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Bicam raises AICS budget to P63.9B
Beyond the controversial health aid program anchored on politicians' guarantee letters, another financial assistance scheme also received a budget boost during the third bicameral conference hearing.
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December 18, 2025
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DPWH chief: EDSA rehab to start on Christmas Eve
The rehabilitation of Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) will officially begin on December 24, Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon announced.
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December 18, 2025
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Jolie reveals mastectomy scars
US actor Angelina Jolie revealed her double mastectomy scars in a photo shoot for Time France, in the magazine's first French edition that launched this week.
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December 18, 2025
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PEZA hopes to exceed P300B in investment approvals
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is targeting to return to its golden era by breaching the P300-billion mark for investment approvals this year or next year.
2 min |
December 18, 2025
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Cebu City BFP notes drop in fire incidents in 2025
The year 2025 recorded a significant drop in the number of fire incidents compared to the previous year, which the Cebu City Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) attributes to its intensified fire prevention campaign.
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December 18, 2025
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Phl still under heightened threat of money laundering
The Philippines remains under heightened threat of money laundering due to the prevalence of crimes such as drug trafficking, financial fraud and tax evasion, a study by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) showed.
3 min |
December 18, 2025
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Public warned of Holiday Heart Syndrome
As the Christmas holiday approaches, health experts advised the public to take necessary precautions against “Holiday Heart Syndrome (HHS) and other cardiovascular diseases.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
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Myanmar junta seeks to prosecute hundreds for election 'disruption'
Myanmar's junta said Wednesday it was seeking to prosecute more than 200 people for \"disruption\" of upcoming military-run elections, wielding new legislation rights monitors say aims to crush dissent.
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December 18, 2025
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PCC, SEC seal data-sharing pact
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have formalized a data-sharing agreement aimed at tightening oversight of corporate activity and strengthening enforcement against anti-competitive practices.
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December 18, 2025
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Study: National Greening Program had minimal impact on forest cover
IN CENTRAL VISAYAS
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December 18, 2025
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Did they train here?
According to reports, Sajid and Naveed Ikram, the father and son who massacred 15 people and injured more than 20 others in Bondi Beach, Australia, visited the Philippines last November where they allegedly spent time getting “military-style” training in southern Mindanao.
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December 18, 2025
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Almendras assumes post as MCWD board member
Businessman and economist Ruben Almendras officially returned to the Metro Cebu Water District (MCWD) as the newest member of the Board of Directors, effective Monday, December 15, 2025.
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December 18, 2025
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Archival orders release of HEA within the week
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival has directed the City Health Department (CHD) to finalize its listings so the long-delayed Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) for doctors, nurses, and barangay health workers can be released simultaneously within the week.
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December 18, 2025
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Over P468M drugs incinerated
More than P468 million worth of confiscated illegal drugs were destroyed during the third and one of the largest drug destructions conducted this year by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-7.
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December 18, 2025
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HUMANS CAN NO LONGER TELL AI MUSIC FROM THE REAL THING
It has become nearly impossible for people to tell the difference between music generated by artificial intelligence and that created by humans, according to a recent survey.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
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New study: 7 in 10 Filipino students lack reading skills
It can be recalled that, during the pandemic, the World Bank released a controversial assessment showing that 9 in 10 Filipino children cannot fully understand a simple text.
2 min |
December 18, 2025
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Aussie cops charge alleged Bondi killer
Police charged alleged Bondi gunman Naveed Akram with terrorism, 15 counts of murder and a litany of other crimes on Wednesday after Australia's deadliest mass shooting in decades
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December 18, 2025
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Taho Story is grand champion of Crossover 3x3 Holiday Rush
Team Taho Story of Manila was crowned as grand champion of the Bigway Sports Crossover 3x3 Basketball League Season 2 Holiday Rush.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
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BBM and DDS' Ardennes Offensive
Not many of us might have read about the last major German military effort during World War II called the Ardennes Offensive.
2 min |
December 18, 2025
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Knicks win NBA Cup, end 52-year trophy drought
OG Anunoby scored 28 points as the New York Knicks ended their 52-year trophy drought with a 124-113 NBA Cup final victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday (Wednesday, December 17 Phl time) at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
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December 18, 2025
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Comedy superstars are let loose in the Amazon jungle
One of the core components for co-writer Kevin Etten and co-writer-director Tom Gornician in making the comedy adventure \"Anaconda\" is getting actors who can face a truly terrifying situation while still keeping things fun.
2 min |
December 18, 2025
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Gov downplays COA report
Despite the impressive figures, Baricuatro said the numbers do not necessarily reflect the actual financial capacity of the provincial government to deliver services.
2 min |
December 18, 2025
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City to monitor e-bike drivers
Mayor Nestor Archival has directed barangays and the police to intensify the monitoring of e-bike drivers following reports of robberies allegedly involving riders, as the city rolls out coordinated safety measures ahead of the holiday season.
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December 18, 2025
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Trump orders blockade of Venezuela oil tankers
US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday a blockade of “sanctioned oil vessels” heading to and leaving Venezuela, sharply escalating his pressure campaign against Caracas while issuing new demands for access to the country’s crude.
2 min |
December 18, 2025
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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
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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.
2 min |
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.
2 min |
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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