What is US daylight saving time and why was it created?

11/06/2023

As countries, including the United States, Canada, and Cuba set clocks back an hour last Nov. 5 when daylight saving time ended, debate is once again emerging in the U.S. over whether and how to end this practice.…

Maxene Magalona: ‘Find inner peace by working on yourself honestly and wholeheartedly’

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 01/09/2022

CEBU, Philippines — Actress and yoga instructor Maxene Magalona penned inspirational advice about “finding inner peace” on her Instagram account. “Yoko ng drama,” she began. Magalona said that “working on yourself honestly and wholeheartedly” are the ways…

What 2020 has taught us

Immae Lachica 12/19/2020

    CEBU CITY, Philippines— As we count the days before we bid farewell to 2020, let us thank this year for awakening us to the lessons it has taught us along the way. This year may…

K-Pop band BTS named Time’s entertainer of the year

Reuters 12/11/2020

K-pop group BTS was named entertainer of the year by Time magazine on Thursday, capping a breakthrough year in the United States for the South Korean boy band. The seven-member band, which made its debut in 2013,…

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris named Time ‘Person of the Year’

12/11/2020

New York, United States—US President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris have been chosen as Time magazine’s 2020 “Person of the Year,” the publication announced Thursday. The Democratic pair were chosen ahead of three other finalists:…

Here’s why time is the greatest gift during this pandemic

Immae Lachica 11/10/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines— There were a lot of things that this pandemic has taken from us. One of these things is freedom. Freedom to live life outside the walls of our homes. But little did we know…

‘Adventure Time’ quotes to help you cope with adulthood

Marc Cosep 04/07/2020

The Cartoon Network Show “Adventure Time” is hilarious and at times a bit too much for children, but endearing nonetheless. For most adults, watching the show sends them back to when they were young, eating sugary treats…

Tips on cutting off screen time

Marc Cosep 04/04/2020

Do you spend much of your free time in front of a screen? If so, you are not alone. A recent study done by the American Academy of Pediatrics showed that most people, especially children spend an…

First in Cebu: Convict freed through GCTA surrenders to police in Bogo City

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 09/05/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A freed convict  from Bogo City in northern Cebu turned up at the city’s police station on Wednesday, September 4, amid the pronouncement of President Rodrigo Duterte that all the convicts, who were…

Petalcorin on Tom’s Comelec control request: Time is our enemy

Gerard Vincent Francisco 05/09/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Putting Cebu City under the control of the Comelec will not be an easy task. Lawyer Veronico Petalcorin, acting Commission on Election officer in Central Visayas, said this in a press briefing on…

Duterte signs law waiving gov’t fees for first-time jobseekers

05/07/2019

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a measure that will waive government fees and charges on documents needed by first-time jobseekers for their employment. Duterte signed Republic Act 11261 or the “First Time…

S&R’s biggest sale event is on!

Ellah Quieta 03/22/2019

It’s our favorite time of the year! S&R Member’s Treat is always the perfect time to hoard, look for gifts and even perhaps prepare for Summer! While you’re listing your purchase and calculating your budget, don’t forget…

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