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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.
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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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August 03, 2025
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Ancajas returns to boxing ring vs Casero
After a seven-month hiatus, former world super flyweight champion Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas is set for a ring comeback against Ruben “El Mariachi” Casero of Uruguay in an eight-round, non-title duel under the super bantamweight division today (Sunday, August 3 Philippine time) at the Thunder Studios in Long Beach, California.
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August 03, 2025
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Life Is. Fragile
Cherish The Moment
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August 03, 2025
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NBA star Ja Morant dazzles Pinoy fans
NBA star guard Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies made a memorable stop to the Philippines. He graced Nike’s The Courtyard in Taguig City on Friday - the final stop of his “Make Them Watch” tour.
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August 03, 2025
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R'Cebu pushed to continue
The provincial tourism office is pushing for the continuation and expansion of “R'Cebu”, a flagship program of the Cebu Provincial Government that showcases local products and cultural heritage in partnership with the mall, Robinson's Galleria.
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August 03, 2025
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A human rights crisis
It would seem that even the United Nations is now becoming wary of the proliferation of scam hubs in Southeast Asia, including of course the Philippines, that traffic individuals and force them into committing crime.
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August 03, 2025
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Budlaan lone SGLGB winner for 2025 awards in Cebu City
Barangay Budlaan, nestled in the upland area of Cebu City, has once again distinguished itself on the national stage emerging as the only barangay from the city to receive the Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangays (SGLGB) during the 2025 Liga ng mga Barangay sa Pilipinas National Congress held at the World Trade Center.
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August 03, 2025
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Capitol institutionalizing service delivery network
FOR A RESPONSIVE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
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August 03, 2025
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All set for 15th Mayor Alegado Cup
Everything is already in place for the 15th Mayor Teresa Alegado Cup set to kick off on September 6 at the Consolacion covered court.
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August 03, 2025
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Senator Imee Marcos files key legislative measures in Senate
Senator Imee R. Marcos has filed a series of priority bills in the 20th Congress, addressing national security, healthcare reform, education, and economic policy.
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August 03, 2025
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THE REBIRTH OF STYLE: VISION EXPRESS REINVENTS ITS FLAGSHIP STORE
Prescription glasses and eyewear retailer
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August 03, 2025
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Contractors, planners pledge to Archival
Cebu City's push for inclusive development and climate resilience continues to gain traction as Mayor Nestor Archival welcomed fresh commitments from two more organizations --the Cebu Contractors Association (CCA) and the Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners (PIEP) Cebu Chapter-- during separate courtesy visits this week.
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August 03, 2025
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Cebu City supports NNC's 'Kitchen on Wheels' program
Cebu City is scaling up its efforts to combat hunger and malnutrition through a trio of mobile and community-based interventions that blend emergency response, nutrition education, and food affordability.
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August 03, 2025
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Beyond Tradition and Convention
The wedding gown has long held ties with tradition and convention. It is, after all, the gown that's widely characterized as \"tradition that never goes out of fashion\".
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August 03, 2025
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P27.2M shabu seized from live-in partners
An estimated P27.2 million worth of suspected shabu weighed at four kilograms was seized from a live-in couple in a joint buy-bust operation in Barangay Subangdaku, Mandaue City on Friday dawn, August 1.
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August 02, 2025
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Capitol, Cebu City Hall roll out employment plans for seniors
To empower able and willing elderly citizens, the Cebu Provincial Government and Cebu City have announced plans to create employment opportunities for senior citizens, through workforce inclusion programs, training initiatives, and partnerships with various sectors.
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August 02, 2025
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Over P1 per liter fuel price hike seen next week
Motorists should brace for another round of price hikes next week, with pump prices estimated to rise by more or less P1 per liter.
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August 02, 2025
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Missing the genuine public service legacy of the Aquinos
August 1 is the death anniversary of former President Corazon “Cory” Aquino. Oh, how we miss her and her son, PNoy, their legacy of genuine and transparent public service.
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August 02, 2025
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Ukraine: 31 killed in Russian strike
Ukrainian rescue workers on Friday uncovered the body of a two-year-old, as they finished work following a Russian attack the day prior that killed 31 people in all.
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August 02, 2025
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Godzilla fans fete the monster as it turns 70
Godzilla has morphed over the years, but one constant is the devotion of its fans, who celebrated the Japanese monster's 70th anniversary at the pop culture convention Comic-Con.
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August 02, 2025
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El Salvador abolishes president's term limit
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele secured the right to seek indefinite reelection on Thursday after his party-controlled Congress approved a sweeping constitutional reform that also extends presidential terms from five to six years.
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August 02, 2025
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SHDA calls for data-driven, inclusive housing programs
The Subdivision and Housing Developers Association (SHDA), the Philippines' largest housing and real estate industry group, is urging a more data-driven and segmented approach to housing policy, as demographic shifts reshape the country’s household structures.
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August 02, 2025
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Palace warns Congress on 2026 national budget
Malacañang doubled down on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s warning to Congress about making big changes in the 2026 national budget, telling lawmakers not to abuse their constitutional mandate.
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August 02, 2025
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Cebu Greats gird for loaded MPBL schedule this August
After a two-week rest, the Cebu Greats brace for a busy schedule with a total of six games to take care this August in the Manny Pacquiao presents 1xBet-Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) 2025 Season.
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August 02, 2025
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Resilience and accountability
Following recent floods in Metro Manila because of the monsoon and three successive weather disturbances, including in areas not previously flooded, there is now a call among many netizens affected: less calls for resilience and more for accountability.
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August 02, 2025
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DR Congo, Rwanda hold first talks after peace deal
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have held their first talks after signing a peace deal to end decades of deadly conflict in mineral-rich eastern Congo, the two African countries said on Friday.
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August 02, 2025
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Cebu ramps up disease tracking system
Panes stressed the importance of evidence-based policymaking, saying, \"The governor wants evidence so that she can make a decision. It has to be real-time, it has to be accurate and precise.
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