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Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, the Russian-American vlogger who was jailed here in the Philippines for being unruly and harassing people just so he could have content to post online, is now set for deportation to Russia after serving his sentence here.
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January 18, 2026
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Tarriela fires back at China's diplomatic protest, exchanges accusations anew
Philippine Coast Guard Commodore Jay Tarriela responded to the Chinese Embassy in Manila’s diplomatic protest and allegations of a smear campaign, describing the move as a “clear attempt” to divert attention from China’s “repeated aggressive actions” in the West Philippine Sea.
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January 18, 2026
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Only one remains missing, search operations continue
For now, authorities are withholding the names of the victims out of respect for the grieving families who continue to wait outside the facility.
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January 18, 2026
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Thousands witness fluvial procession
Notwithstanding the gloomy weather, thousands of devotees, clustered in hundreds of marine vessels and lined along the bank of the waterway, joined the Fluvial Parade yesterday, the Vespers day of the 461st Fiesta Senyor Santo Niño de Cebu celebration.
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January 18, 2026
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A new ballgame for San Miguel, TNT
It's a rematch of last season's PBA Philippine Cup finals between San Miguel and TNT.
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January 18, 2026
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China bids to host secretariat of new high seas agreement
China on Friday proposed to host the secretariat of a new treaty governing the high seas, a surprise bid that underscores Beijing’s desire to have greater influence over global environmental governance.
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January 18, 2026
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Tropical Storm 'Ada' keeps strength
Tropical Storm Ada (international name: Nokaen) maintains its strength as it moves over the coastal waters of Baras, Catanduanes, state weather bureau PAGASA said.
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January 18, 2026
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Pam eyes reviving Mega Cebu
In the wake of successive natural disasters that exposed longstanding gaps in Cebu’s infrastructure and disaster preparedness, Governor Pamela Baricuatro is pushing to revive the Mega Cebu initiative.
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January 18, 2026
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Rodex Piala suffers KO loss in Oz
Rodex “The Tank” Piala faltered in his bid to grab another regional crown on foreign shores.
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January 18, 2026
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P67B going to free tuition and miscellaneous fees in public colleges
The 2026 national budget has allotted P67 billion for the implementation of the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act, or Republic Act 10931, which provides free tuition and miscellaneous fees for students in public higher education institutions.
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January 18, 2026
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Julio Iglesias says abuse allegations 'absolutely false'
Spain's veteran singer and cultural icon Julio Iglesias yesterday rejected allegations of sexual abuse lodged against him by two women ex-employees, in a case that has dominated headlines.
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January 18, 2026
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NUP seeking for Barzaga's expulsion from Congress
House Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno said the National Unity Party is looking to have Rep. Kiko Barzaga expelled through a new ethics complaint instead of seeking an extension to his 60-day suspension.
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January 18, 2026
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Cebuano love songs win at 44th Cebu Pop Music Fest
Two songs whose titles coincidentally start with “Ikaw” won the major trophies at the 44th Cebu Popular Music Festival on Friday, January 16, at the gymnasium of the University of the Visayas-Main Campus.
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January 18, 2026
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Mandaue BPLO inspecting establishments for Sinulog
The Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) of Mandaue City has intensified its monitoring efforts by conducting nightly inspections of business establishments as part of preparations for the Sinulog celebrations.
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January 18, 2026
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Sunny boy
It seems the golden boy doesn’t shine like he used to.
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January 18, 2026
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Large crowds for 'Hands off Greenland' protests
Large demonstrations are planned across Denmark and Greenland on Saturday to protest against US President Donald Trump’s designs to take over the Arctic island.
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January 18, 2026
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DON'T JUST FIGHT PAIN: LISTEN TO IT
Inspirational author Louise Hay once said: “The day I thanked my pain, my life began to change.
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January 18, 2026
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Shah's son confident Iranian rulers to fall
The son of Iran's late shah said Friday he was confident that mass protests would topple the Islamic republic and urged international action, as US President Donald Trump holds off on intervening in the unrest.
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January 18, 2026
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Nicolas Maduro opponents awaiting release from prison
Dozens of journalists, government critics and activists have been freed in Venezuela since the US military deposed leader Nicolas Maduro this month.
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January 18, 2026
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Harden steps up late as Clippers edge Raptors in OT
James Harden scored 31 points and came up big in overtime to help the Los Angeles Clippers erase a double-digit deficit on the way to a 121-117 NBA victory over the Toronto Raptors.
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January 18, 2026
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Protests in Iran subside amid 'brutal' crackdown
Protests in Iran have subsided after a crackdown that has killed thousands under an internet blackout, monitors said Friday, a week after the start of the largest demonstrations in years challenging the country’s theocratic system.
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January 18, 2026
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Purr-ade of Faith and Feathers: Calcifer's First Sinulog Experience
Calcifer the cat believed three things were sacred in life: breakfast, second breakfast, and afternoon naps.
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January 18, 2026
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Judge restricts fed agents over Minnesota protests
A US judge restricted federal agents on Friday from interfering with peaceful protesters in Minnesota, after President Donald Trump said there was no immediate need to invoke the Insurrection Act over the demonstrations.
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January 18, 2026
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Bonoan sought longer US stay
Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez said that former Department of Public Works and Highways secretary Manuel Bonoan requested a one-month extension of his stay in the US.
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January 17, 2026
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UV, CIT-U, USPF stay unbeaten in CESAFI 15 Under cage wars
The defending champions University of the Visayas (UV) Baby Lancers, Cebu Institute of Technology- University (CIT-U) Junior Wildcats, and University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) Baby Panthers kept their undefeated records intact in the 15 Under division of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament.
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January 17, 2026
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Iran halts executions as Gulf allies pull US back from strike
The United States on Thursday said Iran halted 800 executions of protesters under pressure from President Donald Trump, after Gulf allies appeared to pull him back from military action over Tehran's deadly crackdown on demonstrations.
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January 17, 2026
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Elements of the Sinulog Festival
Since its inception in 1980, the Sinulog Festival has gone from strong to stronger in living up to its standing as the grandest festival of its class in the Philippines.
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January 17, 2026
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Cebu City enforces liquor ban over Sinulog weekend
The Cebu City Government is enforcing a temporary liquor ban beginning today and during the Sinulog Festival itself to safeguard public safety and ensure smooth traffic and transport operations during the city's grandest cultural celebration.
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January 17, 2026
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Mayor 'ignores' order for city treasurer's return
Implementation of the directive in Central Visayas was carried out by BLGF Regional Director Gerardo A. Avorque, who personally accompanied Rivera to the City Treasurer’s Office on Tuesday in anticipation of the assumption process.
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January 17, 2026
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MCWD open to private water suppliers to stabilize supply
The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) said it is open to welcoming Aboitiz InfraCapital Water Inc. as a potential bulk water supplier, as Cebu's largest utility accelerates efforts to stabilize supply and curb mounting system losses that have been weighing on its finances.
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