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Phl nations to take 'path of diplomacy'
The Philippines urged countries involved in the Israel-Iran war to prevent a further escalation of the conflict after the United States announced on Saturday it had joined Israel's military campaign against Iran.
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June 24, 2025
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GMA exec tapped as juror for 2025 Int'l Emmy Awards
GMA Network senior executive Nessa Valdellon, a veteran in Philippine television and film production, has been selected to serve as a juror for the prestigious 2025 International Emmy® Awards Competition.
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June 24, 2025
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Adidas, Puma family feud to be turned into TV series
The bitter brotherly feud that sparked the creation of sportsshoe brands Adidas and Puma in the same small German town in the 1940s is to be turned into a television series with the help of family archives, its producers announced recently.
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June 24, 2025
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New shows, digital movies in ABS-CBN's YouTube Universe
ABS-CBN's YouTube universe of online shows is expanding its experiences with brand-new offerings and fresh seasons headlined by BINI, Melai Cantiveros, the debut pairing of Anji Salvacion and BGYO Gelo, and the return of season 3 of \"Sparks Camp.
2 min |
June 24, 2025
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Furry friends
The issue of dealing with wildlife is another matter altogether.
1 min |
June 24, 2025
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"How to Train Your Dragon' holds top spot in box office
The family-friendly film from Universal and DreamWorks Animation tells the story of a Viking named Hiccup (Mason Thames) who strikes up a friendship with Toothless the dragon.
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June 24, 2025
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Suzy, Kim Seonho star in series about vampire haunted by lost love
Production has begun on “Delusion” (working title), an upcoming live action adaptation of the hit Naver webtoon of the same name, set to release exclusively on Disney+.
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June 24, 2025
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Iran vows retaliation; Israel keeps up attacks
Tehran threatened on Monday to inflict “serious” damage in retaliation for US strikes on the Islamic republic’s nuclear facilities, as the Iran-Israel war entered its 11th day despite calls for de-escalation.
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June 24, 2025
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Motorists warned: Keep vehicles roadworthy or face fines
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has urged motorists to keep their vehicles in good condition at all times as the agency is set to intensify a nationwide crackdown on motor vehicles with expired registrations, licenses, and safety defects.
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June 24, 2025
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You cannot be judge and defense counsel
Your Honor, we need to remind you that you cannot have your cake and eat it too. To paraphrase a Quezonian adage, your loyalty to the vice president should end where your fidelity to the duties of a senator judge begins.
3 min |
June 24, 2025
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PB ends term with call for unity
As the 16th Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Cebu wrapped up its final session on June 23, 2025, outgoing Vice Governor Hilario Davide III called on the incoming 17th SP to extend full support and collaboration to the incoming administration of Governor-elect Pamela “Pam” Baricuatro.
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June 24, 2025
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Tropang 5G, E-Painters complete semis cast
The TNT Tropang 5G and the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters completed a two-game conquest of their twice-to-beat rivals to reach the Final Four of the PBA Philippine Cup on Saturday night, June 21, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.
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June 23, 2025
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Integration of existing trees in development plans pushed
To address growing concerns over deforestation in Cebu City, Councilor Joel Garganera is pushing for legislative measures that will require developers to integrate existing trees into their site development plans.
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June 23, 2025
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Energy firm steps up RE push to brace for oil price shocks
Philippine-listed Vivant Corporation is accelerating its renewable energy (RE) investments in a bid to cushion its energy portfolio from heightened oil price volatility, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weigh heavily on global fuel markets and economic outlooks.
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June 23, 2025
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Private sector backs food security push
Incoming Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro's food security initiative has allegedly received a major boost, with the private sector expressing strong support for aquaculture and crop production, according to former Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol, who now serves as her food security adviser.
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June 23, 2025
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'Job Blueprint' launched to strengthen trade sector
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), together with the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) and the Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines (SCMAP), has officially launched the \"Job Blueprint for Wholesale and Retail Trade\", a new strategy aimed at transforming the country's trade sector through stronger partnerships, skills development, and a focus on Filipino-made products.
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June 23, 2025
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The diminishing Senate stature
A major component of a functioning/developing democratic society is the strength of its institutions and the respect of the governed for these institutions.
2 min |
June 23, 2025
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Thunder hosts Pacers in NBA Finals Game 7
ONE GAME TO WIN IT ALL
3 min |
June 23, 2025
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Online baby selling resurges despite tighter laws
However, the number has since tripled to 12 groups, with operators repeatedly renaming and recreating pages to escape law enforcement scrutiny.
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June 23, 2025
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Kapag Gipit, kaya na sa GCash kumapit!
Hindi na problema ang paghahanap ng pantawid sa pang araw-araw na gastusin sa tulong ng GCredit
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June 23, 2025
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1st facility for female CICLs inaugurated
For the first time in the country, female children in conflict with the law (CICLs) now have a safe haven and a dedicated place to heal and rebuild their lives, as Cebu officially opened the country’s first Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth (RRCY) for women.
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June 23, 2025
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JL Gaspar's 'Alon' is theme song for Tagalized 'Lovely Runner'
The global phenomenon that captured hearts, broke records, and dominated social media!
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June 23, 2025
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Hontiveros orders release of JOs' service premium
Acting Cebu City Mayor Donaldo Hontiveros has signed a memorandum directing concerned finance departments to release the service premium of all Job Order (JO) employees, following concerns raised by the Cebu City Council.
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June 23, 2025
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More complaints filed vs abusive lending apps
More victims of abusive online lending apps (OLA) have filed their complaints before the authorities, the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) said.
1 min |
June 23, 2025
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Construction activity slows down in April
Construction activity slowed in April as the number of approved building permits declined by 9.6 percent from the previous year, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
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June 23, 2025
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World leaders react to US attacks on Iran
The United States carried out attacks on three nuclear sites in Iran on Sunday, joining Israel’s bombing campaign after days of speculation over US involvement in the conflict.
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June 23, 2025
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125 city scholars graduate, gain TESDA certificates
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go reaffirmed his advocacy for education and technical skills development during the recently concluded graduation ceremony of 125 scholars from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) at the Barangay Babag Gym in Cebu City.
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June 23, 2025
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'Beauty Empire' gives inside look into local beauty industry
A new chapter in Philippine drama is set to unfold as GMA Network, Viu Philippines, and CreaZion Studios' revenge drama series, \"Beauty Empire,\" makes its television premiere on July 7.
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June 23, 2025
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"Whoever eats this bread will live forever"
Our Lord himself tells us to seek him with insistence.
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June 23, 2025
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Archival eyes citywide blood profiling program
The incoming administration of Mayor-elect Nestor Archival is planning to implement a citywide blood profiling program covering all 80 barangays of Cebu City.
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