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Talisay downs Minglanilla, now 3-0 in Gullas Cup
The Talisay Aksyon Agad upended the defending champion Abante Minglanilla, 82-74, in the rematch of their heated finals showdown last year to stay undefeated in the Rhea Gullas Cup 2025 Cebu 1st District 21 Under Basketball Tournament at the Talisay City Sports Complex over the weekend.
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September 03, 2025
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A piece of history, Ghassemi completes seventh World Marathon Major in Sydney
With his family as cheerleaders, Cebuano sportsman Afshin Ghassemi added a feather in his cap after conquering his seventh Abbott World Marathon Major in Sydney, Australia last Sunday, August 31.
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September 03, 2025
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IF APPOINTED OMBUDSMAN Remulla to allow SALN access but with caution
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said that if he is appointed as Ombudsman, he will allow access to government officials' Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN).
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September 03, 2025
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IN AUGUST ANTI-DRUG DRIVE PRO-7 nets P97.7M shabu, arrests 777 personalities
Over P97.7 million worth of illegal drugs were seized and a total of 777 drug personalities were arrested during the month-long anti-drug operations carried out by the police across Central Visayas in August 2025.
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September 03, 2025
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Suicide behind one in every 100 deaths
More than one in every 100 deaths globally is due to suicide, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, calling for urgent action to stem a mounting mental health crisis among young people especially.
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September 03, 2025
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'The Rock' finds new range in 'The Smashing Machine'
Dwayne \"The Rock\" Johnson said yesteday he had turned his heavily muscled back on action movie roles to be able to express himself as an actor in his latest film \"The Smashing Machine\" which premiered in Venice.
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September 03, 2025
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Kathryn Bigelow back with White House political thriller
The first woman to win the Academy Award for best director, Kathryn Bigelow, is back at the Venice Film Festival with a new White House thriller that Netflix hopes will find Oscar glory.
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September 03, 2025
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Sudan landslide kills at least 1,000 people
A massive landslide in Sudan’s western Darfur region has flattened an entire mountain village and killed more than 1,000 people, a rebel group said, leaving only one survivor.
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September 03, 2025
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BPI empowers microentrepreneurs
Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), through its social development arm BPI Foundation, has expanded its Small Enterprise Acceleration Lab — Business Expansion through Training and Application (SEAL-BETA), aiming to strengthen microbusinesses in key provinces.
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September 03, 2025
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Jude Law became 'obsessive' Putin watcher for role as Russian leader
British actor Jude Law yesterday said he became an “obsessive” watcher of Vladimir Putin as he prepared for his role as the Russian leader in his new film “The Wizard of the Kremlin” which premiered at the Venice Film Festival.
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September 02, 2025
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Ukraine: Russia linked to lawmaker's killing
Kyiv on Monday said Russia was linked to the weekend assassination of a pro-Western Ukrainian politician after the arrest of a suspect alleged to have carried out the shooting dressed as a courier.
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September 02, 2025
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New arbitration case vs China still an option
The Philippines has not ruled out filing a new arbitration case against Beijing over its growing assertion of its maritime claims in the South China Sea, though the National Maritime Council says the option will have to be “studied carefully.”
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September 02, 2025
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Ex-gov Garcia defends handling of P1.2B Special Education Fund
Former Cebu governor Gwendolyn Garcia defended the provincial government's handling of the P1.2-billion special education fund (SEF) during her term, emphasizing that the Capitol had long practiced sound financial management to maximize government resources.
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September 02, 2025
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LTO-7 exec faces complaint for illegal tapping, extortion
A senior official of the Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) is facing a complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas for allegedly facilitating the illegal tapping of water and electricity lines to a private company, in addition to alleged extortion activities.
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September 02, 2025
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MISSILES, DRONES, LASERS: New weapons expected at Beijing military parade
China will showcase a range of new weapons during a vast military parade on Wednesday, in a show of strength that is being seen as a challenge to US military dominance.
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September 02, 2025
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City eyes liquidated damages
“Kay ang nahitabo karon, wa man tay hold sa mga contractor, hangyo raman ta,” said Archival, stressing that delays have left the city government helpless.
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September 02, 2025
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International media condemn journalist deaths in Gaza
More than 250 media outlets in over 70 countries staged a front page protest Monday highlighting the deaths of scores of journalists in Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza, the Reporters Without Borders media freedom group said.
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September 02, 2025
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Bianca embraces hosting growth ahead of 'PBB Collab' season 2
Television host Bianca Gonzalez officially renewed her contract with ABS-CBN at the “KapamILYa Forever: Network Contract Signing” event yesterday, September 1.
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September 02, 2025
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Darby's “Ode to the Motherland”
Cebu's Darby Vincent Alcoseba recently ticked off an entry in his professional creative bucket list in having a solo show staged at the NCCA Gallery in Metro Manila.
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September 02, 2025
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PROBE told: Act on street dwellers at CBRT stations
PACKAGE 1 LAUNCH Archival reiterated plans to proceed with the commencement of Package 1 in September, although the specific date still needs confirmation from the Department of Transportation (DOTr).
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September 02, 2025
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Nepo babies and netizens
Aside from the contractors, suppliers, and Department of Public Works and Highways officials who have benefitted from alleged corruption in the building of flood-control projects, the public has also turned its ire on another group of people.
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September 02, 2025
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Kai Montinola joins 'Roja' cast
Anticipation is high for Donny Pangilinan and Kyle Echarri's first venture in an action-drama series for ABS-CBN's \"Roja,\" which also revealed yesterday its full lineup of cast members.
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September 02, 2025
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Why is the Church silent amidst too much corruption?
When good people are indifferent while evil people plunder the nation, there's something wrong with our country. The Roman Catholic Church is religiously silent.
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September 02, 2025
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Senator Marcos slams alleged bribery pressure on OIC Ombudsman Vargas
Senator Imee Marcos has raised alarm over alleged attempts to pressure Officer-in-Charge Ombudsman Dante Vargas into dismissing a corruption complaint she filed against top government officials, including Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin \"Boying\" Remulla.
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September 02, 2025
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Lovi Poe expecting 1st child
Lovi Poe is finally going to be a mother to her firstborn with British husband, Monty Blencowe.
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September 02, 2025
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ANS SPORTS 3X3 SEASON 3 A HUGE SUCCESS
Sirius Star crowned new open division champion
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September 02, 2025
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Afghanistan quake kills more than 800
Jalalabad, Afghanistan
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September 02, 2025
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DPWH chief Dizon orders resignations
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September 02, 2025
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Councilor urges DPWH to repair collapsed flood control structure
Mandaue City Councilor Carlo Fortuna urged the Cebu 6th District Engineering Office (DEO) of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to implement corrective measures on the collapsed flood control structure in Barangay Paknaan, suggesting that the PVC sheet piles be reinforced with steel.
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September 02, 2025
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PSEi seeks to reverse downtrend
Investors will continue their search for major catalysts this week to potentially reverse the bearish sentiment in the local stock market.
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