Chicos: Energy booster, rich source of fiber

Gerard Vincent Francisco 01/02/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It’s known as chico in the Philippines. But did you know that this fruit with buttery flesh and grainy texture is actually known under so many names? Even “chico” is spelled in different…

5 new year babies welcome 2020 in Cebu City

Rosalie Abatayo 01/01/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Wilma Magalso welcomed the new year with a streak of pain that she could not imagine. Her pain, however, did not resemble the lost of limbs from firecracker injuries. She cried and screamed…

Palma: Bring good memories of 2019 to 2020

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/01/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines –Bring the good memories of 2019 to 2020. This was the message of  Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma in his homily during the New Year’s eve mass he officiated at the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral on…

Important tips for the coming year

Immae Lachica 12/31/2019

  CEBU CITY, Philippines— The year 2019 has taught us a lot of things, especially in dealing with our personal issues. It taught many of us to be more mature in handling personal stuff. So this 2020,…

Labella to new police chief: Ensure zero casualty in New Year’s celebration

Rosalie Abatayo 12/30/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella has given his marching order for newly installed city police chief, Colonel Engelbert Soriano: “Ensure zero casualty this New Year.” Labella met Soriano, who assumed as the officer-in-charge…

Of local Filipino traditions and the New Year

Immae Lachica 12/30/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines— New Year is not just a simple celebration for us Filipinos. Filipino traditions are always present in every celebration most especially in welcoming the new year. These traditions or practices complete the feeling of…

Public told to follow designated firecracker zones; hospitals already in Code White

Rosalie O. Abatayo 12/24/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO) urged the public to follow the designated firecracker zones in their respective local government units to avoid firecracker-related incidents during the Christmas celebration. PDRRMO…

Traits you should not bring with you to 2020

Immae Lachica 12/22/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines— This Christmas let’s start anew. Let’s remove these bad habits that have been with us for the past years. Need help in knowing what these traits are? Read on. I’ll do it later attitude—…

Welcome 2020 in 70’s style at Waterfront Cebu

PR 12/13/2019

Cebu City- Usher in the brand new year at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino in the most festive and stylish way—in 70’s style that is. Make your way to the grand lobby of Waterfront Cebu on…

PNP starts crackdown on unregulated firecracker use

Cathrine Gonzales 12/09/2019

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday started the crackdown on unregulated use of firecrackers as provided under President Rodrigo Duterte’s Executive Order No. 28 in 2017. PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Bernard Banac said…

‘You’ve gained weight,’ ‘Still single?’ and other holiday party no-nos

Jovic Yee - Philippine Daily Inquirer 12/07/2019

MANILA, Philippines — “Uy, ang taba mo na!” “Kailan ka mag-aasawa?” “Wala ka pa bang jowa?” (Hey, you’ve gained weight! When are you getting married? Still no boyfriend/girlfriend?) With the holidays just weeks away, these usual “conversation…

Chinese Consulate in Cebu welcomes the Year of the Pig

Cris Evert B. Lato-Ruffolo 02/04/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Chinese Consulate in Cebu started off the Year of the Pig with an auspicious dinner held at the Grand Ballroom of Marco Polo Plaza on January 29 with government officials, dignitaries and…

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