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Archival eyes installation of drinking fountains in Cebu City
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival Sr. unveiled one of his plans for his first 100 days in office --- the installation of drinking public water fountains across the city. This is part of his program to replace bottled water with tumblers.
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July 07, 2025
The Freeman
Senator: Retain SHS, shorten college
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian defended the retention of senior high school (SHS) and pushed for a shorter college track, warning that abolishing Grades 11 and 12 would misalign the Philippines with nearly all education systems worldwide and risk further isolating Filipino graduates.
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July 07, 2025
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CarbonPH Coalition backs DENR's climate-resilient forestry efforts
The CarbonPH Coalition, an alliance of top Philippine companies championing nature-based solutions and sustainable practices, has expressed full support for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)'s newly announced initiative identifying over 1.18 million hectares of potential forestry investment areas across the country.
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July 07, 2025
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IC to hike motor vehicle insurance premium
The government is planning to increase the insurance premium of select vehicles while also doubling indemnity claims of vehicular accident victims as part of efforts to improve overall coverage in the country.
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July 07, 2025
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'Philippines plays important role in digital payments push'
The Philippines is emerging as a key player in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 's efforts to build a seamless, inclusive and secure cross-border payment system, according to the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO).
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July 07, 2025
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“Walang gutom” rice distribution starts today
Beneficiaries of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Walang Gutom Program (WGP) can now purchase rice at P20 per kilo starting today July 7, a senior official of the agency said yesterday.
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July 07, 2025
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Waste-to-cash program in Cebu City launched
As Cebu City still faces the perennial problem of waste management, its local government welcomed the initiative of a group of global active leaders in collaboration with a sustainable organization from Japan to reduce plastic waste while also generating profit.
3 min |
July 07, 2025
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Elon Musk says he has created a new US political party
Elon Musk, an ex-ally of US President Donald Trump, said Saturday he had launched a new political party in the United States to challenge what the tech billionaire described as the country's \"one-party system.
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July 07, 2025
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USPF, USJ-R volleybelles off to flying starts in V-League
HD Spikers outclass Lady Warriors in friendly
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July 07, 2025
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Divine Revelation Today Celestial Balms ! Shocking Revelation of the Virgin Mary
Brothers and sisters, let us give thanks to Most Holy Mary, who as star of the morning, guides us along the path of conversion.
4 min |
July 07, 2025
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Report: Japan to 'export' six destroyer ships to Philippines
Japan is preparing to transfer several of its decommissioned naval ships to the Philippines, according to a report by Japanese media.
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July 07, 2025
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Mobile clinics rolling across Cebu soon
In fulfillment of her campaign promise to deliver accessible healthcare services to even the most remote communities, Cebu Governor Pamela “Pam” Baricuatro has announced the rollout of mobile clinics across the province, beginning with Camotes Island.
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July 06, 2025
The Freeman
Our favorite felons are back in 'The Bad Guys 2'
The criminally hilarious gang of animal outlaws are back in “The Bad Guys 2.” This time, they’re trying their best to turn their reputation around, but it seems that fate has other plans. The heist of a lifetime awaits as the film arrives in Philippine cinemas on July 30.
1 min |
July 06, 2025
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Traffic mgt training for police force multipliers eyed
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival has proposed a formal traffic management training for members of the Cebu City Police Office’s (CCPO) coalition of force multipliers to help ease congestion in key areas of the city.
1 min |
July 06, 2025
The Freeman
Happy birthday, America!
Last Friday, the United States of America celebrated its 249th Independence Day. As prophetically envisioned by John Adams, the second president of the US, Independence Day will be celebrated, by succeeding generations, as the great anniversary festival. \"It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other from this time forward forever more.\" True enough, all around the country, this very important holiday is celebrated with town parades, concerts, family picnics, and fireworks displays.
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July 06, 2025
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GEN Z SLANG IN THE CLASSROOM
The Grade 6 students of Section Descartes couldn't hide their excitement. They were going to create posters about climate change in their science class. Their teacher, Miss Ginny, clapped her hands. She was as excited as the class.
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July 06, 2025
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Oasis: five favorite hits
Five best-loved classics from the bad boys of 1990s Britpop Oasis, who made their long-awaited comeback with a reunion tour kicking off in Cardiff:
3 min |
July 06, 2025
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Hamas ready to start Gaza ceasefire talks immediately
Hamas on Friday said it was ready to start talks “immediately” on a proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, where the civil defence agency said Israel’s ongoing offensive killed more than 50 people.
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July 06, 2025
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History beckons in Cebu sports as V-League Visayas kicks off
Cignal HD Spikers to dazzle fans on opening day
1 min |
July 06, 2025
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'Telltale signs' of Al videos becoming undetectable
Content generated by artificial intelligence may soon be impossible to detect based on visual cues alone, increasing its potential to be used in disinformation campaigns, experts warn.
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July 06, 2025
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Protests in Mexico over rising rents from foreigner influx
Hundreds of protesters marched through the Mexican capital on Friday denouncing gentrification caused by foreigners, with some vandalizing businesses and shouting “gringos out!”
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July 06, 2025
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Texas “catastrophic” flood toll rises to 24
RESCUERS SEARCH FOR MISSING CHILDREN
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July 06, 2025
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PRO-7 unveils firing range in Cebu City
To provide a space for rest and reflection, and to strengthen firearm proficiency among its personnel, the Police Regional Office Central Visayas (PRO-7) inaugurated the newly built Patnubay Lounge and the renovated Makatao Firing Range on Friday, July 4, at PC Hills, Barangay Apas, Cebu City.
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July 06, 2025
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Cebu City aims for global spotlight with world’s largest claw machine
Cebu City’s newest arcade attraction, perched at the iconic hilltop viewpoint in Barangay Busay, is reaching for the record books with a bold attempt to claim the Guinness World Record for the World’s Largest Claw Machine.
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July 06, 2025
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Tecson's arrival heralds new era for USJ-R Lady Jaguars
The University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Lady Jaguars have been on a three-year championship drought in women's volleyball of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI).
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July 06, 2025
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Pain, love, and healing in Phi adaptation of 'It's Okay Not To Be Okay'
Anne Curtis, Joshua Garcia, and Carlo Aquino take viewers on an emotional journey of pain, love, and healing in the Philippine adaptation of the critically acclaimed Korean drama \"It's Okay to Not Be Okay. The series premieres on July 2, 8:45 pm on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z, and TV5, with advance streaming on Netflix (July 18) and iWant (July 19).
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July 06, 2025
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Witness: 'Alpha' Gretchen Barretto voted to kidnap sabungeros
In a meeting with businessman Atong Ang’s so-called “alpha” members, celebrity Gretchen Barretto allegedly agreed to the abduction of the missing sabungeros, according to suspect-turned-witness Julie “Dondon” Patidongan.
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July 06, 2025
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New admin, new solutions?
Any major metropolis has its share of homeless people, street dwellers, or psychotic vagrants. Most of them usually mind their own business and our encounters with them don't normally result in anything untoward.
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July 06, 2025
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Darren marks 11th anniversary with new album
Asia’s Pop Heartthrob Darren Espanto has dropped a full-length album dubbed “Ikaw Pa Rin,” his first album under Star Music released in celebration of his 11th year in the industry.
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July 06, 2025
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Tanggol's political era
Primetime King Coco Martin went full throttle for “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo,” where he gave viewers a glimpse of upcoming back-to-back action-packed confrontations that included death scenes of major characters as the series marks its “political era” with Tanggol.
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