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UN declares famine in Gaza
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August 24, 2025
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Sacrificial crocs
Perhaps, it was the dreariness of it all, days and days of incessant rain that slowly swallowed streets and homes, laying bare the complete inutility of so-called flood control measures.
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August 24, 2025
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Winning Mandaue athletes get cash rewards
A total of P1.6 million in cash incentives were awarded to 115 Mandauehanon athletes who brought home victories from the 2025 Palarong Pambansa and the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA).
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August 24, 2025
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PhilHealth disburses P10.04B in health benefits across CV
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has released P10.04 billion in benefit payments to health facilities across Central Visayas from January to July 2025, marking a 93.39% surge compared to the P5.20 billion disbursed during the same period last year.
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August 24, 2025
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Susan Ornopia-Aroa cements legacy in public service with TOCA Award
With hard work and perseverance, engineer Susan Ornopia-Aroa cemented her legacy as a public servant after she was honored during The Outstanding Cebuano Awards (TOCA) 2025 at the Cebu Business Hotel recently.
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August 24, 2025
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Volleyball legend Leila Barros special guest at men's worlds
Brazilian volleyball star Leila Barros will return to the country where she once blew the minds of Filipino fans two and a half decades ago.
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August 24, 2025
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Digital blueprint of Seminario Mayor turned over to Archdiocese of Cebu
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cebu has formally received the As-Built Plans and digital drawings of the Seminario Mayor de San Carlos, one of the city's most historically significant cultural properties.
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August 24, 2025
The Freeman
P17M drugs seized from “newbie” distributor
Around 2.5 kilograms of suspected shabu worth an estimated P17 million was seized from an alleged female drug distributor during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Subangdaku, Mandaue City, last Friday evening.
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August 24, 2025
The Freeman
Filipinos among casualties in NY tourist bus accident
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Saturday, August 23, confirmed that several Filipinos were among those killed in a tourist bus crash on a New York State highway.
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August 24, 2025
The Freeman
Betrayal of the worst kind
A pastor who founded a child care facility in Pampanga is now facing accusations of child abuse.
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August 24, 2025
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Phl, Australia to sign new defense accord
The Philippines and Australia plan to sign a new pact to develop the Southeast Asian nation’s military infrastructure, their defense chiefs said on Friday, as they seek to counter China’s “unilateral activities” in the region.
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August 24, 2025
The Freeman
2 most wanted for rape nabbed
Two individuals listed as regional most wanted persons for statutory rape were arrested in separate manhunt operations on Wednesday, August 20.
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August 23, 2025
The Freeman
Guv chooses Bermudez as new CPPO director
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro has officially chosen, from among three nominees, Police/Colonel Christopher Bermudez to head the Cebu Police Provincial Office (CPPO) as its new provincial director.
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August 23, 2025
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Kathryn to make TV series comeback
Kathryn Bernardo is making her highly anticipated comeback in a TV series, which was officially announced by ABS-CBN and Dreamscape Entertainment yesterday, August 22.
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August 23, 2025
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Blazers nail back-to-back wins
The De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Blazers opened their campaign with back-to-back wins in the Cebu City Inter-Collegiate Invitational Basketball Tournament 2025 at the Cebu City Sports Institute (CCSI) Gym in Barangay Sawang Calero.
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August 23, 2025
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Red-hot Cebu Greats target fifth win in a row
A well-rested Cebu Greats will try to extend their winning roll to five games as they take on the Valenzuela City Magic in the Manny Pacquiao presents 1xBet-MPBL 2025 Season today (Saturday, August 23) at the Nueva Ecija Coliseum.
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August 23, 2025
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AFP: China ships with mounted weapons swarm Ayungin Shoal
The Armed Forces of the Philippines has seen an unusual spike in Chinese activities on Ayungin Shoal, including the deployment of coast guard ships, militia vessels and fast boats equipped with mounted weapons.
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August 23, 2025
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Robi Domingo marks 17 years as Kapamilya
Multi-awarded television host Robi Domingo officially renewed his contract with Star Magic during the “KapamILYa Forever: Here To Stay” contract signing, marking his 17th year with ABS-CBN on Thursday (August 21).
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August 23, 2025
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Council presses update on drainage master plan
“Every time it rains, we watch history repeat itself. Our oldest street suddenly transforms into Cebu's oldest river, with its surrounding areas joining the scene,” Garganera said.
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August 23, 2025
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P7M drugs seized in Camotes raids
A total of P7.6 million worth of suspected shabu was seized in three separate buy-bust operations in San Francisco, Camotes, northern Cebu, marking the biggest anti-drug operation in the island.
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August 23, 2025
The Freeman
Not just in flood infra
While recent events have cast light on corruption in flood-control infrastructure dealings all over the country, we all know that corruption isn't limited here.
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August 23, 2025
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BGYO makes 'Headlines'in new song
Filipino male group BGYO has launched its newest dance-pop single, “Headlines,” and is set to perform it live for the first time at “Summer Sonic Bangkok 2025” on Sunday (August 23).
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August 23, 2025
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DOTr launches Love Bus “Libreng Sakay” in Cebu
The Department of Transportation (DOTr), in partnership with the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), officially launched the pilot run of the Love Bus \"Libreng Sakay\" program in Cebu on Friday, offering free rides to commuters during peak hours.
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August 23, 2025
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Eala faces World No. 15 Tauson in US Open first round
Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala will have a tough first-round matchup in the 2025 US Open.
1 min |
August 23, 2025
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Budding cinema enthusiasts
Governments. The goal is to empower them to fully utilize their potential.
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August 23, 2025
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Sustainability takes spotlight in Cebu's business landscape
Over 70 business and policy leaders gathered in Cebu recently to push for stronger adoption of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards, highlighting a regional shift toward sustainability-driven growth.
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August 23, 2025
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Archival eyes more evaluation on fast-food structure's breach
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival said another assessment would be conducted before deciding on the fate of a fast-food chain structure that is reportedly encroaching on the sidewalk in the downtown area of the city.
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August 23, 2025
The Freeman
Queenship of Mama Mary - August 22
“Hail holy Queen, mother of mercy.” Catholics recite this at the end of every Holy Rosary.
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August 23, 2025
The Freeman
Some politicians treat government funds their own
As President Marcos is tightening his grip over the investigation of ghosts, substandard and incomplete government-funded projects, public clamor for axes to fall on the culprits’ heads mount. As public support is there, the chances that the appropriate disposition of these cases will see the light of day is high.
3 min |
August 23, 2025
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Thai ex-PM acquitted of royal insult charges
Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was cleared Friday of royal defamation charges, relieving one of the threats to his embattled dynasty, which has dominated Thai politics for two decades.
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