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BoP deficit narrows to $2.1B in April
Steady inflows from remittances and the services sector despite emerging external pressures helped narrow the Philippines’ balance of payments (BoP) gap to a three-month low in April, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data showed.
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May 21, 2026
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SC denies Dela Rosa bid to stop ICC cooperation
The Supreme Court has denied the request of Sen. Bato Dela Rosa for a temporary restraining order and a status quo ante order to prohibit government cooperation with the International Criminal Court.
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May 21, 2026
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Knicks stage great escape to stun Cavs
The New York Knicks, fueled by 38 points from Jalen Brunson, erased a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun the Cleveland Cavaliers, 115-104, in overtime in Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
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May 21, 2026
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Detained Gaza flotilla activists arrive in Israel
Israeli authorities have begun detaining hundreds of activists seized from a Gaza-bound flotilla at the southern port of Ashdod on Wednesday, a rights group said, after Israeli forces intercepted their vessels at sea.
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May 21, 2026
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Fuel retailer expands storage capacity with 30M-liter depot
Listed fuel retailer Top Line Business Development Corporation is expanding its storage footprint in Cebu after signing a sublease agreement for a 30-million-liter fuel depot, a move that would quadruple the company’s capacity as it accelerates growth in the Visayas energy market.
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May 21, 2026
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New tale of terror in ‘Obsession’
Ayala Malls Cinemas expands its roster of curated, world-class exclusive titles with critically acclaimed, original horror film “Obsession.”
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May 21, 2026
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LOCKED IN ABANDONED CAR 2 missing boys found dead
Two seven-year-old boys who had been missing for three days were found dead inside an abandoned vehicle in Barangay Tuyan, City of Naga, Cebu on Wednesday noon, May 20.
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May 21, 2026
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The best and the worst Philippine vice presidents
First of all, while official historical records listed Don Sergio Osmeña Sr. from Cebu as the first vice president, the official records of earlier history recognized Mariano Trias as the first vice president, who was duly elected allegedly along with president Emilio Aguinaldo that highly controversial Tejeros Convention on March 22, 1897.
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May 21, 2026
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Kremlin: No deal on new Russia-China gas pipeline
Russia and China did not reach an agreement on the new multibillion-dollar “Power of Siberia 2” gas pipeline in talks between President Vladimir Putin and his counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing, the Kremlin told Russian state media Wednesday.
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May 21, 2026
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P20 rice rollout begins in Medellin
The Cebu provincial government officially launched the “Benteng Bigas Meron Na!” (BBM) program on Wednesday, offering rice at P20 per kilo to qualified beneficiaries in a bid to help residents cope with rising food prices.
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May 21, 2026
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New campaign shifts views on obesity
Danish drugmaker, Novo Nordisk is stepping up efforts to address the Philippines’ growing obesity crisis through a newly launched public awareness campaign and expanded access to prescription-based treatment, partnering with Cebu-grown pharmacy chain Rose Pharmacy as it deepens its footprint outside Metro Manila.
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May 21, 2026
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Zion Aguirre turns happy crush into ‘Mahiwaga’
Singer-songwriter Zion Aguirre captures the thrilling rush of a happy crush in his new single “Mahiwaga,” set to drop on Friday (May 22).
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May 21, 2026
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Quake-displaced individuals receive financial aid
Nearly eight months after the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu, affected residents in Medellin and Daanbantayan have started receiving the P10,000 calamity cash assistance from the Cebu Provincial Government.
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May 21, 2026
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Power woes weaken Cebu
King said even brief periods of power instability could disrupt factory operations, slow productivity, and increase expenses for exporters, retailers, hospitals, and micro, small, and medium enterprises.
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May 21, 2026
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'Taskforce Firewall' brings battle against cybercrime
“In a world where danger hides behind screens, the smallest action can have the greatest impact.”
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May 21, 2026
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Road maps for continuing crises
We live in a world with continuing, simultaneous, multiple crises.
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May 21, 2026
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Metro Cebu air still “unhealthy”
The air quality in Metro Cebu remains at varying levels, with CAAQMS-Talisay Station reaching a level classified as “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.”
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May 21, 2026
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PhilHealth-7 launches open house tour
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) Office in Central Visayas has launched an Open House Tour initiative aimed at giving the public a closer look at the agency’s operations and services while promoting transparency and accountability during the 2026 Open Government Week from May 18 to 22.
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May 21, 2026
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The Cebuano Tech Leads of Skanlog Philippines
In Danish culture, the hygge philosophy underscores how enriching the value of togetherness and contentment can be — a cultural view that enjoins people to focus on mindfulness in a bid to accomplish more.
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May 21, 2026
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Marcos to clarify Manila's place in Japan's new defense posture
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he wants to clarify Japan’s new defense posture in his meeting with Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, as both nations face “coercive acts” in waters where China has ramped up its activities.
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May 21, 2026
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BINI CELEBRATES 5 YEARS AS P-POP PHENOMENON
The nation’s girl group BINI celebrates its fifth year as a P-pop phenomenon reaching global audiences through sold-out shows, international milestones, and a growing worldwide fanbase in “BINIVerse and Chorus,” a new 10-episode reality series premiering for free on iWant and the iWant YouTube channel beginning this Thursday and Friday (May 21 and 22), 7pm.
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May 21, 2026
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Two salesclerks nabbed over uncertified items
Two female salesclerks allegedly selling and distributing uncertified electronic products were arrested by authorities during an entrapment operation in a building on Plaridel Street, Barangay Santo Niño, Cebu City on Tuesday, May 19.
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May 21, 2026
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Cebu Greats win fourth straight
The Cebu Greats blasted the Zamboanga Sikat, 96-77, for their fourth consecutive victory in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Season 8 on Tuesday night, May 19, at the Caloocan Sports Complex.
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May 21, 2026
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Taxpayers back Capitol SMV plan
In an interview with The Freeman, Languido described the response during the third consultation as “overwhelmingly” positive, with stakeholders expressing greater understanding of the rationale behind the updated valuation system.
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May 21, 2026
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EBOLA, HANTAVIRUS Outbreaks show world's risk preparedness lagging
The deadly hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks show that while the response to declared public health crises has improved, awareness of pandemic risks still lags, a leading pandemic expert warned Tuesday.
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May 21, 2026
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Pag-IBIG Fund net income rises 11% to 16.772B in Q1 2026
Pag-IBIG Fund reported year-on-year growth in its net income for the first quarter of 2026, further strengthening its capacity to protect members’ savings, provide affordable home financing, and support more Filipino workers in their journey toward homeownership, top officials announced Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
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May 21, 2026
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The "First Theatrical Play Written by AI"
What might France’s greatest playwright have written had he not died of tuberculosis in 1673?
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May 21, 2026
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Will it work?
The public uproar following the arrest of an elderly man who played harmonica in the streets to support himself and his grandchild has raised the call to differentiate between who is begging and who is busking, as well as how to deal with beggars and buskers in our streets.
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May 21, 2026
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Brotherhood, Ramon Bistro post confidence-boosting wins
The Brotherhood team and Ramon Bistro x Elite notched confidence-boosting victories going into the quarterfinal round of the D’Generals Basketball League Season 3 at the Aulga Citi Sports Gym along Sombria Street in Barangay Lawaan II, Talisay City.
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May 21, 2026
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3 die in San Diego mosque shooting
A shooting Monday at a mosque complex in southern California killed three people, with two suspected teenage gunmen later found dead in a car from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds, police said.
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