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Cebu City's 911 system not yet ready
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June 24, 2025
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Thailand PM reshuffles cabinet as crisis rages
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra began a cabinet reshuffle on Monday as a political and judicial crisis sparked by a leaked phone call threatens to sink her government.
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June 24, 2025
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The crucial role of St. John the Baptist
June 24 is the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, and the gospel of the day talks about his circumcision (cfr. Lk 1,57-66.80) which, at that time, meant his entry into the covenant between God and the people of Israel.
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June 24, 2025
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DepEd regional offices told to fill up 4K posts by Sept.
The Department of Education has directed all regional and field offices to complete filling up 4,000 newly-created teaching positions under batch 2 for school year 2025-2026 no later than September 2025.
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June 24, 2025
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Entertainment
ABS-CBN's YouTube universe of online shows is expanding its experiences with brand-new offerings and fresh seasons headlined by BINI, Melai Cantiveros, the debut pairing of Anji Salvacion and BGYO Gelo, and the return of season 3 of “Sparks Camp.”
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June 24, 2025
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Fyang Smith drops debut EP 'Forever Fyang'
\"Pinoy Big Brother: Gen 11” Big Winner Fyang Smith opens a new chapter in her career as she launches her five-track debut EP “Forever Fyang,” which includes songs “Mishu (Nasaan Si Fyang?)” and “Tayo Hanggang Dulo” that claimed the top two spots on iTunes Philippines’ songs chart.
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June 24, 2025
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Tokyo voters punish Japanese ruling party
Voters in Tokyo knocked Japan's ruling party from its position as the largest group in the city assembly, results showed Monday, a warning sign for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s unpopular government before July elections.
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June 24, 2025
The Freeman
Sara asks Pinoys in Australia to support Rodrigo's release
Vice President Sara Duterte has been asking overseas Filipinos to convince their host countries' governments to challenge former President Rodrigo Duterte's continued detention at the International Criminal Court.
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June 24, 2025
The Freeman
Council to honor outgoing members in final session
As the 16th Sangguniang Panlungsod prepares to hold its final session on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, Cebu City's outgoing councilorsincluding those who have completed three full termswill be formally honored for their service.
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June 24, 2025
The Freeman
Catch 'Elio' in 4DX and A-Giant Cinemas
An out-of-this-world family movie experience awaits kids and kids-at-heart in Ayala Malls Cinemas with Disney-Pixar’s “Elio” — in 4DX and A-Giant.
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June 24, 2025
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HRRAC diversifies efforts amid Korean visitor slump
The Hotel, Resort and Restaurant Association of Cebu (HRRAC) is stepping up recovery efforts as Cebu's tourism sector faces headwinds from a sharp decline in Korean visitor arrivals, historically the island's largest and most consistent source of international tourists.
1 min |
June 24, 2025
The Freeman
Fire hits San Jose National High School; damage pegged at P144K
A fire hit San Jose National High School in Barangay San Jose, Cebu City before dawn on Monday, June 23, leaving an estimated P144,000 in damage.
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June 24, 2025
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Thunder caps stunning season with NBA crown
The Oklahoma City Thunder crowned a dazzling season with an NBA title on Sunday (Monday Phl time), pulling away relentlessly in the second half to beat the Indiana Pacers, 103-91, in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
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June 24, 2025
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Phl nations to take 'path of diplomacy'
The Philippines urged countries involved in the Israel-Iran war to prevent a further escalation of the conflict after the United States announced on Saturday it had joined Israel's military campaign against Iran.
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June 24, 2025
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GMA exec tapped as juror for 2025 Int'l Emmy Awards
GMA Network senior executive Nessa Valdellon, a veteran in Philippine television and film production, has been selected to serve as a juror for the prestigious 2025 International Emmy® Awards Competition.
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June 24, 2025
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Adidas, Puma family feud to be turned into TV series
The bitter brotherly feud that sparked the creation of sportsshoe brands Adidas and Puma in the same small German town in the 1940s is to be turned into a television series with the help of family archives, its producers announced recently.
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June 24, 2025
The Freeman
New shows, digital movies in ABS-CBN's YouTube Universe
ABS-CBN's YouTube universe of online shows is expanding its experiences with brand-new offerings and fresh seasons headlined by BINI, Melai Cantiveros, the debut pairing of Anji Salvacion and BGYO Gelo, and the return of season 3 of \"Sparks Camp.
2 min |
June 24, 2025
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Furry friends
The issue of dealing with wildlife is another matter altogether.
1 min |
June 24, 2025
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"How to Train Your Dragon' holds top spot in box office
The family-friendly film from Universal and DreamWorks Animation tells the story of a Viking named Hiccup (Mason Thames) who strikes up a friendship with Toothless the dragon.
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June 24, 2025
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Suzy, Kim Seonho star in series about vampire haunted by lost love
Production has begun on “Delusion” (working title), an upcoming live action adaptation of the hit Naver webtoon of the same name, set to release exclusively on Disney+.
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June 24, 2025
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Iran vows retaliation; Israel keeps up attacks
Tehran threatened on Monday to inflict “serious” damage in retaliation for US strikes on the Islamic republic’s nuclear facilities, as the Iran-Israel war entered its 11th day despite calls for de-escalation.
2 min |
June 24, 2025
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Motorists warned: Keep vehicles roadworthy or face fines
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has urged motorists to keep their vehicles in good condition at all times as the agency is set to intensify a nationwide crackdown on motor vehicles with expired registrations, licenses, and safety defects.
1 min |
June 24, 2025
The Freeman
You cannot be judge and defense counsel
Your Honor, we need to remind you that you cannot have your cake and eat it too. To paraphrase a Quezonian adage, your loyalty to the vice president should end where your fidelity to the duties of a senator judge begins.
3 min |
June 24, 2025
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PB ends term with call for unity
As the 16th Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Cebu wrapped up its final session on June 23, 2025, outgoing Vice Governor Hilario Davide III called on the incoming 17th SP to extend full support and collaboration to the incoming administration of Governor-elect Pamela “Pam” Baricuatro.
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June 24, 2025
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Tropang 5G, E-Painters complete semis cast
The TNT Tropang 5G and the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters completed a two-game conquest of their twice-to-beat rivals to reach the Final Four of the PBA Philippine Cup on Saturday night, June 21, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.
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June 23, 2025
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Integration of existing trees in development plans pushed
To address growing concerns over deforestation in Cebu City, Councilor Joel Garganera is pushing for legislative measures that will require developers to integrate existing trees into their site development plans.
2 min |
June 23, 2025
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Energy firm steps up RE push to brace for oil price shocks
Philippine-listed Vivant Corporation is accelerating its renewable energy (RE) investments in a bid to cushion its energy portfolio from heightened oil price volatility, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weigh heavily on global fuel markets and economic outlooks.
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June 23, 2025
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Private sector backs food security push
Incoming Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro's food security initiative has allegedly received a major boost, with the private sector expressing strong support for aquaculture and crop production, according to former Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol, who now serves as her food security adviser.
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June 23, 2025
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'Job Blueprint' launched to strengthen trade sector
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), together with the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) and the Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines (SCMAP), has officially launched the \"Job Blueprint for Wholesale and Retail Trade\", a new strategy aimed at transforming the country's trade sector through stronger partnerships, skills development, and a focus on Filipino-made products.
2 min |
June 23, 2025
The Freeman
The diminishing Senate stature
A major component of a functioning/developing democratic society is the strength of its institutions and the respect of the governed for these institutions.
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