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Mandaue council to clarify policies on accident arrests
The Traffic Enforcement Unit of the Mandaue City Police Office (TEU-MCPO) has been invited to appear before the Sangguniang Panlungsod to clarify existing policies on the handling of vehicular accidents in the city.
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July 18, 2025
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Maya Wins Top Honors at the PR Awards Asia-Pacific
Winning streak continues for 3rd year
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July 18, 2025
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ABS-CBN debuts new P-pop group WRIVE
WRIVE has dropped its double-title debut offering, “Ooh La La” and “Señorita,” signaling its official launch as ABS-CBN’s newest Filipino boy group.
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July 18, 2025
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The Grandest Opening of Innovative, Culinary, and Tourism Excellence is Finally Here at Iloilo City!
In its third year, WSI celebrates Western Visayas diverse industries at Iloilo Trio 2025!
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July 18, 2025
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Russia, Ukraine trade drone attacks
Russia and Ukraine traded another wave of drone strikes overnight, both sides said on Thursday, in attacks that killed and wounded people on either side of the front line.
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July 18, 2025
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Probe into Manila Bay dolomite beach eyed
After the dolomite beach along Manila Bay was blamed for worsening Manila's flooding, a House lawmaker sought a probe into the Department of Environment and Natural Resources' (DENR) Manila Bay rehabilitation program.
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July 18, 2025
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Classes suspended
Assessing the situation, Archival pointed out that one of the major contributors to the flooding was the city's project on the disputed Toong-Pardo Road Opening. He stated that he personally inspected the area and issued instructions to monitor and anticipate its impact on flooding.
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July 18, 2025
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Beal agrees to Suns contract buyout with LA Clippers next
Three-time NBA All-Star guard Bradley Beal has agreed to a contract buyout by the Phoenix Suns that opens the door to joining the Los Angeles Clippers, according to multiple reports on Wednesday (Thursday Philippine time).
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July 18, 2025
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The turning point in life
Let me share one example: The person is involved in a massive road accident.
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July 18, 2025
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Live out your K-Pop dreams in Hong Kong for this year’s 2025 MAMA AWARDS
- all with your Metrobank Visa credit card, courtesy of Visa!
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July 18, 2025
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Pacquiao to finish off Barrios in three rounds
BUBOY FERNANDEZ BOLDLY DECLARES
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July 18, 2025
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Back-to-School Without the Burnout: Smarter Money Moves Start with Maya
Every parent knows the drill: a new school year means a fresh wave of expenses—uniforms, tuition, supplies, baon, gadgets.
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July 18, 2025
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Cebu: Where history meets adventure
It makes us happy that many of our younger generation are getting more and more interested in our history, this as evidenced by the growing attendance of Gabii sa Kabilin and other events that celebrate our past.
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July 18, 2025
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DA offers loan for young farmers
To spark youth-led agricultural innovation, the Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC), an agency under the Department of Agriculture, announced it is offering a loan program tailored for young farmers.
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July 18, 2025
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PCG reports China's latest harassment
The Philippine Coast Guard has accused the China Coast Guard of tailing and obstructing a patrolling Philippine vessel near Scarborough Shoal (Bajo de Masinloc) in the West Philippine Sea in a statement that disputes China’s version of the incident.
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July 18, 2025
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Muslim section within CCMC
In a move underscoring inclusive governance and community sensitivity, Mayor Nestor Archival is considering the establishment of a dedicated Muslim section within the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC).
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July 18, 2025
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Iraq shopping mall fire kills at least 60
A fire tore through a shopping mall in the eastern Iraqi city of Kut overnight, killing at least 60 people, authorities said Thursday, as grief-stricken families searched for missing relatives.
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July 18, 2025
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Tropa, Beermen to break tie
With the series tied at one game apiece, the Grand Slam-seeking TNT Tropang 5G and the San Miguel Beermen fight for the 2-1 lead in Game 3 of the best-of-seven PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup Finals today (Friday, July 18) at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
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July 18, 2025
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Responding cop to get an award for getting injured in line of duty
A Philippine National Police (PNP) Medalya ng Sugatang Magiting will be awarded to a police officer who was wounded during a recent manhunt operation that led to a shootout.
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July 18, 2025
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Let the “bloodbath” begin forthwith
The Filipinos love cokfights. Sabungeros are even being killed for cheating in the game. Pinoys love to see a bloodbath. Our people have imbibed from the Spaniards, after 377 years of colonization, an addiction to any good fights, like the bullfights in Madrid, Andalucia, Seville, Cordoba and Ronda, Spain. Also the basketball and the baseball games in the US and the boxing fights in Las Vegas and in California.
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July 18, 2025
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President Marcos faces strongest disapproval
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. continues to face strong disapproval on the issues Filipinos care about most, with a new survey by Pulse Asia showing two-thirds of adults are unhappy with how his administration handles inflation and increasing workers' wages.
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July 18, 2025
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NBA to study possible expansion beyond 30 teams
NBA team owners authorized league officials to begin an in-depth analysis regarding expansion, but NBA commissioner Adam Silver said there was no timetable for any changes.
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July 18, 2025
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Champ's trainer wary of 'absolute assassin' Pacquiao
LAS VEGAS - The camp or World Boxing Council welterweight champion is underscoring the importance of having a “kill or be killed” mindset against Manny Pacquiao.
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July 18, 2025
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Stop the Cebu toilet fees now!
When nature calls, it should not cost P10 to answer—especially not in a province whose previous governor proudly claims to be the richest in the country.
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July 18, 2025
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P407M garbage expenses flagged
In light of its findings, the audit body recommended several measures to curb costs. Notably, it urged the expansion of Cebu City's composting and recycling facility in Barangay Kalunasan, citing its suitability for managing biodegradable waste and improving diversion rates.
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July 17, 2025
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The Toong-Pardo road project
My heart warmed when I saw a Facebook post with Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival inspecting a road construction project reportedly intended to connect Barangays Toong and Pardo.
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July 17, 2025
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Archival meets with partner agencies in preparation bad weather condition
As weather warnings escalate, the Cebu City government braces ahead of heavy rains and possible storm.
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July 17, 2025
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The impeachment is dead forthwith
By all appearances, Senate President Chiz Escudero and Duterte's senators have already succeeded in \"killing\" the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte. Up to this date, Escudero, by his clever schemes and machinations, has been \"killing it softly\" and soon before the SONA, he is poised to deliver the coup de grace.
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July 17, 2025
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De Lima denounces move to reverse her acquittal
Rep. Leila de Lima (Mamamayang Liberal Party-list) has denounced the prosecution’s move to overturn her recent acquittal, calling it both “absurd” and “infuriating.”
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July 17, 2025
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Trail-blazing eskrima talk show airs weekly on CCTN
For the first time in Philippine television history, a program dedicated to eskrima is now on TV via Cebu Catholic Television Network (CCTN) Channel 47.
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