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Lav Diaz's 'Magellan' sets Phl premiere
Lav Diaz's film about the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan will arrive on Philippine shores this September.
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September 01, 2025
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CLOONEY AND NETFLIX TEAM UP FOR COMEDY 'JAY KELLY'
Hollywood stars and Netflix took the spotlight on the second day of the prestigious Venice film festival, with George Clooney, Adam Sandler and Emma Stone in high-profile premieres.
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September 01, 2025
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BSP accepts Moody's positive review of Philippine economy
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has welcomed the recent positive assessment by global credit rating agency Moody's, which praised the country’s strong access to both local and foreign financing.
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September 01, 2025
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Jerusalem upbeat on defending WBC throne before home fans
With much excitement and enthusiasm, two-time world champion Melvin “El Gringo” Jerusalem looks forward to defending his World Boxing Council minimumweight throne before his home fans two months from now.
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September 01, 2025
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Moody's flags debt, climate risks in Phl's credit review
Moody's Ratings completed its periodic review of the Philippines’ credit profile, citing the economy’s strong growth prospects and stable fiscal metrics while warning of lingering risks from elevated debt costs, global uncertainties and climate change.
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September 01, 2025
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'Some Nights I Feel Like Walking' strikes raw yet dreamy tone
Being young can be cruel, especially if you are a runaway on the streets of Manila, performing sexual favors for older men just to survive. But you don’t have to be alone when you have a group of friends in the same situation. And sometimes, that’s all you need to get by.
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September 01, 2025
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Cops record drop in crimes
The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) reported a notable drop in crime incidents across the city, marking a 28.70% reduction from January up to August 26, 2025.
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September 01, 2025
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Mandaue City to step up animal welfare services
The Mandaue City Veterinary Office is planning to enhance its animal welfare services, with a focus on controlling the stray population.
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September 01, 2025
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Grenade blast rocks home of brgy exec in Cotabato City
Two men riding a motorcycle hurled and detonated a fragmentation grenade before dawn on Saturday, August 30, outside the residence of a barangay official known for supporting police law enforcement efforts.
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September 01, 2025
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Inflation likely picked up in August
Inflation likely inched up in August after hitting its lowest level in nearly six years in July, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.
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September 01, 2025
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Mandaue government aims to rehabilitate slaughterhouse
The Mandaue City Veterinary Office has recommended the temporary closure of the city’s slaughterhouse to allow for rehabilitation.
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August 31, 2025
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SugBohol link plans stalled
However, nearly a decade after its introduction under the Build, Build, Build program of former President Rodrigo \"Digong\" Roa Duterte, the project is still only on paper and has not moved forward yet.
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August 31, 2025
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GenZ expectations
And it’s open season against contractors and their influencer children.
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August 31, 2025
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Court finds Trump's global tariffs illegal
A US appeals court on Friday ruled that many of President Donald Trump's tariffs, which have upended global trade, were illegal -- but allowed them to remain in place for now, giving him time to take the fight to the Supreme Court.
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August 31, 2025
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EMMA STONE STARS IN APOCALYPTIC SATIRE
An apocalyptic satire starring Emma Stone and a Tinseltown road trip dramedy with George Clooney took the spotlight at the Venice Film Festival.
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August 31, 2025
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Chua brothers make history in SHAABAA
Brothers Benedict Andre and Anton Bennett Chua etched their names in stone in the recently concluded Sacred Heart Ateneo Alumni Basketball Athletic Association (SHAABAA) Season 28.
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August 31, 2025
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UC gymnasts shine in Malaysia tilt
University of Cebu’s Daniella Myrnn de la Pisa proved that being a champion runs in the blood after she won a gold medal and a pair of bronze in the Vivace 4th Rhythmic Gymnastics International Competition held at Pesta Gim in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia recently.
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August 31, 2025
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PhilHealth-7 expands primary healthcare access in Mandaue, Danao
PhilHealth-7 recently marked a major stride in advancing primary health care with the official launch of the Yaman sa Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) at the Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex.
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August 31, 2025
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Sen. Go's commitment to accessible healthcare
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go reaffirmed his commitment to bringing quality healthcare closer to Filipinos during the blessing and ribbon-cutting of the newly completed Super Health Center in Barangay Lagtang, Talisay City, on Wednesday, August 27.
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August 31, 2025
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ROOTED IN GRACE, RISING IN STRENGTH
Ziva Allyson, you are now fifteen. It is a radiant age where grace and determination meet. As the only daughter in a home founded on simplicity but filled with love, you are cherished not to be spoiled, but to be shaped into a strong and an independent individual. With every elegant step, you show that true beauty lies in constant dedication, not privilege.
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August 31, 2025
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DOH intensifies monitoring amid rise in HFMD cases
The Department of Health (DOH) is intensifying its monitoring of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) as it recorded 2,525 new cases in the country between Aug. 9 and 16.
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August 31, 2025
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Indonesia protest blaze kills 3
A fire started by protesters at a council building in eastern Indonesia killed at least three people, a local official said Saturday, after demonstrations across the country following the death of a man hit by a police vehicle.
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August 31, 2025
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China's Xi welcomes dignitaries in Tianjin
AHEAD OF SUMMIT
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August 31, 2025
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Gilas Youth opens FIBA U16 Asia Cup campaign vs Taipei
LA Tenorio will have his hands full abroad before debuting as the new Magnolia head coach in the PBA Season 50.
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August 31, 2025
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Judge blocks Trump from expanding rapid deportation process
A US judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from massively expanding a procedure that allows authorities to swiftly deport migrants without a court hearing, in a blow for the president’s mass deportation plans.
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August 31, 2025
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Road closures, rerouting today
Participants will begin their journey heading north along Osmeña Boulevard. They will loop around Fuente Osmeña Circle before continuing onto Gen. Maxilom Avenue.
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August 31, 2025
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We Reap What We Sow
“What you reap” is closely linked to the concept of karma, which suggests that actions create a cycle of cause and effect. It also goes with the saying, “What goes around, comes around.”
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August 31, 2025
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Forum tackles how gov't protects the media
To explain how the government protects journalists and provides legal assistance, the Cebu Citizens Press Council (CCPC) yesterday held a forum titled “Harassing, Killing Journalists: How ‘Media Security’ From Government Works”.
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August 31, 2025
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City to demolish old COA fence
The Cebu City government will be the one to demolish an old fence belonging to the Commission on Audit (COA) Region 7 found to encroach on the city’s three-meter easement zone along the Estero de Parian.
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August 31, 2025
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Not all deserve to have guns
It has happened yet again, another school shooting in the U.S.
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