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James Van Der Beek, star of 'Dawson's Creek,' dies at 48
US actor James Van Der Beek, the star of the American TV series \"Dawson's Creek,\" died on Wednesday at age 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer.
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February 13, 2026
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Police warn: No minors in hotels, motels on V-Day
The Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO) has reminded pension houses, hotels, motels, and other accommodation establishments that allowing minors to check in—whether as couples or with adults who are not family members—is strictly prohibited, especially during Valentine’s Day celebrations.
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February 13, 2026
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Never encourage your children to work in government
Today is Friday the thirteenth.
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February 13, 2026
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Black Roses this Valentine's Day
Ayala Malls Cinemas presents “The Rose: Come Back To Me,” an A-Exclusive Valentine’s Week core that transforms music, love, and healing into a touching big-screen experience, available exclusively from February 14 to 20.
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February 13, 2026
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Cyber risks on the rise as Phl digital economy booms
The Philippines' digital economy is expanding rapidly as companies scale online services, e-commerce grows and artificial intelligence (AI) becomes mainstream, putting the sector on track for an estimated US $80 billion to US$150 billion in gross merchandise value by 2030.
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February 13, 2026
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Private sector told: Support immunization efforts against measles, rubella
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued Labor Advisory No. 02, Series of 2026, urging private-sector employers to support the government’s nationwide Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR-SIA).
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February 13, 2026
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DFA warns Pinoys: Avoid joining foreign militaries
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday, February 11, issued a warning to Filipino nationals against accepting overseas job offers that could lead to recruitment into foreign armed forces.
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February 13, 2026
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How to keep the flame of love burning
There's a Gospel Acclamation that can give us the idea of how to keep the flame of love, notorious for being fickle given our wounded condition, ever burning.
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February 13, 2026
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Pag-IBIG rakes in P160.41B savings in 2025
Members of the Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF), more popularly known as Pag-IBIG, set aside a record P160.41 billion in savings in 2025, as voluntary contributions continued to outpace mandatory payments and underscored growing confidence in the agency's savings programs.
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February 13, 2026
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Archival: ССРО must have breath analyzers
“Atong giila ang ilang dako nga papel sa kalampusan sa Sinulog 2026 ug sa ASEAN Tourism Forum
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February 13, 2026
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Council sets executive session to tackle unresolved issues
In his privilege speech, he warned: “The quiet protests of the people and the loud legal challenge from the high-ranking official are not coincidental.
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February 13, 2026
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Bounty for Atong raised to P20 million
The reward money for information leading to the arrest of fugitive tycoon Atong Ang has been increased to P20 million, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said.
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February 13, 2026
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'Send Help' is 2026's first crowd-pleasing genre-bender
If you're a nepo-baby boss, you may be one of the people who conflate kindness with weakness. But in Sam Raimi’s latest directorial flick, “Send Help,” kindness is actually a tool for survival, as it could have saved your life and spared you weeks of torture when you’re stuck on an island with an employee who harbors deep grievances against you.
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February 13, 2026
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Critics weigh in on Emerald Fennell's 'Wuthering Heights'
“What I wanted to make was something that distilled the feeling that I had when I was 14 while I read it,” says filmmaker Emerald Fennell in a featurette for “Wuthering Heights.”
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February 13, 2026
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Phl urges release of more Myanmar political prisoners
The Philippine government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), has urged the release of more political prisoners in Myanmar as the country marked its 79th Union Day.
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February 13, 2026
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Central Visayas inflation rises to 5.6% in January
Inflation in Central Visayas has accelerated to 5.6 percent in January 2026, up from 3.8 percent in December 2025 and 2.9 percent in January 2025, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)-7.
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February 13, 2026
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Do we as individuals need a 'purpose' in life?
INTEGRITY BEAT
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February 13, 2026
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Depleted Pistons outclass Raptors
Cade Cunningham finished with 28 points as the Detroit Pistons shrugged off the suspensions of Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart to cruise past the Toronto Raptors, 113-95.
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February 13, 2026
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Mandaue eyes e-bike regulation
The Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM) is pushing for possible local legislation to regulate the operations of e-bikes and e-trikes in the city, as authorities continue to apprehend violators despite existing restrictions.
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February 13, 2026
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Chan urges RDC-7 to step in amid waste disposal crisis
Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Cindi King-Chan has urged the Regional Development Council (RDC)-7 to step in and consider a region-wide approach to solid waste management, citing mounting pressure on local governments due to limited landfill space and rising waste disposal costs.
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February 13, 2026
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Vitor takes on unbeaten Russian for IBF Asia lightweight title today
Virgel “Valiente” Vitor faces another tough test on foreign shores as the PMI Bohol Boxing Stable stalwart slugs it out with the undefeated Russian Artur Subkhankulov for the vacant International Boxing Federation (IBF) Asia lightweight belt today (Friday, February 13) at the Soviet Wings Sport Palace in Moscow, Russia.
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February 13, 2026
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Better rules, enforcement needed
You may have already heard or read about the hit-and-run accident last Tuesday February 10 in Maria Luisa Village, Barangay Banilad, Cebu City, resulting in the death of a young businessman caused by another wealthy young man.
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February 13, 2026
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Heart returns for 'Heart World Season 2'
“Treasure who you are, know your worth...that will get you what you want in life, and then eventually you can be a blessing to other people.” — Heart Evangelista
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February 13, 2026
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Hong Kong's Gastronomic Delights
(2nd of 2 Parts)
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February 13, 2026
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Golden Kings deal Bolts another EASL heartbreaker
The Ryukyu Golden Kings spoiled Meralco’s bid for a first ever EASL postseason play, dealing the Bolts an 88-79 win on Wednesday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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February 13, 2026
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Bad Bunny = good money
FEEL THE GAME
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February 13, 2026
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NGCP to energize major lines this year
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is set to energize several major transmission projects this year following the completion of critical components, including facility upgrades, expansions, and improvements to ensure grid stability and reliability.
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February 13, 2026
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Mika drops new single 'Kasalanan'
\"Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition\" Kapuso Big Winner Mika Salamanca dropped her first single \"Kasalanan\" from her debut album under Star Music last Friday (Feb. 6) that instantly landed the no. 1 spot on iTunes Philippines and among the featured tracks in the New Music Fridays list of Spotify and Billboard Philippines.
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February 13, 2026
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Russia will stick to nuclear weapons limits if US does
Russia said Wednesday it would abide by limits on its nuclear weapons set out in a lapsed arms control treaty with the United States, so long as Washington did the same.
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February 12, 2026
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Taiwanese opposition party agrees to consider defense bill
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s $40 billion defense spending plan will be reviewed in parliament after an opposition party on Wednesday did a U-turn and agreed to send the contentious bill to committee.
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