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70 sinkholes found in northern Cebu after quake
“Ang limestone kasi is may inherent solubility. Madali siyang matunaw, so with the aid of rainwater that reacts with carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, it forms carbonic acid,” Aleta said.
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October 15, 2025
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UP High School Cebu football team claims historic first championship
The spirited booters of the University of the Philippines (UP) High School Cebu made their debut as a football varsity team a memorable one.
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October 15, 2025
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Forgiveness triumphs over ego in TSPC'S 'Tulo Ka Dagway sa Pari'
Behind a local parish lies a behind-the-scenes drama among its leading priests. These clashes could determine its fate: whether forgiveness will bloom or failure will bring the whole place down. Whatever the outcome, it's all part of being human - something Teatro de San Pedro Calungsod (TSPC) masterfully portrays through its true-to-life stories on stage as a form of evangelization.
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October 15, 2025
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PALECO secures 15-year power deal with Vivant unit
The Palawan Electric Cooperative (PALECO) has taken a decisive step toward securing Palawan’s energy future, sealing a 15-year Power Supply Agreement (PSA) with Delta P, Inc., a subsidiary of Cebu-based Vivant Energy Corporation—marking a major stride from its interim deal to a long-term partnership aimed at delivering stable and affordable power across the province.
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October 15, 2025
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DBM chief defends use of unprogrammed funds
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) defended the use of unprogrammed funds in the budget, insisting that they are standby allocations with several conditions before they can be accessed.
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October 15, 2025
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DepEd to construct Temporary Learning Spaces in quake areas
With damages to classrooms and school infrastructures in Cebu now estimated at nearly P4 billion, the Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) is set to construct Temporary Learning Spaces (TLS) to ensure that education continues despite the aftermath of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck the province last September 30.
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October 15, 2025
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BIR chases billions from online sellers
Uncollected taxes from online businesses may have already reached billions of pesos, according to the Bureau of Internal Revenue.
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October 15, 2025
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CSC orders reinstatement of Toledo City treasurer
The Civil Service CommissionNational Capital Region has ruled in favor of Toledo City treasurer Leonardo Rivera Jr., ordering his return to his original post after declaring his extended detail to the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF)-7 invalid.
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October 15, 2025
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CPPO hits cop accused of rape
The Cebu Police Provincial Office (CPPO) has condemned the actions of the former officer-in-charge of the Malabuyoc Police Station, who was accused of statutory rape of a 14-year-old girl.
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October 15, 2025
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DOLE, IT-BPM join hands to protect workers' welfare
The Philippines' US$40-billion IT-BPM industry and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) have moved to present a united front, following a high-level dialogue in Cebu that reaffirmed their shared commitment to protect worker welfare, uphold compliance, and preserve the integrity of one of the country's most vital economic sectors.
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October 15, 2025
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Capitol initial report on aquaculture sector: P9.3 million damage, losses
It was not the fields but the waters that suffered the most devastation from the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck northern Cebu on September 30.
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October 15, 2025
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JMielle wins 1st week of 'Your Face Sounds Familiar 4'
The dynamic duo of JM Dela Cerna and Marielle Montellano kicked off the newest season of \"Your Face Sounds Familiar\" with a bang as they were hailed the first weekly winners for their breathtaking impersonation of Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion.
1 min |
October 15, 2025
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NBA GM's picks
The league recently conducted their yearly preseason polling among General Managers and the results were released last Friday, PH time. GMs cannot vote for their own teams nor their players in this survey.
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October 15, 2025
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INFINITE VIDA OPENS CEBU HUB, PROMISES LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES
Amid the growing market for skincare and marketing networks in the country, another startup company is making waves among Cebuanos and the Visayas!
2 min |
October 15, 2025
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Casili, Polog rule Midget category in 15th Alegado Cup
Teams from Casili and Polog reigned supreme in the Midget division of the 15th Mayor Teresa Alegado Cup Inter-Barangay Fiesta Basketball League in Consolacion, Cebu.
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October 15, 2025
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When politicians take advantage of calamities
One of the most blatant and callous audacities of traditional politicians is to use ongoing calamities and disasters as platforms for their perennial \"epal\" publicity stunts.
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October 15, 2025
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China says it will 'fight to the end'
China said Tuesday it was ready to “fight to the end” in a trade war with the United States after President Donald Trump said he would slap additional 100 percent tariffs on goods from the country.
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October 15, 2025
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Quakes delay CBRT dry run
Since the project has not yet been officially turned over to the city, Archival has asked the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to manage the stations after reports surfaced that some were used as “comfort rooms” by mendicants.
2 min |
October 15, 2025
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Phl among top drivers of SE Asia's RE growth
The Philippines has emerged as a leading catalyst in Southeast Asia’s renewable energy (RE) transition through 2030, according to the International Energy Agency.
1 min |
October 15, 2025
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Peace in Gaza, for now
There is cause for celebration in the Middle East.
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October 15, 2025
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BSP warns demonetizing P500, P1K bills may hurt the economy
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the proposal to demonetize the P1,000 bill is not that simple, warning that such a move could do more harm than good.
1 min |
October 15, 2025
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US affirms defense treaty with Philippines after China incident
The United States has denounced China for ramming a Philippine fisheries vessel near Pag-asa (Thitu) Island and reminded it that Washington's defense commitments to Manila cover attacks on Philippine vessels anywhere in the South China Sea.
1 min |
October 15, 2025
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80 S. Koreans missing in Cambodia scam row
Eighty South Koreans who were possible victims of fake jobs or scam centers were unaccounted for in Cambodia, South Korea's foreign ministry told AFP Tuesday.
1 min |
October 15, 2025
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7 nations, EU hit China's ramming, water cannon
Seven foreign missions in the Philippines have called out China's latest actions in the West Philippine Sea after Chinese Coast Guard and militia vessels rammed and fired water cannons at Philippine vessels near Pag-asa Island over the weekend.
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October 14, 2025
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Paolo bonds with daughters in Cebu anew
Actor Paolo Contis thanked his ex-wife Lian Paz and her husband John Cabahug for letting him spend time with his daughters.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
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Actress Diane Keaton, known for her Oscar- winning performance in 1977's "Annie Hall" and her role in "The Godfather" films, has died at age 79.
Details were not immediately available and Keaton's loved ones have asked for privacy, a family spokesperson told People, which said the actress died Saturday in California.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
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Cebu-based startup shines at 'Geeks on a Beach'
Cebu-based Chek Technologies emerged as one of the standout startups at this year's Geeks on a Beach (GOAB), the Philippines' flagship tech and startup conference, as it showcased its new organizational intelligence platform PLATEAU.
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October 14, 2025
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Spread of drug-resistant superbugs surging – WHO
The World Health Organization sounded the alarm Monday over soaring numbers of drug-resistant bacterial infections, compromising the effectiveness of lifesaving treatments and rendering minor injuries and common infections potentially deadly.
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October 14, 2025
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Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn pay tribute to co-star Diane Keaton
Actress Bette Midler, who starred alongside Keaton in the 1996 comedy \"The First Wives Club,\" wrote on Instagram that Keaton \"was hilarious, a complete original, and completely without guile, or any of the competitiveness one would have expected from such a star. What you saw was who she was...oh, la, lala!
1 min |
October 14, 2025
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ICI eyes up 20 cases in 4 weeks over 421 ghost flood projects
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) aims to file 15 to 20 cases within four weeks against individuals linked to the 421 suspected ghost flood control projects uncovered in the government's early assessment.
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