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BINI files case over altered food review video
P-pop girl group BINI filed a cybercrime case in conjunction with unjust vexation yesterday, August 18, after their Filipino food review was spliced and generated negative reactions, including “personal attacks and grave insults.”
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August 19, 2025
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German Embassy urges Marcos admin to resolve murder case
The German Embassy in the Philippines has joined calls for the Philippine government to hold the killers of rights activist Zara Alvarez to account, saying that the government's ability to pursue justice for all slain rights defenders in the country is a \"critical test for the rule of law.
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August 19, 2025
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Cebu's office vacancy rate hits lowest since pandemic
Cebu’s office market staged a strong recovery in the first half of 2025, with vacancy rates dropping to their lowest level since the pandemic as outsourcing companies accelerated expansions.
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August 19, 2025
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"Joint" session in the Senate
The latest scandal to hit the Senate was something many didn’t see coming.
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August 19, 2025
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Why 'Love, Loss, and What I Wore' is a highly personal tale of womanhood
Out of the many stories in “Love, Loss, and What I Wore,” it was the final piece from its narrator, Gingy, that left the biggest mark, underscoring why the play exists in the first place.
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August 19, 2025
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CELEBS LIGHT UP SCHIAPARELLI AND NOTABLE PARIS HAUTE COUTURE WEEK HIGHLIGHTS
A celeb-heavy show by Schiaparelli kicked off Paris Haute Couture Week, four packed days that also saw Georgian showman Demna bow out from Balenciaga after 10 years at the brand.
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August 19, 2025
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Gasoline prices climb as diesel, kerosene fall after US-Russia talks
Gasoline will see another price hike on Tuesday, August 19, capping five weeks of fluctuating adjustments, while diesel and kerosene prices head for a second straight rollback.
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August 19, 2025
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CCPO urges schools to hire more guards amid student-related crimes
Following recent crime incidents involving students, the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) has urged institutions and establishments, especially schools with night classes, to hire additional security guards to maintain peace and order on their premises.
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August 19, 2025
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Thousands in Israel call for end to war in Gaza
Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered on Sunday evening in Tel Aviv to call for an end to the war in Gaza and the release of hostages, one of the largest demonstrations in Israel since the start of the fighting in October 2023.
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August 19, 2025
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Robin Padilla's staff Nadia Montenegro resigns, denies marijuana use in Senate
Sen. Robin Padilla's political officer, an actress who was named in an incident report now under investigation for alleged marijuana use in the Senate, has resigned, according to Padilla's chief of staff, Rudolph Jurado.
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August 19, 2025
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CPPO asking for 2,800 more cops
The Cebu Police Provincial Office (CPPO) has called for additional manpower and modern equipment to effectively serve Cebu Province’s 3.3 million residents.
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August 19, 2025
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CCTO urges SRP management: Revisit drainage master plan
The Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) urged the SRP Management Office to revisit the drainage master plan of the South Road Properties (SRP), as one way to mitigate flood problems in the area.
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August 19, 2025
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Terence Stamp: from arthouse icon to Superman villain
Whether starring as a road- tripping transgender woman in “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” an intergalactic supervillain in “Superman” or a mysterious beauty in “Theorem,” Terence Stamp, who died yesterday at 87, captivated audiences in experimental films and Hollywood blockbusters alike.
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August 19, 2025
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City officials: Outdated drainage, land development cause flooding
While it has been an open secret that Cebu City's drainage system is already outdated—mainly contributing to the perennial flooding in the city—the biggest hurdle to its upgrade is the acquisition of lots.
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August 19, 2025
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LGUs helping LTO-7 distribute plates
The Land Transportation Office in Region 7 (LTO-7) has intensified its collaboration with local government units (LGUs) to speed up the release of long-overdue and unclaimed vehicle plates across Central Visayas.
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August 19, 2025
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Pazzesco
The 2025 Giro d'Italia was just that pazzesco. In English, it literally means “crazy” or “insane.”
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August 19, 2025
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Gerald debuts as director in 'Sins of the Father'
Gerald Anderson is both pressured and grateful to make his directorial debut in the new season of \"Sins of the Father,\" which is currently the no. 1 most watched series on iWant.
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August 19, 2025
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Russian's gunpowder plant blast toll rises to 20
The death toll from a blast at a gunpowder plant near Moscow rose to 20, with more than 100 wounded, the authorities said on Monday, as a probe began into possible industrial safety violations.
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August 19, 2025
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Escudero urged: Order random drug test among Senate officials, employees
Senate Minority Leader Vicente Sotto III has urged Senate President Francis Escudero to immediately conduct a mandatory random drug test for all Senate officials and employees, following allegations of marijuana use within the chamber.
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August 18, 2025
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Pam on 4Ps: True progress is when families become self-reliant
Cebu Governor Pamela S. Baricuatro has underscored that the true measure of progress lies not in government aid itself, but in families eventually becoming self-reliant and able to provide for themselves with dignity and pride.
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August 18, 2025
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Trump gives Putin 'peace letter' from wife Melania
US President Donald Trump handed Vladimir Putin a special item at their Alaska summit: a letter written by his wife, First Lady Melania Trump, pleading for the Russian leader to make peace in the name of children.
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August 18, 2025
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Development and conservation
The Stria, a mixed-use condominium and resort project in Santa Fe, Bantayan Island, Cebu, has come under scrutiny following media reports alleging violations of environmental and building regulations.
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August 18, 2025
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Philippines seen growing below government target
United Kingdom-based think tank Pantheon Macroeconomics is keeping its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for the Philippines at 5.3 percent this year as it expects economic growth to slow in the second half.
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August 18, 2025
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Aboitiz Foods reinforces commitment to circular economy
Demonstrating steady progress in its sustainability journey, Aboitiz Foods, the food and agribusiness arm of the Aboitiz Group, surpassed the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Law plastic recovery targets by more than 300 percent in 2024.
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August 18, 2025
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Bohol pushed as top Asia tourism destination
Bohol has been nominated as Asia’s Leading Emerging Tourism Destination in the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA), joining a growing roster of Philippine destinations vying for top honors across Asia.
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August 18, 2025
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8 dead, 4 missing in north China flash flood
A flash flood in Inner Mongolia killed eight people and left four missing, Chinese state media said Sunday.
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August 18, 2025
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KQ makes impression, achieves evolution with Gilas
The evolution of young gun Kevin Quiambao was “not unexpected,” Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone said, as the two-time UAAP Most Valuable Player showcased his growth in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup.
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August 18, 2025
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'The Thursday Murder Club' is on the case
Four retirees. Countless cold cases. And now, a real murder.
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August 18, 2025
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Economic team to brief House on proposed P6.79-T 2026 budget
The four-man economic team of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will brief the House of Representatives today, August 18, on the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026.
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August 18, 2025
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'BEING ICE' ALBUM IS AN UPSHOT OF MATURITY
Ice Seguerra dropped an all-original album called “Being Ice,” with songs the OPM hitmaker penned, reflecting on the journey towards courage and maturity.
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