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How much progress has been made vs Alzheimer's disease?
After decades of unsuccessful research, two new drugs and a pioneering blood test have recently given Alzheimer's patients hope of fighting back against the debilitating disease -- but questions remain about their effectiveness.
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September 21, 2025
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History meets the present
Today has been slated for protest actions in different parts of the country against corruption in the flood-control project dealings which has seen billions of pesos pocketed by unscrupulous contractors and government officials, and substandard flood-control projects causing misery for millions of people.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
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Indon volcano erupts as alert level raised
A volcano in eastern Indonesia has erupted multiple times, spewing a column of ash kilometers into the sky after authorities raised its alert level to the highest, prompting a local airport to suspend operations on Saturday.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
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PAGASA: ‘Nando’ now a typhoon
Severe Tropical Storm Nando (international name: Ragasa) has rapidly intensified into a typhoon as it moved closer to the country’s landmass on Saturday, September 20, state weather bureau PAGASA said.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
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More than 300 households from MCWD water project
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival expects that within two months, residents of Barangay Busay should finally have access to clean, running water through the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD).
1 min |
September 21, 2025
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Jaden Smith at Louboutin stirs fresh 'nepo-baby' debate
French fashion icon Christian Louboutin’s decision to name Will Smith’s son Jaden as his chief menswear designer is a bold choice that took the industry by surprise - and stirred up fresh allegations of “nepo-baby” favoritism.
3 min |
September 21, 2025
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Trump says his negative media coverage is 'illegal'
President Donald Trump on Friday bashed US media coverage that he claimed was unduly negative and therefore \"illegal,\" stoking a debate over free speech following the suspension of comedian Jimmy Kimmel's TV show by ABC.
1 min |
September 21, 2025
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BARBIE FORTEZA HEADLINES 'WISH KO LANG' ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
Prepare for a roller coaster of emotions as GMA Network's award-winning drama anthology \"Wish Ko Lang!\" - hosted by veteran broadcast journalist Vicky Morales - marks its anniversary with ha a compelling two-part special titled \"Blood Control,\" airing on September 20 and 27 on GMA Network.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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Firm aims to shape the future of workforce collaboration
Tbelle, a firm positioning itself at the intersection of outsourcing and workforce integration, has convened professionals, students, and industry leaders in a pair of events aimed at shaping conversations on the future of work.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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Lollypop pledges P300M for new campus, hospital
Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo Jovito “Jonkie” Ouano said that Lone District Representative Emmarie “Lolypop” Ouano-Dizon has pledged P150 million for the construction of the seven-story MCC campus, along with another P150 million for the proposed modern city hospital—an amount that could still be doubled.
2 min |
September 20, 2025
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Lancers, Webmasters shoot for second win
The three-time defending champions University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers and the University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters shoot for their second straight win as they tackle separates foes in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament today (Saturday, September 20) at the Cebu Coliseum.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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Gentallan vies for IBF Asia crown in “Kumong Bol-anon XXII” today
Bohol's pride “Sugar” Shane Gentallan trains his sights on another regional crown as he trades blows with Masbateño brawler Arvin John Sampaga for the vacant International Boxing Federation (IBF) Asia light flyweight belt in the main event PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions' “Kumong Bol-anon XXII” today (Saturday, September 20) at the Ubujan covered court here.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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Mister and Miss Cebu Press Freedom 2025 finals tonight
Eight candidates will trade their uniforms and press IDs for dashing suits and glamorous gowns tonight, September 20, as they compete in this year's Mister and Miss Cebu Press Freedom, 7 pm, at Café Corazon of Bai Hotel Cebu.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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Rufa Mae reveals reason behind husband's death
Comedienne Rufa Mae Quinto finally revealed to the public the reason behind the death of her husband Trevor Magallanes.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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Gilas slides to No. 37 in FIBA world rankings
Gilas Pilipinas slightly slipped down the latest FIBA men's rankings, following a seventh-place finish in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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Headless Cebu City PIO rebrands as “Cebu City News”
The Cebu City Public Information Office (PIO) has rebranded its page as “Cebu City News,” marking a significant step toward a more dynamic and connected communication strategy.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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Capitol-run hospitals get new equipment, medicines
All 16 provincial and district hospitals in Cebu are set to boost their healthcare services as the Capitol rolls out newly purchased medical equipment and medicines, including portable suction units, ECG machines, blood bank refrigerators, digital X-ray machines, dental chairs with X-ray functions, and portable nebulizers.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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Gaza, Palestinian future to dominate UN gathering
More than 140 world leaders will descend on New York next week for the annual United Nations General Assembly summit, which will be dominated this year by the future of the Palestinians and Gaza.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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BRT: Breaking road traditions
The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a modern mass transport system which can be quickly implemented at a low-to-moderate cost (Nikitas & Karlsson, 2015).
3 min |
September 20, 2025
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Recto to Cebu City: Update real property tax system
Cebu City’s outdated Real Property Tax (RPT) system has emerged as a critical barrier to effective revenue collection, prompting an urgent need to modernize its Real Property Tax (RPT) system following Finance Secretary Ralph Recto’s visit and strategic dialogue with Mayor Nestor Archival.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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Mayor turns over P1.5M assistance to 8 SK barangays
The Cebu City Government released P1.5 million in financial assistance to eight Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) barangays during a formal turnover ceremony at the Mayor’s Office.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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Trump hopes to settle TikTok's fate on Xi call
President Donald Trump, who recently accused Xi Jinping of working to “conspire” against the United States, hopes to finalize the fate of video-sharing app TikTok and make progress on trade talks in a phone call with the Chinese leader on Friday.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
The Freeman
A crime and an injustice
A senior citizen made it into the news recently after he filched socks and pajamas from a mall in Barangay Luz, Cebu City, last Tuesday afternoon.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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Borbon gets P25.92M for climate- resilient evacuation center
The municipality of Borbon, Cebu has secured P25.92 million for the construction of a climate-resilient evacuation center under the expanded Support and Assistance to Participatory Budgeting (SAFPB) project of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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BSP limits cash withdrawals to P500k a day
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is implementing a new cash withdrawal limit of P500,000 per day in a move to curb money laundering risks involving large cash transactions.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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CBRT Phase 1 route tested
Mayor Nestor Archival, who led the inspection, clarified that the dry run has to start later. This means that although the dedicated lanes are already being emphasized, the buses will not yet be picking up passengers.
3 min |
September 20, 2025
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Madonna to release new album next year
Madonna, the bestselling female artist of all time, said yesterday she will release a new dance music album next year.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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12 candidates of Miss Argao 2025 share their advocacies
Whether it's empowering the youth through mental health and literacy programs or promoting initiatives to preserve the environment, the Miss Argao 2025 candidates share a common goal: to strengthen their municipality's identity and heritage.
5 min |
September 20, 2025
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UN Council set to vote on Iran nuke sanctions
The UN Security Council will vote Friday on whether to reimpose sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, the Council's rotating presidency said, after Britain, France and Germany triggered the vote.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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DBM: Infra spending unlikely to be affected by budget cuts
Government infrastructure spending is unlikely to be significantly affected by the ongoing probe on anomalous flood control projects, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said.
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