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Israel to deport intercepted pro-Palestine flotilla activists
Israel said on Thursday it will deport to Europe pro-Palestinian activists on an aid flotilla headed towards Gaza as the Israeli navy intercepted vessel after vessel in the Mediterranean.
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October 03, 2025
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Why 'Quezon' is a 'make-or-break' gamble for TBA Studios
When cinema teachers ask their students about their favorite films, they might respond with a pick from critically acclaimed filmmakers.
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October 03, 2025
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Imee slams DICT over rushed deadline for Konektadong Pinoy IRR Comments
Senator Imee Marcos on Wednesday criticized the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) for setting an October 2 deadline for public comments on the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the newly enacted Konektadong Pinoy (KP) Act, calling the move “too soon, too fast, too furious.”
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October 03, 2025
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Where your taxes could have gone
It would seem that even nature is constantly reminding us of how corruption can ruin our country.
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October 03, 2025
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PBA chief: 4-point line here to stay
If it were up to PBA commissioner Willie Marcial, the 4-point line would stay in the league \"forever.
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October 03, 2025
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DOT: Widespread tourism disruption in CV after quake
The Department of Tourism (DOT) confirmed widespread disruption in Central Visayas' tourism sector following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake on September 30, affecting more than 700 workers and forcing the closure of dozens of heritage sites, resorts, and cultural institutions.
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October 03, 2025
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People, Planet and Profits: The pillars of sustainable development
The 'flood-control issues' are just the tip of an iceberg! Sustainable Development and Inclusive Growth must be on the agenda of Government by effectively addressing the three main pillars: economic, environmental, and social. These three pillars are informally referred to as people, planet, and profits.
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October 03, 2025
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Displaced MSME workers in North Cebu to get aid
Employees of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Northern Cebu whose livelihood have been disrupted by the recent calamity will receive emergency assistance through the Department of Labor and Employment's (DOLE) Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program.
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October 03, 2025
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AFTER POWERFUL QUAKE 10 BPO firms sued by workers
The BPO Industry Employees’ Network (BIEN)-Cebu has filed a complaint before the Department of Labor and Employment-Regional Office 7 (DOLE-7) against 10 BPO companies in Cebu City, citing alleged violations of labor rights and occupational safety and health standards after the recent magnitude 6.9 earthquake.
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October 03, 2025
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Jotun champions still in CABC Corporate Cup
Team Jotun swept Boysen in their best-of-three finals series with a 95-86 victory in Game 2 to successfully defend their crown in the Cebu Architects Basketball Club (CABC) 7th Corporate Cup at the Game Changer Sports Facility along Hernan Cortes Street in Barangay Banilad, Mandaue City recently.
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October 03, 2025
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EMERGENCY PREP BASICS
The recent string of natural disasters — from different parts of the world to the most recent earthquake in Cebu has doubtlessly reminded us of our vulnerabilities, giving due emphasis to the value in always being prepared.
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October 03, 2025
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Quake damages reach P3B; death toll now 72
Displacement has also reached alarming levels, with some 65,000 families forced out of their homes and in urgent need of temporary shelter.
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October 03, 2025
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'THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY' SELLS MORE PARIS ROMANTIC ESCAPISM
Emily is no longer the only doe-eyed American in Paris: Isabel “Belly” Conklin, lead character in global TV phenomenon “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” has also moved to the French capital, burnishing its reputation for romance and escapism.
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October 03, 2025
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Power restored in parts of Cebu after 6.9 magnitude earthquake
After a strong 6.9 magnitude earthquake shook Northern Cebu on the night of September 30, Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) confirmed that several of its power plants in the Visayas temporarily shut down as a safety measure.
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October 03, 2025
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Zelensky to meet with EU leaders in summit
Copenhagen, Denmark — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to join talks with leaders from across Europe in Copenhagen Thursday, as the EU seeks to bolster Kyiv’s fight against Russia in the face of dwindling US support.
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October 03, 2025
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Philippine factory output deteriorates in September
Factory activity in the Philippines contracted for the first time in six months in September, as manufacturers saw a drop in output and new orders, S&P Global said on ‘Wednesday.
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October 02, 2025
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Earthquake FAQs from PHILVOCS
What is An Earthquake? An earthquake is a weak to violent shaking of the ground produced by the sudden movement of rock materials below the earth's surface.
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October 02, 2025
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Duterte Youth loses bid for three House seats
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has reaffirmed in finality its decision to cancel the registration of the Duterte Youth Party-list, effectively leaving three seats in the 20th Congress up for grabs.
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October 02, 2025
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BSP sees September inflation at 1.5%-2.3%
Philippine inflation may have settled between 1.5% to 2.3% in September, amid a spike in prices of rice, fish and fuel, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.
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October 02, 2025
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Lapu-Lapu City Heroes FC proud of silver-medal finish
They may have fallen short of their target but the promising young booters of the Lapu-Lapu City Heroes FC are still proud and happy of their first runner-up trophy in the 6 Under category of the 4th City of Naga Football Festival recently.
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October 02, 2025
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IN BOGO CITY AFTER STRONG QUAKE No evacuation camps yet, evacuees stay in open spaces
Civil Defense Deputy Administrator for Administration Assistant Secretary Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV confirmed in a press briefing yesterday that no formal evacuation camps have been activated in Bogo City following the powerful earthquake that struck northern Cebu late Tuesday night.
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October 02, 2025
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More ingredients for life in ocean on Saturn moon
The ocean hidden under the icy shell of Saturn's moon Enceladus harbours complex organic molecules, a study said Wednesday, offering further evidence that the small world could have all the right ingredients to host extraterrestrial life.
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October 02, 2025
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Shaken
The other night nature reminded us that typhoons and monsoons aren't the only natural disasters we should be worried about.
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October 02, 2025
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Fighting Maroons score breakthrough win
The University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu Fighting Maroons barged into the win column with a 73-69 upset of the University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament on Tuesday, September 30, at the Cebu Coliseum.
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October 02, 2025
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Game changers
One Filipina continues to inspire a nation in distress. Alex Eala is winning more than losing in the WTA tour. Although she seems to have shifted focus to lower-tier events, the competition is not weak either. Not necessarily top 50, but good enough to test her game and consistency.
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October 02, 2025
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NHCP urges protection of cultural heritage after quake
In the aftermath of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Northern Cebu on September 30, 2025, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) has urged heritage caretakers to safeguard movable cultural assets even as rescue and relief operations continue.
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October 02, 2025
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Celebs call for aid, prayers after 6.9-magnitude Cebu quake
Members of the media, including The FREEMAN, captured the tense moments on camera as they hid under tables for cover. Others, including candidates still in their runway looks, rushed to evacuate the hotel venue.
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October 02, 2025
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Pinay filmmaker joins Alternativa Film Festival 2026 Committee
Set to return to Colombia in 2026, the Alternativa Film Festival shines a spotlight on films that push the boundaries of creativity while amplifying the voices of marginalized storytellers.
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October 02, 2025
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Taylor Swift releases 12th album 'Showgirl'
With the meticulously planned release of Taylor Swift’s 12th album this Friday, the country singer-turned-pop star demonstrates again that she is as business savvy as she is musically adept.
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October 02, 2025
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AJAA confesses love in new single 'Ako Na'
Members of the promising P-pop boy group AJAA wear their hearts on their sleeves with the release of their latest single, “Ako Na,” which topped on iTunes Philippines.
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