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Michael Eric Go: Anchored by faith, driven by legacy
MBB: CEBU'S POWER PLAYERS AND RISING TITANS
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May 25, 2026
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Iran accuses Washington of ‘excessive demands’
Tehran accused the United States of ‘excessive demands,’ Iranian media said on Saturday, as US media reports raised the prospect that Washington was mulling new strikes and leaders of the Islamic republic considered the latest peace proposal.
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May 24, 2026
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Rubio in India to renew ties
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday opened a visit to India that will include talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, looking to renew ties with a usually like-minded partner a week after Washington’s warm summit with China.
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May 24, 2026
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New label reimagines OPM classics
ABS-CBN Music officially launched CAT Records, a record label dedicated to breathing new life into ABS-CBN’s rich catalog of Original Pilipino Music (OPM).
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May 24, 2026
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Meralco, Ginebra fight back to even series
The Meralco Bolts and Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings punched back at their rivals to level their PBA Commissioner’s Cup best-of-seven semifinals series at one game apiece on Friday night, May 22, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
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May 24, 2026
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Loren-licious
Assumption College is said to have ripped off the portrait of Senator Loren Legarda from its walls.
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May 24, 2026
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Gabbi Carballo brings Cebuana perspective to Miss Eco Intl '26
While Gabbi Carballo was unable to secure a back-to-back win for the Philippines at Miss Eco International 2026 on Saturday, May 23, the doctor-beauty queen succeeded in bringing her personal Cebuana story to Alexandria, Egypt, where the pageant was held.
3 min |
May 24, 2026
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4Ps beneficiaries clinch top ranks in LET
According to Icot, striking a balance between studying and getting enough rest contributes to academic readiness.
4 min |
May 24, 2026
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The Battle of Tres De Abril
The Battle of Mactan may arguably be the most well-known battles to have taken place in Cebu, but there is another that holds significant value in Philippine history: the Battle of Tres de Abril.
2 min |
May 24, 2026
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Home for Girls marks first quarter with focus on healing
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 7 (DSWD-7) reported that its Home for Girls (HFG) facility served 45 clients in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting both operational figures and the ongoing recovery of children under protective custody.
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May 24, 2026
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Learn To Let Go
There was a time when I experienced emotional pain so excruciating that it took years for me to learn to let it go.
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May 24, 2026
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Shai powers Thunder past Spurs for 2-1 lead
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder survived an early onslaught to score a 123-108 victory over the San Antonio Spurs and take a 2-1 lead in their NBA Western Conference finals series.
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May 24, 2026
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Solid Bloc 11 wants Gatchalian as next Senate president — Kiko
Sen. Kiko Pangilinan said members of the Solid Bloc 11 are supporting Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian for Senate president amid ongoing talks of another leadership change in the chamber.
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May 24, 2026
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Hajj pilgrim numbers surpass 2025 arrivals
DESPITE MIDDLE EAST WAR
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May 24, 2026
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Electricity rate hike for residential consumers
Power consumers under Visayan Electric Company will see higher electricity bills this May after the utility announced an increase in the residential electricity rate by P0.31 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), bringing it to P12.88/kWh.
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May 24, 2026
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Add’l ICC warrants expected soon amid search for Bato
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said more arrest warrants from the International Criminal Court (ICC) may soon be issued as authorities continue the search for Sen. Ronald dela Rosa, who remains in hiding following a warrant for crimes against humanity.
2 min |
May 24, 2026
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Cebu adopts health investment plan
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro has signed Executive Order (EO) No. 29 adopting the Local Investment Plan for Health (LIPH), a strategic and investment framework to guarantee equitable access to quality healthcare across Cebu.
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May 24, 2026
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10 dead in Ukrainian strike on Russian-occupied town
The death toll from a Ukrainian strike on a college in a Russian-occupied town in eastern Ukraine has risen to 10, local Moscow-backed authorities said on Saturday.
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May 24, 2026
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Chinese coal mine blast kills at least 90
A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China has killed at least 90 people, state media reported on Saturday, the country’s biggest mining disaster in 17 years.
2 min |
May 24, 2026
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Moalboal off to a flying start in Calderon Cup volleyball
The in-form Moalboal spikers opened their campaign with three consecutive wins in the inaugural Calderon Cup Developmental League Volleyball Tournament at the Badian Sports Complex in southern Cebu.
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May 24, 2026
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Magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits Hawaii
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit Hawaii on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said.
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May 24, 2026
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CV employment drops, unemployment rises
IN 2025
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May 24, 2026
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Stress management workshop for QC emergency responders
PLDT and Smart, in partnership with the Philippine Mental Health Association (PMHA), conducted a stress management workshop for Quezon City emergency frontliners under the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) and Citizens Services Department (CSD).
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May 24, 2026
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'PRINCESS HOURS' STAR JU JI-HOON RETURNS IN 'LOVE YOUR ENEMY'
Fans of the hit Korean drama “Princess Hours” are in for another dose of romance as Ju Ji-hoon returns in the romantic comedy series “Love Your Enemy,” starting 9:30pm this Monday (May 25) on ABS-CBN sa ALLTV2, Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and iWant.
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May 24, 2026
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ONE SWEET SUMMER
Ben, Carlo, and their little sister Mia were already excited for the next school year.
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May 24, 2026
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Thousands ordered to evacuate around leaking chemical tank
Tens of thousands of people were ordered to leave their homes in California on Friday after a huge chemical tank began to leak, sending toxic fumes over a heavily populated area and posing the risk of an explosion.
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May 24, 2026
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Capitol forms body to expedite disaster response
To further strengthen disaster response in Cebu Province, the Cebu provincial government established the Executive Committee (ExeCom) of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) through Executive Order No. 30, Series of 2026.
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May 24, 2026
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BSP pushes PERA to boost retirement savings, markets
The Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas (BSP) is urging companies to adopt and promote the country’s voluntary retirement savings program, saying wider use of the Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) could strengthen employee retention while channeling more long-term funds into Philippine capital markets.
1 min |
May 23, 2026
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NATO allies want clarity on Trump’s troop moves
NATO's European members scrambled Friday to get clarity from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on troop shifts by Washington, as they sought to placate President Donald Trump's ire on Iran ahead of a July summit.
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May 23, 2026
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TO ENCOURAGE RECYCLING Bins in city establishments pushed
The City Council’s Committee on Trade, Commerce and Entrepreneurship has recommended the immediate approval of an ordinance that would compel Cebu City establishments to install recycling bins and enforce a deposit-return scheme for bottles and cans, calling these provisions the most urgent response to the city’s solid waste crisis.
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