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Ferris makes winning debut, Watkinson back as champion
Australian triathlete Josh Ferris made his Ironman 70.3 Lapu-Lapu debut a memorable one, while New Zealand’s Amelia Rose Watkinson returned to the race she dominated eight years ago in glorious fashion.
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August 11, 2025
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Probe sought into BuCor's alleged abuses
The House of Representatives has received a resolution urging a joint congressional investigation into what its authors describe as “systemic human rights violations” and “abusive practices” by the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor).
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August 11, 2025
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AEV posts stronger H1 results amid softer start
Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) reported its first-half 2025 results, reflecting a softer start to the year but showing a strong recovery in the second quarter.
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August 11, 2025
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60 major surgeries in 24 hours
CAPITOL'S MEDICAL MISSION
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August 11, 2025
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Booming property market spurs new wave of service providers
Cebu’s surging property market is spurring a wave of new service providers, as local and international investors expand their footprint in the central Philippines.
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August 11, 2025
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Limited impact expected from US vehicle tariff concession
The zero tariff concession given by the Philippines to vehicles from the US is expected to have minimal impact on the local automotive sector in the short-term, according to Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC).
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August 11, 2025
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When people spread fake news
A vlogger who spread fake news is now facing charges.
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August 11, 2025
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Two Japanese boxers die after brain injuries at same Tokyo event
Two boxers in Japan have died from brain injuries they incurred in separate bouts during the same event in Tokyo, officials said.
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August 11, 2025
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Forthwith to archived
The BBM administration which is in the thick of this battle, behind the scenes, started showing marching orders with BBM clarifying in his interviews that the archiving did not decide VP Duterte's accountability, nor resolve the rightness or wrongness of the charges.
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August 11, 2025
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P7.7M drugs seized, 356 persons arrested
Over P7.7 million worth of illegal drugs was seized and 356 individuals were arrested in the three-day Simultaneous Anti-Criminality and Law Enforcement Operations (SACLEO) conducted by the Police Regional Office 7 (PRO-7).
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August 11, 2025
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Mayor's Office urged to file 2026 budget proposal early
Anticipating a marathon hearing on the proposed 2026 Budget for the city government, the City Council had asked Mayor Nestor Archival Sr. to consider submitting his proposed annual allocation early, on or before October 1.
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August 11, 2025
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Sotto revives FOI bill
Senate Minority Leader Vicente Sotto III has re-filed a measure seeking to implement the constitutional right to information, calling the Freedom of Information (FOI) Law “long overdue.”
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August 11, 2025
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DOT promotes Cebu as top-tier wedding destination for Indians
In a bid to position the Philippines as a top-tier wedding destination for Indian travelers, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has spotlighted Cebu in its campaign—leveraging its recognition as Asia’s Leading Wedding Destination by the World Travel Awards.
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August 11, 2025
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UK police arrest over 400 people for backing pro-Palestine protest
Police in London arrested 466 people Saturday for supporting Palestine Action at the latest and largest protest backing the group since the government banned it last month under anti-terror laws.
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August 11, 2025
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9 new gen artists sign with StarPop
ABS-CBN Music officially welcomed nine up-and-coming singers who will serve as the voice of the new gen through the “StarPop Ink Drop 2025” contract signing event held at the ABS-CBN Dolphy Theater.
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August 11, 2025
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Influencers told: Don't promote gambling online
The Cebu City Council unanimously approved a resolution urging social media influencers, content creators, and online personalities---operating at or reaching audiences in Cebu City---to share in the fight against online gambling by refraining from promoting it online in any form.
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August 11, 2025
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Win over Iraq gives Gilas shot in the arm
Will Saturday’s FIBA Asia Cup win over Iraq be the spark that awakens the sleeping giant that is Gilas Pilipinas?
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August 11, 2025
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CRYSNELLE'S FIRST 10KM RUN
It was half past two on a rainy and cold Sunday morning. Crysnelle joined her mother in the Run to Tops Event. She stood at the starting line of her first ever 10-kilometer run, holding tightly onto her mother's hand.
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August 10, 2025
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3 Chinese ships spotted near islets close to Taiwan
Three Chinese coast guard vessels were being monitored in the waters off remote islands in the northern Philippines near Taiwan, maritime officials in Manila said on Friday.
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August 10, 2025
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NBA to open new season with blockbuster showdowns
Opening night of the upcoming NBA season will feature the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder hosting Houston and a star-studded clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State.
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August 10, 2025
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Restored Nagasaki bell rings in 80 years since atomic bomb
Twin cathedral bells rang in unison Saturday in Japan's Nagasaki for the first time since the atomic bombing of the city 80 years ago, commemorating the moment of horror.
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August 10, 2025
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Group of shipowners lauds DOTr, MARINA
Cebu’s shipping industry leaders commended the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) for the long-awaited approval of the Minimum Safe Manning Standards for Vessels Engaged in Domestic Trade, a milestone nearly two decades in the making.
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August 10, 2025
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Global stars collide as Ironman 70.3 Lapu-Lapu fires off
The Ironman 70.3 Lapu-Lapu presented by Megaworld promises a fast and furious battle when the starting gun fires today (Sunday, August 10) at the scenic Mactan Newtown.
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August 10, 2025
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Cebuanos urged to test for HIV
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro has urged Cebuanos to get tested for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), joining the Department of Health (DOH) and other advocates in calling for the declaration of HIV as a Public Health Emergency in the Philippines amid rising cases nationwide.
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August 10, 2025
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BINI takes on Pinoy game 'Shagidi' in new MV
The Philippines' hottest girl group BINI unleashes their fierce and charismatic side in the newly dropped music video for their latest single “Shagidi,” now streaming on their official YouTube channel.
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August 10, 2025
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Five astronauts leave space station for trip back to Earth
After nearly five months onboard the International Space Station, an international crew of five astronauts began their descent back down to Earth on a SpaceX capsule Friday.
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August 10, 2025
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Marcos set to postpone barangay, Sangguniang Kabataan elections
The barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) will be postponed, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on Friday, August 8.
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August 10, 2025
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The Key to Inner Peace
In the midst of life’s cacophony of chaos and demands of living, its really no wonder that our greatest wish is to have inner peace.
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August 10, 2025
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Bill to upgrade Danao Provincial Hospital pushed
There is now a bill seeking to upgrade the Cebu Provincial Hospital in Danao City into a Level 2 general hospital, to be named the North Cebu Medical Center.
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August 10, 2025
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Chinese tech financier released after probe
Chinese tech financier Bao Fan has been released by Chinese authorities after vanishing from public view over two years ago while “cooperating” with an investigation, a former colleague told AFP Saturday.
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