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Eala also bows out of Wimbly doubles
Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala has reached the end of the road in her Wimbledon debut.
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July 05, 2025
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Reformed gangster fights to escape past in 'The Nice Guy'
This July 18, stars Lee Dongwook and Lee Sungkyoung return to Disney+ in “The Nice Guy,” an all-new 14-part Korean drama about a reformed gangster trying to escape his past.
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July 04, 2025
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Lea is first Pinay to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Award-winning singer-actress Lea Salonga will be among the latest celebrities to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next year.
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July 04, 2025
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PEZA investments surge in 1st half
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) saw a 59% increase in approved investment pledges in the first six months of 2025, despite a drop in approvals in June.
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July 04, 2025
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Japan to attempt 'world first' deep-sea mineral extraction
Japan will from January attempt to extract rare earth minerals from the ocean floor in the deepest trial of its kind, the director of a government innovation program said Thursday.
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July 04, 2025
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How OVP's media rebuke can trigger harassment
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines is urging public officials to take their complaints directly to newsrooms rather than airing their grievances publicly — a move the group's chairperson says can embolden online harassment against journalists.
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July 04, 2025
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Today is our true Independence Day
We should celebrate Independence Day on July 4, and not June 12. The truth is that we were not truly independent on June 12, 1898. The declaration made by the Magdalos led by Emilio Aguinaldo in Kawit, Cavite, was not recognized by the international community of nations. In fact, on December 10, 1898, the Kingdom of Spain sold the Philippine Islands to America by virtue of the Treaty of Paris.
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July 04, 2025
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WBank: Phl still a lower middle income country
The World Bank has retained the Philippines' classification as a lower middle income country, despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration pushing for an upgrade to upper middle income status.
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July 04, 2025
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2 ambulances left idle at disaster office hub
A \"waste of government funds.\" This is how Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo Jovito “Jonkie” Ouano described the purchase of two ambulances, which cost P2 million each, and have been sitting idle at the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) hub in Barangay Looc for four years since its purchase.
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July 04, 2025
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Tropa on the cusp of PBA Finals, Beermen forge 2-2 deadlock
The manpower woes continued to plague TNT, but it didn’t stop the Tropang 5G from beating Rain or Shine, 108-92, to move one win away from a finals stint in the PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday night at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
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July 04, 2025
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St. Ignatius Run to benefit PWDs
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July 04, 2025
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'M3GAN 2.0': Double the sass, double the stakes
When “M3GAN” was released three years ago, the Blumhouse horror wasn’t best remembered for its scares but for its campy tone. Its titular artificial intelligence villain became a fun character to watch, delivering quippy one-liners and literal killer moves.
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July 04, 2025
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Engr. Aroa back as chief of DWPH-7's Cebu 4th District Engineering Office
After her brief stint with the Cebu 2nd District Engineering Office of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region VII in Dalaguete town south of Cebu, Engr. Susan Ornopia-Aroa is back to where she belongs in the field of public service.
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July 04, 2025
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Gilas takes on Macau Black Bears in friendly
A club team that once beat the national team of China will try to warm up Gilas Pilipinas for its coming campaign in the FIBA Asia Cup next month.
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July 04, 2025
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Archival shows interest in 'Smart City Hub' app
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival expressed interest in a proposed citywide smart emergency response system from a private entity.
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July 04, 2025
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US defense chief ‘inciting conflict’
TOP CHINA OFFICIAL SAYS:
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July 04, 2025
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9 Chinese nationals nabbed in “scam hub” raid
\"We received intelligence information through a case buildup involving a victim in Mandaue who reached out for help. After the rescue, we discovered that the area appeared to be a scam or POGO hub,\" Filosofo said.
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July 04, 2025
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Tom: City paid P1.1M more for SUV
Bold allegations from Cebu City Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña elicited a strong denial from former mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia over the alleged “purchase” of a luxury electric vehicle which, Osmeña claimed, contributed to the delay in turning over documents to Mayor Nestor Archival’s administration.
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July 04, 2025
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'SABUNGEROS' CASE: Atong files criminal raps, says 'Totoy' tried to extort P300M
Gaming tycoon Atong Ang filed several criminal complaints against self-proclaimed whistleblower Julie Patidongan and his former employee Alan Batiles, also known as Brown, before the Mandaluyong City Prosecutor’s Office on Thursday, July 3.
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July 04, 2025
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A Healthcare Center for Pets
An invitation was sent by Dr. Mary Grace Sing-Sevilleno, my sorority sister from the Venerable Ladies Veterinarians, to the opening of the Vet House Animal Clinic.
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July 04, 2025
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Just call him Tom
On his return to public service, Cebu City Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña wants to ban his photo from being displayed inside City Hall, stating that this will be one of his basic rules.
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July 04, 2025
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Only P4 billion vailable funds
However, a significant portion of that amount is already earmarked for fixed costs, including employee salaries and essential operating expenses.
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July 04, 2025
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Blur will return to musical oasis, says drummer
Blur drummer Dave Rowntree is to publish a book of photos on the early days of the Britpop icons and after much-heralded comeback gigs two years ago has not ruled out another collaboration.
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July 04, 2025
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Anti-political dynasty bill refiled
After being shelved time and again, an anti-political dynasty bill has been reintroduced in the 20th Congress.
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July 03, 2025
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City tests free night shuttle for graveyard shift workers
Night shift workers in Cebu City may soon benefit from free and accessible transportation.
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July 03, 2025
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Manufacturing PMI expands in June
Philippine factory activity in June expanded at its fastest pace in two months as production rebounded and new orders rose, S&P Global said.
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July 03, 2025
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BTS agency confirms superstars' 2026 album, tour
BTS agency HYBE confirmed yesterday that the K-pop megastars would release a new album and go on tour in 2026, with the group’s livestream announcement of their return attracting more than seven million views.
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July 03, 2025
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Infrastructure spending declines by 28% in April
State spending on infrastructure slumped in April due to the election ban on disbursements for public works projects, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said.
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July 03, 2025
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Let's not forget that
A policeman lost his life responding to an alarm in Danao City last Friday.
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July 03, 2025
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FIRST DAY AGENDA: Congressman Rama files 10 bills
Congressman Edu Rama (Cebu City, Second District) kicked off his second term by filing what he called as the 10 landmark bills at the opening of the 20th Congress.
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