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Commemorating July 12 West Philippine Sea Victory Day
by Cherry Piquero-Ballescas - July 11, 2026 - 12:00am
Various groups have prepared commemorative events and statements to remind us all Filipinos to join the celebration of this year’s July 12 West Philippine Sea  Victory Day!
Happy Early July 2026 news
by Cherry Piquero-Ballescas - July 4, 2026 - 12:00am
“No dream is too big. Dreams do come true.”
Urgent poverty alleviation-related data
by Cherry Piquero-Ballescas - June 27, 2026 - 12:00am
The president as well as local officials prepare a State of the Nation/Province/City report often after Year 1 of their term.
Jose Rizal and continuing bondage of Filipinos: No to HB 8389!
by Cherry Piquero-Ballescas - June 20, 2026 - 12:00am
As we commemorate the 165th birth anniversary of Jose Rizal, we thank him for offering his life for our people, for our country.
Serving our people together
by Cherry Piquero-Ballescas - June 18, 2026 - 12:00am
Today, Wednesday, 13 senators were at the Senate for the special senate session requested by BBM.
For whom the bells toll?
by Cherry Piquero-Ballescas - February 26, 2026 - 12:00am
Yesterday, February 25, did you hear the bells toll throughout all the churches of the Cebu Archdiocese at 3 P.M?
A blessed Easter ahead to you all!
by Cherry Piquero-Ballescas - April 6, 2023 - 12:00am
Today is Holy Thursday. So much lessons to remember about this special evening.
Earth Hour 2023 - March 25 from 8:30-9:30 p.m.
by Cherry Piquero-Ballescas - March 25, 2023 - 12:00am
Come and join the rest of the world celebrate Earth Hour 2023 tonight, on this last Saturday of March!
Urgent help needed by Pier 1 passengers
by Cherry Piquero-Ballescas - February 4, 2023 - 12:00am
How many of you have experienced this in Pier 1, specifically at a corner near a convenience store and across a Cebu City Police Station?
How are our Filipino people now?
by Cherry Piquero-Ballescas - January 26, 2023 - 12:00am
Many streets have less or no jeepneys /tricycles since the pandemic till now.
Prayers to Señor Santo Niño, 2023
by Cherry Piquero-Ballescas - January 14, 2023 - 12:00am
Despite the continuing rains, thousands have been joining the early morning activities scheduled for this year’s fiesta for our dear Santo Niño!
State of the Philippine economy 2022
by Cherry Piquero-Ballescas - November 12, 2022 - 12:00am
University of the Philippines Professor Rene Ofreneo shared the following select data from the Department of Finance and NEDA that all Filipinos should know.
November 1 and 2, 2022
by Cherry Piquero-Ballescas - October 29, 2022 - 12:00am
Just when Filipinos looked forward to finally being allowed to visit their dead in the cemeteries, Typhoon Paeng comes with its intermittent strong rains.
Protecting Barangay Binaliw residents
by Cherry Piquero-Ballescas - October 22, 2022 - 12:00am
This was written before the public scoping of the ARN Central Materials Recovery Facility and Sanitary Landfill Project in Barangay Binaliw scheduled at 9 a.m., Friday, October 21.
Waste not!
by Cherry Piquero-Ballescas - October 1, 2022 - 12:00am
This couple does not need anyone to defend them as they can, on their own, fight, have fought, and continue to fight battles since their days as our students then at the University of the Philippines Cebu College,...
Agriculture and issues
by Cherry Piquero-Ballescas - August 20, 2022 - 12:00am
Last July, a shortage of chicken and eggs was reported. This August, lack of sugar supply is now in the news.
Sell or donate clean and dry plastics!
by Cherry Piquero-Ballescas - August 6, 2022 - 12:00am
Direct evidence of global warming is now being experienced by people all over the world --heat waves, stronger typhoons, forest fires, famine, and drought among others.
With a heavy heart, Lord, your will be done!
by Cherry Piquero-Ballescas - July 2, 2022 - 12:00am
Dear Lord, last June 30, many of us prayed/lifted our heavy hearts to you. Before us were your words in Matthew 11:28-30.
Councilor Alvin Dizon: Committed, consistent, transparent, hardworking  
by Cherry Piquero-Ballescas - April 30, 2022 - 12:00am
The first time we met in the early 1990s, Councilor Alvin Dizon, then a young university student leader, spoke at a rally defending the urban poor trisikad drivers from being marginalized by the ongoing Cebu Port...
Unforgettable Good Friday recollections    
by Cherry Piquero-Ballescas - April 14, 2022 - 12:00am
Thank God, April 13, 1984 was Good Friday.
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