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LeBron to reveal “The Second Decision” after cryptic video sets Internet buzzing
RETIREMENT OR MARKETING GIMMICK?
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October 08, 2025
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Courthousesfound unsafe
The Qimonda IT Center, which houses Cebu City's courts, has been declared unsafe for occupancy. The city government has ordered the immediate evacuation of its occupants as repair works are set to begin within the next three months.
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October 08, 2025
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Coco teams up with Maris in fresh chapter of 'Batang Quiapo'
Tanggol (Coco Martin) goes all-out and all-in with a string of new action-packed missions in the new chapter of the ABS-CBN series \"FPJ's Batang Quiapo.
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October 08, 2025
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Our constant need for prayer
We should be clear about this point. Everything in our life should be an occasion, a means, a reason for prayer.
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October 08, 2025
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Mandue City, DPWH to inspect 2 bridges
The Mandaue City Engineering Office, together with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Cebu Sixth District Engineering Office, will conduct a joint inspection of the Mactan-Mandaue Bridge and the Marcelo Fernan Bridge following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck northern Cebu.
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October 08, 2025
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Quakes in Cebu
On May 23, 1941, another tremor shook Cebu at 10:49 A.M. Measured at intensity 4, it lasted only seven seconds but was enough to cause panic.
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October 08, 2025
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Quake damage to Cebu schools may exceed P1B
The Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) revealed that the damage to schools in Cebu Province may exceed P1 billion following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck northern Cebu on September 30, 2025.
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October 08, 2025
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President Marcos appoints Remulla as new Ombudsman
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, October 7, appointed Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla as the new Ombudsman.
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October 08, 2025
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Mandaue schools ordered to create contingency plans
The Department of Education (DepEd) Mandaue City Division has instructed schools to create contingency plans based on their current situation to ensure the continuation of classes in affected areas following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that severely struck northern Cebu.
1 min |
October 08, 2025
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Zeng Fanbo
As of the 2024-2025 season, a total of 29 players of Asian descent or had been naturalized, had so far suited up to play in the NBA.
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October 08, 2025
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Cebu proud still despite falling short of target
The Cebu Greats failed in their mission of making it to the playoffs of the Manny Pacquiao presents Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MBPL) 2025 Season.
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October 08, 2025
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In bad company
How can you tell if you’re working for a bad company? They insist you stay and carry on working despite an earthquake.
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October 08, 2025
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Quezon City gov't terminates 4 projects linked to Discaya
AFTER LICENSE REVOCATION
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October 08, 2025
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RDRRMC-7 holds meeting, highlights DOST's Project SIGNAL
The Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Committee (DPMC) of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC)-7 recently held its meeting, highlighting the presentation Project SIGNAL by DOST Region VI.
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October 08, 2025
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Reyes, Austria vie for Coach of the Year award
It's a two-way fight between Chot Reyes and Leo Austria for the Baby Dalupan Coach of the Year trophy as the PBA Press Corps holds its annual Awards Night next week at the Novotel Manila.
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October 08, 2025
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Capitol earmarks P38M for quake-hit LGUs in north Cebu
The Cebu Provincial Government has allocated P38 million in financial assistance for the rehabilitation of 11 towns and one city in northern Cebu affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck the province on September 30.
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October 08, 2025
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Foreign funds step up purchase of Philippine bonds
Foreign investors continue to ramp up purchases of Philippine government bonds, reaching more than P700 billion so far this year, according to the Bureau of the Treasury.
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October 08, 2025
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Short about late street-kid-turned-rapper wins 1st Dilaab Film Fest
The Parañaque City-based filmmaker's short \"Plastic Dreamz,\" which dramatizes the life of the late Cebuano rapper Aldie Codezar, won Best Short Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Editing at the inaugural \"Dilaab Film Festival: Sining sa Kasingkasing\" on Sunday, October 5, at the Cube Wing Atrium of SM Seaside City.
4 min |
October 07, 2025
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Israel, Hamas to begin ceasefire talks in Egypt
Delegations from Hamas, Israel and the United States are due to convene in Egypt for talks on Monday, with President Donald Trump urging negotiators to “move fast” to end the nearly two-year war in Gaza.
2 min |
October 07, 2025
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Former BPI president and CEO Xavier Loinaz passes away
Veteran banker and former Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Xavier P. Loinaz died on October 4, the listed bank said late on Sunday.
1 min |
October 07, 2025
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SM Investments clinches 17th Platinum at The Asset Awards
SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments), the parent company of the SM group, has been honored with its 17th consecutive Platinum Award at The Asset Corporate Sustainability Leadership Awards organized by Hong Kong-based The Asset Publishing and Research Ltd.
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October 07, 2025
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Phl to allow January rice import window, extend ban to end-2025
The Philippines will implement a one-month rice import window in January next year and reimpose a halt from February to April, as the government extends its rice import ban until end-2025, its Agriculture chief said on Monday, in a plan “more or less” approved by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
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October 07, 2025
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CCTO denies ‘quota’ system
Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) head Raquel Arce has denied claims made by a former traffic enforcer that he was allegedly dismissed from service for failing to meet a supposed “quota.”
2 min |
October 07, 2025
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BIR extends Cebu tax filing deadlines after deadly quake
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has extended until the end of October the deadlines for tax filings, payments and submissions for taxpayers in Cebu.
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October 07, 2025
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DILG: None missing in Bogo after quake
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Cebu Province made clear that there are no missing persons reported in Bogo City following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake, contradicting an earlier situational report released by the Cebu Provincial Government.
2 min |
October 07, 2025
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Philippine graft scandal may worsen stocks rout – PSE prexy
Philippine Stock Exchange President and Chief Executive Officer Ramon Monzon has urged a “swift” and “credible” investigation of corruption allegations facing the government, warning they may do further damage to the country’s stock market.
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October 07, 2025
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Daanbantayan worse off than others
IN TERMS OF DAMAGE, NEEDS
2 min |
October 07, 2025
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The Jonas Brothers need to get ho-ho-home for the holidays
Disney+ recently revealed the star-studded cast of “A Very Jonas Christmas Movie,” which will premiere globally on November 14.
1 min |
October 07, 2025
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Angel Aquino: 'I like girls'
Actress Angel Aquino shared that her life is an “open book” and revealed in a television interview that she also likes girls.
1 min |
October 07, 2025
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Quimonda damage prompts work suspension in courts
Despite the suspension of regular operations, the courts will continue to attend to urgent judicial matters such as bail applications, release orders, petitions for habeas corpus, and marriage solemnization on an on-call basis.
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