‘Prepare selves for prayers, not parties’

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 12/01/2018

FAITHFUL TOLD As the world entered the first day of the last month of the Western calendar year, the Catholic Church called on their faithful to “spiritually prepare themselves” for the annual observance of the Advent season.…

Boniel refuses to enter plea to parricide

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 06/14/2018

Just-resigned Bohol Provincial Board Member Niño Rey Boniel and two other suspects on Thursday refused to enter a plea on the charge involving the alleged killing of his wife. As part of the procedure, the trial court…

No street parties for ‘Kadaugan’

Norman V. Mendoza 04/26/2018

Due to traffic congestion there will be no street parties held in time for the Kadaugan sa Mactan (Victory in Mactan) today, April 27. But Lapu-Lapu City Hall still lined up a list of activities to mark…

Stars let loose at Oscar parties marking awards season’s end

AP 03/06/2018

LOS ANGELES—Greta Gerwig screamed with delight and relief as she hugged a group of friends once she got into the Vanity Fair Oscar party. The “Lady Bird” director and Oscar nominee had just walked down the last…

Luigi not okay with Sinulog street parties

Norman V. Mendoza 01/15/2018

MANDAUE City Mayor Gabriel “Luigi” Quisumbing said he’s not keen on issuing permits for street parties next Sunday, January 21. “Aside from affecting the solemnity of the feast of Sr. Sto. Niño, we might no longer have…

Authorities on guard vs ‘Party Drugs’

Nestle L. Semilla 12/09/2017

As Christmas and Sinulog draw near, the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7) reminded the people not to use “Party Drugs.” Although the law enforcement angencies…

Netizens back Osmeña’s strict no-street-party zone policy

Doris C. Bongcac 01/15/2017

CEBU CITY–Netizens have expressed support to the policy of Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña to prohibit drinking and parties along the Sinulog Grand Parade route. The post of the mayor on the commotion at the Greenery in…

Sinulog 2017: ‘Paintensity’ dance party stopped

01/15/2017

The “Paintensity 2017” Sinulog dance party at the Greenery, in Barangay Kasambagan, was ordered stopped late last night after crowd control became a problem. The throngs of party goers, however refused to leave the venue in hopes…

5 places to party this Sinulog weekend

Apple Ta-as 01/11/2017

As the yellow and red banderitas are up and a lively beat blares from life-sized speakers—everything just spells Sinulog! This is an all-too familiar scenario for Cebuanos and revelers who come for this annual celebration. Before getting…

The best gift

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 12/18/2016

At this time of the year, many are filled with one thought in mind — finding the best gifts for loved ones. The malls are filled to capacity, and of course, the roads are clogged with vehicles…

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