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Oasis: five favorite hits
Five best-loved classics from the bad boys of 1990s Britpop Oasis, who made their long-awaited comeback with a reunion tour kicking off in Cardiff:
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July 06, 2025
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Hamas ready to start Gaza ceasefire talks immediately
Hamas on Friday said it was ready to start talks “immediately” on a proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, where the civil defence agency said Israel’s ongoing offensive killed more than 50 people.
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July 06, 2025
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History beckons in Cebu sports as V-League Visayas kicks off
Cignal HD Spikers to dazzle fans on opening day
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July 06, 2025
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'Telltale signs' of Al videos becoming undetectable
Content generated by artificial intelligence may soon be impossible to detect based on visual cues alone, increasing its potential to be used in disinformation campaigns, experts warn.
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July 06, 2025
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Protests in Mexico over rising rents from foreigner influx
Hundreds of protesters marched through the Mexican capital on Friday denouncing gentrification caused by foreigners, with some vandalizing businesses and shouting “gringos out!”
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July 06, 2025
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Texas “catastrophic” flood toll rises to 24
RESCUERS SEARCH FOR MISSING CHILDREN
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July 06, 2025
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PRO-7 unveils firing range in Cebu City
To provide a space for rest and reflection, and to strengthen firearm proficiency among its personnel, the Police Regional Office Central Visayas (PRO-7) inaugurated the newly built Patnubay Lounge and the renovated Makatao Firing Range on Friday, July 4, at PC Hills, Barangay Apas, Cebu City.
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July 06, 2025
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Cebu City aims for global spotlight with world’s largest claw machine
Cebu City’s newest arcade attraction, perched at the iconic hilltop viewpoint in Barangay Busay, is reaching for the record books with a bold attempt to claim the Guinness World Record for the World’s Largest Claw Machine.
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July 06, 2025
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Tecson's arrival heralds new era for USJ-R Lady Jaguars
The University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Lady Jaguars have been on a three-year championship drought in women's volleyball of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI).
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July 06, 2025
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Pain, love, and healing in Phi adaptation of 'It's Okay Not To Be Okay'
Anne Curtis, Joshua Garcia, and Carlo Aquino take viewers on an emotional journey of pain, love, and healing in the Philippine adaptation of the critically acclaimed Korean drama \"It's Okay to Not Be Okay. The series premieres on July 2, 8:45 pm on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z, and TV5, with advance streaming on Netflix (July 18) and iWant (July 19).
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July 06, 2025
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Witness: 'Alpha' Gretchen Barretto voted to kidnap sabungeros
In a meeting with businessman Atong Ang’s so-called “alpha” members, celebrity Gretchen Barretto allegedly agreed to the abduction of the missing sabungeros, according to suspect-turned-witness Julie “Dondon” Patidongan.
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July 06, 2025
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New admin, new solutions?
Any major metropolis has its share of homeless people, street dwellers, or psychotic vagrants. Most of them usually mind their own business and our encounters with them don't normally result in anything untoward.
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July 06, 2025
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Darren marks 11th anniversary with new album
Asia’s Pop Heartthrob Darren Espanto has dropped a full-length album dubbed “Ikaw Pa Rin,” his first album under Star Music released in celebration of his 11th year in the industry.
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July 06, 2025
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Tanggol's political era
Primetime King Coco Martin went full throttle for “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo,” where he gave viewers a glimpse of upcoming back-to-back action-packed confrontations that included death scenes of major characters as the series marks its “political era” with Tanggol.
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July 06, 2025
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Lipa Archbishop Garcera is new CBCP president
Lipa Archbishop Gilbert Garcera will serve as the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines' (CBCP) new president.
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July 06, 2025
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Other Peoples' Battles
“In the grand symphony of life, learning never ends. The cliché “better late than never” — as I've come to learn yet again — holds a modicum of truth.”
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July 06, 2025
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Solon wants drug test for bets, elected execs
Saying that public servants should be held to the same standards as ordinary job applicants, newly-elected Cebu 4th District Representative Sun Shimura is pushing for a law that would require mandatory drug testing for all candidates and elected officials.
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July 06, 2025
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Two civic groups support Archival's green advocacy
Two civic organizations have thrown their support behind Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival's administration, aligning their initiatives with his advocacy for responsible governance and environmental sustainability.
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July 06, 2025
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Silencing a Karen
Karen Davila, veteran broadcaster, is accused of fake news.
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July 06, 2025
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Tropa, Beermen shoot for Finals berths
The TNT Tropang 5G and the San Miguel Beermen hope to secure championship spots in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup as they take on separate foes in Game 6 of the best-of-seven semifinals series today (Sunday, July 6) at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
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July 06, 2025
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Disinformation had 'limited impact' on polls
EU OBSERVERS:
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July 06, 2025
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'PREDICTABLE THREAT': China tries to block WPS documentary
The tensions between Manila and Beijing over the West Philippine Sea continue to brew after China asked a New Zealand documentary festival to refrain from screening a film about the flashpoint waters.
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July 06, 2025
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Trump hinting at Russia sanctions
AFTER LARGEST ASSAULT ON UKRAINE
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July 06, 2025
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Outdated law led Comelec to overstep
Election observers from the European Union have urged the Philippines to fix its outdated and fragmented election code after finding the Commission on Elections \"effectively created new rules\" and contradicted existing laws through a flurry of new resolutions for the midterm polls.
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July 05, 2025
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New look Cebu Greats falter anew despite Quiñahan's 31-point show
So near and yet so far. A rejuvenated Cebu Greats stumbled anew despite JR Quiñahan's scintillating 31-point show, bowing down to Biñan Tatak Gel Beast Motorcycle GameX, 78-81, in the Manny Pacquiao presents 1xBet-Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) 2025 Season on Thursday night (July 3) at the Alonte Sports Arena in Biñan, Laguna.
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July 05, 2025
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Bill allows seniors, PWDs to enjoy promos and 20% discount together
MANILA --- A proposed measure in the House aims to let senior citizens and persons with disabilities enjoy their mandated discount on top of promotional offers in establishments.
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July 05, 2025
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Solution to serious water crisis explored
It also noted the risks posed by unregistered private wells and excessive groundwater extraction, which threaten long-term water security.
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July 05, 2025
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Mayors, farmers back food security plan
The food security initiative led by Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro’s food security team is gaining traction across northern Cebu, as four mayors and hundreds of farmers and fisherfolk expressed support to revive abandoned farmlands and stabilize the province’s food supply.
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July 05, 2025
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'HugYaw' host Jamie Javier still fights off stage fright
There is no such thing as a day off for Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) Cebu 2025 third runner-up Jamie Javier. As soon as she finishes nursing duties at the Lapu-Lapu City Public Hospital, the next day sees her creating content for her nearly 1.5 million followers on TikTok and 60,000 more on Instagram.
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July 05, 2025
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'MMK' spotlights iconic performances in limited series run
The return of the country's beloved drama anthology, “MMK,” on a limited run is not just a celebration of Filipino storytelling, but has also emerged as a showcase for some unforgettable performances.
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