FACES OF CEBU: Joel Baring, 54, race director
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu was once hailed as the running capital of the Philippines, thanks to race directors like Joel Baring. If you’re a regular runner in Cebu, you probably know Baring, or popularly known as “Joebars” in the sports scene here. Baring is the chief of the Sports and Fitness Enthusiasts (SAFE), one of the […] The post FACES OF CEBU: Joel Baring, 54, race director appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
LCPO gets an acting city director
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO) has a new acting city director following the promotion and transfer of Police Colonel Elmer Lim to another region. This was confirmed by Police Lieutenant Colonel Christian Torres, spokesperson for the LCPO. Torres stated that Police Colonel Noel Flores, the current Deputy Regional Director for.....»»
FACES OF CEBU: Maribeth Mall Ababon, 35, woman firefighter
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Womanhood does not set a boundary on what you can do to be of service to society. Over the years, this sentence has been proven to be true as women have found their place in various industries, especially those known to be historically dominated by men. Among these is the fire.....»»
LTO-7 on high alert for Holy Week
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) is on high alert starting March 24 to 31, for the Holy Week. The LTO-7 announced their “Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Semana Santa and Summer Vacation 2024” in a press release last Friday. Director Glen Galario has instructed all LTO-7 district and extension offices.....»»
Race car driver Lord Seno tells motorists to ‘go slow’ when traversing Transcentral Highway
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Transcentral Highway (TCH) that connects Cebu City and the municipality of Balamban in midwestern Cebu has been on the news lately for grim reasons. This notable thoroughfare bears witness to several vehicular accidents, the most recently of which killed a nursing student after the Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) that she.....»»
Cebu Football Club introduces new faces for the upcoming PFL season
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Football Club (CFC) Gentle Giants continues to overhaul its entire roster after welcoming new faces, including key homegrown players, as the Philippines Football League (PFL) season unfolds in April. The Gentle Giants presented 10 new players, including four Cebu homegrown players, who will comprise its official roster for the.....»»
OFW aspirants told: Engage with licensed recruitment agencies only
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The regional director of the Department of Migrant Workers in Central Visayas (DMW-7) warned aspiring Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to engage with only legitimate and licensed recruitment agencies. Lawyer Karl Arriola, DMW-7 director, told CDN Digital that even if he was a lawyer, he still subscribed to the doctors’ advice: Prevention.....»»
Whale sharks, Lapu-Lapu’s marine resources need protection: Create Bantay Dagat group
Two Lapu-Lapu City officials are calling for the establishment of a “Bantay Dagat” group to protect the city’s rich marine resources. Councilor Annabeth Cuizon and City Agriculture and Fishery Office (CAFO) head Alex Baring are urging Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan to create this “Bantay Dagat” group to ensure the preserviation of marine resources against those […] The post Whale sharks, Lapu-Lapu’s marine resources need protection: Create Bantay Dagat group appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Medellin triathlon blasts off on Sunday
CEBU CITY, Philippines — It’s all systems go for this Sunday’s TWM 32.0 Medellin Triathlon in the coastal town of Medellin, north Cebu. A total of 353 triathletes will endure the heat and the intense racing in one of the biggest triathlon races to hit northern Cebu in recent times. Race director Joel Baring of […] The post Medellin triathlon blasts off on Sunday appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Ahong wants entire Olango Island drug cleared in 2023
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — It may sound ambitious, but Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan is hopeful that Olango Island would be drug-cleared next year. Olango island is composed of 11 barangays, namely: Baring, Caohagan, Pangan-an, Sta. Rosa, Tingo, Caw-oy, Tungasan, Talima, San Vicente, Sabang, and Caubian. Of the 11 barangays, Caohagan was already declared […] The post Ahong wants entire Olango Island drug cleared in 2023 appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Mactan fisherfolk group harvests 400 Kg of bangus from fish cage
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Barangay Mactan Fisherfolk Association in Lapu-Lapu City harvested around 400 kilograms of milkfish or “bangus” on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. This was confirmed by Alex Baring, City Agriculture and Fishery Office (CAFO) head. Baring said that in July, CAFO established a fish cage at the coastal waters of Barangay Mactan, […] The post Mactan fisherfolk group harvests 400 Kg of bangus from fish cage appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Floating cottages from Cordova to be asked to leave Lapu-Lapu’s coastal waters
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Lapu-Lapu City government is set to send a letter to floating cottages from Cordova town that were seen in the coastal waters of the city. Alex Baring, head of the City Agriculture and Fishery Office (CAFO), said that the city legal department was already preparing the letter ordering them to […] The post Floating cottages from Cordova to be asked to leave Lapu-Lapu’s coastal waters appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
FACES OF CEBU: Joel Baring, 54, race director
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu was once hailed as the running capital of the Philippines, thanks to race directors like Joel Baring. If you’re a regular runner in Cebu, you probably know Baring, or popularly known as “Joebars” in the sports scene here. Baring is the chief of the Sports and Fitness Enthusiasts (SAFE), one of the […] The post FACES OF CEBU: Joel Baring, 54, race director appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
69-year-old fish vendor dies in Medellin road accident
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 69-year-old fish vendor died after the bicycle she was riding with her husband was bumped by a motorcycle at the National Highway in Sitio Cadre, Barangay Poblacion, Medellin town around 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2021. Police identified the fatality as Benedicta Baring, who died due to severe head […] The post 69-year-old fish vendor dies in Medellin road accident appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Preventive evacuation : 40 families evacuated in Lapu-Lapu
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Lapu-Lapu City government has already imposed preventive evacuation to 40 families in three barangays here. Annabeth Cuizon, head of the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), said that 28 families in Barangay Baring, Olango Island were evacuated to the Baring Elementary School. She added that Barangay Buaya has evacuated […] The post Preventive evacuation : 40 families evacuated in Lapu-Lapu appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
No new COVID case in 13 Lapu barangays for the past week
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu—Thirteen barangays here have not logged any new case of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) for the past week. This was revealed by Nagiel Bañacia, head of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) in Lapu-Lapu City. Bañacia said that these barangays are Pusok, Maribago, Suba-basbas, Caubian, Caohagan, Pangan-an, Tingo, Baring, Caw-oy, Talima, […] The post No new COVID case in 13 Lapu barangays for the past week appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Netizens turn to dry humor as they give their take on CSBT transfer plan
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano netizens resorted to dry humor as they give their take on social media about the plan of the Cebu Provincial government to move the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT) from Cebu City to the neighboring Talisay City in the south of Cebu. The CSBT is currently situated along Natalio Bacalso.....»»
Holy Week 2024: Remembering the suffering of Jesus Christ at the Celestial Gardens
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Remembering the passion and death of Jesus Christ is the highlight of the Holy Week in the Roman Catholic tradition. During this season, Catholics from all over the world usually conduct Visita Iglesia or pray at the Stations of the Cross. In Cebu City, among the places that people visit when.....»»
Kyle Echarri: ‘May not be complete, but at least I’m home’
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Kyle Echarri is one young celebrity who would rather spend a break from work by going home rather than travel to another country or place. Kyle is one proud Cebuano celebrity who has recently released a single with fellow Cebuano singer JK Labajo titled, “Kasing-Kasing.” The 20-year-old singer-actor is also known for.....»»
Change: 5 reasons why we should not fear it, embrace the shift
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Change is the only constant thing in the world. Change can sometimes be a menace or it can sometimes be a blessing. Just a mere mention of this word sends shivers down our spine with the thought of uncertainty or the chaos that comes from our doubting thoughts. Change isn’t scary like.....»»
OFW continues tradition of Visita Iglesia in Las Vegas
CEBU CITY, Philippines – OFW Patrick Salinas shows that even from 7,000 miles away, people can still observe the Filipino Holy Week tradition of Visita Iglesia. Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) and J1 teacher Patrick Salinas, who is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, shares how he spent his Maundy Thursday by continuing his family’s Holy Week.....»»