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PERSPECTIVE
Garbage, among other continuing crises
by Cherry Piquero Ballescas - August 13, 2026 - 12:00am
As we continue to be thankful for continued days of sun, no rains and floods, let us also remember to offer prayers for our kababayans in Luzon battered by combined habagat and tropical depression Luis and Maym...
More alarming hidden groundwater crisis
by Cherry Piquero-Ballescas - August 1, 2026 - 12:00am
“Grabe. Maski hinay lang uwan, nerbyoson na man ta.”
Genuine SONA
by Cherry Piquero-Ballescas - July 30, 2026 - 12:00am
Time, attention, resources are focused yearly on the SONA.
Again! Rains, floods, wastes, and more!
by Cherry Piquero-Ballescas - July 25, 2026 - 12:00am
Wednesday’s afternoon rains did not stay long. Yet, even just a few hours of heavy downpour saw Metro Cebu flooded.
Healthy planet, healthy people!
by Cherry Piquero Ballescas - July 23, 2026 - 12:00am
This year’s July Nutrition Month has “Nutrisyon at Kalikasan, Ating Pangalagaan” as this year’s sub-theme, “emphasizing that protection of natural resources...
Justice for Fabio, Renren, for our Aetas, for all!
by Cherry Piquero-Ballescas - July 18, 2026 - 12:00am
In Caloocan, 46-year-old Fabio Norberte Jr. was stabbed multiple times. In Carmona, Cavite, 35-year-old Ren Ren de Laviga was shot several times.
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!
Atin Ito: July 12: West Philippine Sea Victory Day
by Cherry Piquero Ballescas - July 9, 2026 - 12:00am
Ten years ago, on July 12, 2016, established under Annex VII of the 1982 United
Happy Early July 2026 news
by Cherry Piquero-Ballescas - July 4, 2026 - 12:00am
“No dream is too big. Dreams do come true.”
Genuine 24/7 government services for our people
by Cherry Piquero Ballescas - July 2, 2026 - 12:00am
On the second floor of Cebu Exchange Tower in Lahug is the 24/7 government services (also known as “Mayor of the Night.”)
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.
June 28, 2026 White Ribbon Movement
by Cherry Piquero Ballescas - June 25, 2026 - 12:00am
Lipa Archbishop Gilbert A. Garcera, D.D, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines invited bishops/priests/consecrated persons/the lay faithful who wish to participate to join the June...
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.
To Governor Pam from Cebu CSOs-eco-partners:Integrated statement of concerns/recommendations
by Cherry Piquero Ballescas - June 11, 2026 - 12:00am
“Today, our shared ecosystems continue to face severe degradation, threatening the sustainable future of our children and their children.
Come, join us celebrate 2026 June 5 World Environment Day!
by Cherry Piquero Ballescas - June 4, 2026 - 12:00am
Climate action is June 15, 2026’s World Environment Day theme.
No to cutting of 617 trees on Quirino Avenue!
by Charry Ballescas - May 28, 2026 - 12:00am
We could not, we refused to believe that DENR has authorized the cutting of 617 trees, 200 of these decades-old, for the Southern Access Link Expressway project along the Quirino Avenue segment with a span of 3.97...
Road maps for continuing crises
by Cherry Piquero Ballescas - May 21, 2026 - 12:00am
We live in a world with continuing, simultaneous, multiple crises.
Amidst uncertainty and fear: Mama Mary’s message
by Cherry Piquero Ballescas - May 14, 2026 - 12:00am
Yesterday, May 13, was the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima – a blissful commemoration of the first appearance of Mama Mary to Francisco and Jacinta Marto and their cousin Sister Lucia dos Santos at the Cova...
Busy week here in Cebu
by Cherry Piquero Ballescas - May 7, 2026 - 12:00am
From May 6-8, simultaneous significant events will be held in various areas of Cebu.
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