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Barangay Cogon in Bogo City is gearing up for one of its biggest weeks of the year. In honor of its patron, Señor San Roque , the barangay celebrates its fiesta from August 7 to 16, 2026, with a full run of nights that has something for just about everyone, whether you are there for the food, the dancing, or the show. Things kick off on August 7 with the Opening Salvo and Mayor's Nite at the Barangay Cogon Covered Court, starting at 8PM. Bogo City Mayor Mayel Martinez headlines the night, and the crowd can look forward to a Zumba Competition to get the fiesta moving right from the start. That same night, the 2nd Food Market Festival opens along Corner Banakod near the NFA, and it runs every night from August 7 to 16, 6PM until midnight. This is the part a lot of people will be waiting for. Fifteen establishments are joining in, so there is plenty to go around: SUSHInimo, 22 Chomp Street, 2SR Peanuts, Boba Bee, Gelig's Adobong Puwa, D'FROST Milktea Station, Joy's Plac...

Lace up your running shoes, Bogohanons . On August 29, 2026, the community comes together for " Run for Faith: Rebuild for Tomorrow ," a fun run for a cause at the Bogo City Amphitheater . The event marks the launching of the Archdiocesan Shrine of San Vicente Ferrer (ASSVF) church reconstruction, and it also celebrates the 20th anniversary of the shrine's elevation as an Archdiocesan Shrine. Every step taken that morning goes toward rebuilding a place of worship that means a great deal to Northern Cebu . The run starts early. Assembly is at 4:00 AM, followed by a Zumba warm-up at 4:30 AM, and the gun start at 5:00 AM. Runners can choose from three categories: 3K, 5K, and 10K. Registration fees are ₱800 for the 3K, ₱900 for the 5K, and ₱1,000 for the 10K. The deadline for registration is August 22, 2026, so sign up early. You can register at any of these outlets: the ASSVF Souvenir Shop, Dela Rama Cake Shop near Rizal Park , Kuchefnero near Prince Express Inn, Lea Pharma...

Barangay Cogon Punong Barangay Allain Ree F. Torion has issued a public statement calling on residents to stay alert following a series of robberies by unidentified persons within Bogo City . Addressing his constituents as "mga tinahud kong Cogonanons," Kap Torion acknowledged the fear and worry the incidents have stirred across the city and asked everyone to keep watch over one another. In his message, he reminded residents that safety starts at home and in the neighborhood. He laid out five practical steps for households to follow. Make sure all windows and doors are locked before going to sleep or leaving the house.  Keep cash and other valuables in a secure place. Install lights around the property or just outside the home. Stay alert to any suspicious behavior.  Report anything unusual to authorities right away so action can be taken quickly. ...

Barangay Punta in San Remigio, Cebu is getting ready for its biggest week of the year. From August 13 to 16, 2026, the barangay celebrates its annual fiesta in honor of its patron saint, Señor San Roque , with four straight days of dancing, running, music, and prayer. The theme this year says it plainly: One Faith. One Community. One Punta. The celebration opens on August 13 with SK Night 2026 , a hip-hop dance contest at the Punta Covered Court. It's an open category, so crews from Punta and from other places are all welcome to join. Bring your best layshow and set the stage on fire. The champion takes home ₱7,000 plus a certificate and plaque, second place gets ₱5,000, and third gets ₱3,000, each with their own certificate and plaque. Every non-winning team still goes home with a consolation prize. August 14 is Community Night, headlined by the 1st Punta Battle of Festivals 2026, the barangay's own festival showdown taking the st...

The Sangguniang Bayan of San Remigio, Cebu has authorized Municipal Mayor Hon. Mariano Martinez to issue special permits for cockfighting activities during barangay fiesta celebrations across the town. The council passed Resolution No. 269-2026 during its 40th Regular Session on July 14, 2026, held at the temporary session hall of the Municipal Hall Building in Poblacion, with Vice Mayor Hon. Alphonsine Corominas-Gonzales presiding. The measure concurs with a request from the Liga ng mga Barangay (LnB), embodied in LnB Resolution No. 1-2026 , which was brought before the council by LnB President Hon. Crinita Ornopia . Through it, the barangay leaders asked the council to grant the mayor the authority to issue the permits, subject to existing laws, rules, and regulations. According to the Punong Barangays, the request stemmed from the local cockfighting franchise holder's prolonged inability to operate, owing to obliga...

Let's be honest. Nobody really reads blogs these days. People scroll. They tap a photo, maybe drop a heart, and they are gone in two seconds. I get it. I do the same thing half the time. I see my own numbers too. Some posts sit there for a week with, like, six views. And three of those are probably me checking if the formatting looks okay. And look, I am not exactly consistent either. If you scroll through my post history, you will find months, maybe even years , where I wrote nothing at all. Too lazy, or I just lost the appetite for it. It happens. So why do I keep coming back to this? Good question. I ask myself the same thing. Part of it is the few of you who actually read to the bottom. I do not know who you all are, but you are out there, and honestly that is enough for me. A few real readers beat a thousand scrollers any day. Part of it is just that I like it. Writing stuff down is fun for me. Weird hobby, I know. Part of it is that it clears my head. I sit down stress...

Wedding photographers, videographers, planners, florists, parish appointed wedding coordinators, and members of the Family and Life Apostolate gathered at the Parish of the Holy Family of Nazareth in La Paz, Bogo City for an accreditation seminar for church wedding coordinators. The session was held under the district-based program of the Archdiocese of Cebu for Far North Cebu, District VI. Fr. Glenn Guanzon of the Archdiocesan Commission on Worship delivered the first and second conferences, Edson Marañon gave the pastoral reminders, and Fr. Japheth Geonzon , parish priest of St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Lambusan, San Remigio , delivered the third. All three are named in the commission's published guidelines for church weddings. The seminar gathered nearly everyone who has a hand in a church wedding. Familiar faces from the Northern Cebu photography scene filled much of the room. Among those present were Christopher Damayo of iClick Photography and his team, Dee Quinop...

AI has become a big part of photography and video today. Many creatives now use it to clean up photos, fix lighting, remove small flaws, and speed up their editing. Used well, it is a helpful tool. It saves time and can make good work even better. But there is a line we should not cross. Not long ago, a photographer was called out for how he used AI in his edits. The problem was not that he used AI. The problem was the result. The editing changed the subject's face so much that she no longer looked like herself. To many who saw it, it looked like a photo of a completely different person. For the woman in the photo, that is not a small thing. A portrait is meant to show who you are, not turn you into someone else. What made it worse, at least from my point of view, was how the photographer responded. Instead of listening and owning the mistake, he seemed to brush it off. To me, it didn't feel like he took responsibility. And I think that's where trust starts to get lost. In...

The Barangay Argawanon fiesta in honor of El Señor dela Sta. Cruz featured one of its most anticipated highlights on May 2, 2026 with the staging of Miss Argawanon 2026. Directed by Anne Mancao, also known as Miss Q, the pageant brought together dazzling performances, cultural pride, and the crowning of a new queen. Eight candidates vied for the crown: Aiko Aballe, Charmie Tipait, Daisy Ann Truz, Yiesha Mae Colina, Marianel Gomez, Shane Kimberly Celis, Shassy Villaceran, and Kimberly Jane Inso. [Click here for the candidates' headshots and swimwear shots] The competition unfolded across several exposures. Contestants first lit up the stage in the Production Number, setting the tone for the evening. They then showcased confidence and charm in the Swimwear segment, followed by vibrant artistry in the Festival Costume competition. Elegance took center stage in the Long Gown competition, where silver and gold gowns shimmered under the lights. The Preliminary Q&A tested wit and pois...

 When the recent quake hit Northern Cebu, the tremors did not only crack the walls and scatter all those debris. It also shook the whole creative industry. Photographers, videographers, hair and makeup artists (HMUA), event hosts, and other event creatives were deeply affected.  In an industry that depends on booked events like weddings, debuts, birthday parties, and other community gatherings, the sudden cancellation hit hard. Men behind the lens lost bookings overnight. Hair and makeup artists packed away their kits. Coordinators suddenly faced the painful task of refunding or rescheduling clients who were also affected by the calamity.  Some beauty salons and photo studios sustained structural damage. While others are fortunate to have minimal damage and resume business, many customers are hesitant to go inside and avail of their services, cautious of the aftershocks. For many of the creatives, the fear was not just about the cracked walls but also losing expensive gea...

On September 30, at almost 10 p.m., a powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake rocked Northern Cebu, shaking homes and causing people to panic.  Houses, buildings, roads, bridges, and other infrastrucures were damaged across Bogo City, San Remigio, Medellin, Daanbantayan, Tabogon, and other towns in Northern Cebu. Authorities later confirmed several deaths and dozens of injuries. Hundreds of homes, schools, and public buildings were left cracked or partially collapsed, while key roads were torn apart, slowing down rescue and relief operations. It also opened up many sinkholes (around 70 as of writing).  Collapsed building of McDonald's - Bogo Branch People were only starting to recover when another strong jolt came. At around 1:06 a.m. on October 13, a magnitude 5.8 aftershock shook Northern Cebu . Families were jolted awake in the middle of the night, many rushing outside in fear of another collapse. Residents in affected areas have been urged to stay cautious, particularly in place...