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Malversation trial starts vs. Co, et al
OVER ORIENTAL MINDORO FLOOD-CONTROL PROJECT
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March 04, 2026
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'What Lies Beneath' set for explosive finale
ABS-CBN's hit drama series “What Lies Beneath” continues to draw strong viewership on television and streaming platforms, maintaining its strong spot among the most-watched titles on Netflix Philippines and iWant as it heads into its final three weeks.
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March 04, 2026
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Archival and Mabolo officials ease tension over Block 27 composting site
Tensions over Cebu City's Block 27 composting site have finally eased after Mayor Nestor Archival sat down with Barangay Mabolo Captain Daniel Francis Arguedo and his council at City Hall the other day.
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March 04, 2026
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Phl flights canceled amid ongoing Middle East crisis
Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific have canceled several flights to and from the Middle East scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, due to the ongoing security crisis in the region.
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March 04, 2026
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Sara Duterte and the women in her history
On February 18, 2026, Vice President Sara Z. Duterte formally declared her intention to run for president in 2028.
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March 04, 2026
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A test of character, a journey of self-discovery for Ghassemi
BACK-TO-BACK MARATHONS IN ONE WEEK
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March 04, 2026
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40-20 rule
Phil Jackson has an interesting analogy in determining the chances of an NBA team winning the championship — if a team reaches 40 wins in the regular season before losing 20 games, it has a real chance of making it to the Finals.
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March 04, 2026
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Young writers encouraged to join PhilPost letter tilt
Young writers aged 9 to 15 are now encouraged to showcase their creativity as the Philippine Postal Corporation (PhilPost) has opened the nationwide search for entries to the 55th International Letter-Writing Competition for Young People (2026).
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March 04, 2026
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Factory output expands at fastest pace in 8 years
The Philippine manufacturing sector continued to expand in February, posting its best performance in over eight years, supported by strong demand and higher output.
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March 04, 2026
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Kanlaon eruption impact “ok” on agriculture, transportation, public health
A study conducted by experts from University of the Philippines Resilience Institute (UP RI) NOAH CenterHazard Assessment Team found that the two-minute moderately explosive eruption at Mount Kanlaon produced a measurable impact on agriculture, transportation, and public health at the community scale.
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March 04, 2026
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Road project in Buhisan suspended amid safety concerns
A cease-and-desist order has been issued against the contractor behind the excavation and hauling operations for the road widening project in Barangay Buhisan following concerns over safety and environmental impact.
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March 04, 2026
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Repatriation of OFW remains delayed
The remains of the overseas Filipino worker (OFW) killed in airstrike in Tel Aviv could not be immediately repatriated as the Israeli airspace remains closed, the Philippines’ top diplomat in Israel said yesterday.
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March 04, 2026
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THE SECOND INTERNATIONAL AI SAFETY REPORT
Backed by the analysis of more than a hundred AI experts, the second edition of the International AI Safety Report roused the attention of techies in warning that risks like deepfake scams, cyberattacks, and even bioweapons are no longer prospective problems that future societies will have to deal with: they are already happening now.
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March 04, 2026
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D'Generals Basketball Season 3 to kick off March 8
It’s all systems go for the D’Generals Basketball Season 3 set to start on Sunday, March 8, at the Aulga City Sports gym in Barangay Lawaan II, Talisay City.
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March 04, 2026
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Ashtine goes solo for Viva drama anthology
Ashtine Olviga’s solo venture in the upcoming Viva anthology will pit her against Rufa Mae Quinto, Korean star Lee Dae-won and Claudine Barretto as the Viva artist goes on her own minus her screen partner Andres Muhlach.
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March 04, 2026
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JPMorganChase spearheads green jobs training for SHS
Senior high school students in Metro Manila and Cebu are being trained for emerging roles in the green economy under a mentorship program backed by JPMorganChase, as demand for sustainability-linked skills accelerates globally.
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March 04, 2026
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Garganera seeks justice for 36 dead in trash slide
Justice for the 36 lives lost in the January 8 trash slide at the Binaliw Landfill is what Cebu City Councilor Joel Garganera is now demanding, warning that the city cannot move forward with expansion plans while accountability remains unresolved.
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March 04, 2026
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MCWD assures no “ghost water” bills to consumers
The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) has welcomed public discourse on issues affecting water service, highlighting its current target of reducing non-revenue water (NRW) to 25 percent by the end of the year.
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March 04, 2026
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How to properly handle our greatness
This Lenten season, let's reflect on the importance of serving others, especially when we have been blessed with talents and privileges.
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March 04, 2026
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Councilor backs Sara for president
Consolacion’s number one councilor, Leo Napuli, has formally declared his all-out support for the Sara Duterte for President Movement, saying the vice president is the leader the Philippines needs in the coming elections.
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March 04, 2026
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Fuel subsidies at the ready
He assured the public that Philippine authorities are closely monitoring developments and are prepared to assist Filipinos who wish to return home.
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March 04, 2026
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Marcos eyes fuel tax cut amid Middle East strikes
Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Tuesday said he would ask Congress to grant him emergency powers to reduce excise taxes on petroleum products if global oil prices surge amid the escalating war in the Middle East.
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March 04, 2026
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Ban cigarettes too
If he could have his way, Health Secretary Ted Herbosa wants to push for a total ban on vape products due to their toxic and addictive substances.
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March 04, 2026
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Dubai property market remains steady amid regional tensions
Dubai's property market remains steady despite heightened geopolitical tensions in parts of the Middle East, with brokers and investors citing continued business activity and stable operating conditions across the emirate.
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March 04, 2026
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Political dynasties in Northern Luzon
People may not accord the BBM administration with some measure of credibility on the current anti-dynasty legislation because the Marcoses of Ilocos Norte, like the Singsons of Ilocos Sur, the Ortegas of La Union and many family dynasties in Pangasinan, are the best examples of political dynasties.
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March 04, 2026
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Mandaue CDRRMO moved to old North Bus Terminal
The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) will be transferred to the old Cebu North Bus Terminal in Barangay Subangdaku as construction of the new Mandaue City College (MCC) building is set to begin in the second quarter of the year.
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March 04, 2026
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Projects endorsed for inclusion in 2027 budget
The Cebu Provincial Development Council (PDC) Executive Committee has endorsed an additional P66.68 billion worth of Programs, Activities and Projects (PAPs) for possible funding under the proposed 2027 national budget.
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March 04, 2026
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STAR-STUDDED CAST TALKS ABOJIT 'THE BRIDE!'
“The Bride!,” Maggie Gyllenhaal’s iconoclastic take on the story of The Bride of Frankenstein and Frankenstein, is opening in cinemas today, March 4.
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March 04, 2026
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Cebu FC keeps hot streak at home
The Cebu FC Gentle Giants stretched their perfect run at home to four games in the Philippines Football League (PFL) 2025-2026 season with a 4-0 drubbing of Maharlika FC at the Dynamic Herb-Borromeo Sports Complex over the weekend.
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March 03, 2026
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Pinoys stranded, seeking return amid gulf war
The Philippine government has assisted at least 1,000 Filipinos stranded at airports in four countries after the US-Israel strikes on Iran shut down wide swaths of airspace across the Middle East over the weekend, officials said Monday, March 2.
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