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From Potential to Reality: Cebu Leads the XPONENTIAL Movement Through Skateboarding, Music, and Connection
From the thunder of skateboard wheels against concrete ramps to the roar of concertgoers singing in unison late into the night, Talisay City became a living showcase of Filipino talent, youth culture, and digital empowerment as Converge ICT Solutions brought its XPONENTIAL Tour: Live to the Power of X to Cebu on May 31.
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June 05, 2026
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Knicks rally to beat Spurs in series opener
Jalen Brunson scored 30 points as the New York Knicks erased a 14-point second-half deficit to stun the San Antonio Spurs, 105-95, and take a 1-0 lead in the NBA Finals on Wednesday (Thursday Philippine time).
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June 05, 2026
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Ukraine strike kills 3 in Crimea
A Ukrainian strike killed at least three people in Crimea, the region’s Moscow-installed authorities said Thursday, a day after Kyiv targeted energy and military sites in Saint Petersburg where Russia was hosting an economic forum.
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June 05, 2026
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Phl wholesale price growth accelerates in April
Price growth of wholesale goods accelerated to 11-month high in April, driven by continued geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, analysts said.
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June 05, 2026
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Beijing: US Tiananmen comments smear China
China accused the United States on Thursday of distorting facts and smearing its political system, after Secretary of State Marco Rubio said censorship could not “erase” the memory of Beijing’s 1989 Tiananmen crackdown.
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June 05, 2026
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‘DISCLOSURE DAY’ PREMIERES IN PARIS
The stars were out in Paris as Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colman Domingo, and Wyatt Russell walked the red carpet at the premiere of science fiction film “Disclosure Day” on June 2 at the Grand Rex in Paris, France.
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June 05, 2026
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Seven students kidnapped in Nigeria by criminal gang
A criminal gang abducted seven students in northwestern Nigeria, police said on Wednesday, the latest in a scourge of kidnappings in poorly policed rural areas.
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June 05, 2026
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City offers free cataract surgery, prostheses
Leg amputees, individuals born with limb defects, and residents suffering from cataracts will have a chance to receive medical treatment as the Cebu City government offers free prostheses and cataract surgery.
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June 05, 2026
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Is the war still going on?
This was the question when on May 30 a Filipino friend saw me hunched over my computer watching a Russian oil depot in flames.
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June 05, 2026
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Nepali climber alive after 6 days missing on Everest
A Nepali climbing guide who went missing on Mount Everest for six days and was believed dead has been found alive after crawling alone almost to Base Camp, officials told AFP on Thursday.
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June 05, 2026
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Two Cebuana spikers picked in 2026 PVL Rookie Draft
BOUND FOR THE PRO RANKS
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June 05, 2026
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US House votes to curb Trump on war vs. Iran
The US House of Representatives has backed a resolution seeking to halt American military action in Iran -- a symbolic move that deals a political blow to President Donald Trump as efforts to find a deal with Tehran stagnate.
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June 05, 2026
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Khamenei: US, Israel aim to sow ‘division’
Iran’s supreme leader on Thursday accused the US and Israel of trying to sow “division” among Iranians after suffering a “decisive blow” during the Middle East war.
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June 05, 2026
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Who do Rampa Cebu 2026’s young titlists look up to?
Zhanica Niña Sabinay remembered her late mother when she was asked during the final Q&A which challenge had shaped her into the person she is today, a response that helped earn her the Teen Grand Winner title at Rampa Cebu 2026 on May 9 at the Tisa Elementary School Gymnasium.
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June 05, 2026
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Where our perfection lies
There’s a passage from the Second Letter of St. Paul to Timothy that tells us where we can have our perfection.
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June 05, 2026
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Archival pushes for solar installations in city gov't buildings
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival is aiming to equip government buildings with solar power systems, with six installations slated before 2026 closes.
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June 05, 2026
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A Little Prince is on the Way
There are celebrations wherein food becomes the centerpiece, and there are gatherings wherein attendees build up the true flavor of the occasion.
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June 05, 2026
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Mandaue gov't sets public hearing on fire safety
The Mandaue City government will conduct a public hearing for a proposed ordinance requiring all residential rental operators to install at least one fire extinguisher in every rented room and register informal rental businesses with the city.
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June 05, 2026
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Probe into $10 million WHO donation sought
Senator Imee Marcos has filed Senate Resolution No. 418 urging an investigation into the reported $10-million donation pledged by the Philippines to the World Health Organization (WHO) through the Department of Health (DOH).
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June 05, 2026
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Israel strikes Lebanon after ceasefire announcement
Israel struck south Lebanon on Thursday and threatened new attacks on Beirut despite an announcement hours earlier that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to implement a conditional ceasefire.
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June 05, 2026
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US honors Danao cops for arresting American fugitive
The Danao City Police Station (DCPS) has earned a commendation from the United States (US) following the arrest of an American fugitive facing criminal charges and declared an undesirable alien by the state.
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June 05, 2026
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New Senate to push for confirmations of 29 military generals, 86 diplomats
The delayed confirmations of 29 military generals and 86 foreign service officers will be prioritized under the Senate’s new leadership, Sen. Ping Lacson said Thursday, June 4.
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June 05, 2026
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Goodbye, plastic
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has revealed that as of July, only 16.55% or just 662 of around 4,000 enterprises registered with the DTI had submitted to the National Solid Waste Management Commission their programs for the proper management of their plastic wastes.
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June 05, 2026
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Reporters slam Sen. Marcoleta’s ‘bayaran’ remark
Journalists assigned to cover the Senate condemned Sen. Rodante Marcoleta’s remark calling the media “paid hacks” during his own Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing.
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June 05, 2026
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No human urine disposal on city streets, says CHD
Inspections by the Cebu City Health Department (CHD) found no significant findings connected to the allegation of human urine being disposed of into public drainage along Colon Street and Carbon Market, though sanitation deficiencies remain evident in the area.
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June 05, 2026
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Ginebra guns for 2-0 lead in PBA Finals
The Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings are eyeing a 2-0 lead against the defending champions TNT Tropang Giga in the best-of-seven PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup Finals today (Friday, June 5) at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
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June 05, 2026
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Bogo quake victims get assistance from Capitol
The victims of the September 2025 earthquake in Bogo City received a total of P32.15 million in financial assistance from the Cebu Provincial Government during the distribution held yesterday, June 3, 2026.
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June 04, 2026
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City stockpiles relief supplies
The Cebu City government has begun stockpiling food, relief supplies, and construction materials as part of its preparations for the looming El Niño and typhoon season, aiming to ensure immediate assistance for families and vulnerable communities when disasters strike.
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June 04, 2026
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Thimble jellyfish spotted in Lapu-Lapu waters
A swarm of thimble jellyfish was spotted along the Marigondon Causeway in Lapu-Lapu City on the afternoon of June 2, prompting local authorities to take immediate action to ensure public safety.
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June 04, 2026
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5 queer stories to check out this Pride Month
Our lives are often reflected in the stories we consume. That is why representation remains important, especially during Pride Month, when stories that capture the queer experience — both its joys and struggles — resonate with LGBTQIA+ audiences, while others can gain a better understanding of lives and perspectives different from their own.
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