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26,000 solar lamps ready for distribution
THROUGHOUT CEBU PROVINCE
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June 05, 2025
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South Koreans vote for new president
South Koreans flocked to the polls Tuesday to elect a new president, six months to the day after ex-leader Yoon Suk Yeol plunged the country into political chaos with his disastrous declaration of martial law.
1 min |
June 04, 2025
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DOH-7 boosts mpox surveillance
The Department of Health — Central Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH CV CHD) has heightened its surveillance efforts and is urging the public to remain proactive in observing recommended health measures.
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June 04, 2025
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Bali drug trial of three Brits facing death penalty begins
The trial of three British nationals accused of smuggling cocaine or taking part in a drug deal on Indonesia’s popular island of Bali began Tuesday, with all facing the death penalty in a nation with some of the world’s toughest narcotics laws.
1 min |
June 04, 2025
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Our sinfulness as a fact of life
We should not overreact when faced with this reality of our life.
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June 04, 2025
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Councilman claims assault by relatives of ex-mayor
A barangay councilman of Ibabao-Estancia has reported to authorities that he was allegedly assaulted by three relatives of former mayor Jonas Cortes early Tuesday morning.
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June 04, 2025
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Key Takeaways from the “Human Development Report 2025”
Focusing on people can help many countries feeling caught in a human development pinch between skyhigh expectations for AI and sobering development realities.
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June 04, 2025
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ON 15 VEHICLES FOR SK: ‘It’s not midnight action, it’s streamlining’
Mandaue City Administrator, Atty. Jamaal James Calipayan, defended the current administration’s move—tagged as a \"midnight action\" by the incoming administration—involving the donation of 15 vehicles to Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials, saying the City is merely streamlining the process.
3 min |
June 04, 2025
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Batch 2004 stays unbeaten in SHAABAA Season 28
The ‘04 The Win Batch 2004 maintained their perfect start with a 77-59 drubbing of Knox Steel Batch 2007 in the Sacred Heart Ateneo Alumni Basketball Athletic Association (SHAABAA) Season 28 at the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles Arena in Barangay Canduman, Mandaue City.
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June 04, 2025
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Philippine May factory activity growth slows
Growth in Philippine manufacturing activity slowed in May due to declining output and weaker demand from foreign markets amid global trade tensions.
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June 04, 2025
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HIV cases surge in Cebu City; number of young victims hikes
Most HIV patients diagnosed in Cebu City in the first quarter were young adults aged 24 to 34, but Sanchez raised concern over the increasing number of infections among individuals as young as 15.
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June 04, 2025
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Archival backs revival of Cebu City Zoo
Cebu City Mayor-elect Nestor Archival Sr. said he will support plans to revive the Cebu City Zoo, alongside the revival of the Cebu City Eco Park in Barangay Kalunasan.
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June 04, 2025
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White House: Trump, Xi will 'likely' talk this week
President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping will likely hold a long-awaited call later this week, the White House said Monday, as trade tensions between the world's two biggest economies ratchet back up.
1 min |
June 04, 2025
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Equality, inclusiveness, and reality
This month, from June 1 to June 30, the whole world (or at least those that allow homosexuals to flourish without threat of imprisonment or death just by being who they are) will be celebrating pride month.
3 min |
June 04, 2025
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Crime drama spotlights plight of scam victims
ABS-CBN has released the trailer for its newest crime thriller mystery drama \"Sins Of The Father,\" a timely series that will shine a light on the plight of scam victims.
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June 04, 2025
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All set for 2nd El Presidente charity golf tourney
Basketball legend Ramon Fernandez looks forward to a successful staging of the 2nd El Presidente Charity Golf Tournament on June 13 at the Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club in Carmona as he hopes to help more promising Filipino athletes that could excel on the world stage someday.
2 min |
June 04, 2025
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The Finals
It’s all set. Youthful, small market teams are in the world’s biggest professional basketball stage without the familiar megastars. A newer breed of star power, the future of the NBA, is taking over and whoever wins, will hoist
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June 04, 2025
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PWS Cebu strengthens CSR efforts
Prime Waste Solutions (PWS) Cebu, in partnership with Prime Infra Foundation, intensified its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives through a large-scale dental outreach mission in Barangay Binaliw on May 24, 2025, delivering free health services to over 250 residents, primarily children and low-income families.
1 min |
June 04, 2025
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Mongolia PM resigns after protests
Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene resigned on Tuesday following weeks of anti-corruption protests in the country’s capital.
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June 04, 2025
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30th CebuCon to showcase latest trends and innovations
As the Philippine construction industry sustains its post-pandemic resurgence, the 30th CebuCon Build Expo—slated for June 5-8, 2025, at SM Seaside City Cebutakes center stage in catalyzing regional growth and innovation.
2 min |
June 04, 2025
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Donaire fights for world title in ring return
Like his fellow Filipino boxing great Manny Pacquiao, 42-year-old Nonito Donaire Jr. isn’t done chasing glory.
1 min |
June 04, 2025
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Spike Lee says expensive for music artists to speak out
US director Spike Lee says music artists today are not as politically active as they were in the 1970s, because doing so is going to “hurt your pocketbook.”
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June 04, 2025
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Robbers break into pharmacy
At least three unidentified individuals broke into a pharmacy in Barangay Jagobiao, Mandaue City and stole approximately P100,000 in cash from a vault, the Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO) reported on Tuesday, June 3.
2 min |
June 04, 2025
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Dennis, Jennylyn team up for 'Sanggang Dikit FR'
Leading the series is real-life showbiz couple Kapuso Drama King Dennis Trillo and Ultimate Star Jennylyn Mercado.
1 min |
June 04, 2025
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Global beats converge at Cebu SBKZ Festival 2025
The sun, sea, and sound collided in perfect harmony as the SBKZ Festival 2025 Gala Night
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June 04, 2025
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PSE increases PDS stake to 92.06%
The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) has increased its stake in Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corp. (PDS) to 92.06% after acquiring additional shares from a selling shareholder.
1 min |
June 04, 2025
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Senate defers impeachment trial
Instead of proceeding with Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, the Senate advanced several measures on third reading.
1 min |
June 04, 2025
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Discourage one addiction, promote another
From our sister publication BANAT News comes to us this report of a 20-year-old man who tried to set his house on fire last Sunday in Sitio Capaculan, Barangay Tisa, Cebu City.
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June 04, 2025
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An "Unsettling" Development Slowdown in 2024
Humanity recorded an unexpected and \"unsettling\" slowdown in development in 2024 as the global post-pandemic recovery began losing steam, well before President Donald Trump dramatically cut US international aid, the UN warned recently.
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June 04, 2025
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What happens after feeding the poor? DSWD's next steps explained
The government has set a lofty goal of eliminating hunger by the end of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s term. But once a family is fed, what comes next?
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