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IN BOGO CITY AFTER STRONG QUAKE No evacuation camps yet, evacuees stay in open spaces
Civil Defense Deputy Administrator for Administration Assistant Secretary Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV confirmed in a press briefing yesterday that no formal evacuation camps have been activated in Bogo City following the powerful earthquake that struck northern Cebu late Tuesday night.
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October 02, 2025
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More ingredients for life in ocean on Saturn moon
The ocean hidden under the icy shell of Saturn's moon Enceladus harbours complex organic molecules, a study said Wednesday, offering further evidence that the small world could have all the right ingredients to host extraterrestrial life.
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October 02, 2025
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Shaken
The other night nature reminded us that typhoons and monsoons aren't the only natural disasters we should be worried about.
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October 02, 2025
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Fighting Maroons score breakthrough win
The University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu Fighting Maroons barged into the win column with a 73-69 upset of the University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament on Tuesday, September 30, at the Cebu Coliseum.
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October 02, 2025
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Game changers
One Filipina continues to inspire a nation in distress. Alex Eala is winning more than losing in the WTA tour. Although she seems to have shifted focus to lower-tier events, the competition is not weak either. Not necessarily top 50, but good enough to test her game and consistency.
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October 02, 2025
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NHCP urges protection of cultural heritage after quake
In the aftermath of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Northern Cebu on September 30, 2025, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) has urged heritage caretakers to safeguard movable cultural assets even as rescue and relief operations continue.
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October 02, 2025
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Celebs call for aid, prayers after 6.9-magnitude Cebu quake
Members of the media, including The FREEMAN, captured the tense moments on camera as they hid under tables for cover. Others, including candidates still in their runway looks, rushed to evacuate the hotel venue.
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October 02, 2025
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Pinay filmmaker joins Alternativa Film Festival 2026 Committee
Set to return to Colombia in 2026, the Alternativa Film Festival shines a spotlight on films that push the boundaries of creativity while amplifying the voices of marginalized storytellers.
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October 02, 2025
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Taylor Swift releases 12th album 'Showgirl'
With the meticulously planned release of Taylor Swift’s 12th album this Friday, the country singer-turned-pop star demonstrates again that she is as business savvy as she is musically adept.
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October 02, 2025
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AJAA confesses love in new single 'Ako Na'
Members of the promising P-pop boy group AJAA wear their hearts on their sleeves with the release of their latest single, “Ako Na,” which topped on iTunes Philippines.
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October 02, 2025
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Malaysian coffee chain eyes Vismin expansion
Malaysian coffee chain OldTown White Coffee is expanding in Visayas and Mindanao, opening its first outlet in Zamboanga City on October 3 as part of a wider push to capture the Philippines’ fast-growing coffee retail market.
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October 02, 2025
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Killer Quake!
At least 69 people have been confirmed dead, with several others still missing beneath the rubble of collapsed structures, after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Cebu and some parts of the province including Metro Cebu on Tuesday evening. Bogo City, the quake's epicenter, was the hardest hit.
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October 02, 2025
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Alcover: Monthly payout for seniors 'impractical'
Following Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival’s plan to distribute financial assistance for senior citizens on a monthly basis instead of quarterly, Councilor Pastor Alcover, Jr. described the proposal as “impractical.”
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October 02, 2025
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A GLOSSARY OF SEISMOLOGICAL TERMS
The earthquake that shocked Cebu this week claimed many lives and damaged many structures in different parts of the island. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology stated that the quake was the strongest to be recorded in the province, registering nearly intensity 7 near Bogo City, with its effects felt as far as Bicol and Mindanao. With such a strong quake, many have naturally been using seismological terms in talking about the natural disaster. But what exactly are these terms and what do they mean? Here’s a roundup of seismological terms that’re worth one’s while to know.
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October 02, 2025
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Cebu businesses rally together after 6.9 magnitude earthquake
Cebu's business community moved quickly on Wednesday to reassure investors, tourists and residents after a 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the province late September 30, shaking much of central Philippines and prompting widespread safety inspections.
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October 02, 2025
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Court grants prosecution’s withdrawal of Leila’s case
The Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 204 has granted the prosecution’s withdrawal of the drug case against Rep. Leila De Lima (Mamamayang Liberal Partylist).
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October 02, 2025
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Ayala-led telco responds to areas affected by typhoons
Globe continues to respond to communities affected by recent weather disturbances, with full restoration completed in areas hit by Super Typhoon Nando, and ongoing assessments and support in areas affected by Typhoon Opong.
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October 02, 2025
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Maajong Pag-abot sa Sugbu, Archbishop Albert Uy!
Since your arrival from Bohol last September 28, there has been no letup in Cebu's welcome for you.
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October 02, 2025
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AFTER CONGRESS FAILS TO REACH DEAL US gov't shutdown begins
The US government began shutting down Wednesday after lawmakers and President Donald Trump failed to break a budget impasse during acrimonious talks that hinged on Democratic demands for health care funding.
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October 02, 2025
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Gaza aid flotilla presses journey, accuses Israel of 'intimidation'
A flotilla bound for Gaza with aid for the war-battered Palestinian territory said on Wednesday that it would continue its course despite what it called “intimidation tactics” by the Israeli military.
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October 02, 2025
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When the people thrive, the nation prospers
As China celebrates the 76th National Day, its remarkable progress in poverty reduction and anti-corruption underscores the Communist Party of China (CPC)'s unwavering commitment to people-centered development. These achievements reflect the core ethos of \"people first,\" aligning with the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulations to ensure clean governance and equitable growth.
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October 02, 2025
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Marcos orders immediate relief for quake victims
HEALTH, RELIEF OPERATIONS The Department of Health (DOH) quickly assessed its personnel closest to the epicenter.
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October 02, 2025
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Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban split after 19-year marriage
Oscar-winning star Nicole Kidman and Grammy-winning country musician Keith Urban have separated after 19 years of marriage, according to US media reports.
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October 02, 2025
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SSS launches short-term credit facility for members
The Philippines’ Social Security System (SSS) has launched a new micro-lending platform, SSS LoanLite, in partnership with Union Bank of the Philippines, aiming to widen access to short-term credit for millions of members and reduce reliance on informal lenders.
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October 01, 2025
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'Gov't may raise rice tariffs to 35%'
AFTER IMPORT BAN
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October 01, 2025
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Hamas yet to respond on Trump's Gaza plan
Hamas had yet to respond Tuesday to Donald Trump on his plan for Gaza, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israeli military would stay in most of the territory after he gave the US president his backing.
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October 01, 2025
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Over 13K pupils benefit reading program in Cebu
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-7 reported that the 2025 Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program (TBTP) in Cebu benefited 13,366 learners and released more than P25 million in cash-for-work subsidies to tutors, youth development workers, and parents or guardians nationwide since its launch in March in Cebu City.
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October 01, 2025
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'One Battle After Another' is a must-see political thriller with a sense of humor
You'll probably watch “One Battle After Another” for Leonardo DiCaprio, who stars in what critics call writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson’s “most mainstream movie” to date.
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October 01, 2025
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Cop tagged in rape of minor hunted
A police lieutenant accused of raping a 14-year-old girl in Ginatilan town, Cebu, is now the subject of a manhunt by the Cebu Police Provincial Office (CPPO).
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October 01, 2025
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Stars get emotional as 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay' nears end
\"It's Okay to Not Be Okay\" lead stars Carlo Aquino and Anne Curtis couldn't hold back their emotions during its finale media conference, as the Philippine adaptation nears its finale.
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