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Hope dwindles for deadly Afghan quake survivors
Hope was quickly fading of finding survivors in the rubble of homes devastated by the weekend’s powerful earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, as emergency services struggled to reach remote villages on Wednesday.
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September 04, 2025
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Klarisse drops comeback single
After her colorful journey in \"Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition,\" Soul Diva and now the 'Nation's Mowm' Klarisse de Guzman makes a comeback to recording with “Dito Ka Lang, Wag Kang Lalayo,” an empowering anthem on declaring one's love.
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September 04, 2025
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Pacuribot, Codinera dominate August edition of CEPCA monthly
Joel Pacuribot and Arena Grandmaster Kevin Codinera topped the August edition of the Cebu Executives and Professionals Chess Association (CEPCA) monthly tournament at Robinsons Galleria Cebu.
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September 04, 2025
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Sirius Star out to dazzle fans in Talibon International Cup
Fresh from dominating the open division of Allied Network Solutions (ANS) Sports 3x3 Basketball Tournament Season 3, Sirius Star Pilipinas will embark on another title campaign as they compete in the Talibon International Cup 2025 on September 5-7 at the CPG Complex in Talibon, Bohol.
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September 04, 2025
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13 CICLs rescued after fleeing from OSC center in Kalunasan
At least 13 children in conflict with the law (CICLs), were rescued after they ran away from the Operation Second Chance Center (OSCC) in Barangay Kalunasan, Cebu City, on Wednesday morning, September 3.
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September 04, 2025
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CCTO enforces new scheme to ease traffic jam at CSCR
To ease mounting congestion along the Cebu South Coastal Road (CSCR), the Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) will begin enforcing a “No Left Turn” regulation at two key junctions starting today (September 4).
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September 04, 2025
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Fiction and governance
I was in high school when I fancied reading Classics Illustrated, an American comic book/magazine that featured adaptations of literary classics like my favorite Iliad of Homer and Ivanhoe of Walter Scott.
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September 04, 2025
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The needy vs the greedy
Why have the greedy been allowed to thrive in the midst of the needy millions? How long must the needy have to bear the excesses and abuse of the greedy? Shouldn't there be a limit to greed, to wealth amidst so much needy and poor?
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September 04, 2025
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Cebu City Council approves P40M flood mitigation project
A P40 million flood mitigation project was recently approved by the Cebu City Council, this time, it is intended for river rehabilitation, with funding to be charged from the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (LDRRMF).
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September 04, 2025
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154 infra, water projects halted
As of August 22, all construction operations— including excavation, civil works, electrical installations, and material mobilization—have been halted.
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September 04, 2025
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Paramount to make live-action 'Call of Duty' movie
Paramount, the Hollywood studio recently acquired by the software billionaire Ellison family, will make a movie based on the wildly popular \"Call of Duty\" video games, it announced yesterday.
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September 04, 2025
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BSP sacks supervisors over ghost employees
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has dismissed two supervisors implicated in the falsification of attendance records of ghost employees, imposing the maximum administrative penalties including forfeiture of benefits and a lifetime ban from public service.
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September 04, 2025
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Archival issues new ultimatum vs. DPWH
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival Sr. has issued a renewed ultimatum to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), demanding the immediate completion of its road repair project along Ban-Tal Road in Barangay Banilad—or risk having the city take over the work using its own engineering resources.
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September 04, 2025
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Israel launches new spy satellite in 'message' to enemies
Israel has launched a new spy satellite into orbit in what Defense Minister Israel Katz described on Wednesday as a “message” to its enemies that they are under continuous surveillance.
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September 04, 2025
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Scrap nukes, director urges in new thriller
The world needs to be \"more informed\" and reduce its nuclear stockpile, US director Kathryn Bigelow said yesterday ahead of the premiere of her latest film, about an imminent strike on the US.
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September 04, 2025
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Conventional power plants remain vital amid RE push
Conventional power plants will remain central to stabilizing the Philippine grid as the country ramps up renewable energy, according to a senior executive at Aboitiz Power Corp.
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September 04, 2025
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Picking at No. 9, Beermen to settle for best talent in the draft
How does one tinker upgrade a team just coming off a championship?
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September 03, 2025
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ACCORDING TO SENATOR LACSON DPWH engineers blew over P300M in casinos
The former second-in-command of the Philippine National Police (PNP) replaced Gen. Nicolas Torre III in the police's top leadership.
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September 03, 2025
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Afghan earthquake kills more than 900
Rescuers desperately searched Tuesday for survivors in the rubble of homes flattened by an earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan, killing more than 900 people.
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September 03, 2025
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Soco pushes for integrated flood control plan
Cebu Vice Governor Glenn Anthony Soco has underscored the urgent need for an integrated flood control and drainage master plan, stressing that fragmented approaches cannot effectively address the recurring flooding problems across the province.
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September 03, 2025
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Vico Sotto, Benjie Magalong, and Leandro Leviste
There is hope for our country and people. Not all are corrupt in this dark era of unabated corruption. Three new Athos, Porthos, and Aramis have emerged from the stench and decay of a truly decadent society. Alexandre Dumas' famous novel published in 1844 told the story of a young Charles de Batz Castelmore D'Artagnan who travelled long and far in his pursuit to join the Three Musketeers.
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September 03, 2025
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ICC reminds VP Sara she can't share details of visits to dad
In past months, the vice president has taken on the role of spokesperson for former President Rodrigo Duterte, regularly using her visits to relay her father's messages to their family's supporters and sharing updates on his life in detention.
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September 03, 2025
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DA blacklist grows as P3.78B smuggled farm goods seized
The Department of Agriculture (DA) yesterday said seizures of smuggled farm and fishery goods have reached P3.78 billion over the past 17 months, with 20 importers now blacklisted under Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.
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September 03, 2025
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CPPO condemns 'misbehavior' of drunk police officer
The Cebu Police Provincial Office (CPPO) condemned the reported misconduct of its personnel, who was recently arrested for allegedly being drunk and causing public disturbance inside a cockpit arena in Barangay South Poblacion, City of Naga, Cebu on Saturday, August 30.
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September 03, 2025
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Factory activity growth slows in August
Philippine manufacturing activity expanded in August but at its slowest pace in two months amid a muted rise in output and new orders as the higher US tariffs took effect, S&P Global said on Monday.
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September 03, 2025
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SFI considers limiting Sinulog participants
The public can expect fewer dancing contingents for the 2026 Sinulog celebration, as the Sinulog Foundation Incorporated (SFI) is considering limiting the number of participants to 35.
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September 03, 2025
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Local resto chain thrives amid rising competition
Cebu's restaurant industry is attracting renewed bets from local entrepreneurs, who are expanding aggressively despite intensifying competition from Manila-based chains and a wave of new mall developments.
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September 03, 2025
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Skywalks ordered cleared of all “obstructions”
The Mandaue City Council has approved a resolution urging the Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM), the Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO), and the General Services Office (GSO), in coordination with barangays, to conduct clearing operations on all skywalks in the city.
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September 03, 2025
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Solon backs Stria project
Cebu 4th District Representative Sun Shimura has expressed support for the controversial Stria development in Santa Fe, Bantayan Island, saying that he is “pro-development” so long as projects comply with safety, health, and environmental standards.
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September 03, 2025
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Happening now in Indonesia
In case you aren't aware of it, Indonesia is tearing itself apart right now.
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