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Talisay City OKs ordinance vs online child sexual abuse
An ordinance prohibiting online sexual abuse or exploitation of children (OSAEC) and the production, access, or distribution of child sexual abuse or exploitation materials (CSAEM), and imposing penalties on violators, has been approved in Talisay City.
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December 18, 2025
The Freeman
Felix Balbona Memorial Open chessfest set Dec. 20
Cebuano chess players have something to look forward to before the year ends with the staging of the 1st Felix Balbona Memorial Open Chess Tournament on Saturday, December 20, at Robinsons Galleria Cebu.
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December 18, 2025
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Electric taxis from Vietnam add to Davao's transport mix
An all-electric taxi service has begun operations in Davao City, as Vietnamese company Green GSM launched its fleet in the city this week.
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December 18, 2025
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'A child raising a child'
Actress AJ Raval commemorated the birthday of her eldest child with a reflection of becoming a mother at 17 years old.
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December 18, 2025
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Cebu solon pushes reforms to support special children
Calling the situation a “silent crisis” affecting the country’s most vulnerable children, Cebu City South District Representative Edu Rama is pushing for reforms to strengthen support for families raising children with special needs.
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December 18, 2025
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Netflix boss: Warner Bros films would still be seen in cinemas
Netflix will continue to distribute Warner Bros. films in cinemas if its takeover bid for the storied studio is successful, the streaming service's chief executive Ted Sarandos said in an interview Tuesday in Paris.
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December 18, 2025
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FDCP unveils new blueprint for Philippine Cinema
The Film Development Council of the Philippines recently launched a comprehensive, long-term plan, dubbed “The Big Picture: Roadmap for the Future of the Film Industry of the Philippines.”
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December 18, 2025
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Lucio Co Group buys Villar's PrimeWater
The group of retail tycoon Lucio Co has emerged as the next owner of the Villar Group's PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp.
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December 18, 2025
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Kapamilya Channel to air on ALLTV starting Jan. 2
Advanced Media Broadcasting System Inc. (AMBS), which owns and operates ALLTV, has obtained a license from ABS-CBN to air the Kapamilya Channel on ALLTV effective January 2, 2026.
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December 18, 2025
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Thousands of glaciers to melt each year
Thousands of glaciers will vanish each year in the coming decades, leaving only a fraction standing by the end of the century unless global warming is curbed, a study showed on Monday.
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December 17, 2025
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12 barangays get new garbage trucks
The Cebu City Government formally turned over 12 newly-acquired six-wheeler dump trucks to 12 barangays during a ceremonial event at the Plaza Sugbo in front of City Hall.
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December 17, 2025
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Genealogy of Manny Pacquiao
Their son, Estanislao, married Concepcion Barraga; they later moved to Pinamungajan where Manny’s grandfather, Eufemio, was born in 1909 and later married Fortunata Laraga.
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December 17, 2025
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Archival vows to hasten bonus release
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival on Tuesday assured City Hall employees that their bonuses will be released soon after the City Council approved the P1.64-billion Supplemental Budget No. 3 (SB3).
3 min |
December 17, 2025
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Motorcycle casualties
Four people died in three accidents involving motorcycles in Cebu over the past few days.
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December 17, 2025
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'Supergirl' to land June 24 in Phl cinemas
The third film in the Avatar series, which will hit cinemas this month, is hoping to extend the success of one of the highest-grossing franchises in history with another environment-themed visual thriller.
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December 17, 2025
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OFW who rescued baby from HK fire comes home
The overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who rescued a baby during the Hong Kong high-rise fire has returned to the Philippines, receiving a welcome from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
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December 17, 2025
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Trading begins
NBA BUZZ
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December 17, 2025
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Fake quote card claims ICC deputy prosecutor will support Duterte
A fake quote card circulating on social media falsely claimed that an International Criminal Court deputy prosecutor and judge named \"Ambawtukahm Mandiaye Niang\" would replace Prosecutor Karim Khan and help former President Rodrigo Duterte prove his innocence in the upcoming trial.
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December 17, 2025
The Freeman
2025's most important world political events
As we wind up all our activities before the year ends, it’s worth contemplating on the most significant events in geopolitics.
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December 17, 2025
The Freeman
Capitol moves to activate idle infra flagged by COA
The Cebu Provincial Government has begun utilizing infrastructure projects flagged by the Commission on Audit (COA) for prolonged non-use, Provincial Administrator Ace Durano said.
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December 17, 2025
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Upland dev’t moratorium
He reminded the council of a lesson learned early in life: “When trees are cut and mountains are destroyed, floods will happen.
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December 17, 2025
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Sardine maker gives back to coastal communities
Mega Prime Foods Inc., maker of Mega Sardines, marked National Sardines Month 2025 with a series of community outreach programs aimed at supporting coastal livelihoods and promoting nutrition, reinforcing the company’s expanding role in Cebuano communities and other fishing areas across the Philippines.
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December 17, 2025
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Thai party eyeing Thaksin nephew as PM candidate
The populist party founded by Thailand's former leader Thaksin Shinawatra nominated his nephew on Tuesday as its top choice for prime minister in the upcoming election.
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December 17, 2025
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Capitol pledges P10M to support Sinulog 2026
The Cebu Provincial Government has committed P10 million to support the Sinulog 2026 festivities, which will be given directly to the Sinulog Foundation.
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December 17, 2025
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Director Kip Oebanda says 'Bar Boys: After School' is a hopeful film
Kip Oebanda was quite sure he would step away from the director's chair for good after completing the sequel to the 2017 indie hit \"Bar Boys,\" which serves as an entry to this year's Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) on December 25.
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December 17, 2025
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UCTOA to challenge provisional authority granted by LTFRB to new EV taxi operator
The regulatory body, however, imposed strict conditions on the temporary permit.
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December 17, 2025
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Rasmo proud father-coach of a champion son
FLYING HIGH TOGETHER WITH MAGIS EAGLES
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December 17, 2025
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ERC approves fees for new electricity trading system
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) approved, with modifications, a proposal by the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines to levy additional market transaction fees to fund a new electricity trading system from 2025 through 2028.
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December 17, 2025
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Maharlika plans to invest P8B on Asian Terminals
The Philippines' sovereign wealth fund plans to spend about P8 billion to buy up to 11.2% of port operator Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) in a “strategic” move to invest in the sector.
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December 17, 2025
The Freeman
Senate passes CADENA Act to put budget, gov't records on blockchain
The Senate approved the Citizen Access and Disclosure of Expenditures for National Accountability (CADENA) Act, a bill moving to place government budget records on a blockchain to improve transparency measures.
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