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Japan executes man who murdered nine
Japan on Friday executed a man dubbed the “Twitter killer” who murdered and dismembered nine people he met online, in the nation’s first enactment of the death penalty since 2022.
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June 28, 2025
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iPhone 15 Pro Max-shot '28 Years Later' impresses with emotional story
It's a callback to how director Danny Boyle shot \"28 Days Later\" with Cillian Murphy in 2002 using a Canon digital video camera. This time, \"28 Years Later\" was filmed primarily with an iPhone 15 Pro Max, supplemented by other digital and film cameras.
3 min |
June 28, 2025
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FILIGREE: WHERE COMFORT MEETS TIMELESS LUXURY
'A new standard in elegant, sustainable living'
3 min |
June 28, 2025
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MMD drops 'Reyna' MV
MICHELLE DEE
1 min |
June 28, 2025
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Garcia greenlights P700M CCMC construction project
\"Hinaot gyud unta nga ipadayon nga walay mga sami... usa sad sa atong legasiya nga ibilin nato sa atong katawhan,\" he added.
2 min |
June 28, 2025
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6 Disney & Pixar
Favorites That'll Hit You - Even as an Adult
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June 28, 2025
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Eala makes Eastbourne Open semis
Alex Eala is heading to the semifinal round of the Lexus Eastbourne Open after sweeping Dayana Yastremska in two sets, 6-1, 6-2, in their quarterfinal matchup in Great Britain Thursday evening (Philippine time).
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June 28, 2025
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Upskilling crucial as talent crunch hits IT-BPM targets
As the Philippines' Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) sector races toward its ambitious growth targets—with 1.5 million workers and over US$31 billion in annual revenue—industry leaders warn of an urgent need to upskill talent or risk losing the country's competitive edge in the global digital economy.
2 min |
June 28, 2025
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MAKA's newest heartthrobs
Get ready for a more exciting ride as Sparkle’s newest heartthrobs — “Mga Batang Riles” stars Anton Vinzon and Raheel Bhyria, and “Sparkle Campus Cutie” winner Mad Ramos — officially join the cast of youth-oriented series “MAKA: Next Chapter.” These three fresh faces, collectively known as “The B-Boys,” are set to bring new dynamics and plenty of kilig to the MAKA barkada.
1 min |
June 28, 2025
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No one left behind!
Urgent, very important - CLUP-ZO review!
2 min |
June 28, 2025
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Bus “safety”
A video now going viral online shows what seems to be several buses of the same bus company racing along the national highway in Cagayan, passing by other vehicles and putting them at risk.
1 min |
June 28, 2025
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Carbon vendors fear displacement
Behind the Carbon Market vendors' vocal opposition to Cebu City's new zoning ordinance is a deep-seated fear of losing the livelihood that has sustained them for generations.
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June 28, 2025
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Fire in Brgy. Inayawan leaves 33 families homeless
A fire hit a residential area in Sitio Bamboo, Barangay Inayawan, Cebu City on Friday dawn, June 27, leaving around 140 individuals and 33 families homeless.
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June 28, 2025
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China confirms a trade deal with United States
China confirmed on Friday details of a trade deal with the United States, saying Washington would lift “restrictive measures” while Beijing will “review and approve” items under export controls.
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June 28, 2025
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Promoter Chao Sy vows explosive “Fist of Fury VII” show tonight
Noted Cebuano boxing impresario Lorenzo “Chao” Sy promises a highly entertaining and action-packed “First of Fury VII:Philippines vs China” double championship show tonight (Saturday, June 28) at the Barangay Tinago Gym in Cebu City.
1 min |
June 28, 2025
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The will to trust
So if the incoming mayor says we need to trust, then we should. Let us give him the benefit of the doubt that he can deliver. In the event that he cannot meet his promises, the people can always hold him accountable for his words.
2 min |
June 28, 2025
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Incoming Mandaue admin flags lack of vehicles in CH offices
The incoming administration in Mandaue City said that at least 12 City Hall departments and offices need vehicles to deliver essential services, based on findings during recent transition meetings.
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June 28, 2025
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Archival eyes city partnership with Australia
Cebu City Mayor-elect Nestor Archival is exploring a potential partnership with the Australian government following a courtesy visit from Luke Villiers, councilor for economics at the Australian Embassy in the Philippines, at City Hall yesterday.
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June 28, 2025
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Iran: No plan for new nuclear talks with U.S.
Iran on Thursday denied it is set to resume nuclear talks with the United States after the end of a 12-day war with Israel, and accused Washington of exaggerating the impact of US strikes.
1 min |
June 28, 2025
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Ahead of 2026 budget talks, Speaker seeks transparency
Transparency remains a concern in Congress's budget process, particularly in bicameral conference committee hearings where final changes to the national budget are made out of public view.
1 min |
June 28, 2025
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Mayor Garcia belies claims he isn't cooperating with incoming admin
Outgoing Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia called incoming Mayor Nestor Archival's claims about his non-cooperation with the transition \"baseless\" and \"unfair\", defending his team's cooperation on the turnover of relevant documents to the incoming administration.
2 min |
June 28, 2025
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Order of Rajah Humabon conferred on Palma
In a ceremony that blended solemn tradition with civic pride, the Cebu City Government on Thursday conferred its highest civilian honor the Order of Rajah Humabon-on Archbishop Jose S. Palma for his exceptional contributions to the city's spiritual, cultural, and humanitarian life.
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June 28, 2025
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Orihinal Doce Pares inducts officers, unveils new Cebu headquarters
Driven by the ardent desire to preserve its legacy and empower the community through this indigenous Filipino martial art, the Orihinal Doce Pares, Inc. recently unveiled its Cebu headquarters located at the 3rd Floor of Ortiz Building on 347 V. Rama Avenue, Cebu City.
1 min |
June 28, 2025
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"After one mountain are mountains"
As winning candidates and their parties prepare to take the reins of leadership in their respective local governments this Monday, June 30, it is only natural for the usual kinks and complications of leadership transition and birth pains to occur.
2 min |
June 28, 2025
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Australia gov't declines to host Rodrigo Duterte
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2 min |
June 28, 2025
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S. Korea arrests 6 Americans trying to send Bibles to North
South Korean police on Friday arrested six US nationals attempting to send plastic bottles packed with rice and Bibles to North Korea, the head of the investigation team said.
1 min |
June 28, 2025
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Philippines, France start VFA talks
The Philippines and France have formally started discussing the establishment of a visiting forces agreement that would allow both countries to stage joint military exercises in each other's territory.
2 min |
June 28, 2025
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Cebu's hospitality sector gets boost from new hotel alliance
Philippine property giant Megaworld Corporation is scaling up its hotel and tourism play in Cebu as it teams up with global hospitality leader Accor to enhance its portfolio under the Megaworld Hotels & Resorts banner.
2 min |
June 28, 2025
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IT-BPM sector drives Cebu office demand
After a subdued close to 2024, the Philippine office market showed renewed vigor in the first quarter of 2025, with provincial hubs, particularly Cebu, posting a robust rebound in demand.
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June 27, 2025
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Phl coffee market sees surge in homegrown innovation
Despite a landscape long dominated by global coffee chains, the Philippine coffee market is experiencing a surge in homegrown innovation, with PickUp Coffee—one of the country's fastest-growing homegrown brands—marking an aggressive move through the launch of its first flagship in-line store, PickUp PRIME, at SM Seaside City Cebu.
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