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1 week ago | 
cebudailynews.inquirer.net | Jessa Sarnillo Ngojo
CONSOLACION, Cebu – On Friday night, May 2, the Philippines welcomed a new roster of queens set to represent the country on the global stage, with Maria Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon Province earning the coveted Miss Universe Philippines 2025 crown.
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3 weeks ago | 
cebudailynews.inquirer.net | Jessa Sarnillo Ngojo
Jesh set out on the path to becoming the doctor she always dreamed of. She embraced challenges with energy and met the unknown with curiosity. Her adventurous spirit kept her moving forward, driven by hope and determination. But she was still human. No matter how focused she stayed, the weight of careless remarks from people around her sometimes cut through. Even the strongest spirits feel the sting of being underestimated, and Jesh was no exception.
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1 month ago | 
cebudailynews.inquirer.net | Jessa Sarnillo Ngojo |Immae Lachica
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Just when we thought the young content creator and comedian Esnyr had already given us the full Pinoy Big Brother experience, he raised the bar even higher by bringing his entire “alter egos” inside the Pinoy Big Brother House. Esnyr John Ranollo, 24, from Davao del Sur, is known for his viral skits on TikTok and Facebook Reels.
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1 month ago | 
cebudailynews.inquirer.net | Charen Alegres |Pia Piquero |Jessa Sarnillo Ngojo |Immae Lachica
Lapu-Lapu, City, Cebu — In celebration of Women’s Month, the story of 70-year-old Gertrudes Tendon, a natural-born citizen of Poblacion, Lapu-Lapu City will serve as an inspiration to all women entrepreneurs aspiring to start their own businesses. With faith and determination, Tendon’s business remains one of the most visited spots for food enthusiasts. At first glance, you may think that the Spring Rolls or Lumpia from Nang Senyang are just like any other, filled with the usual cooked pork.
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2 months ago | 
cebudailynews.inquirer.net | Emmariel Ares |Jessa Sarnillo Ngojo
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A Cebu Pacific flight heading to Manila early on Saturday morning, March 8, took an unexpected turn after experiencing a “landing gear issue.” Minutes after take off, the flight was diverted back to the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA). The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) confirmed that the Manila-bound flight successfully returned to the Mactan airport at 5:30 a.m., with all passengers and crew in a safe condition.
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2 months ago | 
cebudailynews.inquirer.net | Jessa Sarnillo Ngojo
In the competitive world of hospitality management, success often comes from unexpected beginnings. This philosophy rings true for the person behind one of Cebu’s prominent city hotels, Quest Hotel & Conference Center – Cebu. I am really more of a driver, a driver of change. I push people to change for the better, even if it means hearing things they wouldn’t be too comfortable to hear.
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2 months ago | 
cebudailynews.inquirer.net | Jessa Sarnillo Ngojo
TOKYO – A tiny park in the town of Nagaizumi in Shizuoka Prefecture has been officially recognised as the smallest park in the world by the Guinness World Records. A certificate ceremony was held in the town on Feb 25. The park is 0.24 square meters, equivalent to 2 sheets of A3 paper, according to Guinness. The park was originally a small space that became not useful as a result of land readjustment work by the town.
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2 months ago | 
cebudailynews.inquirer.net | Jessa Sarnillo Ngojo |Immae Lachica |Dale G. Rosal
CEBU CITY, Philippines – We rarely think twice about breathing—it’s automatic and effortless. Just breathe in, and breathe out. But for Erma Mae Sanchez, a single moment of awareness turned into a life-changing realization, setting her on the path to pursuing respiratory therapy in college and, years later, attaining the top-one place in the Respiratory Therapist Licensure Exam. Who is Erma Mae Sanchez?
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2 months ago | 
cebudailynews.inquirer.net | Jessa Sarnillo Ngojo
Anyone who has ever suffered in bed after eating three slices of pizza could surmise there is some relationship between food and sleep quality. For Marie-Pierre St-Onge, the director of Columbia University’s Center of Excellence for Sleep and Circadian Research, years of studying the relationship confirmed it. Data from large-scale population studies showed that eating a lot of saturated fat and simple carbohydrates made it harder to get deep, restorative sleep, she said. The inverse was also true.
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2 months ago | 
cebudailynews.inquirer.net | Jessa Sarnillo Ngojo
CONSOLACION, Cebu – Success takes different paths, and for Van Reil Ligutom, it started with a leap of faith. Leaving his small hometown for the noise of Cebu City was intimidating, but he pushed through, embraced the challenges, and proved himself. Now, he’s not just a survivor of the journey—he’s a top achiever, securing the fifth spot in the February 2025 Licensure Examination for Respiratory Therapists (LERT). His story is proof that one brave decision can change everything.
