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Mandaue City and Cebu City frontrunners in basic literacy
The cities of Mandaue and Cebu have emerged as frontrunners in basic literacy among the Philippines' highly urbanized cities (HUCs), the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported.
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May 28, 2025
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Comelec-7 director outlines election protest realities amid Rama's filing
If the manual recount is granted, Pobe said the protestant must specify the area being contested.
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May 28, 2025
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House hires spokesperson
The House of Representatives has a new spokesperson in the person of lawyer Princess Abante, daughter of outgoing Manila Rep. Benny Abante.
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May 28, 2025
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Comelec-7 director outlines election protest realities amid Rama's filing
As former Cebu City mayor Michael Rama pursues an election protest following his third-place finish in the 2025 midterm polls, Commission on Elections (Comelec)- 7 Director Francisco Pobe laid out the reality of the process and the uncertainty of its outcome, which may not favor the protestant.
3 min |
May 28, 2025
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Faithful and fruitful
This should be the ideal condition we have to pursue and achieve with respect to any commitment we enter into.
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May 28, 2025
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Returning for 23rd season?
Still efficient at 40 years old, LeBron James sits among the NBA’s elite with season averages of 24 points, 8 rebounds and almost 9 assists per game. He currently shares the league record of longevity with the retired Vince Carter, playing 22 seasons.
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May 28, 2025
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Charo, Dingdong explore relationship labels in 'Only We Know'
Director Irene Emma Villamor dissects relationship labels in a romance film about two people who strike an unlikely yet intimate bond in “Only We Know,” starring Charo Santos and Dingdong Dantes, that will be available in cinemas beginning June 11.
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May 28, 2025
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Webmasters rout Jaguars, secure semis spot in Tuburan cage wars
The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters annihilated the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Jaguars, 83-41, for their second straight win in the 1st Mayor Aljun Diamante Inter-Collegiate Basketball Tournament on Tuesday, May 26, at the Tuburan covered court in Tuburan town, northwest of Cebu.
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May 28, 2025
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2 newbie councilors ready to take on legislative roles
Newly elected Cebu City Councilors Nice Archival and Winston Pepito are stepping up to the challenge of working alongside veteran legislators as they enter the City Council come high noon of June 30.
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May 28, 2025
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Another voice calling out excesses
Another voice has called Israel out on its excesses in the war in Gaza, and this time it may be turning more heads and commanding attention since it comes from a former prime minister of Israel itself.
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May 28, 2025
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Panglao airport upgrade to propel Bohol growth
BOHOL-PANGLAO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: ECONOMY DRIVER. Aboitiz InfraCapital's upcoming takeover of Bohol-Panglao International Airport is set to elevate Bohol's economic growth, with planned capacity upgrades primed to boost tourism and regional development.
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May 28, 2025
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Thunder on brink of NBA Finals
NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a masterpiece performance to power Oklahoma City over Minnesota, 128-126, lifting the Thunder to the brink of the NBA Finals.
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May 28, 2025
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Pam briefed on peace and situation in province
Cebu Governor-elect Pamela Baricuatro got briefed on Cebu’s peace and order situation during her courtesy visit to the Police Regional Office-7 (PRO-7) the other day.
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May 28, 2025
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Toxic Masculinity
Toxic masculinity is an attitude or set of social guidelines that're stereotypically associated with manliness that often have a negative impact on men, women, and society in general.
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May 28, 2025
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Customs Cebu strengthens data-driven reforms
In a move to advance data-driven reforms and improve service delivery, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Cebu recently held a two-day capacity building activity following the successful implementation of its time release study (TRS) for 2025.
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May 28, 2025
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DepEd-7 to parents: Enroll kids early
As classes for School Year 2025-2026 are scheduled to begin on June 16, the Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) is calling on parents and guardians to enroll their children early to ensure proper distribution of essential resources in public schools and to give all students a fair start to the new academic year.
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May 28, 2025
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Cebu's Chase Tower Runs crowned back-to-back champs
The Chase Tower Runs (CTR) successfully defended their throne in the men’s division of Dayo23 Streetball Invitational, which was held at the iconic basketball court located under the Mabini Bridge in the middle of a bustling neighborhood in Barangay 830 in Manila over the weekend.
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May 27, 2025
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Tension rocks PB
Tension flared at the Cebu Provincial Board as discussions over the P1.2-billion 2025 Supplemental Budget 1 remained contentious, with Board Members Celestino “Tining” Martinez III and Board member Glenn Soco engaging in a heated exchange with Board Member John Ismael Borgoña over its timing and intent.
6 min |
May 27, 2025
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Angela Ken holds on to love in new single
Singer-songwriter Angela Ken savors the last moments of a relationship in her new single “Pwede Bang Mamaya?,” available on various streaming platforms.
1 min |
May 27, 2025
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Southeast Asian leaders talk tariffs, truce and East Timor
Southeast Asian leaders met Monday in Kuala Lumpur for their first summit since US President Donald Trump’s tariffs upended global economic norms, with the trade-dependent nations expected to issue a joint message of deep concern.
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May 27, 2025
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THE “LOOKSMAXXING” PHENOMΕΝΟΝ
Hankering for a chiseled jawline, a male Tik Tok influencer strikes his cheekbones with a hammer highlighting the rise of \"looksmaxxing,\" an online trend pushing unproven and sometimes dangerous techniques to boost sexual appeal.
3 min |
May 27, 2025
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Conceding with dignity
Because it is essentially a contest, an election will always have winners and losers.
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May 27, 2025
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Austria deports Chechens who risk recruitment in Ukraine war
Austria is deporting Chechen asylum seekers on security grounds back to Russia, where they risk being forcibly recruited to fight in the Ukraine war, court documents seen by AFP show.
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May 27, 2025
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Governor Gwen's ever-loyal city and towns
When all is said and done, both victors and vanquished should start to count the nuggets of wisdom they must have gathered from that electoral combat.
3 min |
May 27, 2025
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Brigada Eskwela, Oplan Balik Eskwela start June 9
The Department of Education (DepEd) is set to launch two major initiatives—Brigada Eskwela and Oplan Balik Eskwela—aimed at ensuring a smooth and organized school opening for the upcoming academic year.
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May 27, 2025
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Property sector seeks reforms as gov't reevaluates approach
The Philippine government has backed away from a controversial plan to raise capital gains, estate, and donor taxes, a move that industry analysts say removes a significant threat to the country's fragile housing market recovery.
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May 27, 2025
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LGUs told to have power- saving office, plans
The Department of Interior and Local Government has directed local government units to establish an Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EEC) Office and craft local EEC plans while also encouraging them to implement digital payments for government transactions.
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May 27, 2025
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EDSA rehabilitation will start in June
The government has announced that rehabilitation work on EDSA will begin in June, raising questions about what the project will involve.
1 min |
May 27, 2025
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Transition and labor woes
Last Friday night, I found myself in a deep conversation with one of my former videographers who had moved on after the shutdown by taking a job with the province.
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May 27, 2025
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Coco, Julia head to Africa for fan meet
After years of captivating African audiences through its beloved Filipino teleseryes, ABS-CBN is bringing its Primetime King Coco Martin and Prime Actress Julia Montes to Kenya, Africa to meet loyal viewers for the first time in a groundbreaking celebration.
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