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Illegal quarriers in Toledo river asked to stop
More than 200 individuals engaged in illegal sand and gravel extraction along the Hinulawan River in Toledo City have been ordered to cease operations after a recent inspection revealed widespread environmental damage caused by unregulated quarrying.
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October 29, 2025
The Freeman
Fitch: Political uncertainty may stall Philippine growth
Philippine economic growth is expected to remain within target this year, although global trade woes and domestic political uncertainty may cloud the outlook, Fitch Ratings said.
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October 29, 2025
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Cebu bus terminals brace for Undas holiday rush
Cebu's transport authorities are ramping up operations to ensure smoother passenger movement during the All Saints' and All Souls' Day holidays, with terminal administrator Ahmed Cuizon spearheading efforts to decongest Metro Cebu's major transport hubs amid one of the busiest travel weeks of the year.
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October 29, 2025
The Freeman
Cash reward hiked to P500K for info on cop gunmen
A total of P500,000 monetary reward will be given for anyone who can provide information leading to the capture of the suspects behind the killing of Police Captain Joel Deiparine.
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October 29, 2025
The Freeman
Quezon, genealogical proximity, and change
The three Bayaniverse films, inspired by history, remind viewers that even the nation’s greatest heroes were human --brilliant yet flawed, noble yet imperfect.
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October 29, 2025
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Permanent license revocation for road rage
One only needs to look at videos on the internet today to see how many drivers are giving in to what is now called “road rage”.
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October 29, 2025
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IN BID FOR UN SECURITY COUNCIL
Phl vows to uphold rule of law
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October 29, 2025
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Court upholds cancellation of Alice Guo's birth certificate
A Tarlac court has dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo’s motion for reconsideration in the cancellation of her birth certificate, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Tuesday, October 28.
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October 29, 2025
The Freeman
City Council asks Archival to resume 'Tugbong Tabo'
The Cebu City Council has called on the Office of the Cebu City Mayor to reconsider the suspension of the “Tugbong Tabo sa City Hall,” which was supposed to feature the produce of local farmers in front of the Plaza Sugbo Grounds.
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October 29, 2025
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Yamyamin, Alasagas top October edition of CEPCA monthly
Rosendo Yamyamin and Karl Christian Alasagas dominated the October edition of the Cebu Executives and Professionals Chess Association (CEPCA) monthly tournament over the weekend at Robinsons Galleria Cebu.
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October 29, 2025
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"Philippines' Most Shocking Stories" debuts 2nd season
The true-crime digital series \"Philippines’ Most Shocking Stories\" returned for a second season yesterday, October 28, on ABS-CBN News Channel’s YouTube and iWant with a gripping premiere episode on the 14-year manhunt for cult leader Ruben Ecleo — one of the country’s most haunting cases of crime, faith, and justice.
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October 29, 2025
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Local bizman pledges support for Phl-Ukraine collaboration
Cebu businessman Curtis Go vowed to deepen collaboration between the Philippines and Ukraine, pledging to work closely with both public and private sectors to advance partnerships that could open new economic and cultural linkages.
1 min |
October 29, 2025
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CPA, LTO-7 activate 'Oplan Biyaheng Ayos'
The Cebu Port Authority (CPA) and the Land Transportation Office in Region 7 (LTO-7) have activated their respective “Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Undas 2025” operations to ensure the safety, comfort, and convenience of travelers during the observance of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days.
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October 29, 2025
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Cebu second nationwide in terms local source revenue
Cebu Province has stood out as one of the country's top-performing local governments in fiscal management, ranking second nationwide among all provinces in Local Source Revenues (LSR) for 2024, according to the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF).
2 min |
October 29, 2025
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Twelve Good Reasons to Eat at Plantation Bay
THE DELICIOUS DOZEN
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October 28, 2025
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Tagacanao, Balunan suffer first career loss
For the first time in their budding careers, Cebuano boxers Reymart Tagacanao and Christian Balunan tasted the bitterness of defeat in separate title fights here and abroad.
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October 28, 2025
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Sources: ASEAN not sending monitors to Myanmar polls
Southeast Asia’s ASEAN bloc will not send observers to Myanmar’s elections in December, diplomatic sources said Monday -- a setback to the junta’s push for international legitimacy.
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October 28, 2025
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China hails coming of 'multipolar world' ahead of Trump-Xi talks
China's foreign minister warned on Monday that a \"multipolar world is coming,\" a veiled jab at Washington ahead of key talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
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October 28, 2025
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Holy ground no longer holy?
A woman was recently murdered by her husband in Liloan town. But here's the shocker; she was choked to death in broad daylight, in public, inside a church.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
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Cybersecurity threats surge in Phl as digitalization rises
As the Philippines accelerates its push for digitalization across industries, the same transformation driving progress has also expanded the country’s exposure to cyber threats.
2 min |
October 28, 2025
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'Bubble Gang' celebrates 30th anniversary with return of iconic skits
Despite these standout moments, something about the two-part special felt less spectacular than expected.
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October 28, 2025
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Ouano pushes P4.5B Mandaue budget for 2026
Mandaue Mayor Jonkie Ouano has proposed a P4.5-billion annual budget for 2026, maintaining the same amount as this year to keep what he described as a “more realistic” financial plan for the city.
3 min |
October 28, 2025
The Freeman
Diesel prices up by P2, gasoline by P1.20 today
After last week’s rollback ended the two-month fuel price hike, motorists have to brace for a big-time increase bordering P2 per liter starting Tuesday, October 28.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
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Phl, Japan agree on new defense logistics accord
For the first time, ending government corruption has emerged as the second most important issue Filipinos expect the government to address, OCTA Research Group said Monday.
2 min |
October 28, 2025
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GCash: No evidence of data breach
E-wallet firm GCash on Monday, October 27, reassured clients that their funds are secure following reports of an alleged data leak involving one of the country's leading digital payment services.
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October 28, 2025
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Diokno sees more easing as graft woes weigh
The Philippine central bank may cut its key interest rate again in December and further next year, as the economic fallout from a corruption scandal may linger through the end of 2026, an official said.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
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DENR flags recla disguised as flood control project
There is a reclamation project in Laguna de Bay that the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) found was presented as a flood control project.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
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The Khos and the politics of Masbate
Masbate Province might as well be renamed Masbate Kho. All the top elective offices in the province are monopolized by only one dynasty, the Kho family. As of today, there's no strong opposition.
3 min |
October 28, 2025
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Archival: Remaining CBRT packages to go on
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival remains positive that the remaining packages of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project will still push through despite the World Bank’s pronouncement to resolve Package 1 first before considering continued support for the remaining packages.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
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Gloc-9, Loonie headline FlipTop show in Cebu
FlipTop is holding back-to-back concerts in Cebu and Manila with the icons of the genre.
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