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After decades of hosting some of Cebu’s biggest sporting spectacles, the iconic Cebu Coliseum is on the verge of a grand comeback. Its ₱100-million renovation—bringing the arena up to modern, FIBA-approved standards—has caught the attention of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), which is now seriously considering holding games in the Queen City of the South once again. PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial expressed enthusiasm after learning of the improvements. The Coliseum […]

For many board exam takers, preparing for one of the toughest tests of their lives often means endless hours in coffee shops, with the added expense of lattes and meals. But for Wendel Raph Rosario Jr., now a licensed mechanical engineer, success required only two simple things: jeepney fare, a small pack of snacks, and a quiet seat inside the Cebu City Public Library (CCPL). At just 23 years old, […]

August 25, 2025 – Flushing Meadows, New York — In a performance that will be remembered for years to come, 20-year-old Filipina Alexandra “Alex” Eala delivered a breathtaking comeback to defeat world No. 14 and 14th seed Clara Tauson of Denmark, 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (13-11), in her first-round match at the 2025 US Open. The victory marked a momentous milestone: she became the first Filipino in the Open Era to […]