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Comelec-7 reports May 12 midterm polls post highest voter turnout
Central Visayas achieved its highest voter turnout as the May 2025 midterm elections concluded, with over 3.7 million voters participated or an 86.52 percent turnout rate.
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June 08, 2025
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A clean heart, a new spirit, a new life
With the Solemnity of Pentecost, we are assured that God in the Holy Spirit is always with us, intervening always in our lives to lead us to where we should be in our definitive life, i.e., to be truly God’s image and likeness, sharers of his divine life and nature.
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June 08, 2025
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Suns name Ott as new head coach
The Phoenix Suns named Jordan Ott as their new head coach following the sacking of Mike Budenholzer.
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June 08, 2025
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More kindergarteners expected for SY '25-'26
More kindergarten learners are expected in the new school year following the amendments done by the Department of Education on its enrollment procedures.
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June 08, 2025
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37K cops to secure school opening
Over 37,000 police officers will secure students for the opening of classes in public schools on June 16, the Philippine National Police said yesterday.
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June 08, 2025
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NLEX seals twice-to-beat edge in PBA playoffs
NLEX overcame Magnolia’s torrid start, coming through with its own hot runs in the middle quarters en route to a 107-99 victory that guaranteed the Road Warriors of a twice-to-beat incentive in the coming PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals.
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June 08, 2025
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Marcial, Ancajas, Magsayo to fight in Pacquiao undercard
Two-time Olympian Eumir Marcial will be back in the ring next month, joining former world champions Jerwin Ancajas and Mark Magsayo in the undercard of Manny Pacquiao’s fight against Mario Barrios in Las Vegas on July 19.
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June 08, 2025
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2-MW generator en route to Siquijor amid power crisis
A 2-megawatt modular generator set is on its way to Siquijor to help ease the island’s worsening power crisis, following the province’s declaration of a state of calamity earlier this week.
3 min |
June 08, 2025
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Proud Boys sue over US Capitol riot convictions
Five members of the far right Proud Boys convicted of orchestrating the US Capitol riot filed a lawsuit on Friday seeking $100 million in damages for alleged violations of their constitutional rights.
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June 08, 2025
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Efforts to control insect infestation intensified
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) are intensifying efforts to combat the red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestation threatening Negros Island's sugarcane fields.
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June 08, 2025
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Ombudsman asks CA: Allow Gwen's suspension
Ombudsman Samuel Martires has asked the Court of Appeals (CA) to reverse its May 15 resolution issuing a 60-day Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the implementation of his office's preventive suspension order against outgoing Cebu governor Gwendolyn Garcia.
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June 08, 2025
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'Return to your country' Kabul tells Afghans rebuffed by Washington
The Taliban government on Saturday urged Afghans hoping to emigrate to the United States to instead return to Afghanistan, after Washington tightened entry conditions.
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June 08, 2025
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LPA, southwest monsoon to bring more rain across PH
The state weather bureau PAGASA on Saturday warned of continuous rains and possible flooding as the southwest monsoon and a low-pressure area (LPA) jointly affect large portions of the country, including Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
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June 08, 2025
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UNDER THE RAINBOW TREE
Once upon a time, in a quiet town surrounded by hills and wildflowers, the three best friends Nestor, Laurence, and Emma spent every day playing under a large tree.
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June 08, 2025
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Do What Invigorates Your Soul
LIFE'S ESSENCE
2 min |
June 08, 2025
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Cycling pushed as mode of transpo
The Sugbo Bike Lanes Board (SBLB) is actively promoting cycling as a sustainable mode of transportation through back-to-back events.
1 min |
June 07, 2025
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Prime Video lights up Bangkok with 'Good Boy' premiere
Prime Video celebrated the global premiere of its eagerly awaited Korean series “Good Boy,” with a spectacular event in Bangkok, Thailand.
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June 07, 2025
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Bolts open BCL Asia campaign in Dubai against host team
How fast its three imports adjust to its system plays a crucial role in Meralco’s latest foray in the Basketball Champions League Asia in Dubai.
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June 07, 2025
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Jobless Pinoys hit 2.06 million in April
A total of 2.06 million Filipinos were unemployed in April 2025, placing the country's unemployment rate at 4.1%, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Friday, June 6.
1 min |
June 07, 2025
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Pet dogs bite more, not stray dogs
DVMF SAYS DATA SHOWS
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June 07, 2025
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2026 NBA All-Star Game to have USA vs World format
Next year’s NBA All-Star Game will feature a “USA versus the World” format.
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June 07, 2025
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Archival's top priority: Clean and orderly Cebu City
Even before officially assuming office, Cebu City Mayor-elect Nestor Archival has made it clear that a clean and orderly city is his priority—starting with its major thoroughfares.
1 min |
June 07, 2025
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Healing
The past few weeks have brought significant challenges as I grapple with an illness closely linked to the aging process.
2 min |
June 07, 2025
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Archival plans to revisit issues on waste facility
Cebu City Mayor-elect Nestor Archival said he is planning to revisit the issues surrounding the Binaliw waste facility, which remained unresolved.
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June 07, 2025
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BisayaFlix's workshop series concludes with success
BisayaFlix successfully hosted an inspiring five-day Performing Arts and Filmmaking Workshop Series from May 25 to 29, bringing together some of the Philippines' accomplished industry professionals to mentor aspiring artists, creators, and storytellers.
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June 07, 2025
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MCCI warns of repercussions in proposed P200 wage hike
The Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) raised concerns over the proposed P200 across-the-board increase in the daily minimum wage for private sector workers.
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June 07, 2025
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Here come the rains again
It is official; the rainy season has started, according the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration
1 min |
June 07, 2025
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Batch 2004 now 4-0, Cabahug fires 52 points in Batch 2006 win
The ‘04 For the Win Batch 2004 kept its undefeated record intact while Mikey Cabahug produced an eye-catching performance in leading Subtero Batch 2006 to victory in Division B of the Sacred Heart Ateneo Alumni Basketball Athletic Association (SHAABAA) Season 28 at the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles Arena in Barangay Canduman, Mandaue City.
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June 07, 2025
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Wonderful partnership for 2025 Cebu celebration of WED
The United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are urgently promoted to have a better world for all, by 2030s, with no one left behind.
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June 07, 2025
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DOTR still helping with PUV modernization
The Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Program continues with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) strengthening government support for transport cooperatives to help them meet financial obligations.
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