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Alexa portrays boldest role in 'Miss Behave'
Kapamilya actress Alexa Ilacad plays her most mature role yet in “Miss Behave,” the newest original series from iWant.
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June 08, 2026
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"WE WAIT UNTIL IT'S TOO LATE" CuUnjieng urges Phl to plan long-term or risk stagnation
Veteran investment banker and corporate director Stephen CuUnjieng urged Cebu’s business and government leaders to abandon what he described as a reactive approach to economic management and adopt long-term strategies centered on infrastructure, industrialization and productivity if they hope to reverse the Philippines’ chronic economic underperformance.
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June 08, 2026
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A calm and gentle disposition
With the increasingly toxic air we are having these days, due mainly to rabid political influencers who shamelessly force their views on us as if they are the only ones who are correct, we need to strongly remind ourselves that it is all worthwhile to develop a calm and gentle disposition.
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June 08, 2026
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DA eyes P93 million budget for ube R&D
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is eyeing to increase the budget for ube research and development (R&D) to P93 million, given the root crop’s rising global demand.
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June 08, 2026
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No jump scares, just unsettling atmosphere in 'Backrooms'
Whether you understand the lore of “The Backrooms” phenomenon or not, A24’s latest horror flick guarantees that audiences will be unsettled by its claustrophobic atmosphere.
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June 08, 2026
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Casimero, Llover meet contrasting fates in Japan
Filipino boxers John Riel “Quadro Alas” Casimero and Kenneth “The Lover Boy” Llover meet contrasting fates in Japan last Saturday, June 6.
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June 08, 2026
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US crab import ban threatens Phl’s $60M seafood market
The Philippines risks losing one of its most valuable seafood export markets after U.S. regulators barred imports of locally sourced blue swimming crab products, prompting exporters to call for immediate government intervention to protect an industry worth as much as US$60 million annually.
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June 08, 2026
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Escudero denies political favors behind Senate bloc switch
Senator Francis Escudero has dismissed claims that his attendance at the June 3 Senate session and his subsequent move to the bloc headed by Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian were motivated by political favors.
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June 08, 2026
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Sandiganbayan clears BAC members
The court explained that the information merely cited procurement rules and technical subsections from Annex ‘H’ of the Government Procurement Policy Board’s Resolution No. 03-2020 without narrating the actual irregularities.
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June 08, 2026
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SSS starts early rollout of 2026 pension increase
FOR 4.1 MILLION PENSIONERS
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June 08, 2026
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Cebu Greats beef up roster with Altamirano and Echavez on board
FOLLOWING THE DEPARTURE OF HERUELA
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June 08, 2026
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Millions of Chinese students sit for gruelling ‘gaokao’
Hundreds of young Chinese students clutching pens and their IDs shuffled into a testing centre in blue-skied Beijing on Sunday, swarmed by parents, joining millions sitting for the national high-stakes university entrance exam.
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June 08, 2026
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Chase Tower Runs-Cebu completes historic 3-peat in Dayo23 Streetball
Chase Tower Runs (CTR)-Cebu turned to the heroics of Gilas Pilipinas mainstay Carl Tamayo as it staged an incredible comeback from a double-digit deficit to fend off Tikas Kapampangan, 23-18, and complete a historic three-peat in the men’s division of Dayo23 Streetball Invitational on Sunday, June 7, at the Patricia Paraiso Sports Complex in Tondo, Manila.
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June 08, 2026
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Tourism forum to showcase Cebu’s readiness for MICE
Cebu is ready to host more international meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) as tourism stakeholders continue to work together in promoting the province as a world-class events destination, according to Josef Victor Chiongbian, general manager of Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown.
2 min |
June 08, 2026
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CATCH THE AMAZING DIGITAL CIRCUS
Encore Films Philippines brings the viral internet animated sensation “The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act,” now in cinemas.
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June 08, 2026
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CEBECO's Carcar franchise heading to Congress
During the hearing, Veloso expressed support for the measure, emphasizing the importance of reliable electricity in sustaining communities, businesses, and public services throughout the cooperative’s coverage area.
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June 08, 2026
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1.6M learners back to school
He explained that the nearly 700,000 learners recorded during the early enrollment period covered only transition grades, namely Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 7, and Grade 11.
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June 08, 2026
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Gatchalian-led bloc recognized by Executive dep’t - Castro
The Senate bloc led by Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian is recognized by the Philippine government’s executive department, Palace Press Secretary Claire Castro said yesterday.
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June 08, 2026
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3 Pinoys wounded in Kuwaiti drone strike
Three Filipino workers were injured in a drone strike at Kuwait International Airport, according to Kuwaiti state media.
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June 08, 2026
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US proposes restricting weight-loss drug copies
The US Food and Drug Administration recently proposed excluding active ingredients in drugs used to treat obesity and diabetes from a bulk list available to outsourcing facilities.
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June 08, 2026
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Cebu City to intensify tree-planting for ‘green corridors’
Cebu City officials are moving ahead with a mass tree-planting aimed at expanding green spaces and strengthening flood-control measures amid the city’s flooding problems.
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June 08, 2026
The Freeman
How does the Senate determine a quorum?
The Philippine Senate is embroiled in a legal controversy on whether or not the action taken by the block of Senators Tito Sotto, Ping Lacson, and Win Gatchalian have effectively taken over the leadership of the Upper Chamber.
3 min |
June 08, 2026
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India flyover school offers lifeline to street kids
Beneath a busy flyover in India’s financial capital Mumbai, a row of pastel-colored shipping containers houses an unlikely school serving some of the city’s most marginalized children.
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June 08, 2026
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Former DVMF chief questions use of her name on official forms
The former head of Cebu City’s Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF), Dr. Alice Utlang, has raised concerns over the continued use of her name on official department documents despite retiring from government service in December 2025.
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June 08, 2026
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Urban gardening pushed in Lapu public schools
Public schools in Lapu-Lapu City are strengthening urban gardening and waste management initiatives through PROJECT C.R.O.P. (Cleanliness and Recycling for Organic Produce), a joint program of the Department of Education (DepEd) Lapu-Lapu City Division and the city government aimed at promoting environmental stewardship among learners.
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June 08, 2026
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Benjie Cabinian: Keeping Anita's Bakeshop Tradition Alive
For nearly six decades, Anita’s Bakeshop has been part of everyday life in Cebu, known for its freshly baked bread, cakes, and family favorites that have brought comfort to generations of Cebuanos.
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June 08, 2026
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In Mandaue City: Butuanon River dredging in the works
As Mandaue City continues its efforts to reduce flooding, a large-scale dredging project along the Butuanon River is being lined up this year, with city officials describing it as a significant step toward improving water flow and minimizing river overflows.
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June 08, 2026
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An Experimental Cholesterol Treatment
An experimental cholesterol treatment has been making healthcare news headlines, as it is primed as a one-time therapy option that lowers LDL — AKA ‘bad cholesterol’.
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June 08, 2026
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DOLE reminds employers on Independence Day pay rules
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued pay guidelines for June 12, Independence Day.
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June 08, 2026
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Never Let The Music Stop
While watching a movie, I was struck by a dialogue between two characters — a father and a daughter.
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