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Philippine’s foreign reserves rise to $108.8-B in September
The Philippines’ gross international reserves (GIR) increased in September 2025, driven by higher global gold prices, income from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) investments, and foreign currency deposits made by the national government with the BSP.
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October 08, 2025
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“MAKE IT BIG” with Devant’s 98-Inch TV: A Game-Changer in Smart Home Entertainment.
Tech creators, digital storytellers, and media representatives gathered at Anson’s The Link, Makati, for Devant’s “MAKE IT BIG” Media Launch. This milestone event unveiled the brand’s largest and most advanced television to date, the Devant 98-inch TV.
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October 08, 2025
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AFTER SCALED-DOWN EVENTS Miss Asia Pacific Int'l 2025 candidates 'deserve' a grand coronation
Monday's swimsuit and evening gown preliminaries was originally going to be held at Jpark Island Resort and Waterpark in Lapu-Lapu City with a grander production, but was moved to Bai Hotel Cebu with an intimate audience in attendance and scheduled unconventionally on a morning.
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October 08, 2025
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Ando grabs bronze in world meet
Two-time Olympic weightlifter Elreen Ann Ando is fast turning out as a legitimate medal contender for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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October 08, 2025
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Council asks NBI to probe fake news
AFTER THE QUAKE
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October 08, 2025
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DOLE-7 backs initiatives for BPO worker's welfare
The Department of Labor and Employment in Central Visayas (DOLE-7) expressed its solidarity with the Inter-Call Center Association of Workers (ICCAW) in advocating for the protection and welfare of workers in the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector.
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October 08, 2025
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PSA: Inflation up 1.7% in September
The Philippines' headline inflation rate saw a slight acceleration in September 2025, rising to 1.7%, according to the latest data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
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October 08, 2025
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World Bank keeps Philippine GDP forecasts for 2025, 2026
The World Bank maintained its Philippine gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecasts for this year and 2026, amid heightened uncertainty and slowing global growth.
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October 08, 2025
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Intricacies of state witness laws
Many concerned Filipinos are asking how could such highly-controversial characters like the Discaya couple, Usec. Roberto Bernardo, district engineer Henry Alcantara, and assistant district engineer Brice Hernandez are being seriously considered to turn state witness? Are these people going to be allowed to go scot-free just like that?
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October 08, 2025
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LeBron to reveal “The Second Decision” after cryptic video sets Internet buzzing
RETIREMENT OR MARKETING GIMMICK?
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October 08, 2025
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Courthousesfound unsafe
The Qimonda IT Center, which houses Cebu City's courts, has been declared unsafe for occupancy. The city government has ordered the immediate evacuation of its occupants as repair works are set to begin within the next three months.
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October 08, 2025
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Coco teams up with Maris in fresh chapter of 'Batang Quiapo'
Tanggol (Coco Martin) goes all-out and all-in with a string of new action-packed missions in the new chapter of the ABS-CBN series \"FPJ's Batang Quiapo.
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October 08, 2025
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Our constant need for prayer
We should be clear about this point. Everything in our life should be an occasion, a means, a reason for prayer.
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October 08, 2025
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Mandue City, DPWH to inspect 2 bridges
The Mandaue City Engineering Office, together with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Cebu Sixth District Engineering Office, will conduct a joint inspection of the Mactan-Mandaue Bridge and the Marcelo Fernan Bridge following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck northern Cebu.
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October 08, 2025
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Quakes in Cebu
On May 23, 1941, another tremor shook Cebu at 10:49 A.M. Measured at intensity 4, it lasted only seven seconds but was enough to cause panic.
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October 08, 2025
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Quake damage to Cebu schools may exceed P1B
The Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) revealed that the damage to schools in Cebu Province may exceed P1 billion following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck northern Cebu on September 30, 2025.
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October 08, 2025
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President Marcos appoints Remulla as new Ombudsman
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, October 7, appointed Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla as the new Ombudsman.
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October 08, 2025
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Mandaue schools ordered to create contingency plans
The Department of Education (DepEd) Mandaue City Division has instructed schools to create contingency plans based on their current situation to ensure the continuation of classes in affected areas following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that severely struck northern Cebu.
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October 08, 2025
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Zeng Fanbo
As of the 2024-2025 season, a total of 29 players of Asian descent or had been naturalized, had so far suited up to play in the NBA.
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October 08, 2025
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Cebu proud still despite falling short of target
The Cebu Greats failed in their mission of making it to the playoffs of the Manny Pacquiao presents Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MBPL) 2025 Season.
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October 08, 2025
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In bad company
How can you tell if you’re working for a bad company? They insist you stay and carry on working despite an earthquake.
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October 08, 2025
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Quezon City gov't terminates 4 projects linked to Discaya
AFTER LICENSE REVOCATION
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October 08, 2025
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RDRRMC-7 holds meeting, highlights DOST's Project SIGNAL
The Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Committee (DPMC) of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC)-7 recently held its meeting, highlighting the presentation Project SIGNAL by DOST Region VI.
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October 08, 2025
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Reyes, Austria vie for Coach of the Year award
It's a two-way fight between Chot Reyes and Leo Austria for the Baby Dalupan Coach of the Year trophy as the PBA Press Corps holds its annual Awards Night next week at the Novotel Manila.
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October 08, 2025
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Capitol earmarks P38M for quake-hit LGUs in north Cebu
The Cebu Provincial Government has allocated P38 million in financial assistance for the rehabilitation of 11 towns and one city in northern Cebu affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck the province on September 30.
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October 08, 2025
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Foreign funds step up purchase of Philippine bonds
Foreign investors continue to ramp up purchases of Philippine government bonds, reaching more than P700 billion so far this year, according to the Bureau of the Treasury.
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October 08, 2025
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Short about late street-kid-turned-rapper wins 1st Dilaab Film Fest
The Parañaque City-based filmmaker's short \"Plastic Dreamz,\" which dramatizes the life of the late Cebuano rapper Aldie Codezar, won Best Short Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Editing at the inaugural \"Dilaab Film Festival: Sining sa Kasingkasing\" on Sunday, October 5, at the Cube Wing Atrium of SM Seaside City.
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October 07, 2025
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Israel, Hamas to begin ceasefire talks in Egypt
Delegations from Hamas, Israel and the United States are due to convene in Egypt for talks on Monday, with President Donald Trump urging negotiators to “move fast” to end the nearly two-year war in Gaza.
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October 07, 2025
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Former BPI president and CEO Xavier Loinaz passes away
Veteran banker and former Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Xavier P. Loinaz died on October 4, the listed bank said late on Sunday.
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October 07, 2025
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SM Investments clinches 17th Platinum at The Asset Awards
SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments), the parent company of the SM group, has been honored with its 17th consecutive Platinum Award at The Asset Corporate Sustainability Leadership Awards organized by Hong Kong-based The Asset Publishing and Research Ltd.
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