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SM J MALL MAXES OUT THE FLEA MARKET EXPERIENCE WITH URBAN EDIT,
A curated take on Cebu's style and creative scene
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April 23, 2026
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Calagos, Fiel lead winners
Claim MVP awards in 25th Gullas Tennis Cup
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April 23, 2026
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'Samahan ng mga Makasalanan' on Prime Video this April 24
GMA Pictures' satirical comedy film \"Samahan ng mga Makasalanan\" (Sinner's Club) will be available for streaming on Prime Video beginning April 24.
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April 23, 2026
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New family reality series
Celebrity parents Janella Salvador, Elisse Joson, and influencer Vlad Magallanes are stepping into a new kind of spotlight, this time with their kids, as they headline “Lactum Bibo-lilits Galing Challenges 2.0,” the latest family reality series from ABS-CBN, starting April 24.
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April 23, 2026
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Out of the blue
The results of the physicians licensure examination resulted in more questions than answers.
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April 23, 2026
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Gasa sa Krus
Cebu's Casa Gorordo Museum earmarks April this year with a bespoke exhibit that gifts art lovers with pieces that're reflective of heritage, faith and creative artistry.
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April 23, 2026
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'THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2' STARS REUNITE
Two decades after “The Devil Wears Prada” became a modern US classic, its stars reunited in New York for the long-awaited sequel’s world premiere.
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April 23, 2026
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ABS-CBN debuts 1st vertical drama 'The Chambermaid's Daughter'
ABS-CBN Studios debuts its first vertical drama, “The Chambermaid’s Daughter,” top-billed by Alexa Ilacad and Gelo Rivera, following an overlooked chambermaid whose life changes after a Korean guest hires her as his private translator, sparking an unexpected romance, on iWant starting April 30 (Thursday).
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April 23, 2026
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Dump truck driver in Naga road crash facing charges
The family of a 23-year-old nursing student who died in a road crash in Naga City, Cebu has filed a criminal complaint against a 25-year-old dump truck driver involved in the collision.
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April 23, 2026
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Phl 'A' rating goal at risk as war dims prospects
The Philippines might miss its target of achieving an “A”-level credit rating within the next two years as another debt watcher cut its outlook for the country, with the Middle East war and slowing public investments putting the country’s growth prospects at risk.
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April 23, 2026
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NASA unveils new space telescope
NASA unveiled a new telescope on Tuesday to scan vast swathes of the universe for planets outside our solar system and probe the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
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April 23, 2026
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Vivant expands water business with Bantayan firm acquisition
Vivant Transcore Holdings Inc., the water arm of Vivant Infracore Holdings Inc, has acquired full ownership of Bantayan Resource Management and Development Corporation (BREMANDCOR), consolidating its push into integrated utility services in the central Philippines.
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April 23, 2026
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10-year-old boy dies after suspected food poisoning
A 10-year-old boy died after developing symptoms suspected to be linked to seafood consumed at a food park in Pinamungajan, Cebu, while several of his family members also fell ill after eating the same meal.
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April 23, 2026
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Air quality improving, no longer “unhealthy”
The air quality in Metro Cebu has significantly improved following days of elevated pollution levels and haze conditions as of yesterday, April 22, 2026.
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April 23, 2026
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Protecting Earth, our common home!
2026 Earth Day theme - “Our Power, Our Planet”- reminds us how we, humans, can unite together, protect our Earth/our common home!
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April 23, 2026
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Trump extends truce, says Iran ‘collapsing financially’
US President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for talks, claiming the Islamic republic was “collapsing financially” because of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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April 23, 2026
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Dumanjug pulls off bounce- back win
Dumanjug rebounded quickly from a previous loss to Ronda and vented its ire on Moalboal, 62-54, in the inaugural Calderon Cup Inter-Town 21 Under Basketball Tournament at the Dumanjug Sports Complex three nights ago.
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April 23, 2026
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Council defers Monterrazas request for traffic enforcement
UPON OSMEÑA'S OPPOSITION
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April 23, 2026
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Blazers stun Spurs after Wemby injury
The Portland Trail Blazers exploited an injury to Victor Wembanyama to score an upset 106-103 victory over the second-seeded San Antonio Spurs in their NBA Western Conference playoff series on Tuesday (Wednesday Philippine time).
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April 23, 2026
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“Lamdag sa Lampakanay”
An interactive culture and craftsoriented exhibit stands out as the highlight of the Lapu-Lapu Art Gallery and Culture Hub this month.
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April 23, 2026
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Wemby makes NBA history
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was named the NBA’s defensive player of the year on Monday (Tuesday Philippine time), becoming the first unanimous winner in the award’s 43-year history.
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April 22, 2026
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DOH warns on haze health risks
The agency said the increased wind speeds broke up stagnant air masses and pushed pollutants away from the metropolitan area, allowing natural ventilation.
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April 22, 2026
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Lapu-Lapu City Heroes relish a gratifying experience in Del Monte Football Cup
Despite not having a podium finish, traveling to Bukidnon to test their limits in the tough Del Monte Football Cup 2026 for the first time still proved rewarding and gratifying for the Lapu-Lapu City Heroes FC.
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April 22, 2026
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Lapu-Lapu extending subsidies to fisherfolk, transport workers
With fuel price volatility threatening coastal and transport-based livelihoods, the Lapu-Lapu City government is rolling out targeted subsidies and income-support programs for fisherfolk and transport workers most exposed to the economic ripple effects of the Middle East crisis.
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April 22, 2026
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Playoff payouts
Professional athletes are paid in proportion to their popularity, talent and importance to their teams.
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April 22, 2026
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Mayor backs JVA review
CARBON MARKET REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
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April 22, 2026
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City mulls giving gas instead of cash for PUV drivers
Cebu City is preparing to recalibrate its driver subsidy program, with Mayor Nestor Archival announcing that the city is studying a shift from cash aid to fuel cards or direct gasoline allocations for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers.
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April 22, 2026
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CH 4-day workweek extended to Apr. 30
The Cebu City government has formally extended its compressed four-day workweek until April 30, 2026, through a memorandum issued by the Human Resource Development Office (HRDO).
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April 22, 2026
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Understanding the Strait of Hormuz
Our geography teacher taught us in primary school that a strait is a narrow passage of water between two islands connecting two larger areas of water.
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April 22, 2026
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Artelia Philippines shifts focus to energy transition
Artelia Philippines is recalibrating its strategy to align with Philippines' energy transition agenda, positioning itself as a key technical partner for companies navigating the shift to low-carbon operations, as the government accelerates infrastructure and renewable energy (RE) deployment.
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