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EMERGENCY PREP BASICS
The recent string of natural disasters — from different parts of the world to the most recent earthquake in Cebu has doubtlessly reminded us of our vulnerabilities, giving due emphasis to the value in always being prepared.
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October 03, 2025
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Quake damages reach P3B; death toll now 72
Displacement has also reached alarming levels, with some 65,000 families forced out of their homes and in urgent need of temporary shelter.
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October 03, 2025
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'THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY' SELLS MORE PARIS ROMANTIC ESCAPISM
Emily is no longer the only doe-eyed American in Paris: Isabel “Belly” Conklin, lead character in global TV phenomenon “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” has also moved to the French capital, burnishing its reputation for romance and escapism.
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October 03, 2025
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Power restored in parts of Cebu after 6.9 magnitude earthquake
After a strong 6.9 magnitude earthquake shook Northern Cebu on the night of September 30, Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) confirmed that several of its power plants in the Visayas temporarily shut down as a safety measure.
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October 03, 2025
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Zelensky to meet with EU leaders in summit
Copenhagen, Denmark — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to join talks with leaders from across Europe in Copenhagen Thursday, as the EU seeks to bolster Kyiv’s fight against Russia in the face of dwindling US support.
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October 03, 2025
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Philippine factory output deteriorates in September
Factory activity in the Philippines contracted for the first time in six months in September, as manufacturers saw a drop in output and new orders, S&P Global said on ‘Wednesday.
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October 02, 2025
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Earthquake FAQs from PHILVOCS
What is An Earthquake? An earthquake is a weak to violent shaking of the ground produced by the sudden movement of rock materials below the earth's surface.
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October 02, 2025
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Duterte Youth loses bid for three House seats
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has reaffirmed in finality its decision to cancel the registration of the Duterte Youth Party-list, effectively leaving three seats in the 20th Congress up for grabs.
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October 02, 2025
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BSP sees September inflation at 1.5%-2.3%
Philippine inflation may have settled between 1.5% to 2.3% in September, amid a spike in prices of rice, fish and fuel, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.
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October 02, 2025
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Lapu-Lapu City Heroes FC proud of silver-medal finish
They may have fallen short of their target but the promising young booters of the Lapu-Lapu City Heroes FC are still proud and happy of their first runner-up trophy in the 6 Under category of the 4th City of Naga Football Festival recently.
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October 02, 2025
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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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