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Ombudsman: ICC arrest warrant vs Dela Rosa out
A warrant of arrest has allegedly been issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa in connection with the Duterte administration’s controversial war on drugs, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said.
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November 09, 2025
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Judge: Trump's Guard deployment 'unlawful'
A US federal judge ruled Friday that Donald Trump's National Guard deployment to Portland, Oregon is “unlawful” and ordered it permanently blocked, a legal setback for the president’s use of troops in the country’s cities.
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November 09, 2025
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US extends $1M assistance for typhoon, quake victims
The United States is extending $1 million, or over P58 million, in immediate lifesaving assistance to support victims of Typhoon Kalmaegi (locally known as Tino), successive storms, and the recent Cebu earthquake.
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November 09, 2025
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Chinese ship scouts deep- ocean floor
A Chinese research vessel docked in the Cook Islands Saturday as it probed the Pacific nation’s deep-sea mining potential, a fledgling industry of mounting interest to both Beijing and Washington.
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November 09, 2025
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Turmoil in tiaras at Miss Universe in Thailand
This year's Miss Universe in Thailand has been marred by ugly drama, with allegations of an insult to a beauty queen's intellect, a walkout by pageant contestants and a tearful tantrum by the host.
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November 09, 2025
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KENKOY AND THE PIXEL PAL
A long time ago, children didn't have smartphones and tablets. There was a funny, cheerful boy named Kenkoy. He was known for being a masayahin (cheerful) boy who could make everyone laugh with his silly jokes and clever tricks.
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November 09, 2025
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Restoration in full swing
Meanwhile, CEBECO II, which serves 321 barangays, reported the following energization levels as of 8:00 a.m. on November 8: Bogo City (79 percent), Medellin (89 percent), Daanbantayan (95 percent), San Remigio (70 percent), Tabogon (44 percent), Borbon (32 percent), Sogod (67 percent), Tabuelan (50 percent), Tuburan (41 percent), Catmon (20 percent), Carmen (38 percent), Danao City (14 percent), and Compostela (29 percent).
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November 09, 2025
The Freeman
8 areas under Signal No. 3 as 'Uwan' rapidly intensifies
More areas in Luzon and Visayas have been placed under wind signals as Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-Wong) rapidly intensified over the Philippine Sea, state weather bureau PAGASA reported on Saturday morning, November 8.
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November 09, 2025
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Employers asked to help employees affected by Tino
Mayor Nestor Archival has called on employers in Cebu City to show compassion toward their workers, many of whom continue to face hardship following the recent storm.
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November 09, 2025
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No US officials to attend G20 in South Africa
President Donald Trump said no US officials would attend the G20 summit in South Africa, reviving debunked claims of white Afrikaners being systematically “killed and slaughtered” in the country.
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November 09, 2025
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Bucks launch NBA Cup title defense with win over Bulls
The Milwaukee Bucks, fueled by 41 points from Giannis Antetokounmpo, launched their NBA Cup title defense with a 126-110 victory over Eastern Conference leaders Chicago Bulls.
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November 09, 2025
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Annual Asylum Fee stayed for now
In what is to be good news for asylum applicants, on Oct. 30, 2025, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland issued an order in Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project v. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, et al., SAG-25-03299 (D. Md.), temporarily staying the Annual Asylum Fee (AAF) which was implemented by USCIS way back in July.
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November 09, 2025
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Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks fail again
Afghanistan’s Taliban government said Saturday the latest round of peace talks with Pakistan in Turkey had failed, blaming Islamabad’s “irresponsible and uncooperative” approach.
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November 09, 2025
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Doctor brings healing to children of storm
EVEN WHILE BATTLING CANCER
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November 09, 2025
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LOOKING ASKANCE
The year is winding down, and the verbose geeks are already trying to jockey for relevance. It’s time for the Word of the Year (“WOTY”) announcement, and some dictionaries have made their picks.
3 min |
November 09, 2025
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6 drug suspects fall
At least six drug suspects were arrested while two drug dens were dismantled in separate operations in Cebu City and Lapu-Lapu City last Friday evening.
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November 09, 2025
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Now not time to hike fares
RESULT OF LTFRB HEARING
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November 09, 2025
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Radio groups for emergency communications mobilized
In response to the President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s call for proactive and stronger disaster preparedness, and to provide assistance in safeguarding lives and communities from the impending threat posed by Typhoon \"Uwan.
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November 09, 2025
The Freeman
Massive Russian attack hits Ukraine energy infra
A massive Russian attack hit Ukraine's energy infrastructure, killing one person and prompting power cuts in several regions, Kyiv authorities said Saturday.
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November 09, 2025
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Dalaguete's Kent Villarba: From Bruno Mars of Cebu to TNT champ
Just two minutes before the finale of \"Tawag ng Tanghalan (TNT): Ika-siyam na Taon\" aired on \"It's Showtime\" yesterday, November 8, Kent Villarba shared on his Facebook page that making it to the grand finals was already the best birthday gift he could ask for.
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November 09, 2025
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Trollano lifts San Miguel. Williams turns back clock in TNT victory
Don Trollano scored seven of his game-high 29 points in the homestretch and personally bailed San Miguel Beer out in a 94-92 decision over Magnolia in a well-fought battle in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center-Montalban on Friday night, November 7.
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November 09, 2025
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K-pop hit 'Golden' nabs 3 Grammy nods
Rapper Kendrick Lamar leads the nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards with nine, the Recording Academy announced yesterday -- fresh off winning five golden gramophones at the last gala honoring the best in music.
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November 09, 2025
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Philippine economy slows to 4% in Q3
Corruption has dragged down the country’s economic growth to its slowest pace since the pandemic, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) on Friday, November 7.
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November 08, 2025
The Freeman
Bodies found in Mandaue mostly Cebu City residents
Of the 14 bodies recovered in Mandaue City, 12 have been confirmed to be residents of Cebu City, while two remain unidentified, according to Mandaue City administrator Gonzalo Malig-on in an interview yesterday.
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November 08, 2025
The Freeman
Relocation ordered
\"Mayroon tayong plano para ma-relocate kasi marami sa naging biktima ay nasa no-build zone,\" the President said, stressing that affected families will receive immediate and sustained assistance.
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November 08, 2025
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World leaders launch fund to save forests, get first $5 billion
World leaders attending a climate summit in Brazil launched a fund Thursday to save the world’s forests, quickly raking in over $5 billion in pledges to reward tropical countries for not chopping down trees.
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November 08, 2025
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2 drug suspects nabbed; P3.9 million drugs seized
At least P3.9 million worth of suspected shabu was confiscated from two high-value individuals in separate buy-bust operations in San Francisco, Camotes Island, Cebu, on November 6 and 7.
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November 08, 2025
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Clarity and reckoning
On Wednesday evening, I posted the following message on my social media page, which has since been shared 552 times and received 560 reactions. I’d like to echo portions of it here, as I quote myself:
4 min |
November 08, 2025
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A not-so-gentle reminder?
There seems to be no end to the photos and videos online and in the news about what happened during and after Typhoon Tino.
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November 08, 2025
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Aiai revives recording career with 'Haliparot Delulu'
Seasoned GMA star Aiai Delas Alas steps back into the music scene as AADA, who just released her novelty song, “Haliparot Delulu” under the Kapamilya label StarPop in celebration of her 35th year in the industry.
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