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Partnership ushers in new era of self-care
BTL Aesthetics, a global player in non-invasive aesthetic technologies, has partnered with Cebu-based Ultra Beauty Institute to launch an advocacy aimed at promoting self-empowerment among women marking a strategic move to deepen its foothold in the Philippines' rapidly expanding beauty and wellness sector.
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May 17, 2025
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Comelec releases final party-list ranking in the 2025 elections
The Commission on Elections has completed the official tally for the 2025 midterm party-list race, with Akbayan retaining the top spot with over 2.776 million votes.
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May 17, 2025
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Why did Mike and Raymond lose to Nestor?
Why did Mike Rama and Raymond Garcia lose to Nestor Archival? Well, they did not play their cards well.
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May 17, 2025
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Cebu Mangoes Festival 2025 at The Mactan Newtown: A Sweet Comeback of Flavor, Tradition, and Community
The Cebu Mangoes Festival returns to The Mactan Newtown, reigniting the island's most cherished summer tradition with a renewed sense of purpose, cultural pride, and shared joy.
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May 17, 2025
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HMO industry's net income surges to P579M in Q1
The health maintenance organization (HMO) industry saw its net income surge to P579.39 million in the first quarter from P6.78 million in the same period last year, data from the Insurance Commission (IC) showed.
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May 17, 2025
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Final senatorial race ranking
The Commission on Elections has completed its official tally of the senatorial race, where incumbent Sen. Bong Go has emerged as the top senatorial bet with over 27 million votes.
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May 17, 2025
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17 Taiwanese arrested in “Pogo-like” operation
According to investigators, the suspects used pre-written scripts and emotional spiels to carry out romance scams that targeted fellow Taiwanese nationals as well as Malaysians and Chinese.
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May 17, 2025
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UC's Atty. Go elected as CESAFI president
University of Cebu (UC) Chairman Atty. Augusto “Gus” Go was elected as the new president of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI).
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May 17, 2025
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NPC probes public display of voters' list
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is currently investigating reports on the public display of the Posted Computerized Voters' List (PCVL) at some of the polling sites in the country during the just-concluded midterm elections.
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May 17, 2025
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Kim Chiu: 'I want to be timeless'
\"Would you believe what's her request for lunch today?\" Oro China Jewelry chief operations officer Jennifer Ty shares to the crowd at the recent \"Love and Traditions\" Event at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino. \"Aside from her favorite lechon, it's ngohiong and pusô (hanging rice).\"
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May 16, 2025
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Vendors hope Carbon Market reverts to institutional status
The Association of Market Vendors is placing its hope in the new administration of Cebu City to revoke the commercial land-use status of Carbon Market and revert it back to institutional.
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May 16, 2025
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ARCHIVAL ON CCMC STATUS 1 year to finish construction
Cebu City mayor-elect Nestor Archival said he is looking to complete the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) within one year through a highly capable entity—not the city government—while vice mayor-elect Tomas Osmeña believes the national government should finish the project.
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May 16, 2025
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Cebu leaders called to act on power security
As Cebu prepares for a political transition following the May 12 national and local elections, a leading energy rights group has called on newly elected officials to address growing concerns on power reliability and infrastructure.
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May 16, 2025
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Gwen Garcia's wrong move
“And so, without a sword, David defeated and killed the giant Goliath with a sling and a stone.”-1 Samuel 17: 50
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May 16, 2025
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Surprising results
Another election has ended. Citizens once again went to exercise their right to vote. And many, if not all, were surprised by the results.
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May 16, 2025
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P20/kilo rice program resumes
After a brief pause during the 2025 midterm election period, the government’s P20-per-kilo rice program has officially resumed in Cebu, with the arrival of 35,000 sacks of rice yesterday at the Cebu City port.
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May 16, 2025
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Part-Pinoy actors lead cast of 'Final Destination Bloodlines'
“The cast in this film is really unique,” says co-director Zach Lipovsky about “Final Destination Bloodlines,” the latest movie in the fan-favorite horror franchise that is now in cinemas.
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May 16, 2025
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Our recreation shouldn't be the cause of our demise
Another motorcycle rider has been killed in a riding accident.
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May 16, 2025
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CEBU DRIVES TOWARD A GREENER FUTURE WITH BYD
Cebu is a bustling and thriving province that is gradually embracing sustainability, as highlighted by BYD's successful launch of its electric vehicles across the region.
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May 16, 2025
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CA reverses De Lima's drug acquittal
CASE REMANDED TO TRIAL COURT
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May 16, 2025
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The Son of God
The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God. Mark 1:1
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May 16, 2025
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Wolves roar to West finals, Celtics stay alive
The Minnesota Timberwolves routed the Golden State Warriors to advance to the NBA Western Conference finals as the reigning champions Boston Celtics kept their playoff campaign alive with a blowout victory over the New York Knicks.
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May 16, 2025
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Angeli Khang joins 'Batang Quiapo'
Primetime King Coco Martin is pulling out all the stops as he treats viewers to the ultimate action-packed battle, including the additions of Leo Martinez and Angeli Khang, in \"FPJ's Batang Quiapo.
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May 16, 2025
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Public Relations: The constructive cooperation with government is badly needed
Public Relations — that is, the relationship between companies and governments (national and local) and public institutions — faces a difficult situation.
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May 16, 2025
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Vendors hope Carbon Market reverts to institutional status
During the discussion, Archival raised a motion to revoke the resolution supporting the reclassification, which was authored by Councilor Jerry Guardo on November 6, 2024.
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May 16, 2025
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SIGNATURE SPECIALS
A signature dish is defined as one “that identifies an individual chef or restaurant. Ideally, it should be unique and allow an informed gastronome to name the chef in a blind tasting. In practice, a chef's signature dish often changes with time, or they may claim several signature dishes”.
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May 16, 2025
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Toledo-Xignex Trojans grand champions at last in PCAP
A DREAM COME TRUE
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May 16, 2025
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Upland farmers see less crop damage despite high heat index
Despite the high heat index recorded in recent months, upland farmers in Cebu City have experienced less damage this year compared to previous years, according to the Cebu City Agriculture Department (CAD).
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May 16, 2025
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Bercede vows to cooperate with Ouano
Fresh from his election victory, Mandaue City Vice Mayor-elect Glenn Bercede has expressed willingness to cooperate with Mayor-elect Thadeo Jovito “Jonkie” Ouano despite belonging to different political parties—all for the good of the Mandauehanons.
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May 16, 2025
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Visayan Electric lowers power rates
Residential customers of Visayan Electric will benefit from a P0.62 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) reduction in their May-June electricity bills. This rate cut lowers the overall residential rate to P11.16/kWh, down from last month's P11.78/kWh.
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