Biking around Cebu? Here are some places you should not miss to visit
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Aside from the good food, and nifty beaches, Cebu has a lot of places that are good for our biking friends to drop by and visit. CDN Digital got a little help from some of our biking friends who helped us know some of these places around Cebu. Athletics coach Arvin Loberanis […] The post Biking around Cebu? Here are some places you should not miss to visit appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Holy Week 2024: A peek into 7 Metro Cebu churches for Visita Iglesia
The Lenten Season is also about reflection and prayer about the passion of Christ. There are days to fast and during the Holy Week on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, the Catholic faithful usually practice the Visita Iglesia or the tradition to visit 7 or 14 churches, where they pray and reflect and do.....»»
LAWMAKER ON WHEELS — Ejercito’s love for Phl sports is one of a kind
Senator JV Ejercito’s love for cycling is hard to miss. From interviews to his social media posts, the 53-year-old lawmaker would always find a way to display his love for cycling — and sports in general. That’s why in a recent interview with Daily Tribune, Ejercito took the opportunity to preach the benefits of cycling and how he wants to spearhead the staging of more local and international tournaments that would encourage a lot of enthusiasts to take the sport seriously. “We need to have more competitions like Ronda Pilipinas. I hope somebody picks up the cudgels for it to continue because competition improves the quality of our athletes,” said Ejercito, referring to the annual professional road cycling competition that covers major cities in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The prestigious bikefest started in 2011 and has drawn the interest of the best local and international riders. It, however, got canceled this year as it prepares to transition from being an annual to a biennial event. “We need competitions,” Ejercito stressed. But batting for the staging of a professional cycling competition is just a mere fraction of Ejercito’s love for the sport. In fact, during the height of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, Ejercito took the cudgels for the cyclists when he slammed the Inter-Agency Task Force for raising the proposal of requiring cyclists to wear face shields on the road. Ejercito stressed that this proposal will put the cyclists’ lives at risk as they might suffer hypoxia or lack of oxygen. Having first-hand experience on the challenges of the sport, Ejercito asserted that the proposal might create more harm than good. “I am not in favor of requiring face shields to those who are biking and exercising. This might cause hypoxia or lack of oxygen. While breathing hard, intake of oxygen is already minimized with masks so what more if they will require them to wear face shields? This can be fatal,” Ejercito said. “Cyclists usually are away from each other. Face shields should be required in enclosed and crowded places. There is already a mask that is required anyway.” “Wearing a face shield while cycling is dangerous. The mask is enough.” But that’s not all. Ejercito also fought hard for the rights of cyclists through Senate Bill 393 that pushes for more bicycle lanes in major thoroughfares. He believes that by putting up bicycle lanes, the government would encourage the public to bike to their respective schools or offices instead of riding cars, buses or trains. The public would also get to save a lot on their transportation expenses while helping the government solve the worsening traffic situation. “This legislation is one way to help unburden commuters who are choosing to ride their bicycles and other non-motorized vehicles in order to escape the worsening traffic situation and save money on fares and fuel, especially now that prices of petroleum products have skyrocketed,” the bill’s explanatory note said. Ejercito said the government will also benefit from this proposal. “Though we admire such resilience and innovation, the government should also look into improving road conditions for alternative means of transportation,” Ejercito, the son of former President Joseph Estrada, said. “Until such a time that the government has finished its goal to provide mass transportation that is people-centered and accommodating to every walk of life, there will always be room for alternative forms of travel.” Ejercito admitted that he even considered riding his bicycle to work. “Even I couldn’t bear it each time I load up on gas. I shell out P5,000 every time. It’s hard on my pockets. Hopefully, I can save by biking to work,” Ejercito said. As of May 2023, about 546 kilometers of bike lanes were already established in Manila, Metro Cebu and Metro Davao, according to the Department of Transportation. Aside from cycling, Ejercito also plays golf and boxing. He is also an avid fan of basketball. In fact, he was at the sidelines when Gilas Pilipinas battled China in the FIBA Basketball World Cup together with other senators in Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, Joel Villanueva and Juan Miguel Zubiri. Ejercito said if there will be a chance, he will gladly lend a helping hand to Philippine sports. After all, he is no stranger to grassroots sports after serving as chairman of the committee on youth and sports when he was still representing San Juan City in the House of Representatives. With him in charge, he was able to help the Philippine Sports Commission with its funding that led to the rise of promising athletes like Hidilyn Diaz, who went on to become the country’s first Olympic gold medalist. “There’s no specific NSA (national sports association) but if there is an opportunity, I will help. I box, I cycle and I even played basketball before,” the mild-mannered Ejercito said. Truly, sports, especially cycling, occupies a very special place in Ejercito’s heart. And he will keep on helping Filipino athletes — one pedal at a time. The post LAWMAKER ON WHEELS — Ejercito’s love for Phl sports is one of a kind appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
City Di Mare: The Newest Biking Destination In Cebu City
City Di Mare, situated in a prime location in South Road Properties in Cebu, is shaping up to be the next best destination for bikers with its master-planned development that allows them to ride freely in an open and safe environment. A joint venture between Cebu Government and Filinvest Land Inc., City Di Mare cultivates […].....»»
Lapu-Lapu allows leisure biking, jogging with minor restrictions
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Lapu-Lapu City government will allow leisure biking and jogging outdoors despite extending the city’s modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) status until August 31, 2021. “Bike, yah we allow bike. Wala ra’y problema for as long as they wear face mask kay dili lang sab nato palabihan para dili maburyong atong […] The post Lapu-Lapu allows leisure biking, jogging with minor restrictions appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Leisure biking still allowed in Talisay City but only for city residents
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Talisay City Mayor Gerald Anthony Gullas said he will continue to allow leisure biking in his city during the duration of the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MEQC). However, this will only be limited to city residents to avoid overcrowding of the bike routes. Gullas made his announcement on his social media […] The post Leisure biking still allowed in Talisay City but only for city residents appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Leisure biking, jogging outdoors prohibited in Cebu City for the next two weeks
CEBU CITY, Philippines — While biking was one of the outdoor activities that gained popularity during the pandemic, this will change a bit in the next two weeks. This after the Cebu City Police reminded the public that leisure biking and jogging done outdoors will be prohibited here starting Monday, August 16, 2o21, until the […] The post Leisure biking, jogging outdoors prohibited in Cebu City for the next two weeks appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
‘School of Rock’ star Kevin Clark, 32, dies in biking accident
“School of Rock” star Kevin Clark was hit and killed by a car while he was biking early morning yesterday, May 26. He was 32 years old. Clark was struck at what is considered a dangerous intersection on the Northwest Side of Chicago in the United States at around 1:20 a.m., as per Chicago Sun-Times yesterday. He […] The post ‘School of Rock’ star Kevin Clark, 32, dies in biking accident appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Consolacion’s biking pride eyes PH slot to 2021 SEAG
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Pamela Jane Ruiz, the biking pride of Consolacion town, north Cebu has been grinding herself in training as she guns for no less than the women’s elite division crown of the 2021 Philippine National MTB XCO (Cross country) and Downhill Championships on June 11 to 13, 2021 in Danao City, north […] The post Consolacion’s biking pride eyes PH slot to 2021 SEAG appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Biking, memories, and the pandemic
I was 12 years old when I learned how to bike. I managed to cajole our seven-year-old neighbor to lend me his bike by giving him ice candy. So I learned how to bike on my own, one hot summer day in our government housing subdivision in Bacolod, around 60 years ago. When I was […] The post Biking, memories, and the pandemic appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
These unique bicycles are turning heads in Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Biking is never boring. Biking makes every biker feel powerful and confident to make it somewhere far and challenging. But along the bike routes and busy city streets in Cebu, not-so-common bikes can be spotted. Yes, may it be a custom-made bicycle that looks futuristic or bikes that bring us back to […] The post These unique bicycles are turning heads in Cebu appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Unique custom-made bicycles in Cebu streets create fuss online
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Biking has been one of the many things that have helped others pull through this pandemic. Some use biking for fun while others use it as their main source of transportation. In Cebu City, Sundays are one of the best days to get your bikes out and hit the road. Read: Biking […] The post Unique custom-made bicycles in Cebu streets create fuss online appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Biking around Cebu? Here are some places you should not miss to visit
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Aside from the good food, and nifty beaches, Cebu has a lot of places that are good for our biking friends to drop by and visit. CDN Digital got a little help from some of our biking friends who helped us know some of these places around Cebu. Athletics coach Arvin Loberanis […] The post Biking around Cebu? Here are some places you should not miss to visit appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Webinar promoting biking in Metro Cebu kicks off
CEBU CITY, Philippines — With clamor for bike lanes and demand for bicycles high due to coronavirus lockdowns, the government here and abroad, and private organizations organized webinars aimed to promote biking in Metro Cebu. The webinar series titled Metro Cebu Biking Webinar was launched on Monday, August 10 with at least 140 participants from […] The post Webinar promoting biking in Metro Cebu kicks off appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Engineer, flower delivery person, gives her take on biking in the city
CEBU CITY, Philippines— A civil engineer and a biking enthusiast from Barangay Basak San Nicholas, Cebu City has seen that biking in the city has now become a bit safer. Ej Zabala, 41, who is a bike enthusiast since 2018, said that her sideline business in delivering bouquet of flowers around the city had been […] The post Engineer, flower delivery person, gives her take on biking in the city appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Chinese Diplomat Liu Jianchao Meets With Singapore s Leaders
singapore - Liu Jianchao, the senior diplomat widely expected to become China's next foreign minister, said "the world needs connectivity, not decoupling," during a four-day visit to Singapore.Liu, who heads the international department of the Communist Party, was in the city-state to meet with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and the country's incoming leader, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.During a s.....»»
Cebu City declares state of calamity in 28 mountain barangays due to el Niño
CEBU CITY, Philippines – In response to the escalating effects of the ongoing El Niño phenomenon, Cebu City has declared a “state of calamity” in 28 mountain barangays. This decision comes after a resolution was passed with reports of dwindling water sources and agricultural distress, prompting urgent measures to assist affected communities in the city. .....»»
CCLEX safety enhancements pushed after US bridge tragedy
Cebu City, Philippines — In light of recent events, a call for increased CCLEX safety measures has been made to the Cebu Cordova Link Expressway Corporation (CCLEC) by a Cebu City legislator. Councilor Rey Gealon penned a resolution urging CCLEC to implement precautionary measures at the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway to prevent disasters, considering the high.....»»
OCVet places Olive Ridley turtle under rehab
OCVet places Olive Ridley turtle under rehab.....»»
S& P: Philippines may miss growth goal this year
S&P Global Ratings sees the Philippines again missing its growth targets this year as it kept its gross domestic product growth forecast at 5.9 percent. While the projection is better compared to other economies in the region, it is again below the government’s 6.5 to 7.5 percent growth target......»»
Cebu topnotcher shares secret to success: Strong support system of family, friends
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A good support system of family and friends is Elijah Cabase’s secret to his placing 5th in the March 2024 Medical Technologists Licensure Examinations (MTLE). This 23-year-old University of Cebu-Banilad alumnus said that he was not even expecting to pass because he described himself as a confessed procrastinator — or one.....»»