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Marcos signs bill banning POGOS
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has signed a measure banning all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), citing links to money laundering and human rights abuses.
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October 30, 2025
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Over 100 killed in Israeli strikes
Gaza’s civil defense agency and hospitals said Wednesday that a series of Israeli strikes killed more than 100 people across the Palestinian territory.
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October 30, 2025
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NYBL-Central Visayas shines with double silver at 13th Asia Pacific Cup
They may have fallen short of their target but the National Youth Basketball League (NYBL)-Central Visayas teams are still proud and happy for delivering a double silver for the Philippines in the 13th Asia Pacific Cup last October 22-26 in Singapore.
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October 30, 2025
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Japan PM Takaichi, Trump swap praise
'NEW GOLDEN AGE' OF TIES
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October 29, 2025
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Jerusalem to defend WBC throne vs South African challenger today
Melvin “El Gringo” Jerusalem is locked and loaded as he puts his World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight throne on the line against South African challenger Siyakholwa Kuse in the main event of Manny Pacquiao’s blockbuster card commemorating the 50th anniversary of the historic “Thrilla in Manila” tonight (Wednesday, October 29) at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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October 29, 2025
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Musk launches Grokipedia to rival Wikipedia
Elon Musk’s company xAI launched Grokipedia on Monday to compete with online encyclopedia Wikipedia, which he has accused of ideological bias.
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October 29, 2025
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Pam named RDC chair
“I am pleased to transmit the appointment letter of Ms. Pamela Silagan Baricuatro as Chairperson, Regional Development Council, Region VII...signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos,” the letter read.
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October 29, 2025
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Tributes overflow for legendary basketball coach Jun Noel
With love and gratitude from the Cebu basketball community, tributes overflow for legendary coach Agripino “Jun” Noel who passed away at the age of 81 recently.
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October 29, 2025
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John Clifford: PBB'S 'Dutiful Langga' of Cebu is more than meets the eye
In his stint inside the “Pinoy Big Brother” (PBB) house, Cebuano housemate John Clifford hopes to show different sides of himself, as he noticed that people often perceive him as shy and awkward.
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October 29, 2025
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Threatening cracks in the "Solid North"
During the time of President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., the north was so solid that no one dared to question his leadership.
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October 29, 2025
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Israel police claim: 3 Palestinians killed in raid
Israeli forces killed three Palestinians described as members of a “terrorist cell” during a raid near the occupied West Bank city of Jenin on Tuesday, police said.
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October 29, 2025
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Philippines, European Union make headway in FTA talks
The Philippines and the European Union (EU) are set to conduct the next full round of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) next year, following the completion of the fourth round of talks last week.
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October 29, 2025
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Capitol: Mobile kitchen had via emergency means
The Cebu Provincial Government clarified that the mobile kitchen launched on October 14 was procured through emergency means and not part of the P24-million regular vehicle procurement that is still set for bidding on October 27.
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October 29, 2025
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Illegal quarriers in Toledo river asked to stop
More than 200 individuals engaged in illegal sand and gravel extraction along the Hinulawan River in Toledo City have been ordered to cease operations after a recent inspection revealed widespread environmental damage caused by unregulated quarrying.
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October 29, 2025
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Fitch: Political uncertainty may stall Philippine growth
Philippine economic growth is expected to remain within target this year, although global trade woes and domestic political uncertainty may cloud the outlook, Fitch Ratings said.
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October 29, 2025
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Cebu bus terminals brace for Undas holiday rush
Cebu's transport authorities are ramping up operations to ensure smoother passenger movement during the All Saints' and All Souls' Day holidays, with terminal administrator Ahmed Cuizon spearheading efforts to decongest Metro Cebu's major transport hubs amid one of the busiest travel weeks of the year.
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October 29, 2025
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Cash reward hiked to P500K for info on cop gunmen
A total of P500,000 monetary reward will be given for anyone who can provide information leading to the capture of the suspects behind the killing of Police Captain Joel Deiparine.
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October 29, 2025
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Quezon, genealogical proximity, and change
The three Bayaniverse films, inspired by history, remind viewers that even the nation’s greatest heroes were human --brilliant yet flawed, noble yet imperfect.
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October 29, 2025
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Permanent license revocation for road rage
One only needs to look at videos on the internet today to see how many drivers are giving in to what is now called “road rage”.
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October 29, 2025
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IN BID FOR UN SECURITY COUNCIL
Phl vows to uphold rule of law
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October 29, 2025
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Court upholds cancellation of Alice Guo's birth certificate
A Tarlac court has dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo’s motion for reconsideration in the cancellation of her birth certificate, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Tuesday, October 28.
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October 29, 2025
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City Council asks Archival to resume 'Tugbong Tabo'
The Cebu City Council has called on the Office of the Cebu City Mayor to reconsider the suspension of the “Tugbong Tabo sa City Hall,” which was supposed to feature the produce of local farmers in front of the Plaza Sugbo Grounds.
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October 29, 2025
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Yamyamin, Alasagas top October edition of CEPCA monthly
Rosendo Yamyamin and Karl Christian Alasagas dominated the October edition of the Cebu Executives and Professionals Chess Association (CEPCA) monthly tournament over the weekend at Robinsons Galleria Cebu.
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October 29, 2025
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"Philippines' Most Shocking Stories" debuts 2nd season
The true-crime digital series \"Philippines’ Most Shocking Stories\" returned for a second season yesterday, October 28, on ABS-CBN News Channel’s YouTube and iWant with a gripping premiere episode on the 14-year manhunt for cult leader Ruben Ecleo — one of the country’s most haunting cases of crime, faith, and justice.
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October 29, 2025
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Local bizman pledges support for Phl-Ukraine collaboration
Cebu businessman Curtis Go vowed to deepen collaboration between the Philippines and Ukraine, pledging to work closely with both public and private sectors to advance partnerships that could open new economic and cultural linkages.
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October 29, 2025
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CPA, LTO-7 activate 'Oplan Biyaheng Ayos'
The Cebu Port Authority (CPA) and the Land Transportation Office in Region 7 (LTO-7) have activated their respective “Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Undas 2025” operations to ensure the safety, comfort, and convenience of travelers during the observance of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days.
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October 29, 2025
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Cebu second nationwide in terms local source revenue
Cebu Province has stood out as one of the country's top-performing local governments in fiscal management, ranking second nationwide among all provinces in Local Source Revenues (LSR) for 2024, according to the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF).
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October 29, 2025
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Twelve Good Reasons to Eat at Plantation Bay
THE DELICIOUS DOZEN
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October 28, 2025
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Tagacanao, Balunan suffer first career loss
For the first time in their budding careers, Cebuano boxers Reymart Tagacanao and Christian Balunan tasted the bitterness of defeat in separate title fights here and abroad.
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October 28, 2025
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Sources: ASEAN not sending monitors to Myanmar polls
Southeast Asia’s ASEAN bloc will not send observers to Myanmar’s elections in December, diplomatic sources said Monday -- a setback to the junta’s push for international legitimacy.
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