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Glacier collapse: Global warning of wider impact
The collapse of the Swiss Birch glacier serves as a chilling warning of the escalating dangers faced by communities worldwide living under the shadow of fragile ice, particularly in Asia, experts say.
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June 01, 2025
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Where did Gwen go wrong?
I used to love Gwen Garcia, I mean I loved her ways of getting things done, and I think I still do.
3 min |
June 01, 2025
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Mandaue City pushing for better functional literacy among learners
The Department of Education (DepEd) Mandaue City Division has emphasized its commitment to bridging the gap between students’ high basic literacy rates and their functional literacy performance.
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June 01, 2025
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Sectors in BARMM elated with ADB's support for 'blue economy' activities
Members of the business community in the Bangsamoro region were elated with the reported commitment by the Asian Development Bank of a US$400 million grant for regional economic programs and the protection of fishing grounds in Mindanao’s territorial seas.
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June 01, 2025
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Freeze order vs Teves’ assets stays — Remulla
Justice Secretary Crispin Remulla said the freeze order issued by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) over the assets of expelled Negros Oriental representatives Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. remains to be in effect as he was earlier identified as a terrorist by the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC).
2 min |
June 01, 2025
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TRUMP SAYS: Chinese students in US will 'be ok'
US President Donald Trump told reporters late Friday he wanted to assure Chinese international students in the country that they would be fine amid his administration’s crackdown on academia.
1 min |
June 01, 2025
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'Lilo and Stitch' is fun Disney remake, but not without controversial changes
Remaking a beloved, highly stylized Disney classic about a Hawaiian girl and her pet alien is no easy feat. But as long as the film captures the humor and embraces the out-of-this-world concept within the realism of live action, it could be one of the better Disney remakes, though not without its flaws.
2 min |
June 01, 2025
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Director, terminally ill actress find love in K-series 'Our Movie'
When an up-and-coming director consumed by his fear of a sophomore slump decides to cast a terminally ill actress in his next movie, their lives will change forever in “Our Movie,” a new Korean series coming June 13 to Disney+.
1 min |
June 01, 2025
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Mikel Rama hopes for collaborative council
Cebu City Councilor-elect Mikel Rama remained optimistic that members of the City Council will set aside political differences and work collaboratively for the benefit of the city and its constituents.
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June 01, 2025
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Trade gap shrinks to $3.49 billion in April
The Philippines' trade deficit in goods narrowed to its two-month low in April, as imports contracted to its lowest in 13 months, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported on Friday.
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May 31, 2025
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New president assures of a 'cooler' CESAFI season
A cooler CESAFI season. This was assured by University of Cebu (UC) Chairman Atty. Augusto “Gus” Go as he formally took his oath of office as the new president of Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Board in a simple but meaningful inauguration ceremony on Thursday night, May 29, at the Citadines Hotel-Baseline Center.
1 min |
May 31, 2025
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DSWD to come up with resource databaseforuse during disasters
The Department of Social and Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to launch a new digital initiative that features a real-time database for local government units' (LGUs) requests for resource augmentation in times of disasters.
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May 31, 2025
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As Russia intensifies attacks, Ukraine air defenses under strain
A wave of massive Russian aerial attacks has stretched Ukraine's air defenses, raising fears about Kyiv's reliance on Western systems to protect its skies in the fourth year of Russia's invasion.
1 min |
May 31, 2025
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Trade talks with China 'stalled'
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday trade negotiations with China were “a bit stalled” and suggested President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping could get involved.
1 min |
May 31, 2025
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Half the world faced extra month of extreme heat
Half the global population endured an additional month of extreme heat over the past year because of manmade climate change, a new study found Friday.
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May 31, 2025
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TGIS actor Red Sternberg dies at 50
\"TGIS\" actor Red Sternberg (born Rodwick Sternberg) is dead at 50 years old.
1 min |
May 31, 2025
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Trump tariffs stay in place after appellate ruling
US President Donald Trump celebrated a temporary reprieve for his aggressive tariff strategy on Thursday, with an appeals court preserving his sweeping import duties on China and other trading partners -- for now.
1 min |
May 31, 2025
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China creates global mediation body in HK
China signed a convention on Friday setting up a global mediation body in Hong Kong, which aims to be comparable to organizations such as the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
1 min |
May 31, 2025
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Nearly 9 in 10 want Sara to face impeach charges
Nearly nine in 10 Filipinos want Vice President Sara Duterte to address the impeachment charges against her and clear her name of corruption allegations, a new Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey shows.
2 min |
May 31, 2025
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Back home at last
And just like that, someone who has long been sought by law enforcement, someone who seemed so elusive and out of reach, is now back in the Philippines.
1 min |
May 31, 2025
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Flooding problem in Hipodromo resolved
The Cebu City government and the Aznar Properties have reached an arrangement to address a flooding issue around Barangay Hipodromo area, allegedly caused by a wall that the latter had built.
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May 31, 2025
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After Trump, Abe's widow meets Putin
Russian leader Vladimir Putin hosted the widow of assassinated former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, the Kremlin said, five months after then US president-elect Donald Trump welcomed her at Mar-a-Lago.
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May 31, 2025
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What we learned from the last PB session
Borgonia’s statement alleging “bad faith” in the timing and substance of the supplemental budget may have lacked the finesse and rhetorical precision characteristic of veteran political heavyweights of old.
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May 31, 2025
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Brunson, Towns keep Knicks alive in Pacers rout
Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns combined for 56 points as the New York Knicks kept their NBA playoff campaign alive with a 111-94 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
1 min |
May 31, 2025
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To all our fisherfolk, mabuhay ug daghang salamat!
Our fisherfolk are responsible for providing food not only for their own families but for the entire country.
2 min |
May 31, 2025
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DepEd needs Brigada Eskwela partners, volunteers
The Department of Education (DepEd) called on individuals and organizers to be a Brigada Eskwela partner as the department aimed to give learners better and higher learning experience in the new school year.
2 min |
May 31, 2025
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Alcover laments 'dwindling' attendance of councilors
Re-elected Cebu City Councilor Pastor \"Jun\" Alcover noted the dwindling attendance of councilors during sessions after the May 12 midterm elections.
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May 31, 2025
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Kristen Stewart: 'Being a woman is a violent experience'
“I can’t wait to make 10 more movies,” Kristen Stewart told AFP the morning after making what Rolling Stone called “one hell of a directorial debut” at the recent Cannes film festival.
3 min |
May 31, 2025
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Oil palm plantation generates over 500 jobs in N. Occidental
More than 500 jobs have been created in this town with the operation of an oil palm plantation in southern Negros Occidental.
1 min |
May 31, 2025
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LTFRB TO PUBLIC TRANSPORT COMPANIES: Follow traffic laws, or else...
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is warning all public transport operators to comply with traffic laws or face the consequences.
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