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China denies asking firms to collect data illegally
Beijing denied on Friday asking firms to “illegally” collect and store users’ personal information, after an Irish regulator helping the European Union regulate data privacy began investigating Chinese social media giant TikTok.
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July 12, 2025
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Contractors told to report on drainage systems
To tackle longtime flooding here, Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival directed contractors of public infrastructure projects to submit a complete inventory of drainage systems connected to their work.
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July 12, 2025
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Councilor Go wants Viscom Road opened
A neophyte Cebu City legislator was the first to submit resolutions ahead of the first regular session.
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July 12, 2025
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Bosnia commemorates Srebrenica genocide
Thousands of people were gathering in Srebrenica on Friday to commemorate the genocide committed 30 years ago by Bosnian Serb forces, one of Europe’s worst atrocities since World War II.
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July 12, 2025
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Pakistani separatists kill 9 bus passengers
Militants abducted and shot dead at least nine bus passengers travelling through Pakistan’s restive southwestern Balochistan province, government officials said Friday.
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July 12, 2025
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Son of Mexico's 'El Chapo' set to plead guilty in US
A son of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman is expected to plead guilty to narcotics charges in a Chicago court Friday as part of a deal in return for a reduced sentence.
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July 12, 2025
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US state secretary says Asia might get 'better' tariffs than others
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that Asian nations might get “better” tariff rates than the rest of the world, as he attended ASEAN talks focused on Washington's trade war.
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July 12, 2025
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Garcia tells Osmeña: 'Put up or shut up'
The “word war” between Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña and former mayor Raymond Garcia is escalating as they continue to trade barbs across social media, each accusing the other of deception, sabotage, and power hunger.
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July 12, 2025
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Young woman yields P20M drugs
Around three kilos of suspected shabu estimated at P20.4 million were seized from an 18-year-old woman during a joint buy-bust operation in Sitio Maharlika, Barangay Tipolo, Mandaue City, past Thursday midnight.
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July 12, 2025
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Andales seeks clarification on 'coalition' between Partido Barug and Kusog
While the majority bloc of the Cebu City Council has already been determined, Minority Floor Leader Councilor Sisinio Andales can’t help but questioned the coalition between Partido Barug and Kusug, admitting that it came as a surprise to them.
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July 12, 2025
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PCG finds more sacks in Taal Lake in search for missing sabungeros
MANILA --- The Philippine Coast Guard has recovered more sacks at the bottom of Taal Lake during the first day of diving operations on Friday, July 11.
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July 12, 2025
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A break in the missing sabungeros case?
The case of the missing sabungeros seems to be moving forward with the finding of sacks containing bones in Taal Lake.
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July 12, 2025
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Rubio meets China's Wang on sidelines of ASEAN talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi Friday on the sidelines of ASEAN talks in Malaysia, where Washington’s tariffs are in sharp focus.
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July 12, 2025
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P1 fuel hike seen next week amid Houthi, US oil woes
The recent two-week streak of fuel price rollbacks will likely be interrupted, with prices expected to rise by as much as P1 per liter next week.
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July 12, 2025
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Top Line pursues expansion amid rising Mideast tensions
Cebu-based listed firm Top Line Business Corp remains committed to growing its fuel-distribution arm, Light Fuels, even as escalating tensions in the Middle East continue to jolt global oil markets.
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July 12, 2025
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UC unveils Gymnastics Training Center
The University of Cebu (UC) Gymnastics Training Center located at the 7th floor of the school's Junior High School building on Sanciangko Street in Cebu City was formally inaugurated and blessed last Thursday, July 10.
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July 12, 2025
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Action center to connect people to prov'l gov't
The Cebu Provincial Government will establish a 24/7 centralized response hub called the Cebu People’s Action Center (CPAC) to serve as the public’s direct link to the provincial government.
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July 11, 2025
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Lasa Pilipinas
Quest Hotel & Conference Center Cebu celebrated the 5th Cebu Food and Wine Festival in style at Pusô Bistro & Bar, its signature resto.
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July 11, 2025
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Holmgren signs 4-year, $250M deal with Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder star center Chet Holmgren has agreed to a five-year maximum rookie contract extension with the NBA champion franchise worth up to $250 million, US media reported Wednesday (Thursday, Phl time).
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July 11, 2025
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Funeral services provider expands, reopens upgraded Argao facility
Cosmopolitan Funeral Homes continues to elevate death care services in the Visayas with the reopening of its newly renovated branch in Barangay Langtad, Argao, Cebu.
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July 11, 2025
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Construction of Mandaue track oval to start in 2026
Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo “Jovito” Ouano said that the construction of the planned track oval in Barangay Paknaan is expected to begin in the third quarter of next year.
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July 11, 2025
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iWant launches revamped streaming platform across all devices
A new name and a new look. iWant officially rolled out its revamped streaming platform, introducing its brand new look and a sleeker interface that places “Filipino feels” at the heart of streaming favorite shows, movies, and live content across all devices.
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July 11, 2025
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Atong probe hits snag over PCSO chief's travel records
The Bureau of Immigration requires written consent from Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Chairman Felix Reyes before it can release his travel records, amid allegations of case fixing involving gaming tycoon Atong Ang.
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July 11, 2025
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An ethical culture is needed and expected in business
Given the fact that all companies today are rethinking strategies into the future, looking at disruptive innovation or creative disruption, I would like to remind everybody that building and maintaining an ethical business culture must be part of the agenda.
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July 11, 2025
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Barangay Calamba integrates command center inaugurated
Aiming to adapt the advanced and digitalized enforcement of public safety, disaster and emergency response, and peace and order in the local community, a command center has been inaugurated in Barangay Calamba, Cebu City yesterday, July 10.
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July 11, 2025
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Fr. Rudy Romano 40 years on
Today marks the 40th anniversary of what is arguably Cebu’s most famous, or should we say infamous, cold case; the disappearance of Fr. Rudy Romano.
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July 11, 2025
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Barrios vows not to go easy on Pacquiao
World Boxing Council welterweight champion Mario Barrios believes he won't be defending his title next week against a 46-year-old man way past his prime.
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July 11, 2025
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Ride-hailing firm introduces 5% commission rate in Cebu
LOWEST IN THE INDUSTRY
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July 11, 2025
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Marcos appoints new communications chief
Former journalist Dave Gomez has been appointed as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s new communications chief, replacing Jay Ruiz.
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July 11, 2025
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Mandaue City's lamppost controversy
What should have been a symbol of beauty and pride has instead become a glaring embarrassment in the so-called \"new landmark\" of Mandaue City.
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