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ICI referral on Romualdez stops short of assuming wrongdoing
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure last week turned over documents to the Office of the Ombudsman related to former House Speaker Martin Romualdez's role in anomalous flood control projects, but stopped short of saying which laws the president's cousin had possibly violated.
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November 25, 2025
The Freeman
NBA-best Thunder avenges lone loss
Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points and the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder avenged their only loss of the season by beating Portland, 122-95.
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November 25, 2025
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7 wells in Jaclupan now operational
The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) announced on yesterday that seven wells in the Jaclupan wellfields are now fully operational after final welding works on two major interconnection points damaged by Typhoon Tino were completed at noon.
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November 25, 2025
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Phl, Malaysia strengthen cross-border cooperation
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) and the Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen crossborder enforcement and embed environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities into merger control, highlighting the region’s commitment to building sustainable and transparent markets.
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November 25, 2025
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City Hall's Legislative Department going paperless
Cebu City’s Legislative Department is formally shifting to a paperless system, following a memorandum issued today by acting Vice Mayor Winston Condrillon Pepito.
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November 25, 2025
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Court of Appeals asked to recognize 58th Maguindanao Massacre victim
The families of the victims of the 2009 Maguindanao Massacre have asked the Court of Appeals (CA) to resolve the consolidated appeals in the case and formally recognize photojournalist Reynaldo “Bebot” Momay as the 58th victim.
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November 25, 2025
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Britney showdown sets internet abuzz
Alexa Ilacad and Jason Dy trended online with their striking transformations as Britney Spears on \"Your Face Sounds Familiar Season 4,\" earning positive reactions from viewers and sparking lively discussions across social media.
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November 25, 2025
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Dispatchers aren't needed
As per complaints from passengers in the Cebu Port Authority area, dispatchers are making it difficult for them to find rides on their own, herding them to use certain vehicles, demanding money from them, and even harassing them for refusing to cooperate with them or pay.
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November 25, 2025
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Toledo-Xignex Trojans South champions still, train sights on another PCAP national crown
The Toledo-Xignex Trojans successfully defended their South Division throne to set up a grudge rematch with the Manila Load Manna Knights in the Grand Finals of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Season 5 SGM Wesley So Cup.
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November 25, 2025
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FDA, SSS top ARTA red tape complaints
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has named the 10 poorest-performing government agencies and government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) under its red tape scorecard, prompting senators to urge the agency to regularly publish the list to “shame” them into improving their services.
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November 25, 2025
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Raul Rocha responds to MU 2025 backlash
Miss Universe president Raul Rocha emphasized in a series of Instagram posts that no judge resigned during the finals of Miss Universe 2025, held last Friday in Bangkok. The posts also addressed various issues surrounding the scandal-hit pageant.
3 min |
November 25, 2025
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Malaysia mulls social media ban for minors
Malaysia says it is planning to block children under 16 from signing up to social media accounts next year, in a move to tighten access over child-safety concerns.
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November 25, 2025
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Religious rallies and separation of Church and State
Should Church leaders stay away from politics? Should religion be practiced separately of government affairs? And should religious leaders stop using the Bible in denouncing official decisions and actions by the State? Should priests and pastors avoid using the pulpit in attacking public officials?
3 min |
November 25, 2025
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Fast Fashion for Pets
Fast fashion and sportswear giant Adidas has taken pet fashion to a new level in the unveiling of its fall/winter line for cats and dogs.
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November 25, 2025
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Power outages blamed for MCWD's slow water supply recovery
The Cebu Electricity Rights Advocates (CERA) has blamed frequent power outages for the delayed efforts of the Metro Cebu Water District (MCWD) to restore water supply following recent calamities.
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November 25, 2025
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Typhoon-hit families transferred to tents
Cebu City has begun transferring families displaced by Typhoon Tino into a “tent city” in Barangay Bacayan as schools used as evacuation centers prepare to resume face-to-face classes.
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November 24, 2025
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MCWD's bulk supplier resumes water supply
Water restoration efforts across Metro Cebu are said to be steadily progressing, with bulk supplier JE Hydro and partner contractors working to reconnect damaged lines and stabilize production for affected households.
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November 24, 2025
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Cheetahs bolster Top 2 bid with 21-point thrashing of Fighting Maroons in CESAFI
The Benedicto College (BC) Cheetahs trounced the University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu Fighting Maroons again, 89-68, to strengthen their Top 2 campaign in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament on Saturday, November 22, at the Cebu Coliseum.
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November 24, 2025
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Nearly 1,600 foreigners nabbed in scam hub raids
Myanmar’s military said Sunday it arrested nearly 1,600 foreign nationals in five days in a highly publicized crackdown on a notorious internet scam hub on the Thai border.
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November 24, 2025
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Zuckerburg nonprofit puts Al at heart of pledge to cure diseases
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, a nonprofit launched by Mark Zuckerberg and his wife aimed at curing all disease, announced it was restructuring to focus on using artificial intelligence to achieve that goal.
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November 24, 2025
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Philippines, EU set next FTA talks for early 2026
The next full round of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and the European Union (EU) is expected to take place in the first quarter of next year.
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November 24, 2025
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'Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman gets Hollywood
\"Black Panther\" star Chadwick Boseman was posthumously honored on Friday with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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November 24, 2025
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The Mark of the Beast
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November 24, 2025
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Airports, seaports on high alert for ex-solon Zaldy Co, 15 others
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has placed all personnel at international airports and seaports nationwide on heightened alert following the Sandiganbayan's issuance of arrest warrants against former lawmaker Zaldy Co and 15 others involved in the flood control anomalies.
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November 24, 2025
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PAOCC seeks Interpol red notice versus Roque
The government has requested a red notice from the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) against former Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque.
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November 24, 2025
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Crackdown on dispatchers, illegal operators ordered
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival has ordered an expanded crackdown on abusive dispatchers and illegal operators across the city’s transportation hubs, following his earlier directive to restore order in the pier area, which he previously described as “complete chaos.”
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November 24, 2025
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ELLEN ADARNA OFFERS TIPS FOR TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS
Former actress-model Ellen Adarna responded to one supporter's message asking for advice on dealing with a toxic relationship by giving 10 practical tips.
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November 24, 2025
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Priests and politics
A priest is now turning heads after something he said was construed by some as partisan politics.
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November 24, 2025
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23 Chinese nationals linked to cyberfraud, POGO deported
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) deported 23 Chinese nationals on Friday, November 21, citing their involvement in unlawful Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO) activities and cyberfraud.
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November 24, 2025
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Farmers affected by typhoon get aid from city gov't
The City Agriculture Department (CAD) has intensified its support for upland farmers affected by Typhoon Tino, distributing farm inputs and facilitating crop insurance claims to help communities recover quickly.
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