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US approves $11 billion in arms sales to Taiwan
The United States approved $11 billion-worth of arms to Taiwan, Taipei said Thursday, announcing one of the largest weapons packages for the island and prompting an angry backlash from China.
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December 19, 2025
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ARZA hopes to 'lift' Cebuano representation in P-pop scene
ARZA debuted on December 12 with the release of their first single, “FAYAH,” then two days later made a strong mark with their inaugural performance at Music n Motion Academy’s culminating showcase, “Step Up & Shine 2025,” where they were surrounded by fans excited for their first official gig as an idol group.
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December 19, 2025
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P243B in unprogrammed funds restored at bicam
MANILA — Despite earlier assurances from senators that unprogrammed appropriations (UA) would be removed, the bicameral conference committee largely adopted the House of Representatives' version of the 2026 national budget, restoring it to more than P243 billion.
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December 19, 2025
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Province integrates health and disaster preparedness
The Province of Cebu has strengthened its health and disaster preparedness framework following the approval of an ordinance institutionalizing a functional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in Health (DRRM-H) system across the province-wide health network.
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December 19, 2025
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Japanese gov't sued over climate inaction
Hundreds of people across Japan sued the central government Thursday, seeking damages for “unconstitutional” inaction on climate change in the country’s first such litigation.
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December 19, 2025
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LGU 'financial assistance' jumps seven-fold to P37 billion in 2026
In a major boost for local governments, the bicameral conference committee approved on Wednesday a P37.49 billion budget for financial assistance under the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF).
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December 19, 2025
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Bicam restores OVP budget to P889M
The bicameral conference committee restored the Office of the Vice President’s proposed P889 million budget for 2026, reversing a House-approved cut imposed after Vice President Sara Duterte declined to personally defend her office’s spending during plenary deliberations.
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December 19, 2025
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NGCP to complete P12.3B projects next year
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) wants to complete the development of two big-ticket transmission projects totaling P12.34 billion next year, a top official said.
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December 19, 2025
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Banks' real estate exposure slips
Philippine banks and trust entities' exposure to the property sector slipped at the end of September, amid a decline in real estate investments, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data showed.
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December 19, 2025
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Some food pack beneficiaries no longer reside in Mandaue
Mayor Thadeo Jovito “Jonkie” Ouano said several Gugma sa Pasko food packs remain unclaimed as the city government wraps up its Christmas distribution program.
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December 19, 2025
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Crystal Clear
Radisson Blu Cebu recently earmarked a milestone via the Shining Through: A Crystal Year Anniversary Gala— celebrating 15 years of service, excellence, and gracious hospitality.
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December 19, 2025
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Why Cebu City deserves a budget we can actually understand
If there’s one thing Cebuanos love, it’s clarity, whether that’s clear broth sa ngohiong or clear skies after a week of rain.
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December 19, 2025
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RJK, Jayrubz now 2-0 in D'Generals cage wars
The RJK Centre and Jayrubz Online cruised to 2-0 starts in the D'Generals Basketball Season 2 at the Alta Vista Golf and Country Club in Barangay Pardo, Cebu City.
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December 19, 2025
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Warner Bros rejects Paramount bid, sticks with Netflix
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December 19, 2025
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Man shot dead
A 28-year-old man was shot dead in an ambush while walking along V. Rama Avenue in Sitio Melonida, Barangay Calamba, Cebu City, on Wednesday afternoon, December 17.
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December 19, 2025
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Bicam raises AICS budget to P63.9B
Beyond the controversial health aid program anchored on politicians' guarantee letters, another financial assistance scheme also received a budget boost during the third bicameral conference hearing.
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December 18, 2025
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DPWH chief: EDSA rehab to start on Christmas Eve
The rehabilitation of Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) will officially begin on December 24, Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon announced.
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December 18, 2025
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Jolie reveals mastectomy scars
US actor Angelina Jolie revealed her double mastectomy scars in a photo shoot for Time France, in the magazine's first French edition that launched this week.
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December 18, 2025
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PEZA hopes to exceed P300B in investment approvals
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is targeting to return to its golden era by breaching the P300-billion mark for investment approvals this year or next year.
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December 18, 2025
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Cebu City BFP notes drop in fire incidents in 2025
The year 2025 recorded a significant drop in the number of fire incidents compared to the previous year, which the Cebu City Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) attributes to its intensified fire prevention campaign.
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December 18, 2025
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Phl still under heightened threat of money laundering
The Philippines remains under heightened threat of money laundering due to the prevalence of crimes such as drug trafficking, financial fraud and tax evasion, a study by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) showed.
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December 18, 2025
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Public warned of Holiday Heart Syndrome
As the Christmas holiday approaches, health experts advised the public to take necessary precautions against “Holiday Heart Syndrome (HHS) and other cardiovascular diseases.
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December 18, 2025
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Myanmar junta seeks to prosecute hundreds for election 'disruption'
Myanmar's junta said Wednesday it was seeking to prosecute more than 200 people for \"disruption\" of upcoming military-run elections, wielding new legislation rights monitors say aims to crush dissent.
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December 18, 2025
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PCC, SEC seal data-sharing pact
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have formalized a data-sharing agreement aimed at tightening oversight of corporate activity and strengthening enforcement against anti-competitive practices.
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December 18, 2025
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Study: National Greening Program had minimal impact on forest cover
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December 18, 2025
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Did they train here?
According to reports, Sajid and Naveed Ikram, the father and son who massacred 15 people and injured more than 20 others in Bondi Beach, Australia, visited the Philippines last November where they allegedly spent time getting “military-style” training in southern Mindanao.
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December 18, 2025
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Almendras assumes post as MCWD board member
Businessman and economist Ruben Almendras officially returned to the Metro Cebu Water District (MCWD) as the newest member of the Board of Directors, effective Monday, December 15, 2025.
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December 18, 2025
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Archival orders release of HEA within the week
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival has directed the City Health Department (CHD) to finalize its listings so the long-delayed Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) for doctors, nurses, and barangay health workers can be released simultaneously within the week.
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December 18, 2025
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Over P468M drugs incinerated
More than P468 million worth of confiscated illegal drugs were destroyed during the third and one of the largest drug destructions conducted this year by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-7.
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December 18, 2025
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HUMANS CAN NO LONGER TELL AI MUSIC FROM THE REAL THING
It has become nearly impossible for people to tell the difference between music generated by artificial intelligence and that created by humans, according to a recent survey.
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