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TRALALERO AND FRIENDS IN THE CLASSROOM
One Tuesday morning, Teacher Clarissa came to class earlier than usual. She had designed a very big “Welcome!” sign on the board behind the class before any of the students arrived.
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September 28, 2025
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UV Lancers try to extend hot streak to five games
The three-time defending champions University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers will try to keep their unbeaten record intact as they battle against the University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu Fighting Maroons in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament today (Sunday, September 28) at the Cebu Coliseum.
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September 28, 2025
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Police operations net P766M drugs
From January 1 to September 25, 2025, law enforcement authorities in Central Visayas seized approximately P766 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested nearly 7,000 individuals in a sustained crackdown on narcotics.
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September 28, 2025
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Governor creates Cebu Transport Plan Council
The creation of the CTPC aligns Cebu with the National Transport Policy (NTP) of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), which is now reorganized and renamed as the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DepDev).
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September 28, 2025
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The Qings Release Their First Bisaya Song “Samantha”
BAND OF BROTHERS:
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September 28, 2025
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Butuanon Bridge set for inspection
The Butuanon Bridge in Mandaue City will undergo a structural integrity inspection after a recommendation from the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) Cebu Chapter.
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September 28, 2025
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UN set to sanction Iran as nuke diplomacy fades
Iran was set to come under sweeping UN sanctions late Saturday for the first time in a decade -- barring an unexpected last-minute breakthrough -- after nuclear talks with the West floundered.
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September 28, 2025
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Paolo ‘happy’ for ex Lian, new husband John
Things still appear to be civil between actor Paolo Contis and his ex-wife Lian Paz, who recently wed her longtime partner John Cabahug.
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September 28, 2025
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‘One Battle After Another’ on talented cast and their characters
“The collaboration is the best part of making a movie,” says Paul Thomas Anderson, writer/director/producer of “One Battle After Another,” which, as of this writing, has a 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has garnered Oscar buzz.
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September 28, 2025
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Cebu City allocates P12M electric vehicles for police
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival has approved the procurement of electric vehicles worth P12 million for the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO), aiming to enhance police mobility while promoting environmental sustainability.
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September 28, 2025
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Sixers' Embiid eyes consistency after injury-plagued NBA season
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid says he feels \"pretty good\" as the NBA season approaches and hopes to be a more consistent presence on the court after injuries limited him to 19 games in the last campaign.
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September 28, 2025
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Duterte's counsel tells ICC: Phl won't block his interim release
Former president Rodrigo Duterte’s legal team has informed the International Criminal Court (ICC) that the Philippine government appears willing to accept a ruling allowing his temporary release as proceedings continue over crimes against humanity charges linked to his war on drugs.
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September 28, 2025
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Tom visits desal plant in Cordova
Cebu City Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña recently visited the Isla Mactan Desalination Plant in Cordova, a facility designed to address the city’s growing water security concerns.
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September 28, 2025
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2 women die crossing Channel from France
Two women died overnight while trying to cross the Channel to Britain, French authorities said Saturday, adding that some 60 others had been rescued.
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September 28, 2025
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FACED WITH RUSSIAN THREAT NATO flexes military muscle in North Sea
NATO flexed its muscles in the North Sea this week in a display of military might, as Russia allegedly tested the alliance's defenses on its eastern flank.
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September 28, 2025
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ITALIAN BRAINROT
THE AI MEMES ONLY KIDS KNOW
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September 28, 2025
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Baricuatro, Pepito call for unity among councilors
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro and Philippine Councilors League (PCL) Cebu Federation President Ricardo “Kuya Nick” Pepito both underscored the importance of unity and genuine service as they addressed local legislators during the PCL Week Celebration 2025.
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September 28, 2025
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Seoul official hints at US-North Korea meeting this year
A meeting between North Korea and the United States on the sidelines of this year’s APEC summit in South Korea “cannot be ruled out”, according to a Seoul foreign ministry official.
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September 28, 2025
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'Disheartening': Tarriela on lawmakers' luxury air assets vs PCG's limited aircraft
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela on Friday, September 26, raised concern over the widening gap between the luxurious air assets owned by some lawmakers and the limited fleet available to government agencies such as the Philippine Coast Guard.
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September 28, 2025
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Trump vows to block Israel annexation of West Bank
US President Donald Trump vowed Thursday to stop Israel from annexing the West Bank as he presses to end the Gaza war, ahead of a high-stakes visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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September 27, 2025
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Million-year-old skull could change human evolution timeline
A digital reconstruction of a million-year-old skull suggests humans may have diverged from our ancient ancestors 400,000 years earlier than thought and in Asia not Africa, a study said Friday.
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September 27, 2025
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Donny donates P300K to cart vendors
In a heartfelt act of generosity, Kapamilya actor Donny Pangilinan donated PHP 300,000 to a group of kariton vendors featured on the noontime show “It’s Showtime’s” segment “Laro Laro Pick.” The donation was made through the show’s host Vice Ganda.
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September 27, 2025
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'Biyahe ni Drew' moves to earlier timeslot
Beginning tomorrow, popular travel show “Biyahe ni Drew” moves to a new timeslot, promising more thrilling and captivating adventures.
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September 27, 2025
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Japan-related Events and Updates
The following to be discussed: Japanese Language Courses (short and long term), Vocational and University Courses, Scholarships, School fees, Entry requirements, Dormitory, Living expenses, Part-time Job.
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September 27, 2025
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Iran sanctions look set to return after UN vote
Sweeping UN sanctions look likely to return on Iran despite a last-ditch effort on Friday by China and Russia for a delay to allow further talks, diplomats say.
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September 27, 2025
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BOC seizes P5.5M undeclared cash from passenger at MCIA
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) confiscated P5.5 million in cash from a Japanese passenger at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) as part of its intensified campaign against illicit cash flows and money laundering.
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September 27, 2025
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Investigative reporters share experience, tricks of the trade
Coming up with an investigative piece is one thing, but to publish one in fine print requires a long list of data-gathering processes that comes with more than just unveiling a problem dressed in courage and providing a resolution.
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September 27, 2025
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Lancers thrash Wildcats for fourth straight victory
The four-peat seeking University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers maintained their perfect start with a 94-67 blowout of the Cebu Institute of Technology (CIT-U) Wildcats in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament on Thursday, September 25, at the Cebu Coliseum.
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September 27, 2025
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Missing fisherman found alive after 24 hrs at sea
A fisherman who was reported missing for more than 24 hours was found alive in Barangay Cagcagan, Poro, Camotes Island, on Friday morning, September 26, at the height of Typhoon Opong.
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September 27, 2025
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City dad says more than allowed stalls operating in night market
The measures against the Colon Night Market keep piling up as the Cebu City Council has directed the Cebu City Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) to immediately investigate and verify the actual number of stalls currently operating there.
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