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'Gladiator 2' star says new romance film no 'Brokeback Mountain'
Irish actor Paul Mescal balked at critics comparing the latest film he stars in, a gay romance that competed at the Cannes Festival, to “Brokeback Mountain.”
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May 29, 2025
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DILG inaugurates solar power project in Sambag 2
After all the delays, the solar power project in Barangay Sambag 2, Cebu City was finally inaugurated on Tuesday, May 27.
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May 29, 2025
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Taiwan is an inalienable part of China
The Taiwan question concerns China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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May 29, 2025
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OUTGOING MAYOR GARCIA: New political alliances at City Council possible
While no clear majority has emerged among Cebu City's incoming council members, outgoing Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia disclosed that talks are already underway ahead of the inaugural session, acknowledging the possibility of new political alliances—including potential realignments by councilors affiliated with his party.
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May 29, 2025
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'Why would I do that?'
BBM on resignation calls
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May 29, 2025
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Pop art most likely trashed art after Dutch town hall move
A southern Dutch made art news headlines in saying that it “most likely” accidentally dumped 46 precious artworks including one by Pop Art master Andy Warhol during a town hall renovation last year.
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May 29, 2025
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Arnolfo Teves' lawyers file petition questioning arrest
The lawyers of expelled lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. have filed petitions challenging his arrest and detention.
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May 29, 2025
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Buhisan Elementary School scheduled for reassessment
With only a few weeks left before the opening of classes, Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia is expected to issue a new wave of inspections to reassess the structural integrity of the Buhisan Elementary School.
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May 29, 2025
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Our mandatory economic war against China
World War II. Remember that Gen. Douglas MacArthur was so impressed by the resilience and strength of the Filipino soldier that he once exclaimed \"Give me ten thousand Filipinos and I shall conquer the world!\"
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May 29, 2025
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'Philippines faces $206-B funding gap for SMEs'
The Philippines is facing a $206-billion funding gap for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the second largest in Asia-Pacific, amid various financial barriers that effectively slow the industry’s growth.
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May 29, 2025
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DOH-7 finalizing protocols as Mpox cases rise elsewhere
As monkeypox (Mpox) infections continue to rise in various parts of the country, the Department of Health – Central Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH-CVCHD) is in the process of finalizing regional protocols to address the growing public health concern.
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May 29, 2025
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Moody's affirms ratings of three Philippine banks
Debt watcher Moody’s Investors Service has affirmed the long-term deposit ratings of three Philippine banks amid strong liquidity and profitability.
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May 29, 2025
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Garcia, Hontiveros call for heritage protection
Outgoing Mayor Raymond Garcia expressed hope that the incoming administration and other stakeholders will remain committed to preserving the city’s heritage, while outgoing Vice Mayor Donaldo “Dondon” Hontiveros also encouraged continued collaboration among all sectors.
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May 29, 2025
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Paolo Contis hopeful 'Dear Satan' film will still be released
Paolo Contis and Hollywood actor Jack Black coincidentally played Satan in separate movies last year. In both films, they receive a letter from a child who misspells “Santa” as “Satan,” and use the typographical error as an opportunity to deceive the sender while posing as Father Christmas.
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May 29, 2025
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RDC-7 committees support measures for development
Two key sectoral committees of the Central Visayas Regional Development Council (RDC - 7) recently concluded their separate second-quarter meetings, with commitments to advancing inclusive growth through human capital development and economic innovation.
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May 29, 2025
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Mandaue City awards college scholarship to 100 students
A total of 100 students have been awarded full-year scholarships under the Mandaue City government's education assistance program.
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May 29, 2025
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Jennylyn drops comeback EP
GMA Network’s Ultimate Star Jennylyn Mercado journeys through different stages of love and heartache in her anticipated comeback EP and her first project under Star Music called “JEN.”
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May 29, 2025
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Alex Eala nails first Grand Slam match win
Filipina tennis sensation Alexandra Eala achieved a first Grand Slam match win, saying she hoped her doubles success at the French Open was part of “a new era for sport” in her country.
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May 29, 2025
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Zelensky eyes meeting with Trump and Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for a three-way summit with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin as he seeks to force Moscow to halt its three-year invasion.
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May 29, 2025
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Indonesia ready to recognize Israel if Palestinians get state
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday said he would be willing to establish diplomatic relations with Israel if it recognized a Palestinian state, as he held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Jakarta.
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May 29, 2025
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Iza stars as courageous stepmom, teacher in MMK
Award-winning actress Iza Calzado takes center stage in the latest episode of “MMK” (Maalaala Mo Kaya) as Marissa, a teacher and stepmother whose unwavering love for her stepdaughter is put to the ultimate test after a traumatic event that shakes their family.
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May 29, 2025
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Pacers move one win shy of reaching NBA Finals
Tyrese Haliburton delivered his second career playoff triple-double to power Indiana over New York, 130-121, lifting the Pacers one win from the NBA Finals.
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May 29, 2025
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Malaysia PM says Brunei sultan 'stable' in hospital
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday said Brunei's sultan was \"stable and in good condition\" after he and his wife visited the monarch in hospital.
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May 29, 2025
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Remains of 5,000-year-old noblewoman found in Peru
Archaeologists in Peru said recently that they found the 5,000-year-old remains of a noblewoman at the sacred city of Caral, revealing the important role played by women in the oldest center of civilization in the Americas.
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May 29, 2025
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Authorities raid 'online scam hub'
Authorities raided a suspected scam hub in Barangay Kasambagan on Tuesday afternoon, May 27, 2025, seizing computers and laptops allegedly used for online scamming activities.
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May 29, 2025
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Duraplas Lite grabs CABC 2nd Mortabond Cup crown
The Duraplas Lite fended off the Mortabond Premium, 71-68, to emerge as champions of the Cebu Architects Basketball Club (CABC) 2nd Mortabond Cup at the Benedicto College-Cebu City Campus gym recently.
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May 29, 2025
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FLORAL & FOUNDED
Flowers have long played leading roles in the zeitgeist of cultural yarns and montages, from serving as emblems of beauty and seduction, safety and danger, innocence and transcendence.
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May 29, 2025
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Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel's Mossad
Iran has executed a man convicted of spying for Israeli intelligence agency Mossad, the judiciary said on Wednesday.
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May 29, 2025
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That long-awaited skate park
Here is some good news from the field of sports. Cebuana skateboarder Margielyn Didal again does us proud by finishing with a podium victory at the Street League Skateboarding in Santa Monica, California, last Saturday.
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May 29, 2025
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CCAP urges vigilance against Illicit BPO operations in Cebu
As one of the Philippines’ fastest-growing outsourcing hubs, Cebu City is under a sharp spotlight following the proliferation of illegal business process outsourcing (BPO) operations masquerading as legitimate contact centers.
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