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Edwards fined $50T for 'obscene' response to heckler
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $50,000 for “directing inappropriate language and making an obscene gesture toward a fan”.
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April 24, 2025
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Amid global decline, Filipino workers among most driven
Filipinos are the most engaged employees in Southeast Asia on average for the past three years, but they are also the loneliest and the most likely to be job hunting, according to the latest State of the Global Workplace report.
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April 24, 2025
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China says 'door open' to trade talks with US
China said on Wednesday the door was “wide open” for trade talks with Washington, a day after US President Donald Trump signaled the possibility of a “substantial” lowering of tariffs on Beijing.
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April 24, 2025
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Fitch unit: Phl has room to negotiate lower tariffs
The Philippines has room to negotiate with the US to lower its reciprocal tariffs, Fitch Solutions' unit BMI said, but added that trade tensions are still likely to weigh on economic growth.
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April 24, 2025
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Russian drone strike kills 9 in Ukraine bus
A Russian drone struck a bus transporting workers in the central Ukrainian region of Dnipropetrovsk early Wednesday, killing nine people and wounding dozens more, the region’s governor said.
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April 24, 2025
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SC charges retired CA justice Dicdican over lawyer's killing
The Supreme Court has formally charged retired Court of Appeals Associate Justice Isaias P. Dicdican with gross misconduct for his alleged involvement in the murder of Cebuano lawyer Joey Luis B. Wee.
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April 24, 2025
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Telco unveils Al-driven roadmap under new CEO
Carl Raymond Cruz, the newly minted President and CEO of Globe Telecom, has unveiled a bold strategic roadmap aimed at consolidating Globe's dominance in mobile services while aggressively expanding its footprint in fiber, broadband, and enterprise solutions — setting the stage for Globe's next cycle of growth.
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April 24, 2025
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P20/kilo rice nationwide
With less than three weeks before Filipinos head to the polls, the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is moving forward with a major campaign promise: the launch of rice at P20 per kilo, set for a nationwide rollout next week.
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April 24, 2025
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New water supply system for upland brgys now open
The Cebu City Government and the Metro Cebu Water District (MCWD) have officially commissioned a new water supply system for the upland barangays, long plagued by limited access to potable water, especially during the dry season.
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April 24, 2025
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Law requires proper burial of Muslim cadavers
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law a measure mandating the immediate and proper burial of Muslim cadavers, in accordance with Islamic religious practices.
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April 23, 2025
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IF COMELEC DOES NOT RESPOND City to merge Charter Day, midyear bonuses
With the Charter Day bonus still in limbo, the Cebu City Government is considering consolidating it with the midyear bonus if the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) does not approve its release within the election period.
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April 23, 2025
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Oracle to Invest $5 billion in Al-hungry UK
US tech group Oracle said recently that it plans to invest $5 billion in the UK over the next five years to meet \"rapidly growing demand\" for cloud services helping drive artificial intelligence.
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April 23, 2025
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Metro Retail net sales up 3.5% in 2024 at P39 62B
Cebu-based Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. (MRSGI) reported a P39.62 billion in net sales for 2024, a 3.5 percent increase compared to P38.27 billion in 2023, reflecting positive contributions from the Company's ongoing expansion efforts and a solid 4.9 percent upswing in the food retail business.
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April 23, 2025
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The NBA Playoffs
All 16 teams had played their first games in the first round of the post-season, and most of the results had been blowouts. The LA Lakers have the unpleasant distinction of being the only team slowly stewed to softness by their opponent on their homecourt.
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April 23, 2025
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Tariff concerns to cap Q1 GDP growth at 6%
The Philippine economy likely grew by six percent in the first quarter, slightly lower than earlier projected, amid uncertainties triggered by the tariffs imposed by the United States on its trading partners, according to the University of Asia and the Pacific.
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April 23, 2025
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From POGOs to something else
Not too long ago we cautioned that POGO operations here, those that were not quite dismantled by the time the deadline set by President Bongbong Marcos rolled by, might venture into other kinds of criminal enterprise entirely.
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April 23, 2025
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MICROSOFT COPILOT: SMARTER AI, HANDS-FREE INTERACTION AND MORE
Microsoft Copilot just got smarter with a new set updates designed to enhance productivity and accessibility.
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April 23, 2025
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Cariaga: Ditch ayuda, create jobs to fight poverty
Salvador Cariaga, who considers himself the least known among the candidates for Cebu's 4th District representative position, is banking on his advocacy for self-sufficiency and job creation over financial aid to stand out in the congressional race.
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April 23, 2025
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No endorsement
Vice President Sara Duterte clarified that she is not officially endorsing local candidates in Cebu, including those in the gubernatorial race.
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April 23, 2025
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EXPERTS EXPRESS CONCERN: Global warming is security threat
Paris, France - From responding to weather disasters to rising competition in the fast-warming Arctic, militaries are exposed to climate change and cannot let it become a strategic \"blind spot\", security experts say.
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April 23, 2025
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Pope Francis' funeral scheduled for Saturday
The Vatican officially announced that the late pope will be laid to rest in the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major, per his personal wishes.
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April 23, 2025
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Groups urge climate action in May polls
MANILA As climate change becomes more visible in the routines of ordinary Filipinos, environmental watchdogs are calling on voters to reflect its urgency through their ballot in the May 12 elections.
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April 23, 2025
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The pope and the Philippines
The Supreme Leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has been in and out of the hospital due to several health issues.
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April 23, 2025
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Pistons snap playoff skid; Clippers rebound
The Detroit Pistons snapped their record 15-game NBA playoff losing streak with a 100-94 victory over the New York Knicks to level their Eastern Conference first-round series at one game apiece.
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April 23, 2025
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Cebuano dance crew gets Golden Buzzer in PGT Season 7
Freddie “FMG” Garcia finally gave his coveted Golden Buzzer after he was left in awe of FM Lightrix, which utilized colorful LED strips in their high-tech dance performance in “Pilipinas Got Talent” Season 7 on Sunday, April 20.
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April 23, 2025
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Closed banks' borrowers get more loan relief
State-run Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) has enhanced its loan settlement program to offer bigger incentives and wider coverage for borrowers of closed banks, aiming to help more people settle their debts and avoid foreclosure.
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April 23, 2025
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60K Myanmar students must retake exams burned in earthquake blaze
Yangon, Myanmar --- More than 60,000 Myanmar students must retake university entrance exams after their answer papers were incinerated in a blaze caused by last month's earthquake, state media said Tuesday.
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April 23, 2025
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PRO-7 reports 98.71% crime solution efficiency
The Police Regional Office -7 has announced a significant milestone in its anti-criminality campaign, reporting a remarkable 98.71 percent index crime clearance and solution efficiency rating for the first quarter of 2025.
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April 23, 2025
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OPM icon Hajji Alejandro dies of cancer
Original Pilipino Music (OPM) veteran singer Hajji Alejandro died at the age of 70, as announced yesterday by Girlie Rodis, the manager of his daughter Rachel Alejandro.
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April 23, 2025
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Pope Francis' funeral scheduled for Saturday
“Tungod kay ang Santo Papa maoy naghiusa nato isip usa ka katawhan, mura tag nawad-an og amahan,” Go shared.
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