an elusive creature with an iconic feature? In this read, let’s get to know why one should be mesmerized by one of the underwater treasures, the thresher sharks.…

Understanding ‘chismis’ and why people do it

Immae Lachica 04/17/2024

  CEBU CITY, Philippines— Gossips. Here in the Philippines, it is considered one of our favorite pastimes. According to a study by the Psychological and Cognitive Sciences, gossip is simply an exchange of personal information. If you…

Crowds picnic to see Tokyo’s cherry blossoms at full bloom

04/08/2024

TOKYO (AP) — Crowds gathered Friday to enjoy Japan’s famed cherry blossoms in Tokyo, where cold weather has delayed their bloom. Cherry blossoms, known as “sakura” in Japanese, are the nation’s favorite flower. People often have sakura…

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