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Visayan Electric seals research collab with CIT-U
To bridge the gap between education and the energy industry, Visayan Electric secured a strategic alliance with the Cebu Institute of Technology - University College of Engineering by signing the Memorandum of Agreement on March 14.
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March 28, 2025
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Pacquiao’s role in Kadaugan faces scrutiny
Amid criticism over senatorial aspirant Manny Pacquiao’s portrayal of Lapu-Lapu in the Kadaugan sa Mactan celebration, the Commission on Elections in Central Visayas (COMELEC-7) clarified that there is no issue with his participation as long as it has been approved by the main office in Manila.
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March 28, 2025
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Star Cinema: 'My Love Will Make You Disappear' opens with P12 M gross
Star Cinema's latest romantic comedy, \"My Love Will Make You Disappear,\" starring Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino, opened strong at the box-office, earning P12 million on its first day in 380 cinemas nationwide, making it the highest opening-day gross for a local film this year.
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March 28, 2025
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Power Women
The Freeman joins Cebu and the Philippines in celebrating National Women's Month through its Power Women series. In this year's installment of the series, we draw the spotlight on three accomplished Cebuanas who consistently dare to defy the predictable. We asked them what empowerment means to them, and why a good work-life balance is necessary to take on the challenges of contemporary life and living. Here's what they have to say.
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March 28, 2025
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City Hall, partners break ground for 4PH program
To address the 30,000 housing backlogs in Cebu City, the city government, in partnership with the National Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, marked the start of the construction of the 3,054-unit residential park in Barangay Pulangbato yesterday.
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March 28, 2025
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House detains mayor for defying summons
Police authorities apprehended Bauan, Batangas Mayor Ryanh Dolor on Thursday, March 27, after he returned from the United States.
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March 28, 2025
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Campaign kicks off
All is set for the start of the local campaign period today, March 28, 2025, as political parties across the country, including in voterich Cebu, prepare for rallies, masses, and other campaign activities.
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March 28, 2025
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Faux Fur is Now a Fashion Staple
Thanks to the “mob wife” style trend and advances in manufacturing technology that make it look like the real thing, fake fur has conquered catwalks and the high street.
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March 27, 2025
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Digong backers call out Rama
Core supporters in the Visayas of former President Rodrigo Duterte slammed local politicians who are taking advantage of the current clamor to gain political leverage, naming former Mayor Michael Rama as an example.
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March 27, 2025
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ON CAPITOL-OWNED LOT: Gov. Garcia offers ownership to Lahug fire victims
Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia couldn’t thank his aunt, Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, enough for the support extended to his administration.
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March 27, 2025
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A tougher stand against Houthis
Since returning to the White House, US President Donald Trump has made decisions that didn't sit well with many. However, one decision he made seems to be getting approval from both his critics and admirers; his tougher stand against Houthi militants.
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March 27, 2025
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Alex Eala poised for career-high world ranking
Win or lose, Alex Eala is a cinch for her highest ranking ever in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA).
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March 27, 2025
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SUMMER AS A WEARABLE VIBE
Vivid explosions of color and the mitered ambivalence of vibrant prints were the key alluring design elements of a recent runway presentation in Cebu - one which largely framed summer as a wearable vibe.
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March 27, 2025
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DTI crackdown seizes P1.4-M worth of substandard products
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has seized a total of 20,815 units of non-compliant steel products and other items, with a total value of P1.4 million.
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March 27, 2025
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Unity
After Carlos Yulo, another athlete unites the country in celebration. Invited a wild card to the main draw of the Miami Open, Alex Eala played wilder and sent her country to wildest frenzy.
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March 27, 2025
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Imee ditches admin slate, cites Duterte's ICC arrest
In dropping out from the administration’s alliance, the incumbent senator alleged a concerted effort to conceal the truth about former president Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest.
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March 27, 2025
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Provincial candidates sign peace covenant
Some candidates running for various positions in the Province of Cebu for the May 12, 2025 polls signed an integrity pledge yesterday, as they manifest their commitment to advocate for a peaceful electoral process.
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March 27, 2025
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BSP: Cyber losses hit P5.82-B in 2024
Financial institutions supervised by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) lost P5.82 billion from cyberattacks in 2024, up 2.6% from the previous year, according to an official.
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March 27, 2025
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Heat downs Warriors on Butler's return
The Miami Heat thrashed the Golden State Warriors, 112-86, handing Jimmy Butler a stinging loss in his first game against his old club since his acrimonious exit.
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March 27, 2025
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Ahong delivers final SOCA
Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan delivered his final State of the City Address (SOCA) on Wednesday, March 26, at the Hoops Dome, marking the culmination of his six-year tenure as the city’s chief executive.
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March 27, 2025
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Gerald leads mystery drama ‘Sins of Thy Father
Gerald Anderson is set to star in ABS-CBN Studios' upcoming crime thriller mystery drama \"Sins of the Father.\"
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March 27, 2025
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Duterte supporters set series of activities for ex-president’s 80th birthday tomorrow
A series of events is set to happen in Cebu today and tomorrow in line with the birthday celebration of former president Rodrigo Duterte on March 28.
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March 27, 2025
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Top Line secures SEC nod for IPO
Cebu-based Top Line Business Development Corp. has secured final approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its initial public offering (IPO), making it the first company in the Philippines to go public this year.
2 min |
March 27, 2025
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Twisted by fate, doomed by destiny
A fateful accident intertwines six lives in \"Karma\", a thrilling tale of karma and crime, where each must face their own dark truths and connections.
1 min |
March 27, 2025
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The end is near?
This is part of Frank Sinatra's 1969 classic song.
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March 27, 2025
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'Spider-Man,' 'Harry Potter' producers hired for new 007 film
Producers behind the \"Spider-Man\" and \"Harry Potter\" film franchises will oversee the next James Bond movie, Amazon MGM Studios announced yesterday.
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March 27, 2025
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Cebu City Council trims down Supplemental Budget 1
After rounds of deliberations and two waves of legislative processes, the Cebu City Council has approved the first Supplemental Budget (SB1) of the year, albeit with reductions, including allocations for Charter Day bonuses.
3 min |
March 27, 2025
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Estelito Mendoza passes away
The top government lawyer of former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. has passed away, the Philippine National Bank (PNB) said in a company announcement.
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March 27, 2025
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9 Marcos bets stay in Magic 12; Senator Bong Go surges ahead
Most of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s senatorial candidates continued to dominate the March Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey — the first one conducted and published following the controversial arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte and turnover to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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March 27, 2025
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The Filipino voters never seem to learn
The survey's showing some TV jokers leading over legal luminaries is the tragic and embarrassing brand of the Filipino electorate's unabashed stupidity.
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