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Drug dens posing as lodging houses
Places that offer short-time stays and lodgings will always be a big business in such places like Cebu City where all kinds of workers engage in all kinds of jobs at all kinds of hours.
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March 18, 2026
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Phoenix, NLEX now 2-0
Phoenix Super LPG kept up its fine play by running roughshod over hapless Titan Ultra, 109-76, to grab a share of the early lead in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner's Cup on Sunday, March 15, at the Ynares Center in Montalban.
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March 17, 2026
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CA clears Gwen in Mananga desilting case
The Court of Appeals (CA) has reversed the ruling of the Office of the Ombudsman that earlier found former Cebu governor Gwendolyn Garcia guilty of simple misconduct and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service in connection with the desilting of the Mananga River in Talisay City.
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March 17, 2026
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Asking for help
More than two weeks into its war against Iran, the U.S. is now asking for help.
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March 17, 2026
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BPLO told to enforce 3-day rule for fire safety clearances
Cebu City's Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) has been directed to enforce the three-day rule on fire safety clearances for business permit renewals, a move designed to cut red tape and speed up services under the Ease of Doing Business law.
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March 17, 2026
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PBBM leads series of events in Cebu
The ceremony forms part of the government's Expanded Career Progression (ECP) System for public school teachers, a reform aimed at addressing longstanding delays in teacher promotions.
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March 17, 2026
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SRP stays as garbage transfer site
The Cebu City government has claimed to have successfully cleared the more than 9,000 tons of garbage from Pond A at the South Road Properties (SRP) in time for the March 15 self-imposed deadline set by Mayor Nestor Archival, although the area will continue to operate as a temporary staging site until a permanent landfill is secured.
2 min |
March 17, 2026
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Oscar winners in main categories
Here are the winners in key categories for the 98th Academy Awards, which were handed out in Hollywood on Sunday.
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March 17, 2026
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"BISTI SA PAGHIUSA"
The Competition
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March 17, 2026
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Diesel rising to P100/liter
LTFRB to announce PUV fare hike today
3 min |
March 17, 2026
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Stars bring glamour to Oscars red carpet
Hollywood, United States - Hollywood's best and brightest stars on Sunday hit the red carpet for the 98th Academy Awards, the movie industry's biggest night.
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March 17, 2026
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UC Webmasters crowned champions in Davao tourney
The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters unleashed a furious offensive storm in the second half to trounce San Pedro College (SPC), 76-59, in their sudden-death final duel and secure the championship crown of the 89th Araw Ng Dabaw Invitational Basketball Tournament last Sunday night, March 15, at the Davao City Recreation Center.
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March 17, 2026
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Cash remittances jump by 3.5% in January
Money sent home by Filipinos abroad climbed year on year in January but fell from the month-ago level, preliminary Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data showed.
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March 17, 2026
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Shai, Thunder keep hot streak alive
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander kept his record-breaking 20-point scoring streak alive as the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled to an eighth straight win with a 116-103 defeat of the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday (Monday Philippine time) at the Paycom Center in OKC.
1 min |
March 17, 2026
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Mayor welcomes new MCWD GM
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival has welcomed Atty.
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March 17, 2026
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Capitol surprises workers with random drug testing
Regular and casual employees of the Cebu Provincial Government were subjected to a surprise drug test on Monday, March 16, 2026, as part of the implementation of Executive Order No. 2 issued by Governor Pamela Baricuatro mandating a drug-free workplace.
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March 17, 2026
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Cautiously confident
This time, they said that they are going to do the same.
2 min |
March 17, 2026
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Survey shows most Filipinos highly trust Japan
MANILA --- Most Filipinos are satisfied with the Philippines' strategic ties with Japan, with nearly four in five expressing \"strong trust,\" a recent survey showed.
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March 17, 2026
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ADB to cut Philippine growth projection
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is looking to cut its growth forecast for the Philippines amid risks from the escalating war in the Middle East and the lingering effects of the flood control graft mess last year.
3 min |
March 17, 2026
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City to probe mother's death
The Mandaue City Government has launched a formal investigation into the death of a 31-year-old mother during the verification of financial assistance at the Barangay Opao Gym last March 11.
2 min |
March 17, 2026
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Cebu businesses brace for worst-case scenario
PREP FOR GLOBAL CONFLICT IMPACT
3 min |
March 17, 2026
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LTFRB to announce PUV fare hike today
The transport regulator said the proposed adjustment is being studied carefully to balance the needs of drivers and operators while considering the financial capacity of commuters.
2 min |
March 17, 2026
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Transport strike set March 19
AS FUEL PRICES SURGE
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March 17, 2026
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The Debut of a Lifetime
Netflix officially unveiled the trailer for \"18th Rose,\" the streaming platform's first original Filipino film for 2026 - offering audiences a glimpse into the heartfelt coming-of-age world of Rose (Xyriel Manabat) and Jordan (Kyle Echarri), set against the backdrop of early 2000s Romblon.
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March 17, 2026
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PFA revives exec training amid rising franchise costs
The Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) is reviving a flagship executive training initiative ahead of its annual industry gathering, as franchise operators grapple with tighter margins and rising operating costs.
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March 17, 2026
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Trump pressures NATO, China
OVER CLOSURE OF KEY WATERWAY
2 min |
March 17, 2026
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This nation needs another Ramon Magsaysay
There is none among the 17 presidents we had who has been as beloved and as respected as Ramon Magsaysay (RM), the seventh president.
3 min |
March 17, 2026
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THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER DO BEFORE WATCHING 'MUDBORN'
Prepare for terror.
1 min |
March 17, 2026
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BFP-7: No regional execs linked to corruption probe
The Bureau of Fire Protection in Central Visayas (BFP-7) has assured the public that no fire officials in the region are involved in corruption, amid the ongoing nationwide crackdown on corrupt personnel initiated by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
3 min |
March 17, 2026
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Lifestyle
EDITOR: YASUNARI RAMON SUAREZ TAGUCHI
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