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Imee to President Marcos: Extend barangay execs’ term now
Sen. Imee Marcos is urging her brother President Marcos to sign into law a bill giving village officials a longer term, resetting anew the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections from December this year to November 2026 and effectively extending by a year the service of current BSK officials.
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July 20, 2025
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Collin Rosell denies any irregularities
DURING HIS TENURE
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July 19, 2025
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Coldplay inadvertently exposes alleged affair
A sky full of stars never had a script as entertaining as this.
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July 19, 2025
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Puso Village officially opens
After three years since its plan was laid on the table, the disputed Puso Village has officially opened its doors to the public through cultural representations and appreciation.
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July 19, 2025
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Phl mulls listing, tax hike on e-games
The Philippine government is considering sweeping reforms for online gambling operators, including mandatory stock exchange listings and increased taxes, in a bid to tighten oversight and reduce the social costs of gambling addiction.
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July 19, 2025
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P45M in drugs seized in a week
In a span of one week, over P45.8 million worth of illegal drugs was seized and at least 417 individuals arrested in various police operations enforced across Central Visayas.
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July 19, 2025
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OBBBA: 1% tax on remittances to recipients outside the USA
To justify tariff on imported goods from Canada? Remember, together with Mexico, they have a trade agreement. Likewise, it went through both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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July 19, 2025
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CDRRMC wants state of calamity
To fully ease water flow and remove obstructions, Archival said there is a need to desilt from the sea’s entry point up to the trails leading to rivers.
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July 19, 2025
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Julia Q has the last laugh in latest single 'Tinaguay'
Cebuana R&B artist Julia Q briefly returned to her home turf last week of June as one of the performers at Fête de la Musique Cebu 2025. She saw this as a chance to redeem herself after what she described as a “bad performance” years ago during her high school days.
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July 19, 2025
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Danao eyed to pilot Wagyu beef production
Danao City is set to become the pilot area for Cebu's Wagyu and other branded beef production program, promising a significant boost to Cebu's agricultural economy.
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July 19, 2025
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2nd parallel runway begins operations
The Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) officially commenced operations of its second parallel runway yesterday, marking another major achievement in Philippine aviation infrastructure and a strategic move to reinforce uninterrupted airport services amid urgent repairs on its main runway.
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July 19, 2025
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Savings, taxes, and the tractor in your backyard
Just as I anticipated earlier this week and wrote on my social media page last Wednesday, some critics of the administration are spinning the 20% tax on the interest of long-term deposits into something designed to provoke public anger.
3 min |
July 19, 2025
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Data breach unmasked UK spies, special forces
The details of more than 100 Britons, including spies and special forces personnel, were included in a massive data breach involving thousands of Afghans, UK media reported on Thursday.
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July 19, 2025
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Jonkie requires Mandaue gov't workers to wear ID
Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo “Jonkie” Ouano wore his official ID, clearly displaying his full name and designation as mayor, as a gesture of leadership and transparency — setting an example for fellow public servants in the city government to follow.
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July 19, 2025
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Bill seeks to transfer authority to declare calamity to chief exec
To expedite government response during disasters, Third District Representative Karen Hope Garcia has filed House Bill No. 1622, seeking to transfer the authority to declare a state of calamity from the local legislative body to the chief executive.
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July 19, 2025
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AppleOne diversifies into renewable energy
Cebu-based AppleOne Group has made its first major foray into the renewable energy (RE) sector with the establishment of Astronergy, a new subsidiary focused on solar power generation.
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July 19, 2025
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On to 106
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July 19, 2025
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'Stupid Cupid' singer Connie Francis dies at 87
American singer Connie Francis, whose hits such as “Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool” and “Stupid Cupid” topped the charts in the late 1950s and 1960s, has died aged 87, her publicist announced yesterday.
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July 19, 2025
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LTO warns vs. fake plates
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has stepped up its campaign against fake motor vehicle license plates, warning motorists to refrain from purchasing counterfeit tags from manufacturers and sellers, many of whom advertise illicit services on social media.
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July 19, 2025
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SHS-Ateneo Silver Jubilarians launch St. Ignatius Run 2025
Unveil stunning medal for all finishers
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July 19, 2025
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When the water rises
Not so long ago, when it started to rain, many of us welcomed the relief it would bring from the typical tropical heat.
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July 19, 2025
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Real estate leaders bullish despite global headwinds
The Philippine real estate sector remains resilient amid global economic headwinds and domestic political transitions, with property leaders urging investors and developers to remain focused on long-term fundamentals rather than short-term sentiment.
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July 19, 2025
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Cebu Greats mauled by Isabela Cowboys in MPBL
The Cebu Greats went ice-cold after a blazing start and silenced by Ilagan Isabela’s fierce endgame assault, they bowed down to the Cowboys, 66-80, in the Manny Pacquiao presents 1xBet-Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) 2025 Season on Thursday night, July 17, at the San Andres Sports Complex in Manila.
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July 19, 2025
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New deep sea mining rules lack consensus despite US pressure
After two weeks of negotiations, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is still far from finalizing rules for extracting coveted metals on the high seas despite heightened pressure triggered by US efforts to fast-track the controversial practice.
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July 19, 2025
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EU agrees new sanctions on Russia
EU countries on Friday signed off on a new package of sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine, including lowering a price cap on Moscow’s oil exports.
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July 19, 2025
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Jean Garcia returns in bold ‘Magpakailanman' love story
Witness a tale of forbidden love, heartbreak, and emotional entanglement in “Magpakailanman” this Saturday, July 19.
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July 19, 2025
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Magsayo seeks to shine anew in Pacquiao undercard
Former world champion Mark Magsayo resumes his mission to become a two-division titlist as he set to fight for the second time in the undercard of a Manny Pacquiao bout.
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July 19, 2025
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‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ launches July 23 in Phl cinemas
The long wait for the MCU debut of Marvel’s first family is finally over as “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” arrives in cinemas this July 23. MCU and Marvel comics fans are in for a treat with a movie that brings emotional depth, personal redemption, and thrilling action.
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July 19, 2025
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Philippines lowers alert level in Iran
The Department of Foreign Affairs on Friday, July 18, downgraded its alert level in Iran to Level 2 from Level 3, citing “positive developments in the security situation” in the country.
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July 19, 2025
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Trump, Marcos to talk tariffs, defense during visit top US
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss the tariffs that Washington imposed on Manila.
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