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Insurance firm empowers gig workers with financial security
Insurance firm AXA Philippines has strengthened its support for the country’s growing gig economy by providing gig workers with easier access to health benefits and insurance coverage.
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April 11, 2025
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10 bus operators under fire
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Region 7 is set to issue a show cause order against 10 bus operators in Cebu, asking them to explain why they should not be penalized or have their franchises revoked.
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April 11, 2025
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Our constant need for repentance and conversion
We should process well this truth about ourselves so that we would always feel urged to continually feel this need for repentance and conversion.
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April 11, 2025
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CH workers told: Stay away from election-related activities
While acknowledging that there are incumbent officials in Cebu City who are running in the May 12 midterm polls, the Human Resource Development Office (HRDO) has started monitoring employees who are participating in political activities and to ensure that no government resources are being used for electioneering.
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April 11, 2025
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Cebu SBKZ Fest 2025 to feature Asia’s first Kizomba concert
The resounding success of last year’s Cebu SBKZ International Festival compelled many international artists to return for the 2025 edition, as organizers from Cebu Salsa Club aim once more to put the province on the map as a key destination in the global social dancing community.
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April 11, 2025
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Smartphone addiction is ruining our brains
While there's been plenty of anecdotal evidence of smartphones impacting our mental health, recent medical studies are showing how smartphone addiction is literally rewiring our brains.
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April 11, 2025
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The legal doctrine of executive privilege
Is the Philippine government too fixated on investigations instead of writing laws for the good of the people? Is there no more separation of powers? Is the principle of check and balance being abused?
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April 11, 2025
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INTENSE HEAT EXPECTED DURING HOLY WEEK 'Extreme caution'
Cebu City and the rest of Cebu Province are expected to experience high temperatures in the coming week, with the area placed under an \"extreme caution\" level based on the latest weather forecast.
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April 11, 2025
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Targets of opportunity
Thieves strike in places where we least expect them to.
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April 11, 2025
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Landang: A kitchen staple for 4 centuries
As the soulful observance of the Holy Week unfolds, Cebuano households are filled with the comforting aroma of root crops simmering in coconut milk and a unique ingredient deeply rooted in the pre-colonial heritage of the Visayan people, called “landang.\"
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April 11, 2025
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Fajardo, Tuadles set to be honored tonight
With eight other legends completing the PBA 50 Greatest list
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April 11, 2025
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10-wheeler trucks temporarily banned from Mananga Bridge
Ten-wheeler vehicles are temporarily prohibited from passing through the Mananga Bridge in Tabunok, Talisay City after bearing pads underneath the bridge were found to be defective.
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April 11, 2025
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Tearful Doncic scores 45 on return to Dallas; Lakers grab playoff spot
Luka Doncic shrugged off the raw emotion of his return to Dallas with a dazzling 45-point display against his former club as the Los Angeles Lakers downed the Mavericks, 112-97, to punch their ticket to the NBA playoffs.
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April 11, 2025
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Cooking the Perfect Egg
Hard-boiled, soft-boiled or poached. Scientists have studied how to cook the perfect egg and have come up with a new recipe that they say optimizes its taste and nutritional quality. Cooking an egg is a delicate art because the yolk and the white do not cook at the same temperature. The yolk begins to solidify at 65 degrees Celsius and the white at 85C.
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April 11, 2025
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DOJ chief accuses Senate of bullying
Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Boying Remulla on Thursday, April 10, accused senators of bullying and fishing for specific answers during the ongoing inquiry into former president Rodrigo Duterte’s turnover to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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April 11, 2025
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Philippines’ GDP may dip 0.1% due to Trump's tariffs - gov't
The government’s economic team estimates that US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs could shave off 0.1% from the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).
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April 11, 2025
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Filinvest fast tracks CDM completion as investor interest soars
Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) is expediting the completion of amenities and other infrastructure components of its 58-hectare masterplanned township, City di Mare, at the South Road Properties (SRP) as it continues to attract strong interest from both local and foreign investors.
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April 11, 2025
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Phl eyes free trade pact with US amid new tariffs
The Philippines is eyeing a possible free trade agreement (FTA) with the United States following the new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
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April 11, 2025
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DILG to launch infra audit tool
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) is set to launch an infrastructure audit tool to assess structural integrity of buildings in preparation for the possibility of a large-magnitude earthquake.
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April 11, 2025
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Garcia open to reassessing mushroom program
Amid questions and varying opinions on the viability of Cebu City's mushroom growing initiative as a livelihood program, Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia said he remains open to reassessing its feasibility and welcomes suggestions for improvement.
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April 11, 2025
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The Best of Bicolano Cuisine
In 2012, Bicolano Cuisine took centerstage in that year's edition of Culinary Journeys at Marco Polo Plaza Hotel, with guest chef Leandro “Doy” Sto. Domingo taking the lead. Fast forward to 2025, Chef Doy is back with his wife, Rachelle, and once again teases our palates with the flavorful zings of authentic Bicolano specials.
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April 11, 2025
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Cebu City tightens Holy Week security
With Holy Week fast approaching, Cebu City is ramping up efforts to ensure peace and order in areas of public convergence, boosting police visibility and presence across the city.
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April 11, 2025
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3 grassroots sports advocates to receive ORLACSAN Award
Three advocates of grassroots sports development will take center stage as ORLACSAN Awardees in the forthcoming 39th Sportswriters Association of Cebu-San Miguel Beer (SAC-SMB) Cebu Sports Awards on April 26 at the Cube Wing of SM City Seaside.
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April 10, 2025
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"VISUAL PERSPECTIVES"
Art holds different meanings to different people.
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April 10, 2025
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AMID ELECTION BAN Comelec okays P310M budget
The Commission on Elections Comelec) has approved the Cebu City government’s petition seeking exemption from the election ban on disbursements for social services programs, projects, and dole-outs amounting to at least P310.21 million.
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April 10, 2025
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Regal Entertainment looks ahead after Mother Lily's passing
As with any media empire, the show must go on – even when its founder passes away.
3 min |
April 10, 2025
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ASEAN nations plan tariff talks with United States
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said his country and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners will dispatch officials to Washington, D.C. for talks following President Donald J. Trump's rollout of global tariffs.
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April 10, 2025
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Public urged: Don’t buy pups from street vendors
Following reports of the resurgence of street puppy vendors, the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF) has issued a public advisory, urging people not to buy puppies sold on sidewalks.
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April 10, 2025
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Garcia, Hontiveros lead Cebu City's Araw ng Kagitingan commemoration
The Cebu City government yesterday commemorated the 83rd Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Monument in Plaza Independenia.
2 min |
April 10, 2025
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No concern of theirs
There is good news concerning our defense modernization program. The US has approved the sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines, the entire package costing $5.58 billion.
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