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MSMEs upbeat about growth despite challenges – study
More than 70 percent of Filipino micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) expect to post better performance this year, but access to financing remains a challenge, according to a study conducted by global consulting firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
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July 21, 2025
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'Bring Her Back' is a sad, disturbing tale
In an alternative timeline, we would have seen Australian twin brothers Danny and Michael Philippou (known collectively as RackaRacka) take on the “Street Fighter” video game franchise on the big screen.
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July 20, 2025
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3 Visayas concepts in 2025 Filipinnovation Awards finals
Three groundbreaking innovations from the Visayas have earned their place in the national finals of the 2025 Filipinnovation Awards, following the Visayas Sub-National Competition held on July 17 in Cebu City.
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July 20, 2025
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House: VP Sara impeachment constitutional
The House of Representatives has confirmed it complied with the Supreme Court's order to submit information on the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte, while maintaining that the proceedings followed constitutional requirements.
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July 20, 2025
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Cuba ends age limit of 60 for presidential candidates
Cuba scrapped the maximum age limit of 60 for its presidential candidates as part of a constitutional reform approved Friday by parliament.
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July 20, 2025
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Pacquiao, 46, eyes comeback upset in Barrios showdown
Thirty years after clambering through the ropes for his first professional fight as a skinny 16-year-old, Manny Pacquiao returns to the ring once more on Saturday for the latest round of his protracted battle with Father Time.
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July 20, 2025
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Community resilience project launched
In a major step toward bolstering local disaster preparedness and resilience, the Department of Social Welfare and Development-7 through its KALAHI-CIDSS Regional Program Management Office, recently launched the Philippine Community Resilience Project (PCRP) in Central Visayas.
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July 20, 2025
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Singapore facing 'serious' cyberattack, says minister
Singapore is dealing with a “serious” cyberattack against its critical infrastructure by a highly sophisticated entity linked by industry experts to China, the country’s coordinating minister for national security said.
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July 20, 2025
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Harry Potter series to debut in 2027
Filming has begun on a Harry Potter TV series that will debut in 2027, bringing the Hollywood hit to the small screen for the first time.
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July 20, 2025
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NOW AIMS CERTIFIED Bigger, better, more festive Cebu Marathon 2026 officially launched
The Cebu Marathon 2026 officially joined the ranks of internationally recognized road races, offering runners a passport to global marathons and a promise of world-class standards.
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July 20, 2025
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Terrafirma staying put for PBA 50th season
The Terrafirma Dyip are staying put in the PBA.
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July 20, 2025
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US announces Syria-Israel truce
The United States said early Saturday that it had negotiated a ceasefire between Israel and Syria's government as new clashes erupted in Syria's Druze heartland following violence that prompted massive Israeli strikes.
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July 20, 2025
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Special eye surgical mission in Toledo City in August
A special eye surgical operation for Cataract and Pterygium will be held in Toledo City in August, as announced by the EYE hEAR Foundation, Inc. in partnership with Raise Me Up Group (RMU).
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July 20, 2025
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BUTTERFLY SLEEVES AND BIG DREAMS
In the sunny city of Cebu, Jefferson and Kristy woke up excited. It was not just any ordinary day. It was the day of the Great Terno Show!
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July 20, 2025
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P1.36M drugs seized in Mandaue buy-bust
About 200 grams of suspected shabu valued at approximately P1.36 million were confiscated from a high-value target during a buy-bust operation along Mantawi Drive, Subangdaku, Mandaue City, on Friday afternoon, July 18.
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July 20, 2025
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Pres. Trump pulls US from WHO pandemic reforms
President Donald Trump's administration said Friday the United States was rejecting changes agreed last year for the World Health Organization on its pandemic response, saying they violated the country's sovereignty.
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July 20, 2025
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Trump sues Wall Street Journal for $10 billion
US President Donald Trump sued media magnate Rupert Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal for at least $10 billion Friday over publication of a bombshell article on his friendship with the infamous alleged sex trafficker of underage girls, Jeffrey Epstein.
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July 20, 2025
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THIS YEAR'S "PHILIPPINE TERNO GALA" (1 OF 2)
It’s been said that good design speaks without needless fluffs and frills — that it is there the moment you see it.
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July 20, 2025
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Cebu City, province still feeling Crising's effect
Though Severe Tropical Storm Crising has officially exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the havoc it left behind continues to ripple across Cebu, with intensified southwest monsoon locally known as habagat triggering widespread flooding, landslides, and travel disruptions.
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July 20, 2025
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An Australian adventure in 'Beached'
Marc Nelson and Christi McGarry are up for an adventure in not just one but three major stops in Australia — Sydney, Gold Coast, and Brisbane — in Metro Channel's travel show “Beached.”
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July 20, 2025
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Higher transmission charges expected in July power bills
Power consumers will see higher transmission charges in their July 2025 electricity bills, largely due to rising Ancillary Services (AS) costs, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) announced.
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July 20, 2025
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Filipino sailor recounts Huthi attack in Red Sea
Filipino seafarer Cocoy was off-duty and resting in his cabin when the captain's voice boomed over the intercom of the cargo ship: \"We are under attack\".
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July 20, 2025
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Rama seeks institutionalization of BHWs accreditation, tenure
Cebu City Councilor Mikel F. Rama has introduced a proposed ordinance aimed at institutionalizing the welfare, accreditation, and tenure protection of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs).
2 min |
July 20, 2025
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Ouano eyes lower levels of gov't center for offices, public services
Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo Jovito “Jonkie” Ouano shared that once the first three floors of the new 10-story Government Center are completed, he plans to open them for government offices and public services.
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July 20, 2025
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WHEN LIFE DRAGS US DOWN
...and yet we endure. That’s the miracle of being human – we endure. In the deepest moments of pain, we discover reserves of strength we never knew we have.
2 min |
July 20, 2025
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Whose rinspans sibility?
According to a GMA news report, some senior high school students in Northern Samar failed miserably during a spelling quiz on Media and Information Literacy.
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July 20, 2025
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City Hall poised to increase scholars, inks partnership
The Cebu City government continues to open new doors for its youth as Mayor Nestor Archival hosted back-to-back courtesy visits this week from local to international groups offering expanded educational and career opportunities.
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July 20, 2025
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South Korea's ex-president indicted for abuse of power
Disgraced South Korean ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol was indicted for abuse of power Saturday over his declaration of martial law last year, as investigators widened an insurrection probe.
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July 20, 2025
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Japanese PM Ishiba's future in the balance
Shigeru Ishiba likes the nitty gritty of policy, cigarettes and making models, but his dream job as Japanese prime minister could go up in smoke this weekend.
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July 20, 2025
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PNP deploys 1.6K policemen for 'Crising' disaster response
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Saturday it has deployed 1,606 police officers to provide help in coastal communities and other areas prone to landslides and flash floods amid the threats posed by the combined effects of the southwest monsoon and Severe Tropical Storm Crising.
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