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89 NPA members, supporters surrender
A large group of New People’s Army members, from what appears to be a weakened unit, surrendered to the 10th Infantry Division on Wednesday, May 28.
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June 01, 2025
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"Cebu El Clasico" a must-see duel of an epic football rivalry
Today’s Thirsty-presented “El Clasico” at the Cebu City Sports Center is definitely a match to watch with Don Bosco Technical College (DBTC)-Cebu and Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) fielding in a stellar cast as they turn another page to their fabled rivalry in the football field.
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June 01, 2025
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Webmasters, Jaguars set up title duel in Tuburan
The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters and the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Jaguars knocked out their respective rivals to set up a title showdown in the 1st Mayor Aljun Diamante Inter-Collegiate Basketball Tournament last Friday evening, May 30, at the Tuburan covered court in Tuburan town, northwest of Cebu.
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June 01, 2025
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Jonathan Manalo's 'Delia D: The Musical' shakes up Philippine theater
When “Delia D: The Musical” was first announced, few could have predicted the storm it would stir. Built around the beloved yet confined to the mainstream pop discography of Jonathan Manalo, ABS-CBN Music’s creative, content, and operations head and one of OPM’s prolific hitmakers, it was met with polite curiosity, perhaps even skepticism. But what has unfolded since its debut has stunned critics, industry veterans, and audiences alike: an outpouring of emotion, admiration, and a newfound cultural moment that’s shaking up Philippine theater.
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June 01, 2025
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2 die in road accidents in Cebu City, Mandaue
A motorcycle driver lost his life after colliding with a Ford pickup on the flyover of Governor Cuenco Avenue near TESDA at around 3 a.m. yesterday, May 31, 2025.
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June 01, 2025
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Adidas, Puma family feud to be turned into TV series
The bitter brotherly feud that sparked the creation of sports-shoe 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.
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June 01, 2025
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More in CV shift to digital media
The landscape of media consumption in Central Visayas has significantly shifted in 2024, with more individuals relying on digital platforms over the traditional printed ones, the Philippine Statistics Authority in Central Visayas reported.
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June 01, 2025
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Cataract, pterygium operations slated in Liloan town
A medical mission offering cataract and pterygium operations will be conducted at San Fernando Rey Parish in the town of Liloan, Cebu.
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June 01, 2025
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Iran considers nuclear weapons 'unacceptable'
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Saturday that Iran considers nuclear weapons \"unacceptable\", reiterating the country's longstanding position amid delicate negotiations with the United States.
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June 01, 2025
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11 Filipinos jailed in Nigeria for 'cyber-terrorism, fraud'
A Nigerian court jailed 15 foreign nationals Friday -- all Asians -- for “cyber-terrorism and internet fraud”, the national anti-graft agency said, one of the largest such cases in the country.
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June 01, 2025
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Israel won't cooperate with Arab ministers visiting West Bank
Israel will not cooperate with a planned visit by Arab foreign ministers to the occupied West Bank, an Israeli official announced, after a Saudi source said the kingdom’s top diplomat was heading to Ramallah.
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June 01, 2025
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Tourism fatality
Two elderly Korean tourists died after they drowned while snorkeling off Pamilacan Island in Bohol last Wednesday.
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June 01, 2025
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Fire-hit families get aid from DSWD, LGU
The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Field Office (FO) 7-Central Visayas continues to coordinate with the local government unit (LGU) of Lapu-Lapu City for any assistance that it can extend to the families that were affected by two fire incidents in Barangays Canjulao and Basak on Friday.
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June 01, 2025
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CFC Academy to hold another round of goalkeeping clinic
Goalkeeping is often considered as the toughest position in football, a role that only a few players dare to take on.
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June 01, 2025
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South Koreans to rally for presidential hopefuls
Supporters of South Korea's two leading presidential candidates held a rally Saturday in Seoul, days ahead of a vote triggered by the ex-leader's disastrous declaration of martial law.
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June 01, 2025
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Close to 50 schools in CV to be pilot areas for strengthened SHS program
Several schools in Cebu and other areas in Central Visayas are now being identified as pilot areas for the strengthened Senior High School (SHS) program for the School Year 2025-2026.
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June 01, 2025
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DOJ: Roque will eventually be deported back to Phl
Former presidential spokesman Harry Roque can mock the efforts of the Philippine government but it is only a matter of time before he is brought back to the country and face the qualified human trafficking charges filed against him, an official of the Department of Justice said yesterday.
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June 01, 2025
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Onset of rainy season might coincide with school opening
The onset of the rainy season in the country might coincide with the opening of the new school year, warned state weather bureau Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration or PAGASA.
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June 01, 2025
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Comelec removes barangay certificate as requirement
“We expect especially on Barangay elections, daghan jud ni ang magpa rehistro.
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June 01, 2025
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Hegseth: China 'preparing' to use military force in Asia
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warned Saturday that China was \"credibly preparing\" to use military force to upend the balance of power in Asia, vowing the United States was \"here to stay\" in the Indo-Pacific region.
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June 01, 2025
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Brushed with Passion: Pia's Colorful World
At just 12 years old, Pia Angela C. Lozano is already painting a bright path for herself one brushstroke at a time.
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June 01, 2025
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Glacier collapse: Global warning of wider impact
The collapse of the Swiss Birch glacier serves as a chilling warning of the escalating dangers faced by communities worldwide living under the shadow of fragile ice, particularly in Asia, experts say.
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June 01, 2025
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Where did Gwen go wrong?
I used to love Gwen Garcia, I mean I loved her ways of getting things done, and I think I still do.
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June 01, 2025
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Mandaue City pushing for better functional literacy among learners
The Department of Education (DepEd) Mandaue City Division has emphasized its commitment to bridging the gap between students’ high basic literacy rates and their functional literacy performance.
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June 01, 2025
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Sectors in BARMM elated with ADB's support for 'blue economy' activities
Members of the business community in the Bangsamoro region were elated with the reported commitment by the Asian Development Bank of a US$400 million grant for regional economic programs and the protection of fishing grounds in Mindanao’s territorial seas.
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June 01, 2025
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Freeze order vs Teves’ assets stays — Remulla
Justice Secretary Crispin Remulla said the freeze order issued by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) over the assets of expelled Negros Oriental representatives Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. remains to be in effect as he was earlier identified as a terrorist by the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC).
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June 01, 2025
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TRUMP SAYS: Chinese students in US will 'be ok'
US President Donald Trump told reporters late Friday he wanted to assure Chinese international students in the country that they would be fine amid his administration’s crackdown on academia.
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June 01, 2025
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'Lilo and Stitch' is fun Disney remake, but not without controversial changes
Remaking a beloved, highly stylized Disney classic about a Hawaiian girl and her pet alien is no easy feat. But as long as the film captures the humor and embraces the out-of-this-world concept within the realism of live action, it could be one of the better Disney remakes, though not without its flaws.
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June 01, 2025
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Director, terminally ill actress find love in K-series 'Our Movie'
When an up-and-coming director consumed by his fear of a sophomore slump decides to cast a terminally ill actress in his next movie, their lives will change forever in “Our Movie,” a new Korean series coming June 13 to Disney+.
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June 01, 2025
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Mikel Rama hopes for collaborative council
Cebu City Councilor-elect Mikel Rama remained optimistic that members of the City Council will set aside political differences and work collaboratively for the benefit of the city and its constituents.
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