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NOW AIMS CERTIFIED Bigger, better, more festive Cebu Marathon 2026 officially launched
The Cebu Marathon 2026 officially joined the ranks of internationally recognized road races, offering runners a passport to global marathons and a promise of world-class standards.
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July 20, 2025
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Terrafirma staying put for PBA 50th season
The Terrafirma Dyip are staying put in the PBA.
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July 20, 2025
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US announces Syria-Israel truce
The United States said early Saturday that it had negotiated a ceasefire between Israel and Syria's government as new clashes erupted in Syria's Druze heartland following violence that prompted massive Israeli strikes.
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July 20, 2025
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Special eye surgical mission in Toledo City in August
A special eye surgical operation for Cataract and Pterygium will be held in Toledo City in August, as announced by the EYE hEAR Foundation, Inc. in partnership with Raise Me Up Group (RMU).
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July 20, 2025
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BUTTERFLY SLEEVES AND BIG DREAMS
In the sunny city of Cebu, Jefferson and Kristy woke up excited. It was not just any ordinary day. It was the day of the Great Terno Show!
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July 20, 2025
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P1.36M drugs seized in Mandaue buy-bust
About 200 grams of suspected shabu valued at approximately P1.36 million were confiscated from a high-value target during a buy-bust operation along Mantawi Drive, Subangdaku, Mandaue City, on Friday afternoon, July 18.
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July 20, 2025
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Pres. Trump pulls US from WHO pandemic reforms
President Donald Trump's administration said Friday the United States was rejecting changes agreed last year for the World Health Organization on its pandemic response, saying they violated the country's sovereignty.
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July 20, 2025
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Trump sues Wall Street Journal for $10 billion
US President Donald Trump sued media magnate Rupert Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal for at least $10 billion Friday over publication of a bombshell article on his friendship with the infamous alleged sex trafficker of underage girls, Jeffrey Epstein.
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July 20, 2025
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THIS YEAR'S "PHILIPPINE TERNO GALA" (1 OF 2)
It’s been said that good design speaks without needless fluffs and frills — that it is there the moment you see it.
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July 20, 2025
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Cebu City, province still feeling Crising's effect
Though Severe Tropical Storm Crising has officially exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the havoc it left behind continues to ripple across Cebu, with intensified southwest monsoon locally known as habagat triggering widespread flooding, landslides, and travel disruptions.
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July 20, 2025
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An Australian adventure in 'Beached'
Marc Nelson and Christi McGarry are up for an adventure in not just one but three major stops in Australia — Sydney, Gold Coast, and Brisbane — in Metro Channel's travel show “Beached.”
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July 20, 2025
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Higher transmission charges expected in July power bills
Power consumers will see higher transmission charges in their July 2025 electricity bills, largely due to rising Ancillary Services (AS) costs, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) announced.
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July 20, 2025
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Filipino sailor recounts Huthi attack in Red Sea
Filipino seafarer Cocoy was off-duty and resting in his cabin when the captain's voice boomed over the intercom of the cargo ship: \"We are under attack\".
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July 20, 2025
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Rama seeks institutionalization of BHWs accreditation, tenure
Cebu City Councilor Mikel F. Rama has introduced a proposed ordinance aimed at institutionalizing the welfare, accreditation, and tenure protection of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs).
2 min |
July 20, 2025
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Ouano eyes lower levels of gov't center for offices, public services
Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo Jovito “Jonkie” Ouano shared that once the first three floors of the new 10-story Government Center are completed, he plans to open them for government offices and public services.
2 min |
July 20, 2025
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WHEN LIFE DRAGS US DOWN
...and yet we endure. That’s the miracle of being human – we endure. In the deepest moments of pain, we discover reserves of strength we never knew we have.
2 min |
July 20, 2025
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Whose rinspans sibility?
According to a GMA news report, some senior high school students in Northern Samar failed miserably during a spelling quiz on Media and Information Literacy.
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July 20, 2025
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City Hall poised to increase scholars, inks partnership
The Cebu City government continues to open new doors for its youth as Mayor Nestor Archival hosted back-to-back courtesy visits this week from local to international groups offering expanded educational and career opportunities.
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July 20, 2025
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South Korea's ex-president indicted for abuse of power
Disgraced South Korean ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol was indicted for abuse of power Saturday over his declaration of martial law last year, as investigators widened an insurrection probe.
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July 20, 2025
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Japanese PM Ishiba's future in the balance
Shigeru Ishiba likes the nitty gritty of policy, cigarettes and making models, but his dream job as Japanese prime minister could go up in smoke this weekend.
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July 20, 2025
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PNP deploys 1.6K policemen for 'Crising' disaster response
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Saturday it has deployed 1,606 police officers to provide help in coastal communities and other areas prone to landslides and flash floods amid the threats posed by the combined effects of the southwest monsoon and Severe Tropical Storm Crising.
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July 20, 2025
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Imee to President Marcos: Extend barangay execs’ term now
Sen. Imee Marcos is urging her brother President Marcos to sign into law a bill giving village officials a longer term, resetting anew the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections from December this year to November 2026 and effectively extending by a year the service of current BSK officials.
1 min |
July 20, 2025
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Collin Rosell denies any irregularities
DURING HIS TENURE
3 min |
July 19, 2025
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Coldplay inadvertently exposes alleged affair
A sky full of stars never had a script as entertaining as this.
1 min |
July 19, 2025
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Puso Village officially opens
After three years since its plan was laid on the table, the disputed Puso Village has officially opened its doors to the public through cultural representations and appreciation.
2 min |
July 19, 2025
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Phl mulls listing, tax hike on e-games
The Philippine government is considering sweeping reforms for online gambling operators, including mandatory stock exchange listings and increased taxes, in a bid to tighten oversight and reduce the social costs of gambling addiction.
2 min |
July 19, 2025
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P45M in drugs seized in a week
In a span of one week, over P45.8 million worth of illegal drugs was seized and at least 417 individuals arrested in various police operations enforced across Central Visayas.
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July 19, 2025
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OBBBA: 1% tax on remittances to recipients outside the USA
To justify tariff on imported goods from Canada? Remember, together with Mexico, they have a trade agreement. Likewise, it went through both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
2 min |
July 19, 2025
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CDRRMC wants state of calamity
To fully ease water flow and remove obstructions, Archival said there is a need to desilt from the sea’s entry point up to the trails leading to rivers.
3 min |
July 19, 2025
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Julia Q has the last laugh in latest single 'Tinaguay'
Cebuana R&B artist Julia Q briefly returned to her home turf last week of June as one of the performers at Fête de la Musique Cebu 2025. She saw this as a chance to redeem herself after what she described as a “bad performance” years ago during her high school days.
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