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NoKor says nuclear status "irreversible"
North Korea said Sunday its status as a nuclear weapons state was ‐irreversible‐ and key to ensuring regional stability, rejecting calls by the United States and its allies for denuclearization.
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June 15, 2026
The Freeman
“Anime Therapy” to Treat Depression?
As a teenager struggling to fit into life in rural Sicily, psychiatrist Francesco Panto found refuge in anime, where he discovered characters that resembled the kind of man he wanted to be.
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June 15, 2026
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Rannie Abo leads new officers of USJ-R Jaguars Alumni Association
Former University of San Jose-Recoletos student-aplayer Ranulfo “Rannie” Abo was elected as president of the USJ-R Basketball Jaguars Varsity Alumni Association.
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June 15, 2026
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BSP tightens oversight of virtual asset listings
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has ordered virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to strengthen their screening, monitoring and delisting standards for coins and tokens offered to customers, as regulators move to tighten safeguards in the fast-evolving digital asset market.
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June 15, 2026
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Humble, calm in victory
People saw the ugly side of sports a few days ago after fans of the New York Knicks, sensing their first championship in over 50 years, took to the streets in New York City to celebrate.
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June 15, 2026
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Bank taps local MSMEs to reach unbanked areas
BDO Unibank Inc. is accelerating its push into underserved communities by expanding its “Cash Agad” network, tapping sari-sari stores, pharmacies, gasoline stations and other neighborhood businesses as banking touchpoints in areas where traditional branches and automated teller machines (ATMs) remain scarce.
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June 15, 2026
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Trump: US-Iran deal set for signing Sunday
US President Donald Trump said that a deal with Iran to end the war in the Middle East could be signed Sunday, and that the strategic Strait of Hormuz would be ‐open to all‐ immediately after.
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June 15, 2026
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‘Open Endings’ portrays queer female experience through friendship
Can a group of four exes remain friends after dating one another? That’s the question that “Open Endings” attempts to explore with its character-driven story which wowed the Cinemalaya Film Festival crowd last year.
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June 15, 2026
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Job fair yields 266 instant hires
A total of 266 jobseekers were hired on the spot (HOTS) during the Department of Labor and Employment in Central Visayas (DOLE)-7 Trabaho Agad Job Fair held in line with the country’s Independence Day celebration.
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June 15, 2026
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Not against, but beyond
This is about charity, the very essence of God. And as God’s image and likeness, we are supposed to also have this essence.
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June 15, 2026
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DOST helping Mandaue use STI in governance
The Department of Science and Technology in Central Visayas (DOST-7) has taken another step in helping Mandaue City integrate science, technology and innovation (STI) into its development agenda through a validation workshop aimed at aligning the city’s plans and programs with data-driven and technology-enabled solutions.
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June 15, 2026
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Brian Chua: Driven by Purpose
MIB: CEBU’S POWER PLAYERS AND RISING TITANS
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June 15, 2026
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Government rolls out free bag program for students
The national government has officially launched the “Bagong Bag para sa Mag-aaral: Presidential Assistance to Primary-Grade Learners” program, which aims to provide essential school supplies to two million kindergarten to Grade 3 students across the country throughout the school year.
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June 15, 2026
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Daanbantayan receives P9.5M grant for community development projects
Residents of five barangays in Daanbantayan, northern Cebu, are set to spearhead the implementation of new infrastructure and social development projects under the government’s community-driven development program, which places local communities at the center of planning and decision-making.
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June 15, 2026
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Celebrating dads with these must-watch screen gems
Being a father is a privilege that comes with great responsibility. It takes lots of strength and courage to build a home and carry the weight of a family on your shoulders.
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June 15, 2026
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Measures to improve internet access OK'd
The Cebu City Council has approved separate measures to expand internet access in the city, from commercial establishments in the urban core to underserved mountain barangays.
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June 15, 2026
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Tulfo reveals pressure not to sign flood control report
Sen. Erwin Tulfo revealed that some of his colleagues in the Senate attempted to dissuade him from signing the Blue Ribbon Committee report.
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June 15, 2026
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Knicks claim first NBA title in 53 years
BRUNSON NAMED FINALS MVP
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June 15, 2026
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Protests set to grip Geneva ahead of G7 summit
Thousands of anti-G7 protesters were expected to rally in Geneva Sunday under a heavy police presence ahead of the summit in Evian, just across the border with France.
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June 15, 2026
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NNC reminds public: Milk donations banned
The National Nutrition Council (NNC) has reminded the public that donations of milk products and breastmilk substitutes are prohibited, particularly during disasters and emergency situations, in accordance with existing government policies aimed at protecting infant and young child nutrition.
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June 15, 2026
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Archival eyes completing MRB project in Lorega
After years of delay, Mayor Nestor Archival inspected the unfinished Medium-Rise Building (MRB) project in Barangay Lorega, Cebu City, and looked into the possibility of completing it.
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June 15, 2026
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City launches busking program after Vidal arrest sparks debate
“Atong suportahan ang lokal nga talento ug hatagan og entablado ang atong mga Sugboanong artists ug performers,” the mayor said, stressing that the initiative forms part of the city's vision for smart, sustainable, and inclusive development.
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June 15, 2026
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Killer earthquake raises seabed by up to 2 meters
A powerful earthquake that killed at least 61 people in Northern Mindanao last week raised the seabed by as much as two meters (6.6 feet), exposing coral and harming marine life, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said Sunday.
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June 15, 2026
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Separate road accidents kill 3
Three people lost their lives in two separate road accidents in Cebu City over the weekend.
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June 15, 2026
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DTI, WomenBizPH team up to boost women-led SMEs
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Women’s Business Council Philippines Inc. (WomenBizPH) have teamed up to strengthen efforts to support women enterprises.
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June 15, 2026
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Villanueva to attend special session amid Senate feud
Sen. Joel Villanueva has committed to attend a possible special session of Congress, saying lawmakers should focus on addressing urgent national concerns instead of taking sides in the ongoing Senate leadership dispute.
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June 15, 2026
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City Council ramps up measures vs flooding
The Cebu City Council has urged the Department of Engineering and Public Works (DEPW) to coordinate with barangays and disaster offices to address flood-prone and soil erosion-prone areas as the city government intensifies its flood-control efforts despite the looming threat of the El Niño phenomenon.
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June 15, 2026
The Freeman
The 28 governors of Cebu: the good, better and best
The current pandemonium in national politics should lead us to recall and reflect those on glorious decades in Philippine history when destiny favored our province with a prestige that was the envy of the other provinces in the whole nation.
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June 15, 2026
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Trust Your Gut
In his book \"Ageless Body, Timeless Mind\", Deepak Chopra wrote \"If you are comfortable with what you are doing, do it. If not, don't do it.\"
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June 14, 2026
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PHIVOLCS records ash emissions at Kanlaon Volcano
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) recorded on Saturday morning ash emissions at Kanlaon Volcano in the Negros Island Region, generating grayish plumes that rose 600 meters above the summit.
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