FACES OF CEBU: Jes Vincent Catayas, 39, Cebuano jiu-jitsu fighter

Emmariel Ares 12/08/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – From a very young age, Jes Vincent Catayas knew that his whole being yearned to be a part of the intricate world of martial arts. Young and innocent, an 8-year-old Catayas was certain…

Labor Day 2024: Loving the job that you have

Immae Lachica 05/01/2024

CEBU CTY, Philippines— “I love my job.” This is a mantra that most of us would say to convince ourselves that every time we clock in for work, we should not feel like its an obligation that…

Growing out of mere compliance

Inez Ponce de leon - @inquirerdotnet 04/05/2023

Last week, I sat as thesis defense panelist for Camyl Fernandez and Ysobelle Joseph, both AB Communication seniors, who studied how 40 to 59-year-olds perceive a Department of Health (DOH) vaccine advocacy video. The students surveyed hundreds…

PSG

Fr. Jerry M. Orbos SVD - @inquirerdotnet 04/10/2022

The story is told about a man who called his friend, bragging that he is on an isolated island to spend some time in prayer and quiet during Holy Week. He even told his friend that he…

Faithful told: Reflect on Jesus’ passion and death on Good Friday

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/10/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebuano faithful are reminded to reflect and give importance to Jesus Christ’s passion and death on Good Friday. Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma made this message as he presided over the homily for…

Royal Gem opens store in Ayala Center Cebu

Marc Cosep 04/29/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippines’ prime jewelry maker, Royal Gem, celebrates its grand opening of their new store at Ayala Center Cebu on April 27, 2019. Guests got to see firsthand Royal Gem’s designs of bracelets,…

Bargayo’s crucifixion to remind people of Christ sacrifice, to encourage them to repent

Rosalie O. Abatayo 04/19/2019

TUBURAN, Cebu— Painful screams gush out of Gilbert Bargayo’s lips every time the man, acting the role of a Roman soldier, hammers the four-inch long nails into his hands and feet. But for 59-year-old Bargayo, he would…

The Passion Project

Jude Bacalso 08/07/2018

I have no teeth, I don’t bite!” quips Justin Quek, the OG Singaporean celebrity chef, as he urges us to move closer in a group photo after lunch. Even as he disarms us with his charm, his…

Bizman’s ‘passion project’: Growing lola’s signature pastries’ legacy

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 07/15/2018

As a kid, Ingram Lim and his cousins grew up loving the treats that their Lola Loring would bake for them during family gatherings. Her pastries were unique and something they do not see being made or…

Passion for politics and the TINGOG Carolinian Party

Mike Acebedo Lopez 03/02/2018

When I was told by some friends that a certain operator of a senator was convinced that I am paid by the President to defend him, I did not even bother confronting him to defend myself. You…

Passion to design drives CIT-U graduate to excel

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 02/02/2018

ARCHITECT BOARD EXAM TOPNOTCHER Ian Dave Cordova, 23, is color blind. Because of this condition, he can hardly distinguish the colors red and green. But Cordova, a graduate of Architecture in Cebu Institute of Technology University (CIT-U),…

Maria Gigante: Passion and Pursuit

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 12/02/2017

Her statuesque figure, confident stance and sunkissed skin make her easily stand out in a crowd. And then when she talks, everyone listens to what Maria Gigante has to say. Recently crowned Binibining Cebu-Charity, the 23-year-old Philosophy…

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