Author: Max Limpag
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The division of the Archdiocese of Cebu into three new territories should be centered on better pastoral management and not rushed to serve as a legacy for a retiring archbishop. It should also happen only after extensive study and wide consultations, said some priests interviewed for this article.
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As economies navigate global changes such as the transition to sustainable energy, the business sector will have a crucial role to play, said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during the formal opening of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC) III meeting in Cebu.
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Companies should just dive into artificial intelligence or AI but with a business mindset, digital foundation, responsible outlook, and a people-centric approach, said Accenture Philippines Country Managing Director and Technology Lead Ambe Tierro.
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Government auditors called out officials of the southwestern Cebu town of Alegria for spending P345,000 for wall calendars for 2022 that were delivered at the end of May, when half the year was gone, and at a fewer quantity than what was contracted. The Commission on Audit said the transaction was “irregular and unnecessary” and…
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The Liloan Municipal Government purchased “207 pieces of lechon totaling P1.357 million for team buildings, religious activities, founding anniversaries of private groups, graduation exercises, general assemblies, get-togethers, among others” that were deemed “irregular and unnecessary” by the Commission on Audit (COA).
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Robert Peabo Bryson has established a career as one of the premier male vocalists in contemporary music of the last quarter century. Bryson’s first break came during a recording session at Atlanta’s Bullet/Bang Records.
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Don’t miss out on the best POCO smartphone deal of the season from June 6 to 8, 2023 POCO, known for its cutting-edge smartphones, offers massive discounts on its best-selling phones in the highly anticipated 6.6 Sale on Shopee from June 6 through 8, 2023.
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Last May 20, over 90 streetballer teams in Cebu went head-to-head to determine the Top 6 teams that will move on to the National Finals of Red Bull Half Court. The winner-takes-all event will crown the country’s representative to the World Finals of Red Bull Half Court in Serbia in September 2023. So for fans…
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How would you like to be trained by coaches belonging to one of the best football clubs in the world right here in your own city? Dynamic Herb Sports and Selrahco today announced the holding of a five day football camp in Cebu by Borussia Dortmund (BVB) – currently the number one club in the…
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On this day 458 years ago, Miguel Lopez de Legazpi took control of Cebu and, as was the practice of Spaniards, placed it under the patronage of the saint commemorated on that day – Saint Vitalis of Milan or San Vidal.
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Bishop Pedro Sanz de la Vega y Landaverde was consecrated bishop of Cebu on January 26, 1705. But he never set foot in Cebu. Bishop Pedro refused to travel to the Philippines, offering one excuse after another until he died on Dec. 17, 1727. Even after he was excommunicated and jailed for defying orders to…
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Consummatum est. Tanan Natapus Na. That was how Bag-ong Kusog opened its report on the Cebu City Charter that took effect on February 24, 1937. “Consummatum est,” was what former presidente (mayor) Fructuoso Ramos told a gathering in Sine Acme of the outgoing Cebu municipal councilors on the eve of the Cebu City Charter taking…
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The future of media will see journalists “becoming your own publication,” historian, blogger, and newspaper columnist Manuel Quezon III said during the Reaching Out To Future Journalists forum held in UP Cebu last September 21.
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I waited for more than 3 hours for my order of herbed pork chop at Bell + Amadeus. By the time it was served, I was predisposed to hating it. Had we gotten our husky puppy at that time I would have given it to her. Here, Mishka, have this herbed pork chop. I bet…
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A large and bright display, long battery life, health monitoring, and clear Bluetooth calling make the realme Watch 3 a great smartwatch option.
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A marker to honor the late Supreme Court Chief Justice Jose Abad Santos is the newest tourist attraction in the heritage city of Carcar in southern Cebu. Carcar is known as the shoe capital of Cebu. Its famous native delicacies are chicharon, bocarillo, and rice crispies commonly known as ampao. It is also known for…
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Madridejos is often neglected by tourists who would rather go to Sta. Fe and its beaches. But this town, locally called “Lawis” has a lot to offer when it comes to heritage and tourism. One of the landmarks to visit in the town is the old Spanish Kota Fort at the Poblacion. It is a…
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The San Roque Parish in the town of Cordova stands out because of its Moorish-influenced design with two majestic columns on each side of the facade. The church is located at the town center,
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The city is still asleep when Mario Sanico heads to the Santo Tomas de Villanueva parish church in Pardo. The 58-year-old sacristan mayor heads to the parish as early as 3 a.m. when the streets are silent and a cool breeze greets him.
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Reydan and Katrina Adlawan started selling fish as pets and other aquatic products in 2018. Katrina, a nurse, and Reydan, who worked in construction, would meet up buyers who found their products via Facebook. The two wanted to put up a fish pet shop. They sold fish, including rare ones, and related products.