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CV farm, fisheries sector grows 5.2 percent in 2024
The agriculture and fisheries sector in Central Visayas grew by 5.2 percent in 2024 at constant 2018 prices, with total production valued at P63.15 billion, the Philippine Statistics Authority in Central Visayas (PSA-7) reported during its regional data dissemination forum on the 2024 Performance of Agriculture and Fisheries in Central Visayas yesterday.
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August 21, 2025
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A privilege not taken seriously
It would seem that more people aren’t taking the privilege to drive seriously.
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August 21, 2025
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Chepsiror, Abella dominate Metro Race To Beauty Fun Run
Kenyan national Eric Chepsiror and Cebuana long distance runner Lizane Abella led the cast of winners in the highly successful Metro Race To Beauty Fun Run over the weekend at the Cebu Business Park.
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August 21, 2025
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ABS-CBN announces 7 new shows, star-studded films
ABS-CBN announced its lineup of seven new titles, particularly five television shows and two movies, which promise to excite viewers in the coming months.
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August 21, 2025
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Pinoys warming up to credit
Filipinos are becoming more open to using credit, but concerns over interest rates and fraud continue to discourage wider adoption, according to the 2025 Credit Perception Index (CPI) released by TransUnion.
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August 21, 2025
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BSP vows reforms vs financial crimes
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has vowed to push ahead with reforms and strengthen safeguards against financial crimes after the Philippines was removed from the European Union (EU)'s list of high-risk third countries.
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August 21, 2025
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Iran will deploy new missiles against Israel
Iran said Wednesday it was prepared for any new Israeli attack, announcing it has developed missiles with greater capabilities than those used during their recent 12-day war.
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August 21, 2025
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AFP vows action vs bribe-taking members amid corruption probe
Amid growing scrutiny over irregularities in the government's flood control projects, the Armed Forces of the Philippines has reaffirmed its \"zero-tolerance policy\" on corruption and vowed to take action against personnel soliciting or accepting bribes.
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August 21, 2025
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Huge contribution, enormous payback
The idiomatic saying \"word of mouth\" according to the internet, dated all the way to the year 1533 although the phrase itself was coined for modern usage by mathematician and statistician George Silverman.
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August 21, 2025
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BoP position swings to $167M deficit in July
The Philippines' balance of payments (BoP) swung to a $167 million deficit in July as the government paid off external debt, the central bank said on Tuesday.
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August 21, 2025
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2025 Ninoy Aquino Day
I have carefully weighed the virtues and faults of the Filipino and I have come to the conclusion that he is worth dying for.\"
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August 21, 2025
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Cebu corn farmers assured of fair price
In a major boost to local agriculture, corn farmers in Cebu are now assured of a season-long guaranteed floor buying price for their produce, following a commitment from a leading poultry and hog feed mill operator in the region.
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August 21, 2025
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Belle teases album, new film 'Meet, Greet & Bye'
New gen phenomenal actress and singer Belle Mariano officially renewed her ties with ABS-CBN during the “Forever Kapamilya: Born To Shine” contract signing event held Monday, August 18.
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August 20, 2025
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Industry leaders seek power collaboration
Industry leaders in Cebu are pushing for stronger collaboration with energy distributors, generators, and renewable power providers to stabilize electricity costs and secure reliable supply, amid mounting concerns that high power rates are undermining the province’s competitiveness.
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August 20, 2025
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New Pasil Fish Port eyed in SRP
The Cebu City government is now planning to build another Pasil Fish Port following sanitation concerns found in the existing facility.
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August 20, 2025
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Philippine gambling: From cockpits to online bets
For as far as civilization has started in the Philippines, gambling has long been woven into the fabric of Philippine life.
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August 20, 2025
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Skincare firm eyes digital push for Cebu expansion
Skin Magical, one of the country’s most recognized skincare brands, is embarking on a bold expansion into Cebu’s beauty and wellness scene, positioning the city as its next-growth frontier after cementing a decade of national presence.
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August 20, 2025
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Putin and Zelensky to meet following talks with Trump
Russian and Ukrainian presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky looked set for a peace summit after fast-moving talks Monday between Donald Trump and European leaders that focused on the key issue of long-term security guarantees for Kyiv.
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August 20, 2025
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DOF: Fiscal deficit 'manageable'
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said on Monday, August 18, that the country's fiscal deficit remains at \"manageable\" levels, with the first half of the year recording P765.5 billion.
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August 20, 2025
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Wildfires scorch 30,000 more hectares in Spain
Raging wildfires tore through an additional 30,000 hectares (74,000 acres) of western Spain in less than 24 hours, satellite data showed Tuesday, but cooler temperatures have raised hopes of containment.
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August 20, 2025
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AI BANDS SIGNAL NEW ERA FOR MUSIC BUSINESS
A rising tide of artificial intelligence (AI) bands is ushering in a new era where work will be scarcer for musicians.
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August 20, 2025
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PhilHealth fund back in question as House probes 2026 budget
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said the government is prepared to return billions in unused funds of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) if ordered by the Supreme Court, but warned that doing so would widen the country's deficit and put its credit rating at risk.
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August 20, 2025
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3 labor groups ask for wage hike
Three labor groups in Cebu yesterday formally sought significant wage increases during the public hearing on minimum wage in Central Visayas conducted by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB-7).
3 min |
August 20, 2025
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Over 100 minors in rehab at Operation Second Chance
More than 100 Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL) are currently undergoing rehabilitation and recovery at the Cebu City-run Operation Second Chance Center, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Services (DSWS).
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August 20, 2025
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Cebu City Inter-Collegiate cage wars fires off today
After more than a decade, bigtime hardcourt action featuring Manila teams returns to the Queen City of the South with the staging of the Cebu City Inter-Collegiate Invitational Basketball Tournament 2025, which will kick off today (Wednesday, August 20) at the Cebu City Sports Institute in Barangay Sawang Calero.
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August 20, 2025
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Ex-champ Caitom relishes journey as ring official
Former champion Rey Caitom, Jr. felt proud and happy of his vocation in life as a boxing referee and judge.
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August 20, 2025
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UN says record 383 aid workers killed in 2024
A record 383 aid workers were killed in 2024, the United Nations said Tuesday, branding the figures and lack of accountability a “shameful indictment” of international apathy -- and warned this year’s toll was equally disturbing.
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August 20, 2025
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P90 million project lacks consultation
\"This is a road project integrated with a flood control feature, which began in 2021,\" Madronio explained.
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August 20, 2025
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Philippines, Australia conduct naval drills in South China Sea
Philippine and Australian warships conducted joint naval drills off southwest Lubang Island, Mindoro, on Tuesday, August 19, as part of Exercise Alon 2025 the largest iteration of the joint military exercise to date.
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August 20, 2025
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5 South Korean fugitives nabbed
Five South Korean nationals wanted by the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) were arrested by the operatives of Police Regional Office (PRO)-7 on Monday afternoon, August 18.
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