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Skeletor leads forces of evil
In “Masters of the Universe,” Eternia has fallen under the forces of Skeletor, and it’s up to He-Man, who has returned from his Earthly exile, to fight back.
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June 02, 2026
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254 of 257 districts voted for impeachment
Of the 318 members of the House of Representatives, representing 254 legislative districts and 64 party list representatives, a total of 257 (80.81%) voted in favor of the four Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte.
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June 02, 2026
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PMI: Phl factory activity returns to growth in May
Philippine factory activity returned to expansion in May as stronger domestic demand lifted output and new orders, even as the Middle East conflict continues to affect supply chains and costs, S&P Global said on Monday.
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June 02, 2026
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Cebuano-founded startup seeks $750,000 pre-seed
FOR OVERSEAS E-COMMERCE PLATFORM
2 min |
June 02, 2026
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76th Palanca Awards Issues Call for Entries
The Carlos Palanca Foundation, Inc. is now accepting entries to the 76th Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature (Palanca Awards).
2 min |
June 02, 2026
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Badian spikers make history
Secure first ever Calderon Cup volleyball crown
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June 02, 2026
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Marcos hits pork import surge, warns of local industry collapse
Senator Imee R. Marcos has slammed Executive Order No. 116, which she said unfairly favors imported pork over local producers by nearly quadrupling the Minimum Access Volume (MAV) from 54,210 to 204,210 metric tons.
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June 02, 2026
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Liloan's JM Abarca rules Converge skate competition
Liloan’s John Michael “JM” Abarca pulled off a stunning upset over national team mainstay Motic Panugalinog to rule the men’s open street battle of the inaugural Converge Xponential Tour Skate Competition at the Talisay City Skatepark over the weekend.
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June 02, 2026
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Looming El Niño seen to escalate national energy crisis
El Niño is coming, and it is only going to get worse, as the country reels from surging fuel prices and higher energy costs.
1 min |
June 02, 2026
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Explosion kills 5 at South Korean aerospace plant
An explosion at a plant run by South Korean defense firm Hanwha Aerospace killed five people on Monday, local fire authorities said.
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June 02, 2026
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Water theft blamed for defective hydrants
The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) said some fire hydrants in Mandaue City have been damaged due to illegal water extraction, a practice that also contributes to non-revenue water losses.
3 min |
June 02, 2026
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Provincial government upgrades Capitol clinic
Capitol employees will soon have access to expanded healthcare services within the Cebu Provincial Capitol compound as the provincial government moves forward with the construction of a P5-million upgraded clinic that will house additional medical facilities and specialized healthcare services.
2 min |
June 02, 2026
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City resumes garbage hauling to Aloguinsan
The mayor explained that the city is still awaiting the final report on the Binaliw landfill before deciding whether hauling operations can return there, citing safety concerns following the trash slide earlier this year.
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June 02, 2026
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Big-time fuel price cuts set this week
The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced significant fuel price rollbacks for the period of June 2 to June 8, providing relief to motorists and transport operators amid easing global oil prices.
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June 02, 2026
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DOE admits no quick fix
DOE Secretary Sharon Garin said the power supply constraints in the Visayas grid are expected to persist, although temporary interventions are now being implemented amid what she described as a structural mismatch between power generation and transmission infrastructure development.
3 min |
June 02, 2026
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Where’s that stake park?
Skateboarding enthusiasts were given a treat by Cebuana skateboarder Margielyn Didal who headlined the Converge FiberX Xponentials Spotlight Tour at the Talisay City Skate Park last Saturday, May 31.
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June 02, 2026
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Russia-Cebu forum opens doors to agri, energy, digital prospects
Cebu businesses could gain access to new investment opportunities spanning agriculture, renewable energy, healthcare, digital technologies and infrastructure as Russia seeks to deepen economic ties with one of the Philippines’ fastest-growing regional economies.
2 min |
June 02, 2026
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Over 8,000 habal-habal drivers get Capitol aid
At least 8,138 habal-habal drivers in Cebu Province have received financial assistance from the provincial government under its fuel subsidy program, with the Capitol releasing P24.44 million in aid to beneficiaries across 26 local government units (LGUs).
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June 02, 2026
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Archival blames delayed JO reports for salary woes
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival blamed delays in the release of salaries of job order (JO) employees on the late submission of required payroll documents, stressing that the city government has sufficient funds to cover their wages.
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June 02, 2026
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Cebu Province recognizes 'right to care'
AS PRIDE MONTH BEGINS:
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June 02, 2026
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Playwright-Priest set to Publish Second Book
Msgr. Agustin V. Ancajas of the Archdiocese of Cebu signed a publishing agreement with the Santo Niño de Cebu Publishing House (SNPH) for his second anthology of play last May 13 at the Teatro Rosita at the San Isidro Labrador Parish, Talisay City, Cebu.
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June 02, 2026
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Iran: Lebanon ceasefire remains key condition
Iran’s foreign ministry said on Monday that a ceasefire in Lebanon remains a key condition for any deal with the United States to end the Middle East war.
1 min |
June 02, 2026
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Tayud crowned U15 champs in Alegado Summer League
Tayud banked on an explosive fourth-quarter performance to turn back Cansaga, 94-81, and emerge as champions in the 15 Under division of the 1st Mayor Alegado Developmental Summer League in the municipality of Consolacion in northern Cebu.
1 min |
June 02, 2026
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Wiji Kun sets sights on success with 2nd album 'Fortune Cookie'
Wiji Kun credits “Transformers” as the reason he wanted to become a musician.
3 min |
June 02, 2026
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France, partners intercept Russian oil tanker
France said on Monday that a suspected Russian oil tanker had been detained in the Atlantic over the weekend, in the latest such seizure aimed at combatting Moscow’s sanctions-busting “shadow fleet.”
2 min |
June 02, 2026
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Trump: Iran has agreed to “no nuclear weapons”
US President Donald Trump said he had secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he had sent a tougher peace proposal back to Tehran.
3 min |
June 01, 2026
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Dave Moffatt to join Phil tour of ‘Music Travel Love’
Music Travel Love, the duo composed of Canadian brothers Bob and Clint Moffatt, dropped a bombshell for their Philippine Tour this June.
2 min |
June 01, 2026
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Japan defense chief takes swipe at China
Japan’s defense minister took a veiled swipe at China on Sunday, pledging to keep strengthening the military despite Beijing’s criticism of Tokyo’s increasingly muscular security stance.
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June 01, 2026
The Freeman
Council OKs emergency measures
The Cebu City Council has approved a series of resolutions to strengthen emergency preparedness as Metro Cebu grapples with rotational brownouts and braces for a looming water crisis projected to intensify under El Niño conditions by mid-2026.
2 min |
June 01, 2026
The Freeman
Another cautionary tale
A post that has now gone viral in social media tells the story of a 35-year-old public school teacher in Echague, Isabela, who hanged himself earlier last month.
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