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Again, why punish the wrong people?
Yesterday was the first day of a three-day nationwide transport strike staged by the transport group Manibela.
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December 10, 2025
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CROSSOVER 3X3 HOLIDAY RUSH
Tiger Ship Builders rule Leg 2, top seed in Grand Finals
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December 10, 2025
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The ordinary in the Treaty of Paris
Today, December 10, in 1898, the United States of America and Spain signed a Treaty of Peace in Paris where Spain gave up all claims to Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines, with the transfer of the Philippines coming with a payment of $20 million to Spain.
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December 10, 2025
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World Bank cuts Philippine growth forecasts until 2027
The World Bank on Tuesday trimmed its growth forecasts for the Philippines for this year through 2027, mainly due to slower construction activity, muted consumption and a sharper drag from US tariff policy.
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December 10, 2025
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Brgy execs monitoring Butuanon easement
Local officials in Barangay Maguikay, Mandaue City, are now strictly monitoring the enforcement of the three-meter easement along four sitios in the Butuanon River as they take firm action to prevent the recurring problem of flooding.
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December 10, 2025
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Marcos wants Congress to prioritize dynasty bill
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed Congress to prioritize several anti-corruption measures, including a bill banning political dynastiesdespite himself coming from one of the most powerful political families in the country.
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December 10, 2025
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Over 300 Cebu MSMEs trained to thrive in digital marketplace
Grab Philippines has trained more than 300 micro, small and medium entrepreneurs (MSMEs) in Cebu to sharpen their digital capabilities, as the platform accelerates efforts to prepare small businesses for fiercer online competition and fast-changing consumer habits.
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December 10, 2025
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Cebu steps up drive to boost manufacturing and logistics
The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) is intensifying its campaign to position Cebu as a manufacturing and logistics hub, banking on the province's strategic geography, expanding transport assets, and a young labor force to sustain economic momentum beyond services and tourism.
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December 10, 2025
The Freeman
The making of a Good Shepherd
We are familiar with the usual lesson we can learn from the parable of the lost sheep.
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December 10, 2025
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Families in Mandaue to receive food packs
For the first time in Mandaue City’s history, the city government will distribute the “Gugma sa Pasko” package --a Christmas food pack for Mandauehanons.
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December 10, 2025
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Change is upon them
From the world created by Danny Boyle and Alex Garland more than two decades ago comes \"28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.
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December 09, 2025
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'Avatar 3' aims to become end-of-year blockbuster
The third film in the Avatar series, which will hit cinemas this month, is hoping to extend the success of one of the highest-grossing franchises in history with another environment-themed visual thriller.
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December 09, 2025
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NUSTAR secures power deal to boost world-class operations
NUSTAR Resort & Casino Cebu has partnered with Vivant Energy's retail electricity arm, COREnergy, for its retail electricity requirements to support the resort's large-scale, world-class operations.
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December 09, 2025
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Zelensky to meet European allies after Trump criticism
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky was due to meet with European allies in London on Monday, after President Donald Trump accused him of not reading the US proposal to end the war with Russia.
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December 09, 2025
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Arrest warrants vs senators next week
ACCORDING TO OMBUDSMAN
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December 09, 2025
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Japan summons China envoy over fighter aircraft incident
Tokyo has summoned Beijing’s ambassador after Chinese military aircraft locked radar onto Japanese jets, the latest incident in the row ignited after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments backing Taiwan.
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December 09, 2025
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Lapu-Lapu tightens anti-noise rules as holidays approach
Lapu-Lapu City residents may look forward to the holiday season, but the local government is reminding everyone to keep celebrations responsible and considerate-particularly during nighttime.
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December 09, 2025
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Thai border clashes kill four Cambodians
Border clashes killed four Cambodian civilians on Monday, Cambodia’s information minister told AFP, as Thailand launched air strikes on its neighbor in renewed fighting on the disputed frontier.
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December 09, 2025
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22 Cebu LGUs cited for CLUPs, PDPFP compliance
More than 20 local government units (LGUs) in Cebu, along with towns in neighboring provinces, were recognized by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Region 7 for securing approval of their Comprehensive Land Use Plans (CLUPs) and the Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan (PDPFP) covering 2021-2025.
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December 09, 2025
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Janet convicted of malversation, graft over PDAF
The Sandiganbayan has convicted Janet Lim Napoles and several others of malversation over the misuse of the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) of the late Benguet lawmaker Samuel Dangwa.
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December 09, 2025
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Visayan solons back Dy amid reform push
Thirty-nine lawmakers belonging to the so-called Visayan Bloc in the 317-member House of Representatives have joined 180 congressmen from Luzon and Mindanao in backing the leadership of Speaker Faustino \"Bojie\" Dy III.
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December 09, 2025
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The Saga of Kiko Barzaga
I don't care if he's anti-BBM or pro-Sara.
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December 09, 2025
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Move Liloan makes history in Crossover 3x3 Basketball League
Team Move Liloan made history as the first ever women's division champion of the Crossover 3x3 Basketball League.
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December 09, 2025
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IN INDONESIA, SRI LANKA Hardships mount as flood tolls rise
Officials in flood-hit parts of Indonesia reported shortages of food, shelter, and medicine as the death toll reached 950 Monday following weeks of heavy rain.
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December 09, 2025
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Mandaue's Tent City ready before Christmas
Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo Jovito \"Jonkie\" Ouano has assured that residents most affected by Typhoon Tino will be celebrating Christmas with roofs over their heads.
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December 09, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu emerges as key market in real estate's critical phase
The Philippine real estate sector is heading into 2026 facing a familiar mix of headwinds and opportunities, with Cebu emerging as one of the country's most resilient growth markets, according to the latest outlook from Colliers.
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December 09, 2025
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Nat'l police bracing for transport strike
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will mobilize personnel nationwide to maintain public safety and support commuters during the three-day transport strike starting Tuesday, December 9.
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December 09, 2025
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FOR THE FOURTH STRAIGHT YEAR Lancers, Webmasters clash in CESAFI Finals
SHS-Ateneo vs UC for juniors crown
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December 09, 2025
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ADB to cut Philippines growth forecasts
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is lowering its growth forecasts for the Philippines for the current year and 2026 following the sharp slowdown in the country’s third quarter economic growth performance.
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December 09, 2025
The Freeman
BSP securities fetch lower average rate
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) one-month securities fetched a lower average yield on Friday as the offer attracted strong demand.
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