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How Their Dads Shaped Their Personalities and Destinies
Whether we have chosen a career close to our fathers or not, there’s no doubt that they shape our destiny and who we are.
5 min |
June 15, 2025
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Grief
LIFE'S ESSENCE
2 min |
June 15, 2025
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Gov. Garcia graces 50th China-Phl Friendship Day
Outgoing Governor Gwendolyn Garcia recently graced the 50th China-Philippines Friendship Day celebration as the guest of honor during a commemorative dinner and cultural night.
2 min |
June 15, 2025
The Freeman
DOLE: 41 work-related accidents in CV so far
SINCE START OF YEAR
1 min |
June 15, 2025
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Archival vows special attention to day-care centers
Cebu City Mayor-elect Archival pledged to give special attention to day-care centers in the city once he formally takes office, taking note the importance of nurturing children.
2 min |
June 15, 2025
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Mayor Garcia: 'Nothing to reconcile' with Rama
Following political tensions that flared during the campaign season, outgoing Mayor Raymund Alvin Garcia said there is “nothing to reconcile” between him and former Mayor Michael Rama, stressing he has done nothing wrong against his former ally.
1 min |
June 15, 2025
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The legacy lives on in 'Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre
Following two decades of magic, love, and power, with a community built on dreams and imagination, GMA Network is continuing the legacy with the anticipated comeback of the iconic fantasy series “Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre,” airing tomorrow, June 16.
2 min |
June 15, 2025
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Marines deploy in LA ahead of mass anti-Trump protests
Armed Marines arrived on the streets of Los Angeles Friday, part of a large deployment of troops ordered by Donald Trump that has raised the stakes between the US president and opponents criticizing him of growing authoritarianism.
1 min |
June 15, 2025
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Hotshots secure twice-to-beat advantage in PBA playoffs
Magnolia made a crucial run in a seven-minute stretch bridging the last two quarters and repulsed TNT, 88-83, in a vital tiff to seal a Top Four finish in the PBA Philippine Cup elims at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila on Friday the 13th.
1 min |
June 15, 2025
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TEAM TO VEHICLE OWNERS: Reclaim impounded units before amnesty ends
The Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM) has called on vehicle and motorcycle owners to reclaim their impounded units as the city's P1,000 storage fee under its amnesty program is set to end next month.
2 min |
June 15, 2025
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Suan inaugurates port food plaza
Cordova Mayor Cesar “Didoy” Suan recently inaugurated the Roro Port Food Plaza, a vibrant seaside dining hub designed to offer Cordovahanons and visiting Cebuanos a relaxing culinary experience.
1 min |
June 15, 2025
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SHS-Ateneo hosts Cor Jesu volleyball tourney
The Cor Jesu Invitational Volleyball Tournament kicked off on Friday, June 13, at the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles Arena in Barangay Canduman, Mandaue City.
1 min |
June 14, 2025
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Action eyed vs owners of properties encroaching on fire hydrants
With the standing order of Mayor-elect Nestor Archival, Cebu City officials are eyeing legal action regarding seven fire hydrants that have been found encroached upon by private properties.
2 min |
June 14, 2025
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P200 wage hike: Expect inflation, joblessness & dole-outs to rise
We can’t help but agree that any non-productivity related cost (such as pay hike) is an additional burden, non-value adding. That we are non-productive has factual basis. For one, globally, in 2023, we only ranked 116th (Wikipedia) in labor productivity and nothing much has changed. In fact, that is one of the reasons that our foreign direct investments (FDIs) are coming in trickles.
2 min |
June 14, 2025
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Love and service for people and planet
We look forward to a very promising Nestor Archival-Tommy Osmeña term from July!
2 min |
June 14, 2025
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New leaders, old problems, and the AI shift
For another --and this may sound incredible to many-- artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to make a defining impact this year, both positively and negatively, as experts predict.
2 min |
June 14, 2025
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Duterte requests for temporary release
Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s lawyers have formally sought his interim release from his detention at the International Criminal Court to an undisclosed country.
3 min |
June 14, 2025
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Resto gets City Council's ire
FOR BEING “UNTOUCHABLE” 7 YEARS NOW
3 min |
June 14, 2025
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BOI keeps P1.75 trillion investment approvals target
The Board of Investments (BOI) is keeping its target to approve P1.75 trillion worth of investments this year despite the challenges posed by the US reciprocal tariffs.
1 min |
June 14, 2025
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SM hospitality arm allots P10B capex to expand hotel portfolio
SM Hotels and Convention Corp. (SMHCC), the hospitality subsidiary of property giant SM Prime Holdings Inc., is strengthening its footprint in Cebu as part of a broader national expansion plan that will add seven new hotels to its portfolio by the end of 2029.
2 min |
June 14, 2025
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Ralph Fiennes is the eccentric doctor in '28 Years Later'
When asked to describe his character in the virus-ravaged world of “28 Years Later,” Ralph Fiennes (Conclave, The Menu, The Grand Budapest Hotel) would say that Dr. Ian Kelson is, “above all, a survivor.”
1 min |
June 14, 2025
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Christwil Villanueva vows to give best in first international race
Cebuano rider primed and ready for Asia-Pacific C'ship in Japan
1 min |
June 14, 2025
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Filipinos 'targeted' in Northern Ireland amid racist violence
The Philippine Embassy in London warned Filipino residents on Thursday, June 12, to stay vigilant after racist riots in Northern Ireland specifically targeted members of their community, including setting fire to one person’s vehicle.
2 min |
June 14, 2025
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Thanksgiving rally for Pam's victory set
A thanksgiving and victory rally to be called “Salamat Sugbo” will be held on June 29 to celebrate the win of Governor-elect Pamela Baricuatro, who garnered over a million votes in the May 12 elections, defeating five-term incumbent Governor Gwendolyn Garcia.
2 min |
June 14, 2025
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P3,000 cash aid Cebu City PWDS up for distribution
A total of 15,000 persons with disabilities (PWDs) will have reason to smile this weekend as the Cebu City government will be distributing their second quarter financial assistance starting today, June 14, until Monday, June 16.
1 min |
June 14, 2025
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Capitol transition team finalizes report -DILG
The transition activities, which have been ongoing since early June, are mandated by national policy.
2 min |
June 14, 2025
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Rama to serve as Pam’s “adviser”
Former Cebu City mayor Michael Rama has expressed openness to having members of his executive team serve under the administration of incoming Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro.
2 min |
June 14, 2025
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Shai says fatigue can't be a factor in NBA Finals
Oklahoma City star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said there's no room for fatigue with the Thunder down 2-1 to the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals.
1 min |
June 14, 2025
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CV posts downtrend inflation rate in May
Central Visayas’ inflation rate in May decelerated to 0.9 percent from 2.0 percent in April, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)-7 yesterday.
1 min |
June 14, 2025
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Tantamount to sabotage
A new administration is set to take over the Cebu Provincial Government by the end of the month.
1 min |