“Pistaym”

CEBU, Philippines - The idea of a train system as a solution to the mass transport problem of Metro Cebu is not at all new. Long before today’s public officials have thought of it, there was already an efficient train service from Danao in the north to Argao in the south.

Memories of the old city remain. These are stored in 77 pre-war photographs taken during the American peacetime period in Cebu. The collection is called “Pistaym,” an exhibit at the lobby of the Cebu City Hall Legislative Building and at the Fort San Pedro recently.

The word “Pistaym” is a transliteration of the English “peacetime.” The photos are from the collection of the Uytingchua family, paternal roots of Mr. Ben Chua who is vice president of Hamiling Binilin (Hambin) of the History Department of the University of San Carlos. The photos have been enlarged to exhibit sizes (18x26 inches), courtesy of the Cebu City Downtown Revitalization Project.

Fathers’ Day Treats

Today, Fathers’ Day, good food, great music, and fun entertainment fill the day at SM City Cebu and SM City Consolacion.

There are best buys on beers and steaks at the lower ground floor of SM City Cebu, and an exhibit featuring vintage cars and bikes by the Cebu Horsepower Events and Promotions at the Northwing Atrium.

For dads who are NBA fans, Nike Air Jordan and Kobe Shoes are at the 3rd level fronting Jollibee. Music from the 70’s and 80’s are performed live by Cebu’s very own Renaissance Band starting at 4 p.m. at the Northwing Atrium for dads who want to party and reminisce the times of their youth.

Transformers characters Bumble Bee and Spark are at Northwing Atrium all day. Photos with Dad taken in SM City Cebu may be featured in the mall’s video wall.

Over at SM City Consolacion, Fathers’ Day starts with a Holy Mass at 9 a.m. at the Cinema lobby. Special discounts and freebies await dads at his favorite restaurant in the mall. Music from the 70’s and 80’s plays in the afternoon at the Event Centre, where there’s also an exciting display of exotic custom-made motorcycles. Dads may have their photo taken with family and friends at the mall’s atrium.