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Row leaves radioactive shipment stranded
More than 20 containers of radioactive zinc have been stranded off the Philippine coast for over than a week and a solution for their disposal is needed \"fast,\" a nuclear official said on Friday.
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November 02, 2025
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HANA'S LITTLE LANTERN OF IKIGAI
In a quiet village by the mountains of Japan, there lived a curious and kind little girl named Hana. She lived with her grandparents. Every morning, she watched her grandmother light a small paper lantern by the window.
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November 02, 2025
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NBA refs to start using headsets
NBA referees will use headsets during games starting Saturday (Sunday, November 2 Phl time) to allow them to communicate in real time with the NBA replay center and each other.
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November 02, 2025
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Payag-payag sa kalag: Where the dead live among the living
At the Corazon Cemetery in Bogo City, the dead have their own little neighborhood.
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November 02, 2025
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US not considering strikes on Venezuela
President Donald Trump said Friday he is not considering strikes on Venezuela, which fears that a major US military buildup in the region is aimed at regime change in Caracas.
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November 02, 2025
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THE ILLUSION OF CONTROL
Life is rife with illusions and realities, among the most overlooked of which is that there are things that are beyond our control.
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November 02, 2025
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Canada PM says talks with Xi Jinping 'turning point', apologizes to Trump
Canadian premier Mark Carney on Saturday called his talks with China's leader Xi Jinping a \"turning point\" in restoring their battered ties, adding he raised tricky topics with Beijing like foreign interference.
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November 02, 2025
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Cebu City, Mandaue hold trainings to bolster disaster preparedness
Cebu City’s disaster preparedness efforts took a significant stride forward with the first nighttime earthquake drill held at Cebu I.T. Park, targeting the city’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) community.
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November 02, 2025
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City's free chest X-ray program on
Preventive healthcare took a step closer to Cebu City residents as the local government launched its free mobile chest X-ray program, bringing essential diagnostic services directly to barangay communities.
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November 02, 2025
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DENR plans legal actions; URC assures assistance
The incident has since contaminated approximately 382.29 hectares of marine areas across 13 barangays within the Tafion Strait Protected Seascape (TSPS).
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November 02, 2025
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Let's not wait for her message
As reported in this newspaper, over 200 individuals engaged in illegal sand and gravel extraction along the Hinulawan River in Toledo City have been ordered by the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) to cease operations after a recent inspection revealed widespread environmental damage caused by unregulated quarrying.
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November 02, 2025
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Quezon City, Dumaguete City among UNESCO creative cities
Quezon City and Dumaguete City are among the new member cities of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.
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November 02, 2025
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Paranoia, conspiracy, and kidnapping in 'Bugonia'
Visionary director Yorgos Lanthimos, who helmed films such as “Poor Things and “The Favourite,” returns to the big screen in “Bugonia.” The critically acclaimed filmmaker is inspired by the current state of society in his latest collaboration with actors Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons.
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November 02, 2025
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DSWD-7 intensifies campaign vs. exploitation, trafficking, violence
As cases of Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC), Trafficking in Persons, and Violence Against Women and their Children continue to rise, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-7 has ramped up its fight to protect the most vulnerable.
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November 02, 2025
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P1.1M in cigarettes seized
FOR LACKING GRAPHIC WARNINGS
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November 02, 2025
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DOLE-7 eyes 20,000 jobs
The Department of Labor and Employment-7 (DOLE-7) is targeting the creation of 20,000 local jobs by 2028 as the region’s concrete and measurable contribution to the National Labor and Employment Plan (NLEP) 2023-2028, according to Regional Director Roy L. Buenafe.
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November 02, 2025
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Over 4K tourism workers affected by earthquake
At least 4,063 tourism workers in Northern Cebu have been affected to varying degrees by the recent magnitude 6.9 earthquake, according to the Department of Tourism (DOT)-7, prompting the agency to endorse them for emergency cash assistance under the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) program.
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November 02, 2025
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Sixers suffer first loss, Bulls stay undefeated as NBA Cup begins
Jaylen Brown scored 32 points and the Boston Celtics knocked Philadelphia from the ranks of the unbeaten, 109-108, on Friday (Saturday, Phl time) as the NBA Cup in-season tournament began.
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November 02, 2025
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Hotshots hold off Fuel Masters, keep share of lead
The Magnolia Hotshots stayed part of a crowded party atop the leaderboard - thanks to an escape win over the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters.
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November 02, 2025
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'Mothballed' kicks off ABS-CBN's series of online docus
ABS-CBN News has launched a new series of monthly news documentaries on YouTube and iWant, starting with “Mothballed: The Bataan Nuclear Power Plant, 40 Years Later” by journalist Jeff Canoy.
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November 01, 2025
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Trybe Co-Living: Bayfront’s bold foray into urban living
Cebuano entrepreneur Charlton Cokaliong, founder and managing director of Bayfront Hotel Cebu, is deepening his footprint in hospitality real estate with the launch of “Trybe Co-Living,” a residential venture designed for professionals and digital nomads seeking flexible, community-oriented urban living.
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November 01, 2025
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Cebu City eyes revival of sister city agreement with Belgium’s Kortrijk
Cebu City is exploring the revival of its sister city agreement with Kortrijk, Belgium, as Mayor Nestor Archival met with Belgian officials to discuss sustainability, innovation, and good governance.
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November 01, 2025
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SSS office to open in South Korea
Filipinos in Seoul will soon be able to get easier access to the Social Security System (SSS) with an office set to open in South Korea, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said.
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November 01, 2025
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Capitol: Land dispute stalls Camotes Airport project
The long-delayed Camotes Airport development remains at a standstill as land ownership and compensation issues continue to hinder progress, says the Cebu Provincial Government.
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November 01, 2025
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Sustainability commitment: Grossly ignored?
The spent wash spill in the North Bais Bay is now grabbing headlines that even the current investigation on corruption cannot suppress it.
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November 01, 2025
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Why begrudge them this one occasion?
For Halloween, Cebu Archbishop Alberto “Abet” Uy urged the faithful to promote Christian-centered celebrations such as the Parade of Saints instead of Halloween parties featuring “spooky costumes and demonic imagery”.
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November 01, 2025
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Trump shocks world with nuke test order
US President Donald Trump's surprise directive to begin nuclear weapons testing provoked global criticism on Friday, as it raised the specter of renewed superpower tensions.
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November 01, 2025
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LTFRB vows immediate action to commuters' complaints, concerns
As millions of Filipinos are travelling for the observance of All Saints' and All Souls' Days, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has ordered all regional directors to immediately respond to commuter complaints and concerns, especially those raised through the agency's public feedback platform.
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November 01, 2025
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Cebu City Hall rolls out Kalag-kalag reminders
As city entered the solemn observance of Kalag-Kalag 2025 today, the Cebu City Government has rolled out a series of safety and behavioral reminders aimed at guiding families visiting cemeteries this All Saints' and All Souls' Day.
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November 01, 2025
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Horror flicks, shows to binge-watch on iWant
From classic thrillers to real-life paranormal encounters, here are five must-watch programs that promise sleepless nights and spine-tingling entertainment.
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