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Xi meets Putin as Ukraine reports ceasefire violations
China's Xi Jinping was in Moscow on Thursday for a state visit ahead of the Kremlin's grand Victory Day celebrations, as Ukraine accused Russia's army of launching air strikes just hours into a supposed truce.
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May 09, 2025
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Close to 4,500 PDLs across CV to join polls on Monday
To uphold the right to suffrage even behind bars, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology in Central Visayas (BJMP-7) is ready to facilitate the participation of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in the upcoming 2025 national and local elections.
1 min |
May 09, 2025
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Pakistan shoots down 25 Indian drones near military installations
Pakistan's army said Thursday it shot down 25 Indian drones, a day after the worst violence between the nuclear-armed rivals in two decades.
2 min |
May 09, 2025
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Agri transformation a priority
Under Mayor Mike Rama's visionary leadership, Cebu City is set to undergo an agricultural transformation, focused on authentic food security, farmer empowerment, and vendor welfare.
1 min |
May 09, 2025
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IN JAPAN NEXT MONTH Christwil Villanueva braces for first internationally sanctioned race
Multi-titled Cebuano rider Christwil “Bogart” Villanueva is set to compete in an internationally sanctioned race for the first time in his career.
1 min |
May 09, 2025
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Archdiocese hits use of Palma's image in campaign posters
The Archdiocese of Cebu has strongly denounced the unauthorized use of Archbishop Jose Palma's image in political campaign posters featuring former Cebu City mayor Michael Rama.
2 min |
May 09, 2025
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Tech giants to keep watch during midterm elections
As the Philippines braces for the May 12 midterm elections, Alphabet Inc.'s Google and YouTube have ramped up initiatives to deliver credible election information while guarding against digital misinformation on their platforms.
2 min |
May 09, 2025
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Philippine economy grows 5.4% in Q1
The Philippine economy expanded by 5.4% in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in a report released on Thursday, May 5.
1 min |
May 09, 2025
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2 partylist groups vow to uplift lives
Two partylist groups, Buhay and Ahon Mahirap, conducted campaign activities Cebu the other in anticipation of the May 12, 2025 elections.
2 min |
May 09, 2025
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A Vision for a Genuine Mass Transit System
TRANSPORTATION REVOLUTION
1 min |
May 09, 2025
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Archdiocese hits use of Palma's image in campaign posters
The statement, signed by legal counsel Rev. Fr. Domingo P. Delos Angeles Jr. and approved by the Archbishop himself, highlighted that the Archdiocese has ordered the immediate removal of the posters.
2 min |
May 09, 2025
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Former villains in their redemption era
\"Thunderbolts*\", the highly anticipated, highly chaotic, and highly unlikely ensemble film closing Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is now showing in cinemas nationwide. Former villains and assassins take center stage as the MCU answers, 'Now that the Avengers are gone, who will protect Earth?'
2 min |
May 09, 2025
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TOUGH TIMES PASS Still, Mayor Mike Rama
10 Formidable Reasons
2 min |
May 09, 2025
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Do we need to overthink or are we born smart?
We are living in a difficult world. Let's get practical for a change and turn to the phenomenon of overthinking.
2 min |
May 09, 2025
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Jobless rate rises to 3.9% in March
The country’s unemployment rate went up slightly in March from the previous month, while the quality of jobs deteriorated, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
2 min |
May 09, 2025
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Bold infra vision for Cebu City
Cebu City is on the brink of a dramatic transformation, led by Mayor Mike Rama’s ambitious vision of building a Singapore-like metropolis
1 min |
May 09, 2025
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Metro Retail Stores Group empowers local farmers
Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. (MRSGI) is expanding its partnership with non-profit Gulay Farmers as part of a broader push to secure local supply chains, support small-holder producers, and enhance sustainability in its fresh produce sourcing.
1 min |
May 09, 2025
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Knicks shock Celtics again, Thunder roars back in style
Curry out for a week in big blow to Warriors
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May 09, 2025
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AFTER ACCIDENT IN NAIA MCIA inspected for safety compliance
Following the tragic incident at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) that claimed two lives last Sunday, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon visited the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) yesterday to assess the facility’s compliance with international safety standards.
2 min |
May 09, 2025
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REMEMBERING JOE
Much has been said of how Cebuano art can serve as a canon of creative diversity.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
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All systems go
The Commission on Elections in Central Visayas (Comelec-7) announced it is “all systems go” for the upcoming May 12, 2025 elections following the final testing and sealing (FTS) of all automated counting machines (ACMs) in the region on Tuesday, May 7.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
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MMK spotlights story of Maguad family's orphan killer
The heartbreaking true story of the Maguad family from North Cotabato, who opened their hearts and home to an adopted girl only to face an unimaginable tragedy, takes center stage in the third episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK), streaming this Thursday (May 8) on iWantTFC, with an exclusive director's cut version available worldwide, and airing Saturday (May 10) on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, and A2Z.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
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Haliburton's last-second triple lifts Pacers to 2-0 series lead
Tyrese Haliburton scored a dramatic three-pointer with just over a second remaining as the Indiana Pacers stunned again the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers, 120-119, to take a commanding 2-0 lead in their NBA Eastern Conference semifinal series.
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May 08, 2025
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Senate staff raise concerns over office hours used for political activities
Concerns have quietly surfaced among Senate staff regarding the alleged use of government time and resources by a former high-ranking senator, who is reportedly preparing for a political comeback in the 2025 elections.
1 min |
May 08, 2025
The Freeman
White smoke, a new pope, a Filipino?
This piece was written yesterday, Wednesday, the 7thday of May, 2025 - a very important date not only for the Catholic Church but for the whole world.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
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Cebu City Council seeking clarity on 93-1 ownership
RESOLVED OR NOT?
3 min |
May 08, 2025
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Lethal
The greatest Filipino athlete is reported to fight one more time.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
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Visayan Electric ensures stable power during polls
Cebu’s power distributor Visayan Electric Co. has announced that it is fully prepared to ensure uninterrupted electricity service across its franchise area during the upcoming Philippine midterm elections on May 12, 2025.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
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Comelec deploys 'keyboard warriors'
To combat the spread of misinformation and disinformation ahead of the May 12 midterm elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has formed its own team of so-called “keyboard warriors.”
1 min |
May 08, 2025
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SC launches online data hub
The Supreme Court (SC) has launched a centralized online platform that would speed up the submission of reports by trial courts to the Office of the Court Administrator (OCA).
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