Public urged on Rizal Day: Honor heroes by upholding democracy

Rosalie Abatayo 12/30/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Do your part in nation-building and in upholding democracy.” This was the message of Dr. Jocelyn Gerra, commissioner of Cebu City’s Cultural and Historical Affairs Commission (CHAC), as the city commemorated on Monday…

Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia releases statement after confirmed swine deaths in Rizal 

Rosalie Abatayo 09/09/2019

Cebu City, Philippines— Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on Monday, September 9, 2019, released a statement on the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) confirmation that the hog deaths in Rizal province were caused by African Swine Fever. The DA…

Google PH pays tribute to Rizal’s 158th birthday

Raul Constantine L. Tabanao 06/19/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Google Philippines featured a special doodle of country’s national hero, Jose Rizal, in celebration of his 158th birthday on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. The static doodle illustrates a portrait of Rizal,  a quill…

Tom O to Cebuanos: Be grateful of Rizal’s martyrdom

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/30/2018

Cebuanos are encouraged to be always grateful of the efforts and martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal. This was the speech delivered by Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña during a ceremony held at Plaza Sugbo today, Sunday (December…

Youth urged: Emulate Jose Rizal’s principles

Inquirer.net 12/29/2018

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang urged the Filipino youth to draw inspiration from the life of Dr. Jose Rizal and emulate the principles that made him the country’s greatest hero. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo issued the statement on…

Chiz: Quarry suspension may worsen inflation

Inquirer.net 09/26/2018

The temporary suspension of quarry operations will just worsen the country’s inflation, Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero warned yesterday. Earlier, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) released a memorandum suspending quarrying operations in Regions 1, 3,…

Cebu’s new Rizal Lane

Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/10/2018

Last June 19, Cebuanos unveiled a gift for the 157th birth anniversary of the country’s national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. One of Cebu City’s busiest streets, was baptized Rizal Lane. The entire stretch of road, fronting Cebu…

Rizal Lane: Special gift for a nat’l hero

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/19/2018

Cebuanos gave a special gift for the national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, as they celebrated his 157th birth anniversary on Tuesday (June 19) by renaming a street to honor Rizal’s legacy and heroism. Vice Mayor Edgardo Labella,…

Rizal’s socks and the tartanilla

NESTOR B. RAMIREZ 05/29/2018

I finally got the chance to join this year’s Gabii sa Kabilin organized by the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) and I was overwhelmed by public response and interest to their own heritage and culture. I was…

Cop hurt, 6 nabbed in Rizal buy-bust

Inquirer.net 05/05/2018

SAN PEDRO CITY-A police officer was wounded in a shoot-out between law enforcers and suspected illegal drug pushers in Cainta town in Rizal province on Saturday. Chief Supt. Guillermo Eleazar, Calabarzon police chief, said the members of…

Cebu City’s Rizal Library to open 24/7

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 03/07/2018

Starting tomorrow, March 9, the Cebu City Public Library and Information Center will open until midnight, and soon, for 24 hours a day after upgrades are in place. Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña made the announcement on…

Nepalese is Rizal in play marking hero’s day at Plaza Sugbo

Doris Mae Mondragon 12/30/2017

CorrespondentA NEPALESE student played the role of the Filipino national hero, Jose Rizal, during Saturday’s reenactment of Rizal’s life and works at the Plaza Sugbo, an event to mark the 121st anniversary of Rizal’s martyrdom. Bishal Ale…

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