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More Water Mythconceptions
Here are more water-related mythconceptions, a follow-through of the feature we ran in yesterday's issue.
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November 07, 2025
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AMID TINO RECOVERY LGUs told to brace for potential super typhoon
As the country continues to recover from the devastation brought by Typhoon Tino, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has called on all local government units (LGUs) to prepare for another possible weather threat, a tropical depression that may intensify into a super typhoon.
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November 07, 2025
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Tougher rules ahead for online lenders - DOF
The Department of Finance (DOF) has called for stronger measures to protect Filipinos from abusive lending practices, particularly from online platforms that charge excessive interest rates and trap borrowers in debt.
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November 07, 2025
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Execs’ foreign travel assailed
However, under the Department of the Interior and Local Government's (DILG) latest Memorandum Circular on the use of FTA Online System Application, all local officials who intend to travel abroad —whether official or personal---are required to secure permission from the DILG Secretary, currently held by Jonvic Remulla.
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November 07, 2025
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Czech Republic wins 25th Miss Earth, Phl in Top 8
In a surprising twist of fate, Natalie Puskinova of Czech Republic won as the 25th Miss Earth titleholder as she ended her final answer in Filipino at the close of glitzy rites from The Cove in Okada Manila.
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November 07, 2025
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"Pagmata na, Cebu"
Many noticed that the wind was not as strong as during the previous super typhoons. Likewise, the rain was not particularly heavy in the flood-hit areas.
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November 07, 2025
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PSA keeps Phl Q2 GDP growth at 5.5%
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Thursday said it kept the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate at 5.5% for the second quarter.
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November 07, 2025
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All-Out Sundays hosts Veiled Musician Phl
All-Out Sundays presents the first Veiled Musician Philippines, a global reality singing competition from the Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) in South Korea.
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November 07, 2025
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Local energy firm recognized anew for corporate governance excellence
Cebu-based Vivant Corp. has been awarded the Three-Golden Arrow distinction by the Institute of Corporate Directors at the 2025 ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS) Golden Arrow Awards, marking the company’s fourth consecutive year of recognition for governance performance.
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November 07, 2025
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Gov. Pam slams past officials for floods
In an interview, Baricuatro said the flooding that submerged vast portions of Metro Cebu and nearby towns was “the worst in recent memory,” killing at least 125 people and leaving 63 others missing, based on the latest report from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMO).
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November 07, 2025
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Former Cebu gov., “Eddiegul” passes away at 95
Eddiegul was the son of the late Vicente Gullas, founder of the Visayan Institute (now the University of the Visayas [UV]) and Josefina “Pining” Rivera.
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November 07, 2025
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Aboitiz Equity Ventures' earnings jump 71% in Q3
Aboitiz Foods, through its producer brands Pilmico and Gold Coin, continues to deliver strong performance and expand its portfolio, contributing to Aboitiz Group's solid third-quarter results.
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November 06, 2025
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PCG lifts sea travel suspension in six Central Visayas stations
The Coast Guard District Central Visayas (CGDCV) has lifted the suspension of sea travel in six stations across the region following improved weather and sea conditions after the onslaught of Typhoon Tino.
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November 06, 2025
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Marcos orders DPWH to prioritize Cebu's rehabilitation
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to make the rehabilitation of Cebu a top priority following the devastation caused by Typhoon Tino.
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November 06, 2025
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Tourism activities resume in Southern Cebu after Typhoon Tino
Tourism activities in southern Cebu have gradually resumed, while some destinations remain closed, a day after Typhoon Tino struck Central Cebu on Tuesday morning, November 4.
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November 06, 2025
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Smoking and driving
As per a report in our sister publication BANAT News, a Cebu City traffic enforcer is now in trouble after he was caught smoking while driving his motorcycle.
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November 06, 2025
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Cebu City appeals for volunteers, equipment
While Typhoon Tino left damage across the city, Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival appealed for additional volunteers and equipment to support ongoing clearing operations, as some barangays remain inaccessible.
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November 06, 2025
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ON TYPHOON'S EFFECT IN TALISAY
Gullas: Sorry for delayed updates
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November 06, 2025
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October inflation stays at 1.7%
Inflation in the county as of October 2025 remained at 1.7%, the same rate as the previous month, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Wednesday, November 5.
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November 06, 2025
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Flexible rice tariff adjustments OKd
The Economy and Development (ED) Council has approved the recommendation to allow a more flexible rice tariff scheme starting in 2026, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) said.
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November 06, 2025
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Death toll rises to 111
With this, Governor Pamela “Pam” Baricuatro convened a meeting with public utility providers early yesterday morning, November 5, to coordinate the immediate restoration of essential services and assess the full extent of the typhoon’s impact.
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November 06, 2025
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Medieval tower collapse adds to Italy's workplace toll
The deadly collapse of a medieval tower in Rome has made global headlines, but for trade unions, it is simply the latest of many workplace tragedies in Italy.
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November 06, 2025
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SSS earnings hit P94B in 9 months
State-run Social Security System grew its earnings by 20 percent from January to September, driven by higher service and business income that strengthened its overall financial performance during the period.
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November 06, 2025
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Phl climbs to 56th in global competitiveness report
The Philippines climbed five places to the 56th spot out of 69 economies in this year’s World Digital Competitiveness Ranking (WDCR) released by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) World Competitiveness Center (WCC).
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November 06, 2025
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Where things stand on China-US trade after Trump and Xi talk
China and the United States have lowered the temperature in their spiralling trade war, bringing a precarious end to months of back-and-forth measures between the economic and technological powerhouses.
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November 06, 2025
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WATER MYTHCONCEPTIONS
Soft and hard water are two very different types of water. Broadly speaking, soft water is identified as treated water in which the only ion is sodium, while hard water is water that contains an appreciable quantity of dissolved minerals like magnesium and calcium. Following are takes on several “mythconceptions” that revolve around soft and hard water, along with some general water “mythconceptions”.
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November 06, 2025
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Issues surrounding Miss Universe Thailand director loom over 74th MU
- Power struggle? -
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November 06, 2025
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Cebu under state of calamity
Section 4 of the Executive Order mandates the Cebu PDRRMO, together with local disaster offices, to lead and coordinate the province’s overall response efforts.
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November 06, 2025
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Palace: 343 flood control projects implemented in Cebu since 2016
Amid the massive flooding Cebu experienced during the onslaught of Typhoon Tino, Malacañang on Wednesday said there were a total of 343 flood control projects implemented in the province from 2016 to 2022, with 168 more projects undertaken from 2022 to 2025.
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November 06, 2025
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City's upland barangays still cut off after typhoon
Several upland and interior barangays in Cebu City remain partially cut off as the aftermath of Typhoon Tino continues to hamper road access and mobility.
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