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Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks fail again
Afghanistan’s Taliban government said Saturday the latest round of peace talks with Pakistan in Turkey had failed, blaming Islamabad’s “irresponsible and uncooperative” approach.
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November 09, 2025
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Doctor brings healing to children of storm
EVEN WHILE BATTLING CANCER
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November 09, 2025
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LOOKING ASKANCE
The year is winding down, and the verbose geeks are already trying to jockey for relevance. It’s time for the Word of the Year (“WOTY”) announcement, and some dictionaries have made their picks.
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November 09, 2025
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6 drug suspects fall
At least six drug suspects were arrested while two drug dens were dismantled in separate operations in Cebu City and Lapu-Lapu City last Friday evening.
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November 09, 2025
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Now not time to hike fares
RESULT OF LTFRB HEARING
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November 09, 2025
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Radio groups for emergency communications mobilized
In response to the President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s call for proactive and stronger disaster preparedness, and to provide assistance in safeguarding lives and communities from the impending threat posed by Typhoon \"Uwan.
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November 09, 2025
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Massive Russian attack hits Ukraine energy infra
A massive Russian attack hit Ukraine's energy infrastructure, killing one person and prompting power cuts in several regions, Kyiv authorities said Saturday.
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November 09, 2025
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Dalaguete's Kent Villarba: From Bruno Mars of Cebu to TNT champ
Just two minutes before the finale of \"Tawag ng Tanghalan (TNT): Ika-siyam na Taon\" aired on \"It's Showtime\" yesterday, November 8, Kent Villarba shared on his Facebook page that making it to the grand finals was already the best birthday gift he could ask for.
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November 09, 2025
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Trollano lifts San Miguel. Williams turns back clock in TNT victory
Don Trollano scored seven of his game-high 29 points in the homestretch and personally bailed San Miguel Beer out in a 94-92 decision over Magnolia in a well-fought battle in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center-Montalban on Friday night, November 7.
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November 09, 2025
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K-pop hit 'Golden' nabs 3 Grammy nods
Rapper Kendrick Lamar leads the nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards with nine, the Recording Academy announced yesterday -- fresh off winning five golden gramophones at the last gala honoring the best in music.
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November 09, 2025
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Philippine economy slows to 4% in Q3
Corruption has dragged down the country’s economic growth to its slowest pace since the pandemic, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) on Friday, November 7.
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November 08, 2025
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Bodies found in Mandaue mostly Cebu City residents
Of the 14 bodies recovered in Mandaue City, 12 have been confirmed to be residents of Cebu City, while two remain unidentified, according to Mandaue City administrator Gonzalo Malig-on in an interview yesterday.
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November 08, 2025
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Relocation ordered
\"Mayroon tayong plano para ma-relocate kasi marami sa naging biktima ay nasa no-build zone,\" the President said, stressing that affected families will receive immediate and sustained assistance.
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November 08, 2025
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World leaders launch fund to save forests, get first $5 billion
World leaders attending a climate summit in Brazil launched a fund Thursday to save the world’s forests, quickly raking in over $5 billion in pledges to reward tropical countries for not chopping down trees.
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November 08, 2025
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2 drug suspects nabbed; P3.9 million drugs seized
At least P3.9 million worth of suspected shabu was confiscated from two high-value individuals in separate buy-bust operations in San Francisco, Camotes Island, Cebu, on November 6 and 7.
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November 08, 2025
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Clarity and reckoning
On Wednesday evening, I posted the following message on my social media page, which has since been shared 552 times and received 560 reactions. I’d like to echo portions of it here, as I quote myself:
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November 08, 2025
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A not-so-gentle reminder?
There seems to be no end to the photos and videos online and in the news about what happened during and after Typhoon Tino.
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November 08, 2025
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Aiai revives recording career with 'Haliparot Delulu'
Seasoned GMA star Aiai Delas Alas steps back into the music scene as AADA, who just released her novelty song, “Haliparot Delulu” under the Kapamilya label StarPop in celebration of her 35th year in the industry.
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November 08, 2025
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'Uwan' to bring rains by Sunday
Heavy to intense rains are expected to drench eastern Luzon and Visayas starting Saturday, November 8, as Severe Tropical Storm “Fung-Wong” nears the country.
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November 08, 2025
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Fiber provider reports strong growth in first nine months
Converge ICT Solutions Inc. reported sustained revenue and subscriber growth in the first nine months of 2025, supported by solid demand for both residential and enterprise broadband services and continued network expansion across the country.
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November 08, 2025
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IN TALISAY CITY Flood victims told: Don't rebuild in danger zones
Residents living along the Mananga River in Talisay City whose houses were washed out by flash floods at the height of Typhoon Tino have been strongly warned against rebuilding their homes in the danger zone.
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November 08, 2025
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Donny, Kyle confront action-packed heist in ABS-CBN series 'Roja'
Kapamilya stars Donny Pangilinan and Kyle Echarri deliver thrilling drama with action-packed suspense as they are embroiled in a high-profile hostage crisis in ABS-CBN's new series “Roja.”
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November 08, 2025
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'Wish Ko Lang!' brings back core branding
GMA Network's award-winning drama anthology, Wish Ko Lang!, features the story of an ailing father whose only wish is to be with his family once more in the inspiring and emotionally charged episode this Saturday, November 8.
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November 08, 2025
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3 die in new US strike on alleged drug boat
Washington, United States — US forces on Thursday struck another alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean, killing three people, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said, bringing the death toll from Washington’s controversial anti-narcotics campaign to at least 70.
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November 08, 2025
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Green shines in Suns debut
Jalen Green made a triumphant season debut for the Phoenix Suns, scoring 29 points in a dominant 115-102 NBA victory over the shorthanded Los Angeles Clippers.
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November 08, 2025
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Marcos urged to create body on drug war killings
Cardinal Pablo Virgilio “Ambo” David has urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to create a “truth commission” that would review unresolved cases of drug war killings under Duterte, saying the bloodshed was an “organized criminal activity funded by government” that was never thoroughly examined.
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November 08, 2025
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Brgy council wants Monterrazas probed
The Guadalupe Barangay Council is calling for a full-scale technical investigation into the drainage systems and water retention ponds of the Monterrazas de Cebu hillside development following the waist-deep floodwaters that inundated parts of Banawa and Guadalupe Proper during the onslaught of Typhoon Tino.
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November 08, 2025
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Cream of the crop in Cebu chess scene to test each other's mettle
The best of the best in Cebu chess landscape will once again try to outdo each other in the 6th Boy 'Chessmoso' Pestaño Memorial Tatluhan Open Chess Tournament marking the 35th founding anniversary of the Cebu Executives and Professionals Chess Association (CEPCA) on Sunday, November 9, at the Cebu Chess Club located at the 4th floor of Robinsons Galleria Cebu.
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November 08, 2025
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MCWD: 62% of water supply restored
The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) has only restored 62 percent of its normal water supply as it races to repair major transmission lines and bulk water sources severely damaged by Typhoon Tino, which left several parts of Metro Cebu with little to no water.
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November 08, 2025
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Ghosts
As the title suggests, supposedly, this piece should have been appropriate last weekend. However, this has to take a backseat as the equally important but more urgent concern (spent wash spill) at the North Bais Bay had to be dealt with front and center. So far, at least, while the extent of the damage is yet to be established, the Universal Robina Corporation (URC) extended some assistance. The affected families received P5,000.00 each.
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