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SM Group rolls out Phl's first largest floating solar facility
SM Investments Corp. has rolled out the Philippines' first large-scale floating solar project in Cebu as part of its drive to expand renewable energy across its operations.
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August 28, 2025
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Engkwentro
\"In a world that feels increasingly fragmented, Engkwentro enjoins audiences to experience what it means to come together. To encounter difference not with division, but with dialogue. To create art not just as expression, but as participation - in healing, in harmony, and in hope.
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August 28, 2025
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Denmark summons US charge d'affaires over Greenland
Denmark summoned the US charge d’affaires for talks Wednesday after reports of attempted interference in Greenland, a Danish autonomous territory which US President Donald Trump wants to control.
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August 28, 2025
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EVERESTS 1 AUTO PARTS OPENS IN CEBU
Offers genuine and replacement parts for Ford, Chevrolet, and more
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August 28, 2025
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The Stria workers asking gov't: Don't stop project
Workers employed by subcontractors on the Stria project have made a heartfelt appeal to local government leaders, urging them not to disrupt their livelihoods with orders to suspend the ongoing construction.
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August 28, 2025
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Duke open to talk with Pam on Danao hospital upgrade
Cebu Fifth District Rep. Duke Frasco has expressed openness to meet with Governor Pamela Baricuatro to discuss his proposed bill seeking to upgrade the Provincial Hospital in Danao City into a Level 2 facility.
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August 28, 2025
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Not an ideological change
In the years bridging the '60s and '70s, I joined mass rallies and demonstrations some of which ended in violent clashes with police authorities.
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August 28, 2025
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NK slams South’s president over denuclearization
North Korea called South Korean President Lee Jae Myung a “hypocrite” on Wednesday over remarks he made about the denuclearization of the peninsula during a visit to the United States this week.
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August 28, 2025
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Cezanne at Home
RETRACING THE ARTIST'S ROOTS IN SOUTHERN FRANCE
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August 28, 2025
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Philippines growth seen slowing in H2
Philippine economic growth is expected to slow in the second half as global economic conditions weaken and reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States take full effect, according to research and analysis firm BMI.
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August 28, 2025
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On their way to become victims?
Three Filipino women on their way to Hong Kong were arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport last August 20 for having false overseas employment contracts.
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August 28, 2025
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BSP mulls new regulations to mitigate e-gambling risks
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is still studying further regulations to help curb risks related to e-gambling, as the proliferation of illegal sites could derail the country's anti-money laundering efforts.
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August 28, 2025
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Konektadong Pinoy Act becomes law, promises affordable internet access
The Konektadong Pinoy Act, championed by Senator Imee R. Marcos, has officially become law following the lapse of the presidential signing or veto period on Saturday, August 23.
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August 28, 2025
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2 men blamed for robberies fall
Two armed men who were allegedly involved in a series of robberies in Talisay City and Minglanilla on August 13 were arrested in a joint hot pursuit operation in Barangay Tabunok, Talisay City, last Saturday morning.
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August 27, 2025
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ABS-CBN Films bags top honors at 73rd FAMAS
ABS-CBN Films nabbed two major wins at the 73rd Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Awards for its stars’ performances and achievements in the film industry last year.
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August 27, 2025
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Vivant bullish to sustain growth momentum in H2
Cebu-based Vivant Corporation expects earnings momentum to continue in the second half of 2025, underpinned by new projects in renewable energy and water infrastructure, after posting double-digit profit growth in the first half of the year.
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August 27, 2025
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Capitol hires 158 nurses, 13 doctors
A total of 158 new nurses and 13 medical doctors are set to serve Cebu's provincial and district hospitals after the Cebu Provincial Government formally welcomed them during an onboarding ceremony at the Capitol Social Hall on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
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August 27, 2025
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More lost
The Commission on Human Rights said it is now investigating Dumanjug Mayor Efren Guntrano “Gungun” Gica, for slapping and punching a man accused of molesting a child aside from exploiting her for online pornography.
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August 27, 2025
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Binisaya at 15: How bold, creative voices keep the Cebuano film fest alive
Doing away with the courteous nature of most local film festivals, the Binisaya International Film Festival is one of a kind, having just wrapped its 15th edition from August 17 to 24.
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August 27, 2025
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New PNP chief named after Torre's relief
The former second-in-command of the Philippine National Police (PNP) replaced Gen. Nicolas Torre III in the police's top leadership.
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August 27, 2025
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Bela hopes to work with Coco anew
Actress, filmmaker, and screenwriter Bela Padilla has officially returned to ABS-CBN as she inked an exclusive contract with its premiere talent agency Star Magic.
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August 27, 2025
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House justice panel to probe US extradition request for Quiboloy
The House justice committee will launch a motu proprio inquiry into the country's extradition laws, alongside the United States' request to extradite detained religious leader Apollo Quiboloy.
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August 27, 2025
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Province turns over 300 armchairs to MCC
The Cebu Provincial Government officially turned over 300 armchairs to the Mandaue City College (MCC) yesterday, August 26.
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August 27, 2025
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Ouano asks Soco for help over unsold SMB rice
Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo Jovito “Jonkie” Ouano has sought the assistance of Cebu Vice Governor Glenn Anthony Soco regarding the 397 sacks of unsold rice from the Sugbo Merkadong Barato (SMB) program initiated under former governor Gwendolyn Garcia.
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August 27, 2025
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Adamson Falcons soar to title glory, rule Cebu City Inter-Collegiate tilt
The Adamson University Soaring Falcons pulled off a vengeful 71-61 win over the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Blazers in their sudden-death final match to grab the championship crown of the Cebu City Inter-Collegiate Invitational Basketball Tournament 2025 on Monday night, August 25, at the Cebu City Sports Institute (CCSI) Gym in Barangay Sawang Calero.
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August 27, 2025
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2 men publicly flogged in Indonesia for gay sex
Two men were publicly flogged 76 times each in Indonesia’s conservative province of Aceh on Tuesday after they were found guilty of sexual relations by a court operating under strict Islamic law.
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August 27, 2025
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Deaths could spell end for Japanese boxing
Japanese boxing is at “a crucial moment” and could cease to exist if it does not radically improve safety, the head of the country’s boxing commission told AFP following the deaths of two fighters.
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August 27, 2025
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Australia expels Iran ambassador
OVER ANTISEMITIC ATTACKS
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August 27, 2025
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SEC halts operations of 7 more online lenders
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to crack down on unregistered online lending platforms (OLPs), issuing cease and desist orders against seven more operators.
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August 27, 2025
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Xi: China, Russia ties 'most stable' in turbulent world
President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that China’s ties with Russia are the “most stable, mature and strategically significant” among major world powers, state media reported.
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