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Arrest warrants vs senators next week
ACCORDING TO OMBUDSMAN
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December 09, 2025
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Japan summons China envoy over fighter aircraft incident
Tokyo has summoned Beijing’s ambassador after Chinese military aircraft locked radar onto Japanese jets, the latest incident in the row ignited after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments backing Taiwan.
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December 09, 2025
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Lapu-Lapu tightens anti-noise rules as holidays approach
Lapu-Lapu City residents may look forward to the holiday season, but the local government is reminding everyone to keep celebrations responsible and considerate-particularly during nighttime.
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December 09, 2025
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Thai border clashes kill four Cambodians
Border clashes killed four Cambodian civilians on Monday, Cambodia’s information minister told AFP, as Thailand launched air strikes on its neighbor in renewed fighting on the disputed frontier.
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December 09, 2025
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22 Cebu LGUs cited for CLUPs, PDPFP compliance
More than 20 local government units (LGUs) in Cebu, along with towns in neighboring provinces, were recognized by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Region 7 for securing approval of their Comprehensive Land Use Plans (CLUPs) and the Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan (PDPFP) covering 2021-2025.
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December 09, 2025
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Janet convicted of malversation, graft over PDAF
The Sandiganbayan has convicted Janet Lim Napoles and several others of malversation over the misuse of the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) of the late Benguet lawmaker Samuel Dangwa.
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December 09, 2025
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Visayan solons back Dy amid reform push
Thirty-nine lawmakers belonging to the so-called Visayan Bloc in the 317-member House of Representatives have joined 180 congressmen from Luzon and Mindanao in backing the leadership of Speaker Faustino \"Bojie\" Dy III.
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December 09, 2025
The Freeman
The Saga of Kiko Barzaga
I don't care if he's anti-BBM or pro-Sara.
3 min |
December 09, 2025
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Move Liloan makes history in Crossover 3x3 Basketball League
Team Move Liloan made history as the first ever women's division champion of the Crossover 3x3 Basketball League.
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December 09, 2025
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IN INDONESIA, SRI LANKA Hardships mount as flood tolls rise
Officials in flood-hit parts of Indonesia reported shortages of food, shelter, and medicine as the death toll reached 950 Monday following weeks of heavy rain.
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December 09, 2025
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Mandaue's Tent City ready before Christmas
Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo Jovito \"Jonkie\" Ouano has assured that residents most affected by Typhoon Tino will be celebrating Christmas with roofs over their heads.
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December 09, 2025
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Cebu emerges as key market in real estate's critical phase
The Philippine real estate sector is heading into 2026 facing a familiar mix of headwinds and opportunities, with Cebu emerging as one of the country's most resilient growth markets, according to the latest outlook from Colliers.
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December 09, 2025
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Nat'l police bracing for transport strike
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will mobilize personnel nationwide to maintain public safety and support commuters during the three-day transport strike starting Tuesday, December 9.
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December 09, 2025
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FOR THE FOURTH STRAIGHT YEAR Lancers, Webmasters clash in CESAFI Finals
SHS-Ateneo vs UC for juniors crown
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December 09, 2025
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ADB to cut Philippines growth forecasts
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is lowering its growth forecasts for the Philippines for the current year and 2026 following the sharp slowdown in the country’s third quarter economic growth performance.
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December 09, 2025
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BSP securities fetch lower average rate
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) one-month securities fetched a lower average yield on Friday as the offer attracted strong demand.
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December 09, 2025
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Thunder wins 15th straight
The reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder cruised to their 15th straight victory, 131-101, over the Jazz despite the absence of Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with elbow bursitis.
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December 09, 2025
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'MAKA Lovestream' ends year with musical finale
This holiday season, prepare for a heartfelt and captivating ending as GMA Network’s youth-oriented series, MAKA LOVESTREAM, airs its three-part musical finale titled “Last Christmas.”
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December 09, 2025
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FANA sings of self-worth in debut album
Kapamilya singer FANA confronts the raw realities of love and self-value in her self-titled debut album, laying bare the heartbreak, healing, and rediscovery that come with learning how to truly love oneself.
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December 09, 2025
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A small measure of justice
According to a report in this newspaper, the Cebu City government has finally eased the requirements for claiming the long-delayed Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) for health workers.
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December 09, 2025
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KarJon in romance thriller 'The Last Resort
Former \"Pinoy Big Brother: Otso\" housemates Karina Bautista and Aljon Mendoza reunite as KarJon in the upcoming iWant's original movie \"The Last Resort,\" which premiered yesterday, December 8, exclusively on the platform.
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December 09, 2025
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Paolo Valenciano says 'not meant to work again' with Rico Blanco
Paolo Valenciano aired his frustration at the delays of a music festival he directed that featured popular artists, including Rico Blanco, whom he considers his hero but said that they \"were not simply meant to work together again.
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December 09, 2025
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More than 57,000 families affected by LPA, amihan
More than 57,000 families have been affected by the inclement weather brought by the combined effects of former Tropical Depression Wilma-now a low-pressure area (LPA)-along with the northeast monsoon and the shear line, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said.
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December 09, 2025
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COA flags Carcar City gov’t rice distribution in 2024
COA pointed out that, under Presidential Decree No. 1445, government agencies should also always provide complete documentation in all of their financial transactions and operations.
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December 09, 2025
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Call for simple Christmas backed
Environmental group EcoWaste Coalition and Cebu-based non-government organization Action for Nurturing Children and Environment (ANCE) have expressed full support for Cebu Archbishop Alberto Uy's appeal for a simple and meaningful celebration of Christmas 2025 as communities continue to recover from recent natural disasters.
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December 09, 2025
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D'Generals Basketball Season 2 gets underway today
The D’Generals Basketball Season 2 will kick off today (Monday, December 8) at the Alta Vista Golf and Country Club in Barangay Pardo, Cebu City.
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December 08, 2025
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CPA given last chance to pursue case vs Rama
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has given the Cebu Port Authority (CPA) one last chance to pursue its administrative complaint against former Cebu City mayor Michael Rama, after the agency fell short of procedural requirements.
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December 08, 2025
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Bamboo brings 'The Greatest Hits' tour to Sinulog '26
As Cebu City gears up for another Sinulog, one of the Philippines' most vibrant and anticipated festivals, music fans have another major celebration to look forward to.
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December 08, 2025
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Diokno wants recovery of ill-gotten wealth easy
Veteran human rights lawyer and now lawmaker Jose Manuel “Chel” Diokno has filed a measure that would make it significantly easier for Filipinos to hold corrupt public officials accountable and recover unlawfully acquired assets.
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December 08, 2025
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Pearl Harbor and China's possible attack
Today, on the solemnity of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, we recall the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan.
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