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CCTO urges SRP management: Revisit drainage master plan
The Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) urged the SRP Management Office to revisit the drainage master plan of the South Road Properties (SRP), as one way to mitigate flood problems in the area.
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August 19, 2025
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Terence Stamp: from arthouse icon to Superman villain
Whether starring as a road- tripping transgender woman in “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” an intergalactic supervillain in “Superman” or a mysterious beauty in “Theorem,” Terence Stamp, who died yesterday at 87, captivated audiences in experimental films and Hollywood blockbusters alike.
2 min |
August 19, 2025
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City officials: Outdated drainage, land development cause flooding
While it has been an open secret that Cebu City's drainage system is already outdated—mainly contributing to the perennial flooding in the city—the biggest hurdle to its upgrade is the acquisition of lots.
2 min |
August 19, 2025
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LGUs helping LTO-7 distribute plates
The Land Transportation Office in Region 7 (LTO-7) has intensified its collaboration with local government units (LGUs) to speed up the release of long-overdue and unclaimed vehicle plates across Central Visayas.
1 min |
August 19, 2025
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Pazzesco
The 2025 Giro d'Italia was just that pazzesco. In English, it literally means “crazy” or “insane.”
2 min |
August 19, 2025
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Gerald debuts as director in 'Sins of the Father'
Gerald Anderson is both pressured and grateful to make his directorial debut in the new season of \"Sins of the Father,\" which is currently the no. 1 most watched series on iWant.
1 min |
August 19, 2025
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Russian's gunpowder plant blast toll rises to 20
The death toll from a blast at a gunpowder plant near Moscow rose to 20, with more than 100 wounded, the authorities said on Monday, as a probe began into possible industrial safety violations.
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August 19, 2025
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Escudero urged: Order random drug test among Senate officials, employees
Senate Minority Leader Vicente Sotto III has urged Senate President Francis Escudero to immediately conduct a mandatory random drug test for all Senate officials and employees, following allegations of marijuana use within the chamber.
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August 18, 2025
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Pam on 4Ps: True progress is when families become self-reliant
Cebu Governor Pamela S. Baricuatro has underscored that the true measure of progress lies not in government aid itself, but in families eventually becoming self-reliant and able to provide for themselves with dignity and pride.
2 min |
August 18, 2025
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Trump gives Putin 'peace letter' from wife Melania
US President Donald Trump handed Vladimir Putin a special item at their Alaska summit: a letter written by his wife, First Lady Melania Trump, pleading for the Russian leader to make peace in the name of children.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
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Development and conservation
The Stria, a mixed-use condominium and resort project in Santa Fe, Bantayan Island, Cebu, has come under scrutiny following media reports alleging violations of environmental and building regulations.
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August 18, 2025
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Philippines seen growing below government target
United Kingdom-based think tank Pantheon Macroeconomics is keeping its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for the Philippines at 5.3 percent this year as it expects economic growth to slow in the second half.
2 min |
August 18, 2025
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Aboitiz Foods reinforces commitment to circular economy
Demonstrating steady progress in its sustainability journey, Aboitiz Foods, the food and agribusiness arm of the Aboitiz Group, surpassed the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Law plastic recovery targets by more than 300 percent in 2024.
3 min |
August 18, 2025
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Bohol pushed as top Asia tourism destination
Bohol has been nominated as Asia’s Leading Emerging Tourism Destination in the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA), joining a growing roster of Philippine destinations vying for top honors across Asia.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
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8 dead, 4 missing in north China flash flood
A flash flood in Inner Mongolia killed eight people and left four missing, Chinese state media said Sunday.
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August 18, 2025
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KQ makes impression, achieves evolution with Gilas
The evolution of young gun Kevin Quiambao was “not unexpected,” Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone said, as the two-time UAAP Most Valuable Player showcased his growth in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
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'The Thursday Murder Club' is on the case
Four retirees. Countless cold cases. And now, a real murder.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
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Economic team to brief House on proposed P6.79-T 2026 budget
The four-man economic team of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will brief the House of Representatives today, August 18, on the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
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'BEING ICE' ALBUM IS AN UPSHOT OF MATURITY
Ice Seguerra dropped an all-original album called “Being Ice,” with songs the OPM hitmaker penned, reflecting on the journey towards courage and maturity.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
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Bantay decisions Miyamoto to secure WBF AsPac crown
Junibert Bantay punched his way to a rousing unanimous decision victory over Hiroki Miyamoto to claim the
1 min |
August 18, 2025
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PhilHealth expands GAMOT program
PhilHealth has announced the nationwide launch of its enhanced Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (PhilHealth GAMOT) program, a drug benefit package offering members access to essential medicines valued at up to P20,000 annually per beneficiary.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
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FREDDY'S BACK, AND HE'S BRINGING HIS FRIENDS ALONG
They're waiting for you. The horror phenomenon based on the iconic game series by Scott Cawthorn is back in “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2.”
1 min |
August 18, 2025
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'Something's brewing'
GMA Network and ABS-CBN bosses sat down with First Lady Liza Marcos, teasing “something big” that is about to happen to the Philippine entertainment industry.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
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'Food Delivery' puts human face on West Phl sea dispute
Once withdrawn from being shown at a film festival earlier this year, \"Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine Sea\" has expanded its limited theatrical reach to cinemas nationwide since August 13.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
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Protests held across Israel calling for end to Gaza war, hostage deal
Demonstrators took to the streets across Israel Sunday calling for an end to the war in Gaza and a deal to release hostages still held by militants, as the military prepares a new offensive.
3 min |
August 18, 2025
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PEZA to exempt admin, finance workers from WFH cap
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is looking to exclude administrative and finance functions from the 50-percent work from home (WFH) limit in ecozones, a move that will give registered business enterprises (RBEs) more flexibility while keeping their incentives.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
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Youth urged: Be discerning, patriotic
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has urged young Filipinos to stand for what is true and to employ critical thinking when accessing information online, saying they are needed in the efforts to defend the Philippines' sovereignty.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
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Cebu City CARES relaunched
In a renewed push for inclusive and accessible public service, the Cebu City Government formally relaunched the Cebu City CARES Program at the covered court of Barangay Mambaling.
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August 18, 2025
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BOC Port of Cebu surpasses its July 2025 revenue target
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Cebu has exceeded its revenue goals again, reinforcing its role as a key driver of the country’s economic growth.
1 min |
August 18, 2025
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Romualdez lauds rollout of unified PWD ID system
Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez welcomed the government's pilot rollout of a unified identification system for persons with disabilities (PWDs), saying it will curb the fraudulent use of PWD IDs and ensure rightful beneficiaries receive their privileges.
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