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5 Filipino-produced films at the 2025 Cannes
Every cinephile and film industry observer knows that the Cannes Film Festival is a make-or-break event, where audiences won't be shy about giving a film a round of applause for several minutes or booing one they don't like.
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May 13, 2025
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CV records 75% voter turnout in generally peaceful elections
Two ACMs also malfunctioned in Barangays Subangdaku and Cabancalan in Mandaue City, but was repaired immediately.
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May 13, 2025
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Hitting GDP goal may be 'challenging'
Achieving above-6% gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the rest of the year to meet the government’s target may be “challenging” with the global trade picture still uncertain due to the Trump administration’s evolving tariff policies, analysts said.
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May 13, 2025
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Maya offers credit facility for micro-entrepreneurs
Maya, the Philippines' largest digital bank and fintech ecosystem, has unveiled a new credit facility aimed at micro-entrepreneurs in the informal sector, leveraging real-time transaction data to extend collateral-free credit to underserved market vendors and transport workers.
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May 13, 2025
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WHAT MATTERS MOST
The quality of the elected mirrors the quality of the electors
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May 13, 2025
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Poor to bad condition bridges
One of the most iconic bridges in the Philippines, the San Juanico Bridge that connects the provinces of Samar and Leyte in the Visayas, is showing signs of \"structural vulnerabilities\".
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May 13, 2025
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Adventure awaits in 'Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie'
The worldwide-hit streaming series is on its first ever cinematic adventure in “Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie.”
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May 13, 2025
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CH employees might get Charter Day bonus today
The chances are high that the long-overdue Charter Day bonuses for Cebu City Hall employees will be released today, Tuesday, the same day the election ban also comes to an end.
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May 13, 2025
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CV records 75% voter turnout in generally peaceful elections
The 2025 National and Local Elections in Central Visayas concluded with a strong voter turnout of 75 percent, particularly in Cebu and Bohol.
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May 13, 2025
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DOTr vows safer transpo system following cash smuggling try
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon assured that their department will closely coordinate with law enforcement agencies and adopt a whole-of-government approach to ensuring that the entire transportation systems and its passengers are safe and secure following the interception of millions in cash at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport last Friday.
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May 13, 2025
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DQ petition vs. bet amended
AFTER ALLEGED HARASSMENT OF WITNESSES
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May 13, 2025
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SUMMER WAVES FASHION
Be Resort Mactan warmly embraced summer with a bespoke fashion presentation that clinched the bold, breezy and breathtaking vibe of everyone’s favorite season of the year.
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May 13, 2025
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Gone too soon
As the elections wind down and the festivities fade into silence, we remember that the past week wasn't an easy one for Cebu's media industry.
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May 13, 2025
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Pacers close in on East finals, Thunder ties series vs Nuggets
The Indiana Pacers thrashed the Cleveland Cavaliers, 129-109, to take a 3-1 stranglehold on their NBA playoff series as Oklahoma City edged Denver to level their series at two games apiece.
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May 13, 2025
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Envoy Carlson's Lexmark visit intensifies US-Phl ties
Lexmark Research and Development Corporation welcomed US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson to its Cebu headquarters last week, underscoring the American firm's role in bolstering innovation and economic ties between the United States and the Philippines.
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May 13, 2025
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Mission: Accomplished for Alden Richards
Alden Richards was a man on a mission.
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May 13, 2025
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Bong Go leads partial, unofficial results; Bam Aquino in second
Incumbent Sen. Bong Go topped the partial and unofficial Magic 12 from transparency servers, followed by former senator Bam Aquino in a surprise second-place showing.
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May 13, 2025
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Stunning upsets
In a stunning political shift, Cebu City Councilor Nestor Archival secured the mayoral post, while newcomer gubernatorial candidate Pamela Baricuatro held a lead of over 300,000 votes as of 11:30 PM yesterday, threatening to unseat Cebu Provincial Governor Gwen Garcia.
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May 13, 2025
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TNT sustains rise, SMB bounces back
With another display of torrid shooting, the TNT Tropang 5G stretched their roll with a 101-84 disposal of the Meralco Bolts in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium last Sunday night.
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May 13, 2025
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Retailers push for de minimis removal, gradual reforms
The Philippine Retailers Association (PRA), which is pushing for the removal of the de minimis rule on low value goods, is proposing gradual reforms including lowering the threshold or limiting its usage to ensure the government is prepared for policy changes.
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May 13, 2025
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Divine Revelation Today : Warning from Saint Michael to Luz de Maria - We Must Love the Virgin Mary
Dear brothers and sisters in faith, Our beloved Luz de Maria has emphasized how essential it is to show our gratitude to Archangel Michael for his constant defense.
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May 12, 2025
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Cebu City councilors set aside differences
Despite political rivalries and intense debates on the council floor, Cebu City officials running for re-election in the 2025 midterm polls set aside their differences at least for now offering each other well-wishes as the city heads to the polls today.
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May 12, 2025
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DQ petition filed vs. bet
Two Mandaue City residents have filed a petition to disqualify Atty. Nilo “Olin” Seno and suspend his proclamation if he wins in the elections.
3 min |
May 12, 2025
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Our need for accompaniment and continuing conversion
We have to be more aware of this crying need.
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May 12, 2025
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BBM tells public: Vote responsibly
AS MILLIONS HEAD TO POLLS
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May 12, 2025
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An upright voter's election decalogue
Whoever said: \"Give me 12 committed men, just 12 young men, and I shall turn the world upside down\"? Was it Jesus, referring to his 12 disciples? or Jacob with reference to his 12 sons, who would later head the 12 tribes of Israel? Was it Mao in reference to his core group of revolutionaries?
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May 12, 2025
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DOJ denies ex-councilor's motion
SYNDICATED ILLEGAL RECRUITMENT AND ESTAFA CHARGES
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May 12, 2025
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The choice is ours
Today millions of Filipinos take to the voting precincts to cast their vote.
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May 12, 2025
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Election realization: Women voters weigh their hopes, history
Liset Taylo, 53, prepares a list of candidates she will vote for -- from senators down to the municipal councilors.
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May 12, 2025
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UnionBank, ATRAM Group finalize trust units' merger
Union Bank of the Philippines has officially sealed a strategic partnership with the ATRAM Group, culminating in a merger of their respective trust operations to form what will become the fourth-largest private asset management firm in the country.
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