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Rama willing to be Garcia's lawyer
Former Cebu City mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has found an ally in erstwhile mayor Michael Rama on the alleged purchase of a luxury vehicle.
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July 05, 2025
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'Born to Be Wild' explores Al tech
This July, “Born to be Wild” rolls out a refreshed format to bring more compelling stories, continuing its mission as a dynamic platform for wildlife conservation, environmental education, and advocacy.
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July 05, 2025
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"You're drawing people, they are human beings, not characters."
\"Anime also draws humans.
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July 05, 2025
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More than 3K wanted persons arrested since January
Over 3,000 wanted persons have been arrested across Central Visayas in the past six months.
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July 05, 2025
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June inflation rises slightly to 1.4%
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines recorded a slight acceleration in inflation in June 2025, rising to 1.4% from 1.3% in May.
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July 05, 2025
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Del Monte Philippines stable amidst US unit's bankruptcy
Del Monte Philippines Inc., known for its canned pineapples and tomato sauce, is not part of the bankruptcy filed by Del Monte Foods Holdings Limited in the United States.
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July 05, 2025
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Good early signs – and the usual transition woes
It’s only been five days since the new administrations in Cebu City and Cebu Province assumed office, and I’m already seeing visible improvements, particularly in traffic flow along the Banilad-IT Park corridor, a route I take every day.
3 min |
July 05, 2025
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Doce Pares International returns to its barangay-based roots
Eskrima tournaments have become school-based and were staged in malls and somewhat out of reach of the masses.
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July 05, 2025
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Garcia: CH budget deficit 'inaccurate'
Former Cebu City mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia described the alleged budget deficit at the Cebu City Hall as \"inaccurate.
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July 05, 2025
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Veteran showbiz personality Lolit Solis dies at 80
Veteran columnist and talent manager Lolit Solis has died. She was 80.
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July 05, 2025
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New Mandaue gov't center to cater to growing needs
CURRENT OFFICES TOO SMALL NOW
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July 05, 2025
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Israel minister says army will 'ensure Iran cannot threaten' country again
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the army must draw up a plan to prevent Iran from threatening Israel again after the arch-foes fought a 12-day war last month, in comments released Friday.
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July 05, 2025
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Brazil to host BRICS meet wary of Trump
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- A summit of BRICS nations will convene in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday and Monday, with members hoping to weigh in on global crises while tiptoeing around US President Donald Trump's policies.
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July 05, 2025
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs: music pioneer, entrepreneur - and convicted felon
“Larger than life,” said witnesses over and over — his accusers included. And that he was, until it all came crashing down.
3 min |
July 05, 2025
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Eala also bows out of Wimbly doubles
Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala has reached the end of the road in her Wimbledon debut.
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July 05, 2025
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Reformed gangster fights to escape past in 'The Nice Guy'
This July 18, stars Lee Dongwook and Lee Sungkyoung return to Disney+ in “The Nice Guy,” an all-new 14-part Korean drama about a reformed gangster trying to escape his past.
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July 04, 2025
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Lea is first Pinay to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Award-winning singer-actress Lea Salonga will be among the latest celebrities to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next year.
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July 04, 2025
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PEZA investments surge in 1st half
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) saw a 59% increase in approved investment pledges in the first six months of 2025, despite a drop in approvals in June.
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July 04, 2025
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Japan to attempt 'world first' deep-sea mineral extraction
Japan will from January attempt to extract rare earth minerals from the ocean floor in the deepest trial of its kind, the director of a government innovation program said Thursday.
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July 04, 2025
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How OVP's media rebuke can trigger harassment
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines is urging public officials to take their complaints directly to newsrooms rather than airing their grievances publicly — a move the group's chairperson says can embolden online harassment against journalists.
2 min |
July 04, 2025
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Today is our true Independence Day
We should celebrate Independence Day on July 4, and not June 12. The truth is that we were not truly independent on June 12, 1898. The declaration made by the Magdalos led by Emilio Aguinaldo in Kawit, Cavite, was not recognized by the international community of nations. In fact, on December 10, 1898, the Kingdom of Spain sold the Philippine Islands to America by virtue of the Treaty of Paris.
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July 04, 2025
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WBank: Phl still a lower middle income country
The World Bank has retained the Philippines' classification as a lower middle income country, despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration pushing for an upgrade to upper middle income status.
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July 04, 2025
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2 ambulances left idle at disaster office hub
A \"waste of government funds.\" This is how Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo Jovito “Jonkie” Ouano described the purchase of two ambulances, which cost P2 million each, and have been sitting idle at the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) hub in Barangay Looc for four years since its purchase.
4 min |
July 04, 2025
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Tropa on the cusp of PBA Finals, Beermen forge 2-2 deadlock
The manpower woes continued to plague TNT, but it didn’t stop the Tropang 5G from beating Rain or Shine, 108-92, to move one win away from a finals stint in the PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday night at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
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July 04, 2025
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St. Ignatius Run to benefit PWDs
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
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July 04, 2025
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'M3GAN 2.0': Double the sass, double the stakes
When “M3GAN” was released three years ago, the Blumhouse horror wasn’t best remembered for its scares but for its campy tone. Its titular artificial intelligence villain became a fun character to watch, delivering quippy one-liners and literal killer moves.
4 min |
July 04, 2025
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Engr. Aroa back as chief of DWPH-7's Cebu 4th District Engineering Office
After her brief stint with the Cebu 2nd District Engineering Office of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region VII in Dalaguete town south of Cebu, Engr. Susan Ornopia-Aroa is back to where she belongs in the field of public service.
1 min |
July 04, 2025
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Gilas takes on Macau Black Bears in friendly
A club team that once beat the national team of China will try to warm up Gilas Pilipinas for its coming campaign in the FIBA Asia Cup next month.
1 min |
July 04, 2025
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Archival shows interest in 'Smart City Hub' app
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival expressed interest in a proposed citywide smart emergency response system from a private entity.
1 min |
July 04, 2025
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US defense chief ‘inciting conflict’
TOP CHINA OFFICIAL SAYS:
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