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Ombud finds Gwen guilty
The administrative case stemmed from a complaint filed by Moises Deiparine, who accused Garcia of grave abuse of authority, gross misconduct, serious dishonesty, gross negligence, and violations of Republic Act 6713, or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.
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August 15, 2025
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RCBC eyes Visayas growth with branch, digital expansion
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) is expanding its branches and digital services in Cebu and the Visayas, making the region a key focus for its next growth phase.
1 min |
August 15, 2025
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Why Filipinos should watch 'Black Mafia Family'
You may have heard about hit shows inspired by real-life stories of crime and power, but the tale of the Black Mafia Family (BMF) is one you shouldn't miss, even if it’s your first time learning about it.
2 min |
August 15, 2025
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Liga ng mga Barangay lauds Marcos for postponing polls
The Liga ng mga Barangay ng Pilipinas has lauded the enactment of Republic Act No. 12232 as a victory for grassroots leadership while calling on barangay officials to use the extended term not as a pause, but as a platform for deeper public service.
2 min |
August 15, 2025
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Pacquiao, Celtics star Jaylen Brown rub elbows
From one champion to another.
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August 15, 2025
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Frasco: Law mandates Cebu gov't to fund Liloan Children's Hospital
Cebu Fifth District Representative Duke Frasco has clarified that the responsibility for funding the Liloan Children's Hospital lies with the Cebu provincial government, neither his congressional district office nor the municipal government of Liloan.
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August 15, 2025
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Daniel Padilla, 'Saving Grace' earn nods at global awards
ABS-CBN continues to champion the Filipino talent and storytelling to the world, securing a win and multiple major nominations at the prestigious 2025 Seoul International Drama Awards.
1 min |
August 15, 2025
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Strengthening our belief in our heavenly destination
With the celebration the Solemnity of the Assumption of Our Lady, we are reminded that though we feel so unworthy of it, we are actually meant to be in heaven in our definitive state of life. And that, not only spiritually, but also corporally. We are meant for heaven body and soul.
2 min |
August 15, 2025
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Nadine Lustre takes pasarela lessons for MMFF 2025 film
Audiences can expect another fierce performance from Nadine Lustre in her upcoming movie at this year's Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).
1 min |
August 15, 2025
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Lapu-Lapu employees prohibited from engaging in online gambling
Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Ma. Cynthia “Cindi” K. Chan has issued a memorandum prohibiting all city officials, employees, and personnel from accessing online gambling platforms or participating in any form of online gambling.
2 min |
August 15, 2025
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NK denies removing border loudspeakers
The powerful sister of North Korea’s leader on Thursday denied reports by the South Korean military that Pyongyang has started removing loudspeakers used in tit-for-tat propaganda wars along their border.
1 min |
August 15, 2025
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China fighter jet 'intercepts' Phl plane over Scarborough
A Chinese fighter jet \"intercepted\" a patrol aircraft of the Philippine Coast Guard while it was flying over Scarborough Shoal on Wednesday, August 13 — the same area where China days ago rammed into its own warship while chasing a Philippine vessel.
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August 15, 2025
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Leila de Lima seeking charges against prosecutors in dismissed drug case
Rep. Leila de Lima (Mamamayang Liberal Partylist) has asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) to initiate appropriate administrative proceedings against the prosecutors who attempted to revive her dismissed drug charges.
1 min |
August 15, 2025
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Former Bureau of Correction director Rafael Ragos dies
Former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Rafael Ragos has passed away, his family announced on Tuesday, August 12.
1 min |
August 14, 2025
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Another historic moment beckons for LeBron
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will take center stage in one of the two opening games of the 80th NBA season on October 21.
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August 14, 2025
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Classroom backlog could outlast 5 presidents, says Bam Aquino
The Philippines’ classroom shortage is so severe it could persist well beyond the terms of five future presidents unless the government finds a more efficient way to build new school infrastructure, Senate basic education panel chairperson Sen. Bam Aquino warned Tuesday, August 12.
3 min |
August 14, 2025
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Zelensky and European leaders to hold summit
BEFORE TRUMP-PUTIN MEET
2 min |
August 14, 2025
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IN GUIDULMAN, BOHOL Demoted cop arrested for grabbing guard's gun, shooting at a house
A police officer was arrested, in a hot pursuit operation Wednesday (August 13) morning, after snatching the service gun of a security guard of a convenience store, then firing it at a house in Barangay Sawang of Guindulman, Bohol.
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August 14, 2025
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Council wants oversight on laggard CCMC project
The Cebu City Council has again raised concerns about the delays in the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) construction, as the legislative body sought a thorough audit and a comprehensive review of the project.
3 min |
August 14, 2025
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ERC-approved adjustments push transmission rates up
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines’ (NGCP) transmission charges have gone up following the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) approval of its Maximum Allowable Revenue (MAR) and Under-Recoveries (UR) for the years 2016 to 2022.
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August 14, 2025
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City's free night shuttle service expands to BPOs at Inayawan
The Cebu City government expands its free night shuttle service to Barangay Inayawan, ensuring safe commutes for workers of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) companies there.
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August 14, 2025
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Banks’ bad loan ratio eases in June
The Philippine banking sector’s nonperforming loan (NPL) ratio dropped to a three-month low in June even as banks continued to expand their lending portfolios, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data showed.
3 min |
August 14, 2025
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"BORN OF THE LAND"
“Wander through a collection of works that celebrate our bond with the earth — where soil becomes story, and every stroke is rooted in memory, labor and quiet beauty.”
2 min |
August 14, 2025
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P7.3B flood works
In Mandaue alone, two projects were completed in 2022, followed by 10 in 2023, 22 in 2024, and 17 ongoing in 2025, some of which remain suspended pending environmental clearances.
2 min |
August 14, 2025
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GAS WORKERS FIND THOUSAND-YEAR-OLD MUMMY
Peruvian gas workers found a thousand-year-old mummy while installing pipes in Lima, their company said, confirming the latest discovery of a pre-Hispanic tomb in the capital.
1 min |
August 14, 2025
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'Freakier Friday' delivers heartfelt story beyond the nostalgia
Movie Review
3 min |
August 14, 2025
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LTFRB reviewing petition for P1 jeepney farehike
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is reviewing a petition from major transport groups seeking a provisional P1 fare increase for public utility jeepneys (PUJs).
1 min |
August 14, 2025
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Floods, rats and buwayas
This is getting to be a more frequent pattern.
2 min |
August 14, 2025
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Mayor orders release of cash aid, relocation for fire victims
Cebu City Mayor Nestor D. Archival has urged the swift release of financial assistance and relocation support for families affected by demolitions, following a meeting with the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) Visayas.
1 min |
August 14, 2025
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3 European powers ready to reimpose Iran sanctions
Britain, France and Germany have told the United Nations they are ready to reimpose UN-mandated sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program if no diplomatic solution is found by the end of August, according to a joint letter obtained by AFP.
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