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False claim spreads of Japan ‘mass deportations’ ministry
False claims that Japan’s new prime minister has created a ministry for “mass deportations” have been widely spread online, as immigration misinformation swirls after a “Japanese first” party did well in elections earlier this year.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
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Gripping mystery hooks viewers
As early as its debut episode, “What Lies Beneath” has sparked online discussions and fan theories, with viewers praising how the series keeps them analyzing and guessing after every turn.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
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City Council flags delays, irregularities in MRB project
The Cebu City Council has raised concerns over the delayed construction of a Medium Rise Building (MRB) in Barangay Lorega, San Miguel, after discovering that the contractor had incurred negative slippage and had not been paid for its progress billing.
2 min |
October 25, 2025
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Ecuador's president target of attempted poisoning
Ecuadoran President Daniel Noboa said Thursday that an unknown assailant had attempted to poison him with chocolate and a jam laced with chemicals, gifted to him at a public event.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
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Emman Atienza, daughter of Kuya Kim, passes away at 19
Television presenter Kuya Kim Atienza and his wife Felicia confirmed that their daughter Emmanuelle has passed away. She was 19 years old.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
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Baricuatro inspects quarry operations in Toledo rivers
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro personally visited the Hinulawan River in Toledo City on Friday, October 24, for an unannounced inspection of quarry operations, following complaints raised by residents during a peaceful protest last week.
2 min |
October 25, 2025
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DepEd, LGUs join efforts to ensure safe learning spaces in disaster areas
The Department of Education (DepEd) and local government units (LGUs) are stepping up joint efforts to restore safe learning spaces and to ensure swift support for schools, teachers, and students in disaster-hit communities.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
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Archie Alemania guilty of acts of lasciviousness
The Bacoor Municipal Trial Court has convicted GMA Network artist Archie Alemania of acts of lasciviousness in a complaint filed by fellow artist Rita Daniela last year.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
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Philippines' housing backlog swells amid economic boom
The Philippines is struggling with a worsening housing deficit despite solid economic growth and falling poverty levels, highlighting how rising prosperity has failed to translate into affordable homes, the Department of Economic Development and Planning (DepDev) said.
2 min |
October 25, 2025
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Andrea Brillantes signs with TV5
Young actress Andrea Brillantes signed a contract with MQuest Ventures, becoming a Kapatid after 15 years with ABS-CBN’s Star Magic.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
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New PBB season unveiled today
The collaboration continues as GMA Network and ABS-CBN Studios launch the newest season of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0, premiering October 25 on GMA.
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October 25, 2025
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Shai fires career-high 55 points in Thunder's 2OT victory
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 55 points to lead reigning champion Oklahoma City over Indiana 141-135 in double overtime on Thursday (Friday Phl time) in a historic rematch of last season's NBA Finals.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
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Tagacanao to defend WBA Asia crown in first fight abroad today
Far from home, the undefeated Reymart \"Cebuano Assassin\" Tagacanao will put his World Boxing Association (WBA) Asia super flyweight throne on the line against Japanese challenger Ayumu Sano in a scheduled 12-round rumble today (Saturday, October 25) at the Bishkek Arena in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
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Charges against retired generals calling for coup
The Philippine National Police is reviewing possible criminal charges against people urging the Armed Forces of the Philippines to stage a coup, withdraw support from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., or form a military junta, AFP chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said Friday, October 24.
2 min |
October 25, 2025
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Mobile library, barangay learning centers pushed
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival is pushing plans to launch a mobile library and establish Barangay Learning Centers across the city’s barangays to make education more accessible to children and residents in remote and underserved areas.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
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Leadership skills that will make you irreplaceable
Everyone talks about leadership qualities like “vision” and “charisma.” But those are vague, and frankly, not what you really need. You need to develop real, tangible, high-leverage skills.
2 min |
October 24, 2025
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Gus Abelgas returns with a new 'SOCO'
The iconic investigative program “SOCO: Scene of the Crime Operatives” returns with a more gripping and evolved format, continuing its legacy of uncovering the truth behind real-life crimes that have shaken communities across the country.
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October 24, 2025
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Finally, I Got to Taste Them!
More or less a month ago, I covered the first day of Cebu Goes Culinary 2025 with the theme “Balik Isla: Foraging in the Philippine Countryside”.
1 min |
October 24, 2025
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Man arrested after offering shabu as payment for fuel
A 31-year-old man was arrested for allegedly pointing a knife at a gasoline boy who refused to accept the sachet of shabu he offered as a payment for the fuel of his motorcycle in a gasoline station in Barangay Langtad, City of Naga, Cebu on Wednesday morning, October 22.
1 min |
October 24, 2025
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Capitol earmarks P542 million recovery funds for northern cebu
The Cebu Provincial Government has allocated a P542.3-million Trust Fund to finance rehabilitation and resiliency projects in northern Cebu towns devastated by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake last month.
2 min |
October 24, 2025
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CEPCA to hold tourney, give back to the chess community
ON 35TH ANNIVERSARY
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October 24, 2025
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Barili local gov't best performer in Population and Dev't Program
The Municipality of Barili has once again brought pride to Cebu after being hailed as the Best Performing Local Government Unit (Municipal Level) in the implementation of the Philippine Population and Development Program (PPDP) in Region 7.
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October 24, 2025
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IMSI CATCHERS, AI SCAMS BPI tags latest threats to digital banking security
Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has warned of emerging high-tech scams that exploit both hardware and artificial intelligence, revealing that criminal groups are now using international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) catchers to target digital banking customers in the country.
1 min |
October 24, 2025
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Cebuano musicians mourn Davey Langit:
Passionate songwriter, advocate for regional music
5 min |
October 24, 2025
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When vlogging and drugging mix
From our sister publication BANAT News comes to us this report of a vlogger in Bohol Province who was arrested after he bragged about his drug use online and even invited bashers to come to his house so they can have a drug session.
1 min |
October 24, 2025
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SSS opens second E-Center in Cebu
The Social Security System (SSS) has opened its second E-Center in Cebu province through a partnership with Innodata Knowledge Services, Inc. (IKSI), reinforcing the state-run insurer's drive to make government services more accessible to private sector employees.
1 min |
October 24, 2025
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Collecting 101
Based on social media posts, the hobby scene, particularly here in Cebu, is thriving and it’s nice to notice younger generations getting into the pastime.
2 min |
October 24, 2025
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4,000 households need repair before CEBECO restores power
Around 4,000 households in northern Cebu have been identified for total rehabilitation or repair after sustaining severe structural damage from the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck the province on September 30, 2025, the Cebu II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CEBECO II) reported.
2 min |
October 24, 2025
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UC Webmasters crowned double champion, Don Bosco Greywolves clinch Division A title
The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters bagged two championship crowns in the recently concluded Cebu Inter-School Alumni Invitational Basketball Tournament 2025 spearheaded by the Sacred Heart Ateneo Alumni Basketball Athletic Association (SHAABAA).
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October 24, 2025
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Mabolo captain tells Archival: Solve Night Market legal flaws
Amidst the ongoing discussions regarding the operation of the Colon Night Market, Barangay Mabolo Captain Daniel Francis Arguedo raised concerns about the apparent \"privatization\" of the market, a move that he said lacks any supporting provision from the existing ordinance.
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