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9 Things I Wish Would Change in Our Local Events

By Art M.
Let me start by saying: I love our events. The pageants, the fiesta programs, the coronation nights, all of it. I’m there covering them because I genuinely enjoy the spectacle and the community that shows up for it. But after some time behind the lens, watching program after program from the pit, I’ve built up a little list. Nothing in here is meant to tear anyone down. Think of it as feedback from someone who keeps coming back. So here are nine things I wish would change. 1. Start on time. Waiting for the judges? Fair enough, the show can’t be scored without them. But waiting for the politicians? Ngek! The event is for the people. Why should the crowd sit through the boredom of waiting just because a guest with a title hasn’t arrived yet? The people showed up on time. The least we can do is respect that. 2. Less talk from the politicians. I know why this happens. In pageants especially, the talking fills time while candidates change costumes backstage. I get it, somebody has to stretc...
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World Photography Day 2026: Who Really Owns a Photo?

By Art M.
Every August 19, the world marks World Photography Day. The date goes back to 1839, when the French government acquired and publicly released the rights to the daguerreotype, one of the first real photo processes, so the whole world could use it freely. Not a bad birthday for the art form. So this feels like a good time to clear up something a lot of people around here get wrong: who actually owns a photo, and what your rights are, whether you're holding the camera or standing in front of it. Quick note first. This is a plain-language rundown, not legal advice. Everything here follows the Philippine IP Code and guidance from IPOPHL, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines. That's the government agency that handles copyrights, trademarks, and patents in the country, and they're the ones who register and help protect creative work like photos. If you ever have a real dispute, talk to a lawyer or IPOPHL directly. You own it the...
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Punta's SK Night Turns Up the Heat with Hip-hop Dance Contest

By Art M.
The Sangguniang Kabataan of Barangay Punta, San Remigio, Cebu  capped its SK Night with a lively Hip-hop Dance Contest on August 13, drawing a crowd of Puntahanons who came out to cheer for the competing dance crews. The event was organized by the SK of Punta, headed by Leoji Peloramas Pestaño , together with the PYAP AKO Punta Chapter under Mikela Marie Bohol. Before the dance contest proper, the program opened with the awarding of winners from the different sports tournaments organized by the Sangguniang Kabataan, recognizing the young athletes who took part in the barangay's earlier competitions. Ten groups from different parts of Cebu province registered for the contest, but only five made it to the stage on competition night. Easy Cute Guys, Intensity Family, Uncrowned Kings, We Are One, and Streetside Enthusiast each brought their own energy and style to the floor. When the scores were tallied, Easy Cute Guys emerged as champion. Intensity Family took second place, while U...
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Robbery Suspect Arrested in Bogo City After Hot Pursuit Operation

By Art M.
Bogo City police have arrested a man tagged as the suspect in a string of crimes across two barangays , including the stabbing of two senior citizens and a robbery, following a thorough investigation and a successful hot pursuit operation . The suspect is now in the custody of the Bogo City Police Station (Bogo CPS). He was booked for Robbery with Frustrated Homicide on August 8, 2026. According to police, he is linked to the stabbing of two senior citizens in Brangay Nailon, an attack on another resident, and a robbery in Barangay Don Pedro . Authorities said he was informed of his rights and is now set to face all the cases filed against him. PLTCOL Maria Teresa G. Tan , Acting Chief of Police of the Bogo City Police Station, said the police will continue strengthening their campaign against criminality and protecting the peace and safety of every Bogohanon . "Ang kalinaw ug kaluwasan sa atong komunidad nagpabiling prayoridad sa Bogo CPS. Magpadayon kami sa pagtrabaho uban sa ...
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Bagani 2026: San Remigio Youth Leaders Camp Unites Six Tribes at Orongan Beach

By Art M.
The San Remigio Youth Leaders Camp 2026 , carrying the theme " Bagani ," opened on Thursday, August 6, at Orongan Beach Resort , drawing young leaders from across the municipality for three days of training, fellowship, and friendly competition. The camp is organized by the San Remigio Youth Development Office . Built around the idea of the Bagani, or warrior-guardian, the camp casts its participants as protectors of nature, divided into six tribes that are each sworn to keep the balance of the natural world. Every tribe answers to its own guardian drawn from Filipino myth and folklore , giving the three-day program its story and spirit. The six tribes and their guardians are Ganda of Taga-Patag , the heart of the land and its fields; Mayari of Taga-Laot , the watch over the seas and waters; Lakas of Taga-Disyerto , the steadfastness of the dry lands; Lakam of Taga-Kalakal , the keeper of wealth and nature's balance; Amihan of Taga-Bundok , the breath of the highlands; an...
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Barangay Cogon Fiesta 2026: A Week of Food, Dance, and the Kakugi Festival

By Art M.
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...
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Run for Faith 2026: A Fun Run to Rebuild the San Vicente Ferrer Shrine

By Art M.
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...
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Barangay Cogon Urges Vigilance Amid Recent Robberies in Bogo City

By Art M.
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. ...
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Barangay Punta Fiesta 2026: Four Nights of Color, Music, and Faith for San Roque

By Art M.
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...
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San Remigio Council Authorizes Mayor to Issue Cockfighting Permits During Barangay Fiestas

By Art M.
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...
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Why I Still Blog (Even Though Nobody Reads Anymore)

By Art M.
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...
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Accreditation Seminar for Church Wedding Contractors Held in Bogo City

By Art M.
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...
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