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Timor-Leste sets conditions on Teves deportation - NBI
Timor-Leste has set conditions before allowing the deportation of expelled lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr., according to National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Jaime Santiago.
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May 31, 2025
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LTO Tracker to go nationwide soon
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is gearing up for the nationwide implementation of motorist's licenses and plate tracker following positive response in its pilot testing.
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May 31, 2025
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UN could cut thousands of jobs under reform plans
The cash-strapped United Nations could slash 20 percent of jobs -- or thousands of positions -- in its executive arm under ongoing reform plans, according to an internal memo seen Thursday by AFP.
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May 31, 2025
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SEC revokes registration of 47 financing companies
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revoked the licenses of nearly four dozen delinquent financing corporations.
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May 31, 2025
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Children are smarter than we think, says Anak TV President
As the president of Anak TV, Elvira Go is not part of the judging committee that awards the best child-friendly programs on local television. But if she were, she would not give in to programs that feature strong violence or sexual content.
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May 31, 2025
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Senators’ surnames in Sara’s CF receipts
Another set of names in Vice President Sara Duterte’s confidential fund records has drawn suspicion from House lawmakers. This time, the alleged recipients closely resemble the names of sitting senators.
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May 30, 2025
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UP Law Dean Darlene Bernabe appointed new solicitor general
University of the Philippines College of Law Dean Darlene Berberabe has been named the country's new Solicitor General, succeeding outgoing chief government lawyer Menardo Guevarra.
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May 30, 2025
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LEE JAE-MYUNG: From poverty to brink of S. Korean presidency
Lawsuits, scandals, armed troops and a knife-wielding attacker all failed to deter Lee Jae-myung’s ascendancy from sweatshop worker to the cusp of South Korea’s presidency.
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May 30, 2025
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An Afternoon of Chocolate Innovations
Radisson Blu Cebu Marketing & Communications Manager Ian Baol invited me to an afternoon of causal storytelling and cacao beverage sampling/pairing.
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May 30, 2025
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Maritime confab slated next month
The Queen City of the South is set to make waves in maritime innovation and sustainability with the highly-anticipated BLUERISE2025: Sugbo Maritima Expo and Blue Economy Infrastructure Convention (SME | BEIC), scheduled for June 25-27, 2025 at the IC Convention Center, Cebu City.
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May 30, 2025
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Educated Filipinos: The backbone of Phl economy
We have to realize that billions of US dollars annually are largely generated by three groups of professional Filipinos:
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May 30, 2025
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Redeem yourselves, Cebu PB members
Spineless. Yes, that's what the Provincial Board under outgoing Governor Gwen Garcia is --spineless! And I am afraid that it will continue to be so, as it bows down to the whims and caprices of Gwen, even when she is out of power. After all, she remains to be the leader of One Cebu.
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May 30, 2025
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Batch 2004, 2006 win second straight in SHAABAA
The 04 The Win Batch 2004 and Subtero Batch 2006 sustained their momentum to secure back-to-back wins in Division B of the Sacred Heart Ateneo Alumni Basketball Athletic Association (SHAABAA) Season 28 last Wednesday, May 28, at the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles Arena in Barangay Canduman, Mandaue City.
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May 30, 2025
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Preserving and promoting our culture
The night of last May 23, Friday, saw another successful edition of the Gabii sa Kabilin (GSK) a one-night event that featured cultural shows and exhibits and allowed the public unfettered access to more than 20 museums in Cebu.
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May 30, 2025
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Human traffickers sentenced in deaths of 4 Indian nationals
Two human traffickers were sentenced Wednesday for their roles in a smuggling operation that resulted in the 2022 deaths of four Indian nationals, including a three-year-old and an 11-year-old, the US Department of Justice said.
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May 30, 2025
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US trade court blocks tariffs in major setback for Trump
A US federal court on Wednesday blocked most of Donald Trump’s sweeping import tariffs from going into effect, ruling that the president had overstepped his authority with the across-the-board global levies.
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May 30, 2025
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SEC warns public: Beware of money muling
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned users of e-wallets and similar financial platforms against lending their accounts to other people as they may be utilized for money muling activities.
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May 30, 2025
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'Gun-for-hire' killed in shootout in Argao
An alleged known member of a gun-for-hire died after reportedly engaging in a shootout with a team of responding policemen at 12:15 p.m. in Barangay Jampang, Argao, Cebu on Tuesday, May 27.
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May 30, 2025
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Justin Mclaire cruises on romance in debut EP
Rising singer-songwriter Justin Mclaire displays his romantic side in his self-titled debut extended play (EP) released under ABS-CBN’s StarPop label and now available on various streaming platforms.
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May 30, 2025
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Advisory for holiday pay issued
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued an advisory outlining wage payment rules for two upcoming regular holidays in the country, Eid’l Adha on June 6 and Philippine Independence Day on June 12.
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May 30, 2025
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Ivana accused as 3rd party in alleged affidavit vs Albee Benitez
Content creator Ivana Alawi is on the spotlight again after an alleged complaint affidavit was leaked on social media.
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May 30, 2025
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MCWD told: Contracts are public documents
The Cebu City Legal Office (CLO) argued that contracts entered into by the Metro Cebu Water District (MCWD) are public documents.
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May 30, 2025
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Gabbi Garcia celebrates 11 years in showbiz
Sparkle artist Gabbi Garcia renewed her contract with GMA Network on May 23, celebrating a milestone in her 11-year journey as a homegrown Kapuso.
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May 30, 2025
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In the Depths
San Fruttuoso Abbey is nestled in a cove off Italy’s northwest coast. Accessible only by boat or foot, it’s a secluded gem. But even more treasure hides in its bay. As divers venture into the sea and descend fifty feet down, the figure of a man starts coming into view. This is Christ of the Abyss, the world’s first underwater statue, placed in 1954. The bronze figure depicts Jesus in the depths, His hands raised to heaven.
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May 30, 2025
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Thai, Cambodian army chiefs to meet over border clash
The military chiefs of Thailand and Cambodia will meet Thursday, both governments said, after a Cambodian soldier was killed in a border clash.
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May 30, 2025
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Mpox in Talisay
The mayor said the patient had been placed in quarantine according to Department of Health (DOH) protocols. He emphasized that there was no cause for alarm, as Mpox is a curable disease.
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May 30, 2025
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New 'Frankenstein' will be no horror flick
Triple Oscar winning director Guillermo del Toro said his new version of “Frankenstein” will not be a horror film, but will instead pack a high-voltage emotional punch. The Mexican director of “Hellboy” and “The Shape of Water” said the new movie would not be a creature feature but one with real heart.
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May 30, 2025
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Marcos orders GOCC heads to quit
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has ordered the heads of state-owned companies to quit, a week after a similar order on his Cabinet secretaries that some see as an attempt to salvage whatever political capital he has left during the second half of his single six-year term.
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May 30, 2025
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Caregivers to enjoy more benefits under new IRR
Filipino caregivers are expected to get more protection, following the signing of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 11965, or the Caregivers' Welfare Act.
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May 30, 2025
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DOJ lauds raps vs. netizen who posted bomb threat
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has lauded the swift filing of criminal charges against Gian Carlo Dela Cruz Maningo, also known as Gian Maningo, following his arrest for allegedly issuing bomb threats and inciting violence through social media.
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