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Victims cite Duterte's threats, influence in opposing release
Victims of former President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs have opposed his request for interim release from detention, warning that allowing him to go free—temporarily or otherwise—could endanger their lives and destabilize the country.
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June 27, 2025
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Catch the Little Foxes
Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the vineyards. Song of Songs 2:15
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June 27, 2025
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China hosting defense chiefs from Russia, Iran
China hosted defense ministers from Iran and Russia for a meeting in its eastern seaside city of Qingdao on Thursday against the backdrop of war in the Middle East and a summit of NATO countries in Europe that agreed to boost military spending.
1 min |
June 27, 2025
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Gov-elect Pam Baricuatro's challenges
It is now clear that outgoing Governor Gwen Garcia is bent on making life difficult for Governor-elect Pam Baricuatro.
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June 27, 2025
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Frasco unveils tourism reforms, infra push to boost Cebu's global appeal
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco on Wednesday unveiled a series of transformative reforms and infrastructure initiatives aimed at cementing Cebu’s position as a global hub for tourism and investment.
3 min |
June 27, 2025
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Archival defends absence
DURING ZONING ORDINANCE VOTING
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June 27, 2025
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Regulations on fertilizers, pesticides strengthened
Not all that grows green is safe. In Central Visayas, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority-7 is strengthening its regulations on fertilizers and pesticides across the region.
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June 27, 2025
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Mr. Gay Sugbo '25 must 'walk the talk' in HIV awareness advocacy
With the concerning rise of HIV cases in the Philippines including in Cebu City, it was important for Mr. Gay Sugbo to continue its advocacy of raising HIV awareness through its annual Pride Month pageant.
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June 27, 2025
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Free training on upland, fish cage farming set
As Cebu Province geared up for a new chapter in governance under the leadership of incoming Governor Pamela Baricuatro, the first major initiative under her administration’s Food Security Strategy is set to kick off tomorrow, June 28, with a free training on upland and fish cage farming in the municipality of Tabogon.
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June 27, 2025
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Baricuatro, Garcia trade barbs over Legislative Building use
“It is not my nature to abuse government kay, well, ka-afford pa man guro ko moabang og akong kaugalingong opisina para sa akong kaugaligngong negosyo,\"Garcia told The Freeman in a phone interview.
2 min |
June 27, 2025
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After 'Dune,' Denis Villeneuve to helm next Bond film
Fresh from his success with the “Dune” saga, Denis Villeneuve has been tapped to direct the next movie in the storied James Bond franchise, Amazon MGM Studios announced yesterday.
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June 27, 2025
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Eala enters Eastbourne Open q'finals
Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala barged into the quarterfinals of the Lexus Eastbourne Open in Great Britain after defeating Jelena Ostapenko via retirement, 0-6, 6-2, 3-2, Wednesday evening (Philippine time).
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June 27, 2025
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Hundreds of quakes rattle Japan island chain
A remote island chain in southern Japan has been rattled by more than 470 earthquakes since Saturday, the national weather agency said on Thursday, calling for residents to stay alert.
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June 27, 2025
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Brad Pitt on 'F1 The Movie': 'It's everything on so many levels'
\"I still don’t know how we got away with it,” says Oscar winner Brad Pitt about how he, alongside producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Joseph Kosinski, made “F1 The Movie,” which Pitt describes as “the most visceral driving experience that’s ever been put on film.”
3 min |
June 27, 2025
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Talisay City fire victims to receive P15,000 aid
Fire victims in the City of Talisay will receive P15,000 in financial assistance per family from the city government following a massive fire that displaced around 1,000 individuals and over 200 families in Sitio Mananga II, Barangay Tabunok, last Wednesday.
2 min |
June 27, 2025
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Clarito hands down choice for PBA weekly citation
Jhonard Clarito was adjudged as the PBA Press Corps-Pilipinas Live Player of the Week for the period June 18-22 for leading Rain or Shine to the semifinals berth of the 49th Season Philippine Cup.
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June 26, 2025
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Pam Baricuatro visits Vice Governor Davide
With just four days left before she will officially serve her mandate as the new governor of Cebu Province, Governor-elect Pamela “Pam” Baricuatro paid a courtesy visit to outgoing Vice Governor Hilario “Junjun” Davide III, where she shared her plans for the incoming administration.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
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Cebu aims to shine as global MICE hub
Cebu is mounting a strategic campaign to establish itself as a premier destination for global business events, leveraging a robust infrastructure pipeline and cross-sector partnerships as the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) hosts the Tourism Forum and Experiential Tour, a marquee event of Cebu Business Month (CBM) 2025.
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June 26, 2025
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DOJ Sec. Remulla opposes Duterte's ICC release bid
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin \"Boying\" Remulla gave his two cents on former President Rodrigo Duterte's interim release request. For him, it's not appropriate, practical or necessary.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
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BisayaFlix's 'HugYaw' aims to be noontime show for the Bisdak
Emerging local streaming platform BisayaFlix aims to bring back that Bisdak-flavored energy with its variety show “HugYaw”, which will premiere on June 29 and will air new episodes every Sunday noon on the BisayaFlix streaming app.
3 min |
June 26, 2025
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City Council oks ordinance
Despite those appeals, Councilor Joy Pesquera stressed the urgency of passing the measure, noting that while the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) was passed in 2006, it had yet to be integrated into the city’s zoning ordinance.
3 min |
June 26, 2025
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PRC-7 inaugurates new regional office in Cebu
The Professional Regulation Commission Regional Office VII (PRC-7) inaugurated its new building in Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City, on June 25, Wednesday.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
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Maki sings of yearning for love that doesn't grow old
Maki has introduced a new hue with his latest single “Kahel na Langit,” inspired by one’s “person” who provides comfort and solace.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
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Taiwan ex-soldier sentenced after spying for China
Taiwan's High Court on Wednesday sentenced a former soldier to two years and two months in prison for photographing and leaking confidential military documents to China.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
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Balunan girds for toughest challenge in his budding career
The undefeated Cebuano ring gladiator Christian Balunan braces for what could be the most challenging battle of his budding career as he takes on two-time world champion Vic Saludar in an all-Filipino International Boxing Federation (IBF) minimumweight title eliminator on July 27 in Seoul, South Korea.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
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Austria eyes more Filipino workers to fill labor gaps
The government of Austria is intensifying efforts to attract skilled professionals from the Philippines as it confronts persistent labor shortages across key sectors including healthcare, hospitality, engineering, and information technology.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
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Elderly man found dead in Argao town
An elderly man was found lifeless in a creek in Sitio Bagacay, Barangay Canbantug, Argao town, southern Cebu, around 10:02 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
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NBA team owners approve sale of Wolves
NBA team owners have unanimously approved the sale of the Minnesota Timberwolves from Glen Taylor to Marc Lore and retired baseball star Alex Rodriguez, the league announced Tuesday.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
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Massive fire razes 100 homes in Talisay City
The fire swept across an estimated 1,700 square meters and rapidly spread through tightly packed homes made mostly of light materials.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
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Freddie deserves it
Following the death of folk singer and OPM icon Freddie Aguilar last May 27 at the age of 72 due to multiple organ failure, Senator Robinhood Padilla filed a proposed resolution to make a national artist out of him.
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