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JG Summit core profit soars in 2023
Core earnings of conglomerate JG Summit Holdings Inc. soared in 2023 following a significant turnaround in its airline business, with Cebu Pacific returning to full-year profit for the first time since the pandemic......»»
Minglanilla ends 22-year title drought, wins Gullas Cup in dominating fashion vs. Talisay
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Abante Minglanilla hoisted the Rhea Gullas Cup 2024 First District of Cebu Inter-City/Municipality Basketball Tournament title after routing the visiting Talisay Aksyon Agad, 72-58, on Saturday evening, March 23, at the Minglanilla Sports Complex. Minglanilla, also known as the Archangels, beat Talisay in their do-or-die Game 3 of the finals, and.....»»
Netizens welcome shift to old school calendar
CEBU CITY – The Department of Education (DepEd) will gradually return to the old school calendar. For the school year 2024-2025, classes will begin on July 29, 2024, and end on May 16, 2025. The school year 2023-2024 will have its last day of classes on May 31, 2024. To recall, in 2021, the accustomed.....»»
EDITORIAL - Disruptive threats
Schools suspended classes and work was disrupted in government agencies that were hit by bomb threats yesterday in Metro Manila, several provinces in Luzon and in Cebu......»»
A model urban community
As a young boy, I loved drawing a “roadmap” of livable communities where family and industry were central to this unadulterated fun design. I would put skyscrapers and blend these with old trees, brilliant lights, and flowers along walkways and entertainment centers. The distance between neighborhoods was enough to give space and privacy. In this universe, people of different economic classes are resilient to the challenges and complexities of modern living. I grew up in a small town with inadequate potable water and transportation. There was a thin line between regression and progression where one cannot differentiate silt from clay particles when wading through the flooded, muddy streets of Barangay Busugon in San Remigio municipality. Life then was simple but joyous because of my family and the neighborhood. This was my unsophisticated urban planning, where things that matter most to me can be found in one place. Although I did not become a city or urban planner, my interest in “designing” communities is as strong as my entrepreneurial consciousness. It has become an advocacy. Be that as it may, urban planning, a form of spatial planning, requires strategic innovations and thorough study to develop equitable habitats and sustainable human settlements and development. A strategic plan, or a development plan, considers population growth, zoning, geographic mapping, structural and people’s safety analysis, water supply, and essential social services. Urban planning, says the United Nations Human Settlements Programme or UN-HABITAT, should “improve policies, plans, and designs for more compact, socially inclusive, better integrated, and connected cities that foster sustainable urban development and are resilient to climate change at the city, regional, and national levels.” The world’s best-planned urban cities include Singapore City in Singapore, Brazilia in Brazil, Chandigarh in India, Seoul in South Korea, and Copenhagen in Denmark. In the Philippines, five regions that surpassed the national level of urbanization in 2020 are Calabarzon (70.5 percent), Davao (66.8 percent), Central Luzon (66.3 percent), and Soccsksargen (55.5 percent), according to the 2022 report of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) based on the 2020 population census. The cities of Angeles in Pampanga and Mandaue in Cebu had the highest level of urbanization, with 100 percent each. Of the country’s 81 provinces, 11 provinces registered a level of urbanization higher than the national level in 2020. On a sad note, Eastern Visayas (14.7 percent), Cagayan Valley (19.5 percent), Bicol (23.8 percent), Ilocos (25.5 percent), and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (27.6 percent) posted the lowest level of urbanization, the same PSA report showed. Overseas, towns and villages have adapted to technological innovations and big data for urban analytics. Urban planners now consider including countryside localities in developing sustainable and resilient communities despite needing more resources, strategies, and expertise. Many urban planners find harmony in geometry and numbers, taking a leaf from the ancient works of Greek architect and mathematician Hippodamus of Miletus, considered the father of urban planning. Today’s towns and cities incorporate functional innovations where everything gets “smart,” from people to intelligent traffic lighting and drones, better infrastructures, facilities, and communications systems, and a strategic blueprint for mitigating the impact of climate change and other environmental problems. With the booming population nationwide, it would be wise to create more growth areas outside the center of progress to improve service and operational efficiency. Local executives and councils must do much work to empower those who must catch up and provide leadership in a highly competitive environment. After all, greater economic inclusion should benefit people with low or no incomes and vulnerable sectors. The beauty of inclusive urban planning lies in ensuring that all can partake of its benefits. As Greek philosopher Socrates once said: “By far the greatest and most admirable form of wisdom is that needed to plan and beautify cities and human communities.” Ultimately, any strategic urban design should not only be a mixture of arts and humanities, but also a fusion of science and numbers. (You may send comments and reactions to feedback032020@gmail.com or text 0931-1057135.) The post A model urban community appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
DepEd-7 to teachers: Look for strategies to draw back students’ attention
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) official urged teachers to look for alternative strategies to bring back their students’ attention instead of resorting to extreme disciplinary action during classes. Dr. Salustiano Jimenez, regional director of DepEd-7 made this comment on Tuesday, October 2, following the slapping incident in Antipolo,.....»»
Argao student: I saw a huge black person, then I was possessed by evil spirit
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Eight students from the Municipality of Argao were reported to have been possessed with evil spirits on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. The possessed students were all girls who are from grade 6 and grade 7 pupils of Cansuje Argao National High School. The classes of the school were disrupted, after these.....»»
VP Sara visits schools in remote areas of Cebu
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Tuesday visited far-flung schools in Cebu province on the first day of the opening of classes in public schools. Duterte said she chose to attend the opening of classes in Last Mile schools to show its importance and “to make sure education is accessible to far-flung barangays and to our children and learners.” She first went to the Kaluangan 1 Primary School in Asturias town. The school has 63 pupils and four teaching and non-teaching personnel. She later visited the Melecio Tito Elementary School in Oguis, Danao City. The Vice President also led the turnover of a newly constructed four-classroom building for each of the two schools. Undersecretary Epimaco Densing, who is in charge of the School Infrastructure and Facilities Strand of the Department of Education, said 15 other Last Mile school buildings were turned over in time for the opening of classes for the school year 2023-2024. Last Mile schools are usually makeshift and non-standard ones. These have no electricity, no funds for repairs, and are usually located in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged and Conflict Affected Areas or GIDCA. The Last Mile Schools Program was introduced under former Secretary Leonor Briones to address the gaps in resources and facilities of schools that are in GIDCA. The newly turned-over school building has four classrooms. During Duterte’s visit, the classrooms, which were provided with desks and armchairs, were already being used for the first day of classes. Duterte also turned over Philippine flags to the school heads of the two schools. She also brought the PagbaBAGo program of the Office of the Vice President, distributing school bags to the children. The bags contain school supplies and dental kits. The post VP Sara visits schools in remote areas of Cebu appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
DepEd: 22M now enrolled for new school year
More than 22 million learners nationwide have enrolled for school year 2023-2024, the Department of Education said Monday. Based on DepEd’s Learner Information System, a total of 22,676,964 students in both public and private schools have registered for this school year as of 2 p.m. on 28 August, or one day before the opening of classes on Tuesday, 29 August. Region IV-A (Calabarzon) recorded the highest number of enrollees so far with 3,465,598. It was followed by Region III (Central Luzon) with 2,586,926 and National Capital Region (Metro Manila) with 2,480,970. The DepEd earlier said it is expecting around 28.8 million enrollees for the incoming school year. "But this is just an assumption based on annual growth rate," said DepEd Undersecretary Michael Poa. A total of 28.4 million students from both public and private schools across the country enrolled in the last school year. The Education department also said it will still accept late enrollees until first week of classes. "Yes, we are accepting late enrollees since that's usual that many students are still enrolling on the first day of classes and days after," Poa said. Meanwhille, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte and other DepEd officials will visit tomorrow, 29 August, the Kaluangan 1 Primary School in Asturias, Cebu and Melecio Tito Elementary School in Danao City, Cebu. On the other hand, DepEd Assistant Secretary Francis Cesar Bringas will visit schools in the enlisted men's barrios in Makati City, which are now part of the territory of Taguig City, to ensure a smooth opening of classes in these schools. The post DepEd: 22M now enrolled for new school year appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
DepEd: Enroll kids early to help identify what’s lacking in schools
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Department of Education (DepEd) encourages parents to enroll their kids early to help identify any lacking equipment in schools. In a news forum on August 15, 2023, DepEd Regional Director, Dr. Salustiano Jimenez said that students must be enrolled before the opening of classes so that the Central Office in The post DepEd: Enroll kids early to help identify what’s lacking in schools appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Newtown School of Excellence now accepting enrollees for SY 2023-2024
It’s all systems go for the Newtown School of Excellence, Inc. (NSEI) as it welcomes enrollees from Lapu-Lapu City and its surrounding areas this coming school year 2023-2024, which will also mark a return to full face-to-face learning set-up after three years of online and hybrid classes due to the pandemic. NSEI is an educational […] The post Newtown School of Excellence now accepting enrollees for SY 2023-2024 appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Yes, anybody can fly with aerial arts
photograph courtesy of Lariza Jane E. Cabaltierra AERIAL silks. photograph courtesy of Kate Cometa AERIAL hammock. Zendaya as circus aerialist Anne Wheeler in the 2017 musical drama film The Greatest Showman is truly captivating. But do you know that you can also do her aerial tricks? Well, yes, if you take lessons in aerial arts, which are offered in local studios. Aerial arts is a type of performance in which one or more artists perform aerial dance and acrobatics with the use of an apparatus, such as hoop, silks and hammock as the most common ones. Aerial hoop Aerial hoop (also known as lyra) looks a lot like hula hoop, though made of steel and suspended from an overhead point upon which a performer can do tricks while spinning. Nesh Zamora teaches aerial hoop at Elite Aerial Arts, which she co-owns. She began her aerial arts journey in 2012. She was then engaged to be married and weighed about 138 pounds, so she wanted to slim down to fit nicely into her wedding gown. She “chanced upon” a dance and fitness studio around the Ortigas area, where she discovered pole fitness, dance and eventually, aerial arts. She fell in love with aerial hoop and silks that she continued taking lessons in different studios in Metro Manila and in the United States even after she achieved her ideal weight. “It was a slow start for me,” she recalls. “I needed to psych myself to believe that I can be at par with the other girls in class. Would you believe it took me six sessions to just be able to climb the aerial fabric? There are no shortcuts in learning aerial arts. It is truly for everyone as long as they are willing to put in the work.” Zamora says she started teaching aerial hoop and silks in 2014, after taking “intensive classes from known aerialists in countries like Thailand, Hong Kong and the US.” Today, she also teaches and performs (during parties or corporate events) aerial silks and hammock, as well as less common types like aerial straps, cube, moon and lyrapole. She recommends aerial arts not only for only for its health and health and confidence-boosting benefits but also the friendships formed among students and teachers. “Whatever lifestyle, gender, age and even weight you may have when you enter our studio, you will end your first session knowing that aerial arts is for you.” Tips for new students: 1. Make sure you choose a studio with qualified instructors and which puts premium to student safety in terms of the quality of equipment used and instruction pacing. 2. Come to class with an open mind. 3. Try out all types of aerial equipment to see what excites you the most. 4. Listen and watch intently. Don’t be shy to ask your instructors to repeat or demonstrate what is being taught. 5. Enjoy and document your progression by taking photos and videos. 6. Never compromise your safety. Elite Aerial Arts Address: 143-3 Maginhawa St., Sikatuna Village, Quezon City. Website: eliteaerialarts.com. FB: Elite Aerial Arts, IG: @eliteaerialartsph. Aerial silks Aerial silks (also referred to as tissu, fabric and ribbon) are two long pieces of fabric made of not silks but a blend of polyster-lycra or nylon tricot that measure at least 16 meters each. These fabrics are draped down from a single point, which is then connected on a ceiling or outdoor rig using steel or aluminum hardware. The performer will climb the silks and do different kinds of sequences on them. Lariza Jane E. Cabaltierra is an aerial instructor at Idanceph dance studio and a junior member of the Whiplash Dance Company. In 2014, or merely a year after she learned aerial silks, this former teacher of ballet for kids made the cut in the Hall of Fame of TV5’s Talentadong Pinoy with her stunning performance. Over the years, she’s learned many other apparatuses, such as hoop, hammock, chandelier, moon and helix. She says not to believe in misconceptions that aerial arts is only for women who are young, strong and have a dance background. “It’s a step-by-step process. Little by little, your body will become strong and you will have confidence that you can do the tricks. As long as you’re happy with what you are doing, just keep going. What matters is what your heart wants.” Tips for new students: 1. Wear comfortable clothing that is suitable for the class you will be attending. 2. Do some proper warm-ups before class starts. 3. Expect more laughter and be ready to surprise yourself. 4. If you have a health concern, don’t be shy or don’t hesitate to tell the teacher or coach about it. 5. Be friendly, so you can make new friends and have a support system. 6. Most of all, just enjoy the class. Idanceph Address: #96 Maginhawa St., M Place Building, Diliman, Quezon City. FB: Idanceph. Aerial hammock Aerial hammock (also called slings) is similar to the one used in aerial yoga or aerial fitness, but with a much longer fabric, so the performer can do more tricks while spinning. Kate Cometa teaches aerial hammock at Beast House Pole and Aerial Dance Studio. She discovered aerial arts in 2016, when, as she tells it, “life had me all kinds of confused,” especially in her relationships and career choices, while suffering from insomnia and anxiety. “When I started in aerial silks, I looked more like a flailing sausage than a graceful aerialist. For two whole months, I couldn’t even manage a simple invert.” But she didn’t give up and even became “obsessed” with aerial arts, not minding “spending all my money on class cards and super cool aerial outfits.” She then joined her first recital and realized that it wasn’t just a hobby but already her “heart and soul.” She also ventured into hoop and silks, and even outside her comfort zone with pole dance. In 2018, she started teaching aerial hammock and joined her first competition, the Philippine Aerial Cup, in the amateur women pole division. “The most important thing is to allow yourself to be a beginner and fully enjoy the class,” Cometa points out. “There’s no need to worry about your fitness background or any preconceived notion. Everyone is welcome. It’s an inclusive community that embraces diversity and celebrates the uniqueness of each individual.” Tips to new students: 1. Listen to your teacher and truly know your body parts, both left and right. It may sound simple, but you’d be surprised how often we forget those essential details when we’re hanging in the air. 2. Approach your aerial journey with an open heart that is ready to accept new things, embrace challenges and love every step of the process. It’s through this openness that you’ll find the true magic of aerial arts. 3. Let the guidance and expertise of your instructor sink in and trust that they are there to support you on your incredible journey. (Cometa leads the aerial flow workshop in Cebu on 8 to 10 July.) Beast House Pole and Aerial Dance Studio Address: 2nd Floor, Pioneer Centre, United Street corner Pioneer St., Kapitolyo, Pasig City. FB: Beast Home Pole and Aerial Dance Studio. IG: @beasthomeph. The post Yes, anybody can fly with aerial arts appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
'WalayKlase: Class suspensions in Cebu as of May 26, 2023 due to Super Typhoon Mawar
CEBU, Philippines–Several local government units (LGUs) here decided to suspend classes on Friday, May 26, 2023, as the country expects bad weather due to the effects of Super Typhoon Mawar. In a Pagasa advisory, super typhoon Mawar, at 3 a.m. on Friday, was located 1,740 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon. It has maximum sustained winds […] The post #WalayKlase: Class suspensions in Cebu as of May 26, 2023 due to Super Typhoon Mawar appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
San Remigio mayor temporarily suspends classes, regular work in gov’t offices due to super typhoon Mawar
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Municipality of San Remigio in Cebu has temporarily suspended the classes and regular work in government offices due to the weather disturbances brought on by Super Typhoon “Mawar.” In his signed Executive Order No. 23, San Remigio Mayor and lawyer Alfonso Pestolante ordered the suspension of classes on Friday, May […] The post San Remigio mayor temporarily suspends classes, regular work in gov’t offices due to super typhoon Mawar appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
LGUs called off classes due to Typhoon Mawar
Several local government units (LGUs) announced the suspension of classes and all school-related activities for public and private schools on Friday, 26 May, in anticipation of Typhoon Mawar. According to PAGASA, Typhoon Mawar, which "further intensifies" into a super typhoon (category 5), is reportedly heading to the Philippines after battering Guam. Those LGUs which have called off classes, as of this writing, were Marikina and Sta. Ana, Cagayan (until 27 May); Echague and San Mariano, Isabela; Macabebe, Pampanga; Roxas, Palawan; and Minglanilla, Argao, San Fernando, Consolacion, Naga, Carcar, Alcoy, and Talisay in Cebu province. The post LGUs called off classes due to Typhoon Mawar appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Way klase: Cebu localities suspend classes as Mawar looms
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Several local government units (LGUs) in Cebu decided to suspend classes for tomorrow, Friday (May 26) as the country expects bad weather due to the effects of Typhoon Mawar. As of 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, five LGUs declared suspension of physical classes in all levels. These are Talisay City, […] The post Way klase: Cebu localities suspend classes as Mawar looms appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
UP Cebu clarifies decision to temporarily shift to online classes for a week
CEBU CITY, Philippines —The University of the Philippines (UP Cebu), on Friday, May 5, 2023, clarified its decision to temporarily shift to online classes for a week. The UP Cebu Public Information Office, in a statement, said the decision of the school administration to revert to online classes from May 4 to May 11, 2023, […] The post UP Cebu clarifies decision to temporarily shift to online classes for a week appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
UP Cebu reverts to online classes due to rising cases of COVID-19
CEBU CITY — The University of the Philippines Cebu (UP Cebu) has shifted back to online classes due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases. In a memorandum dated May 3, 2023, UP Cebu Chancellor Leo Malagar said the state university would hold classes virtually from May 4 to May 11. Malagar said they are […] The post UP Cebu reverts to online classes due to rising cases of COVID-19 appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
UP Baguio, Cebu suspend face-to-face classes due to COVID-19
The University of the Philippines campuses in Baguio City and Cebu suspended face-to-face classes this week due to a spike in COVID cases......»»
Schools can call off classes due to heat – DepEd
MANILA, Philippines — As several parts of the country try to cope with the summer heat, the Department of Education (DepEd) said on Saturday that school authorities could call off in-person classes to safeguard the health of their students and staff. The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) said the government should start considering reverting to […] The post Schools can call off classes due to heat – DepEd appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»