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Webmasters, Cheetahs clash for Lagtang hoop title tonight
The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters reaffirmed their dominance over the Benedicto College (BC) Cheetahs, 93-88, to grab a final spot in the Ist Capt.
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February 24, 2026
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Victims find voice amid campaign of humiliation
Rodrigo Duterte will not be in the courtroom when judges begin weighing this week whether he should stand trial for crimes against humanity.
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February 24, 2026
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Diesel prices soar P8 in two months
Motorists face another fuel price hike of up to P1.20 per liter beginning Tuesday, February 24.
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February 24, 2026
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Explosive, emotional last 3 weeks
\"Ito ang pinakamalaking show na nagawa ko.
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February 24, 2026
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BIR puts on friendly face fortaxpayers
Instead of issuing notices of violations and penalties, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) in Central Visayas has shifted to a more taxpayer-friendly approach through the nationwide Counsel, Help, and Assist Taxpayers (CHAT) Day.
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February 24, 2026
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A LOOK BACK ON CEBU CITY'S CHARTER DAY
We'll be drawing the spotlight on this aspect to journalism today, in line with this year's Cebu City Charter Day.
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February 24, 2026
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Councilman orders hit on fellow official
TWO SUSPECTS CONFESS
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February 24, 2026
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Putin: Developing nuke forces absolute priority
President Vladimir Putin said Sunday that developing Russia's nuclear forces was now an \"absolute priority\" following the expiry of its last remaining nuclear treaty with the US.
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February 24, 2026
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Taiwan's horror hit to haunt Phl cinemas
The No. 1 supernatural horror blockbuster in Taiwan, “Mudborn,” is coming to the Philippines this March 18.
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February 24, 2026
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A live lesson in justice at The Hague
As I write this, the nation awaits the confirmation hearing in the case “The Prosecutor v. Rodrigo Roa Duterte”, scheduled to begin on February 23, 2026, and to run for four days this week.
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February 24, 2026
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San Roque, Sugbo Calidad booters shine in 20th Thirsty Football Cup
San Roque FC and Sugbo Calidad FC emerged as the winningest teams in the 20th Thirsty Football Cup with a pair of championship crowns at the close of the highly successful three-day festival at the Cebu City Sports Center over the weekend.
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February 24, 2026
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Cebu gets P300M aid
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro yesterday, traveled to Malacañang Palace to receive a P300-million allocation for the province under the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF), which will be used to finance rice assistance and priority infrastructure projects in the province.
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February 24, 2026
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The will to protest
Others will also gather, driven by similar convictions.
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February 24, 2026
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It can be made better
Following the vehicular accident that killed businessman Kingston Ralph Cheng last February 10 in Maria Luisa Village, Barangay Banilad, Cebu City, Cebu City Councilor Harold Kendrick
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February 24, 2026
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March-rally to mark 40th EDSA anniversary in Cebu
Various organizations will mark the 40th anniversary of EDSA People Power Revolution on Wednesday, February 25, with march-rally from Freedom Park to Colon Street in downtown Cebu City.
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February 24, 2026
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PRC pledges 300 shelters for “Tino,” quake victims
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has pledged to construct 300 permanent shelters for families displaced by the powerful earthquake in the northern Cebu and Typhoon Tino, offering renewed hope to hundreds of households in Cebu still struggling to recover from the twin disasters that hit the province late last year.
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February 24, 2026
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Woman busted for selling seedlings
₱300,000 worth of endangered agarwood seedlings illegally sold by a woman in Barangay Sangat, San Fernando town, Cebu, were seized during a joint entrapment operation carried out by the National Bureau of Investigation-Cebu City District Office (NBI-CEBDO) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) earlier on February 20.
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February 24, 2026
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Eala resets career-high world ranking to No. 31
And the legend of Alex Eala reaches a new high.
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February 24, 2026
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Big firms push SMEs to meet ESG standards
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are facing growing pressure to meet environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards as big companies tighten sustainability reporting and require more disclosures from their suppliers, executives of the League of Corporate Foundations (LCF) said.
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February 24, 2026
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UN chief decries global rise of 'rule of force'
Human rights are under “full-scale attack around the world”, United Nations chief Antonio Guterres warned Monday, with the most powerful often leading the charge.
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February 24, 2026
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Malaysia mulls law to curb premiership to two terms
Malaysia introduced new legislation Monday to restrict the prime minister's tenure to a maximum of two terms, a move aimed at boosting accountability and curbing the overreach of executive powers.
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February 24, 2026
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MCIA positions Cebu as secondary gateway
New direct international flights to Mactan- Cebu International Airport are widening access to the Visayas, positioning Cebu as a secondary gateway for inbound tourism outside Manila as the Philippines sustains its travel recovery.
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February 24, 2026
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BSP: Phl might miss digital payments targets
The Philippines might fail to reach its payments digitalization targets by 2028 as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) noted that progress has been slow amid worries over emerging cyber risks.
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February 24, 2026
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BGYO delivers 'Fresh' vibes
BGYO members Gelo, Akira, JL, Mikki, and Nate continue to refine their sound with the release of “Fresh,” an affirming song that celebrates unapologetic confidence and authenticity and serves as their first music release after celebrating their fifth anniversary.
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February 24, 2026
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House refers Sara impeach complaints to justice panel
The House of Representatives referred the four impeachment complaints filed against Vice President Sara Duterte to the Committee on Justice on Monday, February 23.
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February 24, 2026
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Lakers honor championship coach Riley with statue
The Los Angeles Lakers honored legendary coach Pat Riley, mastermind of the team's 1980s “Showtime” era, with a statue outside Crypto. com Arena on Sunday (Monday Phl time).
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February 24, 2026
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HK appeals court upholds jailing of 12 democracy campaigners
A Hong Kong appeals court on Monday upheld the convictions and sentences of a dozen democracy campaigners jailed for subversion during the city’s largest trial under a Beijing-imposed national security law.
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February 24, 2026
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Top Mexican drug cartel leader killed
The Mexican army announced Sunday that it had killed powerful drug lord Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera in an operation that sparked a wave of violence in various parts of the country.
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February 24, 2026
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Star Trek's Shatner, 94, unveils metal album
\"Star Trek\" legend William
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February 24, 2026
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Ground cracks discovered, residents to be evacuated
According to Bontuyan, their office inspected areas that had been issued permits, including nearby waterways, to check for possible environmental threats.
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