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Gov. Garcia calls for nullification of quarry firms’ MPSA
Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia calls for the nullification of the Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA) of huge quarry companies that are said to have committed several violations of Province’s resource ordinance and the Philippine Mining Act.
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March 28, 2025
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Mayor Garcia disappointed over SB 1 cut
Although “grateful,” Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia admitted disappointment over the reported consensus of the City Council on the Supplemental Budget (SB) 1, which scrapped his proposal for the livelihood program.
2 min |
March 28, 2025
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Be Residences kicks off uptown landmark project
BE Group of Companies, through its premier real estate arm Be Residences, has commenced the construction of its landmark project, BE Uptown Park, situated along Juana Osmeña Street, Capitol Site, Cebu City.
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March 28, 2025
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DBM okays 1,000 new PGH positions
The Department of Budget and Management has approved 1,224 new positions for the University of the Philippines’ Philippine General Hospital, with hiring to begin immediately and continue through 2027.
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March 28, 2025
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Casino Plus Makes History with P102.5 Million Jackpot - The Largest Online Baccarat Pay Out in Philippine History
Casino Plus has set a historic benchmark for the Philippine gaming industry by awarding a record breaking P102,576,582.94 Baccarat jackpot shared among 11 lucky players. This landmark payout stands as the largest Baccarat prize ever awarded in the country, reinforcing Casino Plus' leadership in the gaming sector.
3 min |
March 28, 2025
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Trump's tariff policies isolating America
Because president Donald Trump has capriciously and unilaterally imposed high tariff rates on Chinese goods entering the American economy, Beijing retaliated immediately by imposing much higher tariffs on American goods entering the Chinese markets.
3 min |
March 28, 2025
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This date is going to be killer
First dates are nerve-wracking enough. Going on a first date while an unnamed, unseen troll pings you personal memes that escalate from annoying to homicidal? Blood-chilling.
1 min |
March 28, 2025
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TNT, Ginebra clash for glory in epic Game 7
The TNT Tropang Giga and the Barangay Ginebra Kings will settle their unfinished business once and for all they face off in the deciding Game 7 of the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup Finals today (Friday, March 28) at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
1 min |
March 28, 2025
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Pinoys see pathway from poverty with VA jobs
Nathalie Mago’s work day begins after she’s tucked her three daughters into bed and flicked off the lights in their house north of the Philippine capital Manila.
2 min |
March 28, 2025
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LeBron buzzer-beater rescues LA Lakers to halt losing streak
LeBron James tipped in a buzzer-beating rebound with 0.1 seconds remaining as the Los Angeles Lakers halted their three-game losing streak with a pulsating 120-119 road victory over the Indiana Pacers.
1 min |
March 28, 2025
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Regal Oliva vows integrity, health reform, and housing solutions
As former Mandaue City Treasurer Atty. Regal Oliva vies for the city's lone congressional seat, she believes her background as a lawyer gives her an edge, along with her clean record and corruption-free tenure in public service.
4 min |
March 28, 2025
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Visayan Electric seals research collab with CIT-U
To bridge the gap between education and the energy industry, Visayan Electric secured a strategic alliance with the Cebu Institute of Technology - University College of Engineering by signing the Memorandum of Agreement on March 14.
2 min |
March 28, 2025
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Pacquiao’s role in Kadaugan faces scrutiny
Amid criticism over senatorial aspirant Manny Pacquiao’s portrayal of Lapu-Lapu in the Kadaugan sa Mactan celebration, the Commission on Elections in Central Visayas (COMELEC-7) clarified that there is no issue with his participation as long as it has been approved by the main office in Manila.
1 min |
March 28, 2025
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Star Cinema: 'My Love Will Make You Disappear' opens with P12 M gross
Star Cinema's latest romantic comedy, \"My Love Will Make You Disappear,\" starring Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino, opened strong at the box-office, earning P12 million on its first day in 380 cinemas nationwide, making it the highest opening-day gross for a local film this year.
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March 28, 2025
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Power Women
The Freeman joins Cebu and the Philippines in celebrating National Women's Month through its Power Women series. In this year's installment of the series, we draw the spotlight on three accomplished Cebuanas who consistently dare to defy the predictable. We asked them what empowerment means to them, and why a good work-life balance is necessary to take on the challenges of contemporary life and living. Here's what they have to say.
3 min |
March 28, 2025
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City Hall, partners break ground for 4PH program
To address the 30,000 housing backlogs in Cebu City, the city government, in partnership with the National Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, marked the start of the construction of the 3,054-unit residential park in Barangay Pulangbato yesterday.
2 min |
March 28, 2025
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House detains mayor for defying summons
Police authorities apprehended Bauan, Batangas Mayor Ryanh Dolor on Thursday, March 27, after he returned from the United States.
1 min |
March 28, 2025
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Campaign kicks off
All is set for the start of the local campaign period today, March 28, 2025, as political parties across the country, including in voterich Cebu, prepare for rallies, masses, and other campaign activities.
3 min |
March 28, 2025
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Faux Fur is Now a Fashion Staple
Thanks to the “mob wife” style trend and advances in manufacturing technology that make it look like the real thing, fake fur has conquered catwalks and the high street.
2 min |
March 27, 2025
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Digong backers call out Rama
Core supporters in the Visayas of former President Rodrigo Duterte slammed local politicians who are taking advantage of the current clamor to gain political leverage, naming former Mayor Michael Rama as an example.
5 min |
March 27, 2025
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ON CAPITOL-OWNED LOT: Gov. Garcia offers ownership to Lahug fire victims
Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia couldn’t thank his aunt, Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, enough for the support extended to his administration.
1 min |
March 27, 2025
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A tougher stand against Houthis
Since returning to the White House, US President Donald Trump has made decisions that didn't sit well with many. However, one decision he made seems to be getting approval from both his critics and admirers; his tougher stand against Houthi militants.
1 min |
March 27, 2025
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Alex Eala poised for career-high world ranking
Win or lose, Alex Eala is a cinch for her highest ranking ever in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA).
1 min |
March 27, 2025
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SUMMER AS A WEARABLE VIBE
Vivid explosions of color and the mitered ambivalence of vibrant prints were the key alluring design elements of a recent runway presentation in Cebu - one which largely framed summer as a wearable vibe.
1 min |
March 27, 2025
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DTI crackdown seizes P1.4-M worth of substandard products
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has seized a total of 20,815 units of non-compliant steel products and other items, with a total value of P1.4 million.
2 min |
March 27, 2025
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Unity
After Carlos Yulo, another athlete unites the country in celebration. Invited a wild card to the main draw of the Miami Open, Alex Eala played wilder and sent her country to wildest frenzy.
2 min |
March 27, 2025
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Imee ditches admin slate, cites Duterte's ICC arrest
In dropping out from the administration’s alliance, the incumbent senator alleged a concerted effort to conceal the truth about former president Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest.
1 min |
March 27, 2025
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Provincial candidates sign peace covenant
Some candidates running for various positions in the Province of Cebu for the May 12, 2025 polls signed an integrity pledge yesterday, as they manifest their commitment to advocate for a peaceful electoral process.
2 min |
March 27, 2025
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BSP: Cyber losses hit P5.82-B in 2024
Financial institutions supervised by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) lost P5.82 billion from cyberattacks in 2024, up 2.6% from the previous year, according to an official.
2 min |
March 27, 2025
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Heat downs Warriors on Butler's return
The Miami Heat thrashed the Golden State Warriors, 112-86, handing Jimmy Butler a stinging loss in his first game against his old club since his acrimonious exit.
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