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MAY'S POP-CULTURE COMMEMORATIONS
May is rife with \"pop-culture days\" – bespoke holidays that're driven by the fanbases of different entertainment and pop-culture franchises. Here's a roundup of some of them.
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May 04, 2025
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Iran 'has every right' to enrich uranium
Iran defended on Saturday its “right” to enrich uranium despite growing Western concern that Tehran may be seeking nuclear weapons and as talks with the United States were delayed.
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May 04, 2025
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Guv gets copies of complaints
Garcia said they received the complaint documents from the Office of the Ombudsman on Friday, May 2 and have 10 days to file their counter-affidavit.
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May 04, 2025
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ACCORDING TO COLMENARES Duterte's move to challenge ICC jurisdiction a "desperate tactic"
Former Bayan Muna Rep. and human rights lawyer Neri Colmenares lambasted yesterday the recent move by the legal team of former President Rodrigo Duterte to challenge the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) over alleged crimes against humanity committed during his administration's bloody \"war on drugs,\" calling it a desperate attempt to evade accountability.
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May 04, 2025
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Mel Tiangco named Most Trusted TV News and Current Affairs Host
Veteran broadcast journalist and “24 Oras” anchor Mel Tiangco has once again proven why Filipinos turn to her for credible news.
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May 04, 2025
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Australians vote in poll overcast by prices, tariffs
Australians voted Saturday in a general election shaped by inflation woes and Trump tariffs, with a string of polls pointing to victory for left-leaning incumbent Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
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May 04, 2025
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Rockets down Warriors to stay alive in NBA playoffs
The Houston Rockets rode a crushing fourth quarter to a 115-107 victory over the Golden State Warriors to set up a game-seven showdown in their NBA Western Conference playoff series.
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May 04, 2025
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Popovich steps down as Spurs coach after 29 seasons
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is stepping down after 29 seasons, ending a glittering NBA coaching career that included five championships and a record 1,422 wins.
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May 04, 2025
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FASHION-FORWARD BRIDALWEAR STYLES
A presentation of fineries by Cebu’s Jun Escario served as the clincher of Shangri-La Mactan’s two-day “A Vow of Always” wedding fair.
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May 04, 2025
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs: the rap mogul facing life in prison
Once hiphop's flashy impresario, Sean \"Diddy\" Combs now sports unruly, gray hair and only appears publicly in court, where he will be a regular starting Monday as his federal sex crimes trial gets underway in New York.
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May 03, 2025
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Workers install chimney atop Sistine Chapel for conclave
Firefighters at the Vatican installed a chimney on top of the Sistine Chapel to be used during the conclave that begins May 7, an AFP reporter witnessed Friday.
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May 03, 2025
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DOH-7 on code white alert for May 12 polls
The Department of Health - Central Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH-CVCHD) has declared a Code White Alert from May 9 to 13, 2025, in anticipation of the upcoming national and local elections.
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May 03, 2025
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Pakistan orders stockpiling of food as India tensions flare
Pakistan-administered Kashmir called on residents near the de facto border with the Indian side of the region to stockpile food on Friday as tensions flare between the arch-rivals following a deadly attack last month.
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May 03, 2025
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China open to US trade talks offer
China said Friday it is evaluating a US offer for negotiations on tariffs but insisted Washington must be ready to scrap levies that have roiled global markets and supply chains before talks can begin.
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May 03, 2025
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South Korea former PM launches presidential bid
Seoul, South Korea --- South Korea's former prime minister Han Duck-soo announced his bid for the presidency on Friday, joining the race in a snap election triggered by the impeachment of the ex-president.
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May 03, 2025
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Philippines' press freedom rank up, but media's financial troubles marked 'very serious'
The Philippines has reached its highest press freedom ranking in over two decades, even as newsrooms continue to operate under financial constraints categorized as \"very serious\" - the worst classification in the World Press Freedom Index.
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May 03, 2025
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Pag-IBIG upgrades multi-purpose loan
The Home Development Mutual Fund, commonly known as Pag-IBIG, has increased the cash loan entitlement of its members and the flexibility of payment terms.
1 min |
May 03, 2025
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Danao won't join P20 rice program
The Danao City Government has opted not to participate in the P20-per-kilo rice initiative, known as the \"P20-Benteng Bigas Meron Na\" (PBBM) program, citing the absence of formal communication or official directives from relevant agencies.
3 min |
May 03, 2025
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1 in 5 HS graduates functionally illiterate
Around one in five Filipino senior high school graduates cannot effectively comprehend what they read, a national survey by the Philippine Statistics Authority has found.
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May 03, 2025
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Armed struggle no longer the solution
You might have already heard of this by now.
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May 03, 2025
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US GDP down by 0.3%: What's next?
The uncertainty brought about by Trump's tariff is now bringing in results. Sadly, it isn't good.
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May 03, 2025
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Unity ride set for tomorrow
The Sara Volunteer Action Group (SVAG) will conduct a unity ride tomorrow, May 4, to unite all Diehard Duterte Supporters (DDS) in Cebu Province as they manifest their support for the Duter10 senatorial candidates.
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May 03, 2025
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Partylist bets hit up vote-rich Cebu
Murang Kuryente Partylist (MKP) and Pwersa ng Pilipinong Pandagat (PPP) Partylist first nominees, Arthur Yap and Harold Duterte, respectively, visited the vote-rich Cebu yesterday as they hope to get more votes here.
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May 03, 2025
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Ricky Davao dies at 63
Ricky Davao has passed away at the age of 63. His death was announced by Viva Entertainment on Friday, May 2. \"Pahinga ka na, Sir Ricky,\" it said in a Facebook post.
1 min |
May 03, 2025
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Israel strikes Syria near Damascus presidential palace
Israel's military said Friday it launched air strikes near the presidential palace in Damascus after the country's defense minister threatened intervention if Syrian authorities failed to protect the Druze minority.
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May 03, 2025
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Fiber broadband provider achieves 'AA' ESG rating
Philippine fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has been elevated to an 'AA' rating in the latest Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) assessment by research firm MSCI, signaling its emergence as an industry leader in managing sustainability-related risks.
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May 03, 2025
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Gaza humanitarian work on verge of total collapse
The Red Cross warned Friday that the humanitarian response in Gaza was on the “verge of total collapse” after two months of Israel blocking aid to the war-torn Palestinian territory.
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May 03, 2025
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Teatro de San Pedro Calungsod uses theater to carry on Pope Francis' teachings
As the playwright and director of Teatro de San Pedro Calungsod (TSPC), Msgr. Agustin Ancajas wants to use the medium of theater to spread the teachings of the Lord without being too on-the-nose.
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May 03, 2025
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Our vote- our spiritual oath to the Lord!
Together with more than 130 electors, Filipino Cardinal Pablo Virgilio \"Ambo\" David is now preparing and requesting for prayers to the Holy Spirit to guide them in choosing the next pope.
2 min |
May 03, 2025
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Mayoralty bets face business leaders to present platforms
Five candidates vying for the Cebu City mayoralty came together to present their platforms, promises, and policy positions— focusing particularly on economic growth and business development— during a forum organized by the business leaders of Cebu yesterday.
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