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Holmgren signs 4-year, $250M deal with Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder star center Chet Holmgren has agreed to a five-year maximum rookie contract extension with the NBA champion franchise worth up to $250 million, US media reported Wednesday (Thursday, Phl time).
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July 11, 2025
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Funeral services provider expands, reopens upgraded Argao facility
Cosmopolitan Funeral Homes continues to elevate death care services in the Visayas with the reopening of its newly renovated branch in Barangay Langtad, Argao, Cebu.
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July 11, 2025
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Construction of Mandaue track oval to start in 2026
Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo “Jovito” Ouano said that the construction of the planned track oval in Barangay Paknaan is expected to begin in the third quarter of next year.
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July 11, 2025
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iWant launches revamped streaming platform across all devices
A new name and a new look. iWant officially rolled out its revamped streaming platform, introducing its brand new look and a sleeker interface that places “Filipino feels” at the heart of streaming favorite shows, movies, and live content across all devices.
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July 11, 2025
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Atong probe hits snag over PCSO chief's travel records
The Bureau of Immigration requires written consent from Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Chairman Felix Reyes before it can release his travel records, amid allegations of case fixing involving gaming tycoon Atong Ang.
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July 11, 2025
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An ethical culture is needed and expected in business
Given the fact that all companies today are rethinking strategies into the future, looking at disruptive innovation or creative disruption, I would like to remind everybody that building and maintaining an ethical business culture must be part of the agenda.
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July 11, 2025
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Barangay Calamba integrates command center inaugurated
Aiming to adapt the advanced and digitalized enforcement of public safety, disaster and emergency response, and peace and order in the local community, a command center has been inaugurated in Barangay Calamba, Cebu City yesterday, July 10.
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July 11, 2025
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Fr. Rudy Romano 40 years on
Today marks the 40th anniversary of what is arguably Cebu’s most famous, or should we say infamous, cold case; the disappearance of Fr. Rudy Romano.
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July 11, 2025
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Barrios vows not to go easy on Pacquiao
World Boxing Council welterweight champion Mario Barrios believes he won't be defending his title next week against a 46-year-old man way past his prime.
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July 11, 2025
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Ride-hailing firm introduces 5% commission rate in Cebu
LOWEST IN THE INDUSTRY
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July 11, 2025
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Marcos appoints new communications chief
Former journalist Dave Gomez has been appointed as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s new communications chief, replacing Jay Ruiz.
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July 11, 2025
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Mandaue City's lamppost controversy
What should have been a symbol of beauty and pride has instead become a glaring embarrassment in the so-called \"new landmark\" of Mandaue City.
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July 11, 2025
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Beermen knock Gin Kings out, set up Finals clash with Tropa
San Miguel Beer is back in the finals and will be the roadblock TNT has to go through in a bid to complete a Grand Slam.
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July 11, 2025
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Developers laud road reopening, push for more infra
The reopening of V. Padriga Street on July 1 has been welcomed by Cebu’s top property developers, who view it as a much-needed step to ease traffic congestion in the busy Banilad-Talamban corridor, a key route to Cebu IT Park.
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July 11, 2025
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Reopened street big help as school starts
The recent reopening of V. Padriga Street near Cebu IT Park is expected to ease traffic congestion in the Banilad-Talamban area, especially as schools prepare to resume full operations.
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July 11, 2025
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3 BOPK dads left out of chairmanships
Despite being returnees to the legislative table, three councilors - all from the minority bloc — were left out of committee chairmanships.
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July 10, 2025
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An example
It has happened yet again, another road rage incident.
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July 10, 2025
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Taiwan kicks off drills in face of China threat
Taiwan kicked off its largest military drills Wednesday with regular troops joined by a record mobilization of reservists for 10 days of training aimed at defending against a Chinese invasion.
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July 10, 2025
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Raymond tells Tommy: Don't overstep the mayor
Looking ahead, Garcia, who now considers himself a private citizen, said he is open to returning to politics in the 2028 elections. While he did not specify the position he might seek, he hinted that a political alliance with Rama could be possible again.
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July 10, 2025
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PCSO chief denies case-fixing for Ang
Chairman Felix Reyes denied accusations from self-proclaimed whistleblower Julie \"Dondon\" Patidongan that he helped fix cases in favor of gaming tycoon Atong Ang.
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July 10, 2025
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Pacquiao-Barrios a battle between speed, timing
Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios will be entering their fight next week each armed with key weapons.
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July 10, 2025
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Knowledge Channel launches new season of 'Wikaharian'
A more exciting way to learn to read awaits learners with the new season of the Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc.'s (KCFI) reading series “Wikaharian,” which a senator described as a meaningful step toward nurturing young Filipinos' love for reading and culture.
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July 10, 2025
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PSAC pushes for faster digitization, infra reforms
The business advisory council to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is urging faster digitization of government services and a fundamental overhaul of infrastructure approvals as part of a pragmatic approach to tackling corruption and inefficiencies in the Philippine bureaucracy.
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July 10, 2025
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Museo Sugbo to reopen in August
After being closed for two years, the historic Museo Sugbo will once again welcome the public on August 28, 2025, in time for the Charter Day of the Province of Cebu and Heritage Month celebrations.
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July 10, 2025
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Davis has surgery to repair detached retina
Dallas Mavericks' Anthony Davis has undergone surgery to repair a detached retina after playing through the injury during the past NBA season, US media reported on Tuesday (Wednesday Phl time).
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July 10, 2025
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Largest Digimap store opens in Cebu
Digimap, the Apple-authorized reseller under retail conglomerate Mitra Adiperkasa (MAP) Group, has opened its largest retail location in the Visayas at Ayala Center Cebu, reinforcing its strategic expansion across key growth markets in the Philippines.
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July 10, 2025
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Ex-CIDG 7 chief is new CPPO head
The Cebu Police Provincial Office (CPPO) has a new leader.
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July 10, 2025
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Bisdaks unite
It was a moment of pride for BisDaks (Bisayang Dako) on national TV with the three “Pinoy Big Brother” housemates Kim Chiu, Maymay Entrata and Shuvee Etrata speaking and bantering in their native language.
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July 10, 2025
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Risa files cyberlibel raps vs six vloggers
Sen. Risa Hontiveros filed cyber libel complaints on Wednesday, July 9 against former Senate witness Michael Maurillo and six vloggers who allegedly helped spread a video accusing her of coercion and bribery.
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July 10, 2025
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Cebu City forges ties with LTO, Aboitiz Foundation
Land Transportation Office Central Visayas (LTO-7) Regional Director Glen G. Galario recently paid a courtesy visit to newly elected Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival, signaling the start of closer collaboration on traffic management and road safety initiatives.
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