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ON JAPANESE WOODBLOCKS AND UKIYO-E
Cebu’s homegrown Lumena Auctions Fine Art & Antiques earmarks June this year in a novel way by drawing the spotlight on the finer-points of classic Japanese woodblocks and prints.
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June 23, 2026
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Vendors' group calls for fairness
RE CARBON STALL DISTRIBUTION
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June 23, 2026
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BINI performs OST of 'Forgotten Island'
BINI has joined the amazing roster of Filipino talent for the original soundtrack of DreamWorks Animation's \"Forgotten Island,\" an original animated film with Filipino culture at the forefront.
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June 23, 2026
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School shooting
The scenario many of us have been dreading for a long time has finally happened; a school shooting, the kind known to happen frequently in the U.S. up to now, has happened in the Philippines.
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June 23, 2026
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GOING BEYOND GROCERY DELIVERY CloudKart launches concierge, and B2B procurement services
Cebu-based CloudKart is expanding beyond its roots as a pandemic-era grocery delivery service, rolling out new procurement and concierge solutions as it targets growing demand for convenient purchasing among consumers and businesses.
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June 23, 2026
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DepEd starts phaseout of grade transmutation
The Department of Education has ordered the phased removal of grade transmutation, the conversion system that adjusts students’ raw scores into the final grades written on their report cards, with the first changes taking effect this school year.
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June 23, 2026
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Infrastructure expenses decline anew in April
AMID WEAK DPWH SPENDING
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June 23, 2026
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Mandaue activates dengue task force
The Mandaue City Council has approved a resolution activating the Dengue Task Force in all 27 barangays as part of the city’s efforts to prevent a rise in dengue cases.
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June 23, 2026
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Sen. Gatchalian rejects claims of cover-up, impeach control
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian denied the accusations of Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano that the new majority wants to control the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte and cover up the investigation on the flood control mess.
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June 23, 2026
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There is darkness ahead
There is no light where we're going.
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June 23, 2026
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LTFRB shifts to digital payouts of fuel subsidy
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has partnered with Maya to digitally distribute fuel subsidies to public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators, as the government moves to speed up financial assistance amid rising fuel costs and global oil market uncertainty.
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June 23, 2026
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Marcos opens Walang Gutom Kitchen in Cebu
To strengthen the government’s anti-hunger campaign and expand food assistance for vulnerable Filipinos, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday, June 22, formally inaugurated the Walang Gutom Kitchen in Cebu City.
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June 23, 2026
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RTWPB-7: Wage hike certain amount still under review
The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB)-7 has assured workers in the region that a wage increase is forthcoming, although the exact amount has yet to be determined as the wage board will still conduct public consultations and hearings.
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June 23, 2026
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ERCO FC leads winners of Copa Cebu 2026
Cebu City’s ERCO FC leaned on its wealth of experience to outsmart the visiting FC Inter Racial of Dumaguete City, 2-0, and secure the premier men’s open division crown of the Copa Cebu 2026 football tournament at the Dynamic Herb—Borromeo Sports Complex over the weekend.
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June 23, 2026
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Japan's Shinjuku Givers rule maiden Cebu Hustle 3x3
The Shinjuku Givers dominated the undermanned Uratex Dream, 21-8, in the final match to rule the inaugural Cebu Hustle 3x3 over the weekend at the Mountain Wing of SM Seaside City.
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June 23, 2026
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The tyranny of numbers
Some pundits and modern political philosophers dare say democracy is the weakest form of government.
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June 23, 2026
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“No Segregation, No Collection” in barangays
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival announced that he will issue a memorandum to all barangays within 30 days to strictly enforce the “No Segregation, No Collection” policy following its pilot testing.
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June 23, 2026
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Marcos checks Cebu road, flood projects
“Nandito tayo sa isang section ng Metro Cebu Expressway na nasira two years ago ng 2024 at nag-landslide dito. Nasira yung daan,” the President said.
3 min |
June 23, 2026
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Gas plant blast injures 54 people, 18 missing
A huge blast at a Qatar gas hub that sent flames shooting into the night sky has injured 54 people, authorities said Monday as they searched for 18 others missing.
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June 23, 2026
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Pay hike for JO, Clean and Green personnel pass first reading
Job order (JO) employees and Clean and Green personnel in Mandaue City may soon receive higher compensation after the City Council approved on first reading two separate ordinances granting wage increases for both groups.
1 min |
June 23, 2026
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Segregate
I wish this piece was about the waste issue that we are having right now in Cebu City.
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June 23, 2026
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Archival mulls declaration of energy crisis
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival is considering declaring an “energy crisis” in Cebu City as the Visayas Grid continues to be either on red or yellow alert due to thin reserves and multiple plant outages.
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June 23, 2026
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'Toy Story 5' is year's best opening weekend
Disney's \"Toy Story 5\" romped to the best opening weekend of the year, raking in $160 million in North America, industry estimates showed over the weekend, a record for the much-loved Pixar franchise.
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June 23, 2026
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LTO-7 intensifies plate replacement
A week after launching its aggressive plate replacement campaign, the Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) has intensified efforts to bring replacement license plates closer to motorists across the region.
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June 23, 2026
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Japan approves five-fold increase in visa fees
Japan has approved a five-fold increase in visa fees for foreign nationals.
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June 23, 2026
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School shooting leaves 3 dead
Police said the attack occurred at around 9 a.m. inside the campus of San Jose National High School. Personnel from the Tacloban City Police Office (TCPO) immediately secured the area after receiving reports from witnesses.
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June 23, 2026
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Mandaue City gov't brings public services to Opao
The Mandaue City government conducted its first One-Stop Serbisyo Caravan in Barangay Opao, bringing various government services closer to residents.
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June 22, 2026
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Too young, too old
Sadly, it would seem that one isn’t too young or too old to enter the drug trade.
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June 22, 2026
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‘No work, no pay’ rule for top officials sought
A “no work, no pay” rule for high-ranking government officials who are absent without clear reason or proper leave would soon be formally proposed, as Sen. Bato Dela Rosa continues his absence from the Senate.
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June 22, 2026
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Alcover vows to block pickleball court at SRP
SKATEPARK SHOULD COME FIRST Councilor Pastor “Jun” Alcover vowed to block proposals for pickleball courts at the South Road Properties (SRP) unless skateboarders are given priority.
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