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Hontiveros pushes for tougher action vs. child sex exploitation
The arrest of American fugitive Thomas Scheuer in Cebu prompted Senator Risa Hontiveros to once again press for tougher action against child sexual exploitation and the emerging dangers of deepfake pornography.
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September 08, 2025
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Italian teen is first millennial saint
Tens of thousands of people gathered at the Vatican on Sunday for the canonization of an Italian teenager dubbed “God’s Influencer” for his efforts to spread the Catholic faith online.
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September 08, 2025
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P418M budget sought for city's infra projects
Cebu City Councilor Alvin Arcilla filed a resolution seeking help from North and South District representatives, and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) for the allocation of at least P418 million for road widening, drainage system, and bridge construction in the city.
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September 08, 2025
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CBCP: Return stolen wealth from flood control projects
More than just punishing those involved in corruption in flood control projects, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said those responsible must return the wealth they have stolen from the people.
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September 08, 2025
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Why Coloura believes their songs hit harder live
The members of Coloura draw from different musical inspirations.
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September 08, 2025
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Marcos eyes stronger trade, investment ties with Cambodia
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will seek to strengthen the country's trade and investment ties with Cambodia during his upcoming state visit.
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September 08, 2025
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'Quezon' will have special ticket price for students, teachers
Students and teachers can watch the awaited historical biopic “Quezon” at a special price when the film begins its Philippine theatrical run on October 15.
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September 07, 2025
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Is hope all?
Over the many years this paper has seen fit to publish my rants, the incessant refrain one would find in this column would be the scandalous waste of taxpayer's money.
3 min |
September 07, 2025
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Indonesian film kicks off 'A-Reel Asia: Stories from the Heart of the East'
Showcasing a selection of heartwarming dramas, thrilling blockbusters and critically acclaimed films from across the region, including titles from Indonesia, India, South Korea, Japan and China, “A-Reel Asia” is a groundbreaking initiative that brings these films to local audiences, providing alternative content for an all-new cinema experience and cultural appreciation.
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September 07, 2025
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Clippers owner Ballmer has no idea about Leonard deal
Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer says he had no idea that a sponsor of his NBA club reportedly was paying superstar Kawhi Leonard $28 million for a no-work job.
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September 07, 2025
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A TALE OF ART, CULTURE AND FRIENDSHIP
At Zapeto Elementary School, the classrooms buzzed with excitement.
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September 07, 2025
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Hontiveros lauds launch of anti-graft group
With the recent launch of the Cebu Citizen Anti-Corruption Watch, Senator Risa Hontiveros praised the initiative, stressing that citizen watchdogs play a vital role in ensuring accountability, and must be fully supported.
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September 07, 2025
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Sydney Sweeney details preparation to play female boxer
At yesterday's premiere of \"Christy,\" a gritty biopic of US female boxing pioneer Christy Martin, the film's star Sydney Sweeney declined to address her recent jeans ad controversy that caused a firestorm online.
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September 07, 2025
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India's ties with US still ‘very positive’
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Saturday New Delhi and Washington still shared “very positive” ties, after US President Donald Trump reaffirmed their personal friendship and downplayed his earlier remarks about “losing India” to China.
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September 07, 2025
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A summary of adverse social media posts
Senator Jinggoy, lambasted Senator Bong Go, for delivering a privilege speech instead of participating in the investigation.
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September 07, 2025
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Identity Made Visible
Primed as a show that features \"artistic gems\" from the Pearl of the Orient (“hiyas” being a word that translates to “gems”), it hitched its curatorial score on how the creative viewpoints of its exhibiting talents has been shaped by the richness of Philippine heritage.
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September 07, 2025
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Eala on brink of historic WTA crown
Alex Eala is one win away from her first-ever Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) title.
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September 07, 2025
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Trump blacklists countries for imprisoning Americans
US President Donald Trump moved Friday to create a blacklist of countries that Washington says unjustly detain Americans, spelling out harsh punishments including bans on travel.
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September 07, 2025
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Yet another great escape
This might be a familiar sentence by now but we have to say it: It has happened yet again.
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September 07, 2025
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CPPO gets new chief
Mangelen officially assumed the post effective September 5, during a turnover ceremony led by P/Brigadier General Dionisio Bartolome Jr., deputy regional director for administration of the Police Regional Office-Region 7 (PRO-7).
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September 07, 2025
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Cebu City sets CBRT dry run before Package 1 operations
The test run is intended to identify and resolve possible issues before the CBRT becomes fully operational, marking a major step in the city's push for a modern mass transport system.
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September 07, 2025
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P100M budget pushed for terminals
FOR 2026
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September 07, 2025
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Business groups seek probe into corruption
IN GOVERNMENT PROJECTS
2 min |
September 07, 2025
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Japan prince comes of age as succession crisis looms
Japan heralded on Saturday the coming-of-age of Prince Hisahito with an elaborate ceremony at the Imperial Palace, where a succession crisis is brewing.
2 min |
September 07, 2025
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Israel tells residents to leave Gaza City
AHEAD OF OFFENSIVE
2 min |
September 07, 2025
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'Large shark' kills man off Sydney beach
A \"large shark\" mauled a surfer to death at a popular Sydney beach on Saturday, Australian police and rescuers said, in a rare fatal attack that led to a string of beach closures.
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September 07, 2025
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Cebu Coliseum reclaims spot as historic landmark
“They are big, we are small, but we will make a difference.” This was the remarkable statement made by University of Cebu, Inc. Chairman Atty. Augusto “Gus” W. Go as he highlights that the upgraded historic Cebu Coliseum hopes to deliver an excellent experience in every event it will host with the help of its new features—further emphasizing that the change is not to compete with others.
2 min |
September 07, 2025
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Age Is Just a Number, It Doesn't Make You Old
There's practically no shortage of advertisements telling how one can maintain his/her youthful look.
2 min |
September 07, 2025
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Ivan Mayrina: On the beat for 25 years
Seasoned broadcast journalist Ivan Mayrina renewed his contract with GMA Integrated News on September 5, celebrating his 25-year career with the Kapuso Network.
4 min |
September 07, 2025
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Irresponsible use of AI
Yesterday morning, firefighters received an alarm regarding a truck on fire in a street in Parola, Manila, but when they got to the place mentioned in the report they found the truck totally fine.
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