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Lopez retirement brings Marcos' first SC appointment
One of the 15-seat benches of the Supreme Court was vacated on Wednesday, June 4, as Associate Justice Mario Lopez has entered compulsory retirement.
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June 05, 2025
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Taiwan's Lai, Rubio vow to never forget Tiananmen victims
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te vowed Wednesday to preserve the memory of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown 36 years ago, echoing rhetoric by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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June 05, 2025
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DPWH VII kicks off 127th Anniversary Sportsfest with Fun Run
The Department of Public Works and Highways Region 7 (Central Visayas) Office staged a highly successful Fun Run, commencing a series of sporting activities in celebration of DPWH’s 127th anniversary on June 23.
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June 05, 2025
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Cebu lacks over 3,000 classrooms
DEPED-7 PREPARES FOR SCHOOL OPENING
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June 05, 2025
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RUSSIA SAYS No breakthrough in Ukraine talks
Russia has said it was wrong to expect a quick breakthrough in Ukraine talks, after Moscow rejected Kyiv’s call for an unconditional ceasefire at negotiations in Istanbul.
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June 05, 2025
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Sharon & Julia put on acting showdown
Megastar Sharon Cuneta and Prime Actress Julia Montes shattered the hearts of viewers with their gut-wrenching revelation scene in \"Saving Grace: The Untold Story - The Last Hope,\" as Anna (Julia) finally discovered the truth that Miranda (Sharon) is her real mother that abandoned her as a child.
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June 05, 2025
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Filipino Homes boosts global footprint with Dubai license
Real estate platform Filipino Homes is expanding to the Middle East as part of its global growth strategy.
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June 05, 2025
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Lumad Basakanon, arnistadors to perform at Osaka World Expo
The Cebu City's Lumad Basakanon and the Lapu-Lapu City's arnistadors are among the chosen performers to represent the country in the Osaka World Expo in Japan this coming weekend.
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June 05, 2025
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65% of city fire hydrants malfunctioning – report
Majority of over 200 fire hydrants in Cebu City are either malfunctioning or completely non-functional, significantly hampering operations during fire emergency.
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June 05, 2025
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26,000 solar lamps ready for distribution
THROUGHOUT CEBU PROVINCE
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June 05, 2025
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South Koreans vote for new president
South Koreans flocked to the polls Tuesday to elect a new president, six months to the day after ex-leader Yoon Suk Yeol plunged the country into political chaos with his disastrous declaration of martial law.
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June 04, 2025
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DOH-7 boosts mpox surveillance
The Department of Health — Central Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH CV CHD) has heightened its surveillance efforts and is urging the public to remain proactive in observing recommended health measures.
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June 04, 2025
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Bali drug trial of three Brits facing death penalty begins
The trial of three British nationals accused of smuggling cocaine or taking part in a drug deal on Indonesia’s popular island of Bali began Tuesday, with all facing the death penalty in a nation with some of the world’s toughest narcotics laws.
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June 04, 2025
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Our sinfulness as a fact of life
We should not overreact when faced with this reality of our life.
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June 04, 2025
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Councilman claims assault by relatives of ex-mayor
A barangay councilman of Ibabao-Estancia has reported to authorities that he was allegedly assaulted by three relatives of former mayor Jonas Cortes early Tuesday morning.
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June 04, 2025
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Key Takeaways from the “Human Development Report 2025”
Focusing on people can help many countries feeling caught in a human development pinch between skyhigh expectations for AI and sobering development realities.
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June 04, 2025
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ON 15 VEHICLES FOR SK: ‘It’s not midnight action, it’s streamlining’
Mandaue City Administrator, Atty. Jamaal James Calipayan, defended the current administration’s move—tagged as a \"midnight action\" by the incoming administration—involving the donation of 15 vehicles to Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials, saying the City is merely streamlining the process.
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June 04, 2025
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Batch 2004 stays unbeaten in SHAABAA Season 28
The ‘04 The Win Batch 2004 maintained their perfect start with a 77-59 drubbing of Knox Steel Batch 2007 in the Sacred Heart Ateneo Alumni Basketball Athletic Association (SHAABAA) Season 28 at the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles Arena in Barangay Canduman, Mandaue City.
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June 04, 2025
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Philippine May factory activity growth slows
Growth in Philippine manufacturing activity slowed in May due to declining output and weaker demand from foreign markets amid global trade tensions.
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June 04, 2025
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HIV cases surge in Cebu City; number of young victims hikes
Most HIV patients diagnosed in Cebu City in the first quarter were young adults aged 24 to 34, but Sanchez raised concern over the increasing number of infections among individuals as young as 15.
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June 04, 2025
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Archival backs revival of Cebu City Zoo
Cebu City Mayor-elect Nestor Archival Sr. said he will support plans to revive the Cebu City Zoo, alongside the revival of the Cebu City Eco Park in Barangay Kalunasan.
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June 04, 2025
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White House: Trump, Xi will 'likely' talk this week
President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping will likely hold a long-awaited call later this week, the White House said Monday, as trade tensions between the world's two biggest economies ratchet back up.
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June 04, 2025
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Equality, inclusiveness, and reality
This month, from June 1 to June 30, the whole world (or at least those that allow homosexuals to flourish without threat of imprisonment or death just by being who they are) will be celebrating pride month.
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June 04, 2025
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Crime drama spotlights plight of scam victims
ABS-CBN has released the trailer for its newest crime thriller mystery drama \"Sins Of The Father,\" a timely series that will shine a light on the plight of scam victims.
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June 04, 2025
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All set for 2nd El Presidente charity golf tourney
Basketball legend Ramon Fernandez looks forward to a successful staging of the 2nd El Presidente Charity Golf Tournament on June 13 at the Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club in Carmona as he hopes to help more promising Filipino athletes that could excel on the world stage someday.
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June 04, 2025
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The Finals
It’s all set. Youthful, small market teams are in the world’s biggest professional basketball stage without the familiar megastars. A newer breed of star power, the future of the NBA, is taking over and whoever wins, will hoist
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June 04, 2025
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PWS Cebu strengthens CSR efforts
Prime Waste Solutions (PWS) Cebu, in partnership with Prime Infra Foundation, intensified its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives through a large-scale dental outreach mission in Barangay Binaliw on May 24, 2025, delivering free health services to over 250 residents, primarily children and low-income families.
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June 04, 2025
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Mongolia PM resigns after protests
Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene resigned on Tuesday following weeks of anti-corruption protests in the country’s capital.
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June 04, 2025
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30th CebuCon to showcase latest trends and innovations
As the Philippine construction industry sustains its post-pandemic resurgence, the 30th CebuCon Build Expo—slated for June 5-8, 2025, at SM Seaside City Cebutakes center stage in catalyzing regional growth and innovation.
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June 04, 2025
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Donaire fights for world title in ring return
Like his fellow Filipino boxing great Manny Pacquiao, 42-year-old Nonito Donaire Jr. isn’t done chasing glory.
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