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Jaguars win third straight
The University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Jaguars overcame a daring second-half fightback by the University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu Fighting Maroons to roll into a 66-60 victory, their third straight in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament on Tuesday night, October 14, at the Cebu Coliseum.
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October 16, 2025
The Freeman
Denmark Unveils Smiling Figurine Thought to be Viking 'Portrait'
Denmark's National Museum has unveiled what it described as the first “portrait” of a Viking: a miniature 10th-century figurine depicting a man with an imperial moustache, braided beard and neatly-groomed hairstyle.
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October 16, 2025
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Geologist on sinkholes: "Don't cover them up"
On infrastructure development, she advised engaging geotechnical engineers and conducting cost-benefit analyses.
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October 16, 2025
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Oh! Caraga's 'Bagani sa Gugma' is more than just a debut solo concert
CELEBRATION OF BISDAK PRIDE
4 min |
October 16, 2025
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OPENS 4TH CEBU BRANCH Italian resto chain steps up expansion
Cibo, the Manila-based Italian restaurant group founded by the late award-winning chef Margarita Forés, is accelerating its nationwide expansion with the launch of its fourth branch in Cebu—signaling renewed investor confidence in the region’s rapidly evolving and upscale food and beverage market.
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October 16, 2025
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Public rises its anger and voices as taxpayers' money corrupted
When Filipinos talk about politics, one word is often heard—corruption.
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October 16, 2025
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NATO looking to boost Kyiv, its own defenses
TESTED BY RUSSIA
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October 16, 2025
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Fewer Filipinos trust Marcos, Duterte
ACCORDING TO SWS SURVEY
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October 16, 2025
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Rock band Cueshé to headline Labangon Music Fest
Cebu’s very own Cueshé is set to headline the 1United Labangon Music Festival on October 18.
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October 16, 2025
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Magalong shares “shocking” data on Cebu infra projects
DURING MEETING WITH PAM
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October 16, 2025
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Argentina charges Nazi's daughter for concealing decades-old art theft
The daughter and son-in-law of a Nazi who stole art from European Jews during World War II were charged in an Argentine court with hiding numerous works, including 22 by French painter Henri Matisse.
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October 16, 2025
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Romualdez faces ICI over corruption claims
Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Tuesday, October 14, appeared before his cousin President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fact-finding anti-corruption body, the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI).
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October 15, 2025
The Freeman
70 sinkholes found in northern Cebu after quake
“Ang limestone kasi is may inherent solubility. Madali siyang matunaw, so with the aid of rainwater that reacts with carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, it forms carbonic acid,” Aleta said.
2 min |
October 15, 2025
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UP High School Cebu football team claims historic first championship
The spirited booters of the University of the Philippines (UP) High School Cebu made their debut as a football varsity team a memorable one.
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October 15, 2025
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Forgiveness triumphs over ego in TSPC'S 'Tulo Ka Dagway sa Pari'
Behind a local parish lies a behind-the-scenes drama among its leading priests. These clashes could determine its fate: whether forgiveness will bloom or failure will bring the whole place down. Whatever the outcome, it's all part of being human - something Teatro de San Pedro Calungsod (TSPC) masterfully portrays through its true-to-life stories on stage as a form of evangelization.
3 min |
October 15, 2025
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PALECO secures 15-year power deal with Vivant unit
The Palawan Electric Cooperative (PALECO) has taken a decisive step toward securing Palawan’s energy future, sealing a 15-year Power Supply Agreement (PSA) with Delta P, Inc., a subsidiary of Cebu-based Vivant Energy Corporation—marking a major stride from its interim deal to a long-term partnership aimed at delivering stable and affordable power across the province.
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October 15, 2025
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DBM chief defends use of unprogrammed funds
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) defended the use of unprogrammed funds in the budget, insisting that they are standby allocations with several conditions before they can be accessed.
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October 15, 2025
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DepEd to construct Temporary Learning Spaces in quake areas
With damages to classrooms and school infrastructures in Cebu now estimated at nearly P4 billion, the Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) is set to construct Temporary Learning Spaces (TLS) to ensure that education continues despite the aftermath of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck the province last September 30.
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October 15, 2025
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BIR chases billions from online sellers
Uncollected taxes from online businesses may have already reached billions of pesos, according to the Bureau of Internal Revenue.
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October 15, 2025
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CSC orders reinstatement of Toledo City treasurer
The Civil Service CommissionNational Capital Region has ruled in favor of Toledo City treasurer Leonardo Rivera Jr., ordering his return to his original post after declaring his extended detail to the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF)-7 invalid.
2 min |
October 15, 2025
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CPPO hits cop accused of rape
The Cebu Police Provincial Office (CPPO) has condemned the actions of the former officer-in-charge of the Malabuyoc Police Station, who was accused of statutory rape of a 14-year-old girl.
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October 15, 2025
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DOLE, IT-BPM join hands to protect workers' welfare
The Philippines' US$40-billion IT-BPM industry and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) have moved to present a united front, following a high-level dialogue in Cebu that reaffirmed their shared commitment to protect worker welfare, uphold compliance, and preserve the integrity of one of the country's most vital economic sectors.
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October 15, 2025
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Capitol initial report on aquaculture sector: P9.3 million damage, losses
It was not the fields but the waters that suffered the most devastation from the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck northern Cebu on September 30.
2 min |
October 15, 2025
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JMielle wins 1st week of 'Your Face Sounds Familiar 4'
The dynamic duo of JM Dela Cerna and Marielle Montellano kicked off the newest season of \"Your Face Sounds Familiar\" with a bang as they were hailed the first weekly winners for their breathtaking impersonation of Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion.
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October 15, 2025
The Freeman
NBA GM's picks
The league recently conducted their yearly preseason polling among General Managers and the results were released last Friday, PH time. GMs cannot vote for their own teams nor their players in this survey.
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October 15, 2025
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INFINITE VIDA OPENS CEBU HUB, PROMISES LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES
Amid the growing market for skincare and marketing networks in the country, another startup company is making waves among Cebuanos and the Visayas!
2 min |
October 15, 2025
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Casili, Polog rule Midget category in 15th Alegado Cup
Teams from Casili and Polog reigned supreme in the Midget division of the 15th Mayor Teresa Alegado Cup Inter-Barangay Fiesta Basketball League in Consolacion, Cebu.
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October 15, 2025
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When politicians take advantage of calamities
One of the most blatant and callous audacities of traditional politicians is to use ongoing calamities and disasters as platforms for their perennial \"epal\" publicity stunts.
2 min |
October 15, 2025
The Freeman
China says it will 'fight to the end'
China said Tuesday it was ready to “fight to the end” in a trade war with the United States after President Donald Trump said he would slap additional 100 percent tariffs on goods from the country.
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October 15, 2025
The Freeman
Quakes delay CBRT dry run
Since the project has not yet been officially turned over to the city, Archival has asked the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to manage the stations after reports surfaced that some were used as “comfort rooms” by mendicants.
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