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SSS to launch multi-year pension hike in September
The Social Security System (SSS) will launch a pension reform program in September 2025, introducing its first-ever multiyear pension increase in 68 years.
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August 04, 2025
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India wraps up mass Hindu pilgrimage in contested Kashmir
More than 400,000 Hindus took part in a month-long pilgrimage in contested Indian-run Kashmir, authorities said, shrugging off security worries weeks after conflict with Pakistan.
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August 04, 2025
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Infrastructure spending eases in May
Infrastructure spending dropped further in May as it was largely impacted by restrictions imposed during the election period.
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August 04, 2025
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Doncic signs three-year, $165M Lakers extension
Luka Doncic has signed a new long-term contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, the club announced on Saturday (Sunday Philippine time), in a deal reportedly worth $165 million over three years.
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August 04, 2025
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AFP, US conduct airlift exercise for humanitarian missions
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States military conducted a joint exercise on rapid humanitarian airlift operations at Clark Air Base for communities affected by flooding.
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August 04, 2025
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Big Four Duos muse on their strengths
Known as the selfless duo, Brent and Mika's big hearts captivated the viewers with the sacrifices they were willing to make.
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August 04, 2025
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Public warned: Spreading false information online is a crime
The Police Regional Office 7 (PRO-7) has issued a stern warning to the public: spreading false or unverified informationespecially on social media and digital platforms—is a criminal offense punishable under Philippine law.
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August 04, 2025
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China and Russia start joint naval drills in Sea of Japan
China and Russia began joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan on Sunday as they seek to reinforce their partnership and counterbalance what they see as a US-led global order.
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August 04, 2025
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Chaos, gangs, gunfire: Gaza aid fails to reach most needy
The trickle of food aid Israel allows to enter Gaza after nearly 22 months of war is seized by Palestinians risking their lives under fire, looted by gangs or diverted in chaotic circumstances rather than reaching those most in need, UN agencies, aid groups and analysts say.
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August 04, 2025
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It might work if...
Barangay Labangon, with the support of the City Council's Committee on Peace and Order, is embarking on something ambitious: to instill discipline among its 25,000-plus residents, particularly the youths, in just 45 days.
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August 04, 2025
The Freeman
Early impeachment trial favors Duterte
The current ongoing uproar on the Philippine Supreme Court (SC) declaring the impeachment filed as unconstitutional, shows and is indicative of the persistent/ growing interest of the majority, (61%) of the Filipinos, to proceed with the impeachment trial.
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August 04, 2025
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DOT sees rise in accredited Airbnbs in Cebu
A growing number of Airbnb operators across Cebu and the Central Visayas region are securing accreditation from the Department of Tourism (DOT), in what officials describe as a proactive measure to professionalize alternative accommodations and safeguard visitor welfare.
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August 04, 2025
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Mirjana - 2025 Vision_ Russia Will Launch A Sudden Strike On Europe! 3 Cities Will Vanish!
Brothers and sisters in Christ, the message I share today comes from Mirjana, the Medjugorje visionary. For decades, she has earned visitations from the blessed mother and has spoken openly of the ten secrets, secrets that pertain not to distant centuries, but to the days we are now walking into.
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August 04, 2025
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Dakota Johnson is on a mission for the perfect match
For Academy Award-nominated director Celine Song, her sophomore film “Materialists” lifts from a chapter in her life as a matchmaker in New York City. Song based her character Lucy around that career, and “Materialists” around modern dating culture.
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August 04, 2025
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Forever Faithful
The deadliest forest fire disaster in US history was the Peshtigo Fire in Northeast Wisconsin.
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August 04, 2025
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Israel PM in 'shock' over hostage videos
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed “profound shock” over videos showing two emaciated hostages in Gaza, with the EU also denouncing the clips on Sunday and demanding the release of all remaining captives after nearly 22 months of war.
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August 04, 2025
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ROBBIE JAWORKSI TO PRESENT TODAY'S MUSIC HITS
Kapamilya heartthrob Robbie Jaworski is set to lead the daytoday countdown of top music hits in “MYX Daily Top 10” beginning today, August 4, on MYX YouTube Channel.
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August 04, 2025
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Outdoor activities regulation pushed
Following an incident that cost the life of a person during a trekking activity in Barangay Budlaan, the Cebu City Government, through a legislative intervention, has outlined stricter guidelines to prevent similar incidents from happening again.
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August 04, 2025
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There to stay
Claim to that part of the South China Sea. It also serves as the outpost of the Philippine marines that rotate every several months. Supply and repair missions to the ship are almost always harassed by the CCG, using water cannons and physically blocking our smaller boats with their huge coast guard vessels. One of our soldiers has already lost a thumb because of these dirty tactics. The decrepit ship does need repairs to keep it intact and hospitable to the marines.
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August 04, 2025
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SWS Survey: Manila poverty line at P20K
MANILA - Filipino families say they now need at least P12,000 monthly to stay out of poverty, with those in Metro Manila placing the threshold even higher at P20,000, the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed.
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August 03, 2025
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Trump deploys nuclear subs in row with Russia
US President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of two nuclear submarines Friday in an extraordinary escalation of what had been an online war of words with a Russian official over Ukraine and tariffs.
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August 03, 2025
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Cocky crow
What’s a cockfight or two, every now and then.
3 min |
August 03, 2025
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SpaceX capsule docks with ISS
United States --- An international team of four astronauts aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule docked Saturday with the orbiting International Space Station (ISS).
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August 03, 2025
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Labangon's 45-day discipline campaign gets huge support
Aiming to address community concerns on minors' conduct, public drinking, waste management, and excessive noise, Cebu City Councilor Pablo Labra II vowed to support the 45-day discipline campaign for peace and order in Barangay Labangon.
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August 03, 2025
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Love (still) in the air: 'Almost, Maine' returns on Aug. 16
After a warm and enthusiastic reception last July 26, “Almost, Maine” returns to the UP Cebu Performing Arts Hall this August 16 for two encore performances - this time with fresh energy, new chemistry, and two new faces in the mix.
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August 03, 2025
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New push to reach plastic pollution pact
Negotiators will take another stab at reaching a global pact on plastic pollution at talks opening Tuesday in Geneva but they face deep divisions over how to tackle the health and ecological hazard.
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August 03, 2025
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DOST-7 wins Best Paper Award
The Department of Science and Technology Region VII (DOST-7) won the Best Paper Award at the 4th International Conference on Governance and Development (ICGD4) held from July 30 to August 2, 2025, at Kasetsart University in Thailand.
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August 03, 2025
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'Wednesday' returns with Jenna Ortega, and a Lady Gaga cameo
Jenna Ortega returns to screens for a second series of “Wednesday,” Netflix’s spin-off of The Addams Family that launched her career and revived Gothic fashion.
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August 03, 2025
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Confused about the zero-balance billing policy?
The government's zero-balance billing policy, touted by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in his fourth address to the nation, has raised more questions than answers.
4 min |
August 03, 2025
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THE BOY IN A WEDDING DRESS
The Bridal Fair was the talk of the town.
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