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Ex-CIDG chief suspended 90 days
The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) on Thursday, August 28, said it imposed a 90-day preventive suspension on the former chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) over his handling of the case of missing sabungeros.
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August 29, 2025
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13 forms of graft and corruption
For all flood control and other government project contractors as well as DPWH officials and COA resident auditors, it might be useful for you to read Republic Act 3019 of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.
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August 29, 2025
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Lessons from the martyrdom of St. John the Baptist
Indeed, precious lessons can be learned from the martyrdom of St. John the Baptist whose liturgical memorial is celebrated on August 29. One is that we should expect suffering and possible martyrdom if we truly seek to follow Christ, the very embodiment of truth and love, which we should pursue and defend without let up in our life.
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August 29, 2025
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Street Foods from Around the World
(3 of 5)
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August 29, 2025
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Pepito gets fresh term as PCL-Cebu president
Running unopposed in yesterday’s election, Pepito secures another term as president of the Philippine Councilors League-Cebu Provincial Federation for three years (2025-2028).
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August 29, 2025
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Local travel boom offsets declining foreign arrivals
Cebu’s hospitality sector is increasingly turning to the domestic travel market to offset moderating foreign arrivals, leveraging exhibitions and discounted stay packages to sustain occupancy and revenue growth.
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August 29, 2025
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Through the Lens of Cinema: War, Home, Lives
A Japanese-Filipino collaborative film screening will take place on September 25-26, 2025, at UP Lawak Sinehan, made possible by the strong support of the Japan Foundation.
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August 29, 2025
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Gladys signs with Star Magic; hopes to do more series, hosting
Showbiz icon Gladys Reyes officially joins the Star Magic family after signing a contract with ABS-CBN's premier talent agency during yesterday's “Grand Welcome to Star Magic.”
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August 29, 2025
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Season 3 of ANS Sports 3x3 tourney this weekend
Hundreds of young aspiring cagers are all raring to plunge into hardcourt action as the ANS Sports 3x3 Basketball Tournament Season 3 gets underway this weekend at The Sisters of Mary School-Boystown in Barangay Tungkop, Minglanilla.
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August 29, 2025
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Draft Combine to kick off PBA pre-season activities
The PBA holds the annual Draft Combine next week to officially kick off preseason activities for its golden anniversary.
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August 29, 2025
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Legal action vs those who killed mangroves
The Cebu City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CCENRO) is urging the Cebu City Legal Office (CLO) to take action against those responsible for the death of five mangrove trees in Barangay Cogon Pardo during a flood control project.
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August 29, 2025
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Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson are hilarious in 'The Naked Gun'
Pamela Anderson reveals a new side of her artistry in \"The Naked Gun.
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August 29, 2025
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Archival, Aumentado eyed for RDC chair
From the private sector, Melisimo Agreo and Melanie Ng were nominated to serve as co-chairperson of the council.
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August 29, 2025
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Councilor: No public funds spent in travel to Europe
Chan-Olmstead, who sits in the City Council as president of the Liga ng mga Barangay-Lapu-Lapu City Chapter, said the trip was a gift from her husband and was their first travel abroad together.
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August 29, 2025
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Russian attack kills 10 in Kyiv
Kyiv, Ukraine --- Russian missiles and drones ripped through apartment blocks in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early Thursday, killing at least 10 people in what President Volodymyr Zelensky said represented a clear disregard for peace negotiations.
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August 29, 2025
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Local automakers interested to join RACE
Local automakers have also expressed interest in participating in the Revitalizing the Automotive Industry for Competitiveness Enhancement (RACE) program, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said.
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August 29, 2025
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Council wants Transport Summit, as CCTO tries new traffic scheme
While the City Council pushes for the convening of a Transportation Summit to address the symptoms of a sick transport system in the city, the Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) is set to conduct a dry run on the proposed new city traffic scheme at the Sto. Tomas Quadrangle in Barangay Pardo today (August 29).
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August 29, 2025
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Mexican senators come to blows after debate
Mexican senators came to blows Wednesday after a heated debate over alleged opposition calls for the United States to intervene militarily against drug cartels.
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August 29, 2025
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Kipchoge feeling the pressure ahead of Sydney Marathon
Eliud Kipchoge says the desire to inspire others drove him to enter this week’s Sydney Marathon with the Kenyan legend admitting there was “huge pressure” on him to win.
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August 29, 2025
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Burgers and Fries, Fish and Chips
An exclusive invitation to a media preview of Gordon Ramsay's Street Burger and Fish & Chips was delivered by Marc of Megaworld Corporation and Marketing Manager Angeline Leo to my office at the Cebu Animal Doctors Hospital.
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August 29, 2025
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Pam hits P6M tourist stops
Among the TRAs built by the provincial government are those in Pinamungajan, Santander, Dumanjug, Balamban, Bogo City, Pilar, Tudela, Poro, San Francisco, and Madridejos.
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August 29, 2025
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TO SUSTAIN ECONOMIC GROWTH Expert warns Cebu needs to solve infra, power woes
Cebu and the wider Central Visayas region are emerging as the Philippines' most dynamic growth hubs, but more needs to be done to capture the attention of international investors, a renowned economist said.
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August 29, 2025
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Questionable identity
Authorities seemed to have discovered another “Alice Guo”.
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August 29, 2025
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UN nuclear inspectors 'back in Iran'
The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog has said a team of its inspectors are “back in Iran,” the first to enter since Israeli and US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities this year.
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August 28, 2025
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Mother father
Alex Eala fought back from a 1-5 deficit in the final set against the world number 14 in her US Open main draw debut. Don't call it resilience though, Filipinos have been used and abused for their survival instinct against state violence and neglect. Call it fighting spirit instead. Or heart, without reference to a congressional spouse of vanity and luxury.
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August 28, 2025
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Bacolod Goes Lift Mode: Coca-Cola PH Introduces New Beverage Lift with Epic Unveiling
Coca-Cola Philippines has launched Lift, its newest invigorating drink powered with Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Caffeine to energize today's generation of go-getters.
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August 28, 2025
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Fiber firm scales back 2025 growth targets
Philippine fiber broadband operator Converge ICT Solutions has scaled back its full-year growth target after a strong first half underscored both the strength of domestic demand and the structural challenges facing the sector.
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August 28, 2025
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Archival imposes liquor ban within 100-m radius from Bar Exams site
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival issued an executive order (EO) imposing a liquor ban in public areas within a 100-meter radius of the testing site for the three-day 2025 Bar Examination.
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August 28, 2025
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Taylor-Travis love story: 5 things to know
It’s official: America’s most famous couple are tying the knot. Stadium-filling pop megastar Taylor Swift and three-time NFL Super Bowl winner Travis Kelce announced their engagement on Instagram Tuesday. Here are five things to know about their love story:
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August 28, 2025
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Honoring shared history for a bright future together
As we mark the 80th anniversary of victory in the World Anti-Fascist War, we honor a truth often overlooked: the Eastern battlefield was equally vital and paved the way for eventual Allied victory.
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