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Julia Roberts to make Venice debut in cancel culture drama
Julia Roberts is due to walk the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival Friday for the first time after stepping into a new role as a college professor grappling with tense US campus politics.
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August 30, 2025
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One rotten apple...
Policemen in Bulacan have arrested the leader of an armed gang that robbed a rice store in Bocaue, and, lo and behold, he turned out to be a policeman.
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August 30, 2025
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Today's state of Cebu Province
Whenever a new governor assumes office, he or she should face the five million Cebuanos and tell them the true state of Cebu.
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August 30, 2025
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BLGF approves appointment of new Cebu City treasurer
The Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) has finally approved the appointment of Emma Villarete as the new Cebu City treasurer, bringing a sigh of relief to City Hall employees whose salaries have been delayed due to the absence of an authorized signatory.
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August 30, 2025
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SM Prime bags PropertyGuru Philippines awards
Integrated property developer SM Prime Holdings Inc. has reinforced its position as a leader in innovation, sustainability and community impact after securing multiple recognitions at the prestigious PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards.
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August 30, 2025
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SRP underground cabling project nears completion
The underground cabling project at the South Road Properties (SRP) has reached 98 percent completion and is expected to be finished by the end of the month.
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August 30, 2025
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GMA Pictures, Mentorque Productions join forces for 'Huwag Kang Titingin'
Two forces in Philippine entertainment, GMA Pictures and Mentorque Productions, officially sealed their first co-production with the chilling new horror feature \"Huwag Kang Titingin.\" The contract signing was held on August 28 at the GMA Network Center.
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August 30, 2025
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Kathryn, James pair up for Dreamscape show
Dreamscape Entertainment announced the pairing of Kathryn Bernardo and James Reid in an upcoming series.
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August 30, 2025
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UK says Israel not invited to arms fair
Israeli government representatives will not be invited to attend a major London arms fair next month, a UK government spokesperson said Friday, amid worsening diplomatic relations between Britain and Israel over the Gaza conflict.
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August 30, 2025
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High-stakes action in new season of 'Sins of the Father'
Gerald Anderson sheds light on the deeper struggles of scam victims as he explores more hidden truths and high-stakes action as ABS-CBN's crime action-drama series “Sins of the Father” unfolds its new season.
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August 30, 2025
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Japan seeks record $59.9B defense budget
Japan’s defense ministry is aiming for a major boost to its drone arsenal as part of another record spending request made Friday to deal with a “severely intensifying security environment”.
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August 30, 2025
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Limited cold storage capacity threatens Cebu's agri progress
Cebu may need as many as 40 to 50 new cold storage facilities to support its farming and fishing industries, reduce post-harvest losses, and help lower consumer prices, according to the Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI).
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August 30, 2025
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Dizon: Flood project built before my term
Congresswoman Emmarie \"Lolypop\" Ouano Dizon said that the collapsed flood control structure in Barangay Paknaan was not implemented under her term but during the previous administration.
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August 30, 2025
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DPWH7 completes Taptap’s farm roads, issues rerouting plan on Tapon bridge
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region VII, through the Cebu City District Engineering Office, has completed the construction and concreting of farm-to-market roads in Sitio Udlom, Barangay Taptap, Cebu City.
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August 30, 2025
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DOH urges stronger, united fight vs TB
The Department of Health (DOH) has called for stronger and united action in combating tuberculosis (TB), which continues to be a major public health concern nationwide, alongside the increasing cases of HIV.
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August 30, 2025
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Cebu's hot streak comes to an end
The Cebu Greats saw their five-game winning streak come to an end after they bowed down to Zamboanga Sikat, 70-74, in the Manny Pacquiao presents 1xBet-MPBL 2025 Season on Thursday night, August 28, at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City.
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August 30, 2025
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Phl, Australia, Canada stage air defense drills
The Philippines, Australia, and Canada deployed warships and air assets off Scarborough Shoal on Wednesday, August 27, in an exercise that had the three Navy forces practice working together to fend off simulated air threats.
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August 29, 2025
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Creating shared value
What is the proper role of business in society?
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August 29, 2025
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Trump moves to limit stays of students, journalists in US
President Donald Trump’s administration moved Thursday to impose stricter limits on how long foreign students and journalists can stay in the United States, the latest bid to tighten legal immigration in the country.
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August 29, 2025
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Chavit answers rumored love child with Yen
Politician Chavit Singson sat down with actress Yen Santos for the latter's vlog where he answered questions most people wanted to know about him, including his past celebrity girlfriend and his rumored love child with the actress.
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August 29, 2025
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Alex Eala crashes out of US Open second round
In the City That Never Sleeps, Cristina Bucsa said good night and sweet dreams to Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala’s US Open run.
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August 29, 2025
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Ex-CIDG chief suspended 90 days
The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) on Thursday, August 28, said it imposed a 90-day preventive suspension on the former chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) over his handling of the case of missing sabungeros.
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August 29, 2025
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13 forms of graft and corruption
For all flood control and other government project contractors as well as DPWH officials and COA resident auditors, it might be useful for you to read Republic Act 3019 of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.
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August 29, 2025
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Lessons from the martyrdom of St. John the Baptist
Indeed, precious lessons can be learned from the martyrdom of St. John the Baptist whose liturgical memorial is celebrated on August 29. One is that we should expect suffering and possible martyrdom if we truly seek to follow Christ, the very embodiment of truth and love, which we should pursue and defend without let up in our life.
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August 29, 2025
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Street Foods from Around the World
(3 of 5)
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August 29, 2025
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Pepito gets fresh term as PCL-Cebu president
Running unopposed in yesterday’s election, Pepito secures another term as president of the Philippine Councilors League-Cebu Provincial Federation for three years (2025-2028).
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August 29, 2025
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Local travel boom offsets declining foreign arrivals
Cebu’s hospitality sector is increasingly turning to the domestic travel market to offset moderating foreign arrivals, leveraging exhibitions and discounted stay packages to sustain occupancy and revenue growth.
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August 29, 2025
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Through the Lens of Cinema: War, Home, Lives
A Japanese-Filipino collaborative film screening will take place on September 25-26, 2025, at UP Lawak Sinehan, made possible by the strong support of the Japan Foundation.
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August 29, 2025
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Gladys signs with Star Magic; hopes to do more series, hosting
Showbiz icon Gladys Reyes officially joins the Star Magic family after signing a contract with ABS-CBN's premier talent agency during yesterday's “Grand Welcome to Star Magic.”
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August 29, 2025
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Season 3 of ANS Sports 3x3 tourney this weekend
Hundreds of young aspiring cagers are all raring to plunge into hardcourt action as the ANS Sports 3x3 Basketball Tournament Season 3 gets underway this weekend at The Sisters of Mary School-Boystown in Barangay Tungkop, Minglanilla.
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