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EVERYTHING IS IMPORTANT UNTIL YOUR HEALTH WAVERS
In a time when everyone is rushing to accomplish a revolving set of tasks on a daily basis, a quote posted on a Buddhism-inclined page in Facebook sets a sense of order to the state of matters.
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October 26, 2025
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Oh! Caraga's 1st solo concert is a career-defining milestone
'BAGANI SA GUGMA'
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October 26, 2025
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Heat wins first game since arrest of Rozier
In their first game since guard Terry Rozier was arrested in an FBI sports gambling probe, his Miami Heat teammates unleashed a scoring barrage in a 146-114 NBA win at Memphis on Friday (Saturday Phl time).
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October 26, 2025
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Another sobering reminder
An accident involving two motorcycles in Barangay Cabiangon, Pinamungajan, Cebu, resulted in the death of a judge last Wednesday.
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October 26, 2025
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P-pop group reimagines 'Don Romantiko'
P-pop boy group Yes My Love breathes new life into the OPM favorite “Don Romantiko” with its fresh sound and modern romance flair.
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October 26, 2025
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Defiled church closed for reparation rites
The San Fernando Rey parish church, built in 1847 and deemed one of northern Cebu's most historic religious landmarks, is ordered closed pending canonical reparation rites.
3 min |
October 26, 2025
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WB wants CBRT phase 1 resolved
Richardson confirmed that WB is currently not pursuing Packages 2 and 3 due to persistent implementation delays and underutilization of funds for Package 1.
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October 26, 2025
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Twisty, stylish crime thriller
The stakes have never been higher in “Crime 101,” a stylish thriller directed by Bart Layton.
1 min |
October 26, 2025
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DTI charges eight contractors
OVER FLOOD CONTROL ANOMALIES
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October 26, 2025
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Dylan, Vivoree team up for drama series 'Shadow CEO'
A fresh onscreen pairing is set to capture viewers’ attention as Dylan Yturralde and Vivoree Esclito star together for the first time in iWant’s newest microdrama, “Shadow CEO,” which follows a young heir who goes undercover in his family’s construction company to uncover the truth behind a brewing corporate scandal.
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October 26, 2025
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Art festival on in Tops
An “art for a cause” exhibit is now ongoing with the launching of Tops ArtFest 2025 that gathers around 200 artists and showcases more than 1,000 artworks from around 30 participating galleries, transforming the scenic hilltop venue into a sprawling celebration of Filipino creativity.
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October 26, 2025
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Cebu Greats going back to their roots
Before heading to Asturias for an exhibition match, the Cebu Greats led by team owner Sam Lato, team manager Jhon Santos, coach Junthy Valenzuela, and assistasnt coach Dondon Hontiveros visited the Warehouse Sports Club in Barangay Canduman, Mandaue City.
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October 26, 2025
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Villa nueva, indeed
Senator Joel Villanueva must have been gleefully hugging himself all these years.
3 min |
October 26, 2025
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Trump set for Xi talks, eyes Kim meeting
US President Donald Trump headed for Asia on Saturday and high-stakes trade talks with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, saying that he would also like to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on his trip.
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October 26, 2025
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Clooney explores passage of time in Netflix film
George Clooney plays an actor looking back at his past in Netflix’s \"Jay Kelly,\" but in real life, the US star has his eyes on the future.
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October 26, 2025
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Balunan in most important fight of his career
Challenges fellow countryman Taduran for IBF crown
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October 26, 2025
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Lancers, Webmasters eye seventh win
The three-time defending champions University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers and the University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters will try to keep their hold of the college division lead as they take on separate foes in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament today (Sunday, October 26) at the Cebu Coliseum.
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October 26, 2025
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WHEN THE GROUND TREMBLED AGAIN
When the ground first shook, fifteen-year-old Blaire thought it would stop after a few seconds, but this time the tremors became stronger and the house rumbled harder.
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October 26, 2025
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Cebu City Mayor Archival wants env'tal compliance during Undas
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival is placing environmental protection at the center of this year’s All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day observance, urging residents to honor their departed loved ones without harming the living environment.
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October 26, 2025
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Magis Parents Basketball League gets underway
Five teams will vie for hardcourt supremacy in the Magis Parents Basketball League 2025 Season, which kicked off last Friday, October 24, at the Warehouse Sports Club in Barangay Canduman, Mandaue City.
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October 26, 2025
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John Arcilla, TBA Studios respond to film backlash
The production studio behind \"Quezon\" addressed the recent backlash issued by a descendant of the biopic’s titular subject, the second Philippine president Manuel L. Quezon.
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October 26, 2025
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How reliable are SALNs in tracking wealth of gov't officials?
The Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) is supposed to help the government and citizens keep track of a public official's wealth.
3 min |
October 26, 2025
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NBA chief Silver 'deeply disturbed'
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he was “deeply disturbed” after Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups were among those arrested in a far-ranging FBI probe into illegal gambling.
1 min |
October 26, 2025
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Pam forms ASEAN Summit committee
Cebu Governor Pamela S. Baricuatro has established the Cebu Organizing Committee for the ASEAN Summit 2026, which oversees the preparations and coordination efforts for the international event that will be partly held in the province.
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October 26, 2025
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Afghanistan, Pakistan to firm up ceasefire
Afghan and Pakistani negotiators are to meet in Istanbul Saturday to address security issues and establish a lasting ceasefire along their shared border after an outbreak of unexpectedly intense bloody clashes.
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October 26, 2025
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PhilHealth expands breast cancer screening, treatment
As breast cancer continues to claim the highest number of cancer-related deaths among Filipino women, PhilHealth is stepping up its response this October --Breast Cancer Awareness Month-- by expanding access to screening and treatment through its Yaman ng Kalusugan (YAKAP) Program and the enhanced Z Benefit Package.
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October 26, 2025
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Vehicle sales dip 4% in September
MANILA — The automotive industry’s sales declined for the third consecutive month in September due to unfavorable weather conditions.
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October 25, 2025
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'Suspend water rate hike move'
However, MCWD spokesperson Minerva Gerodias, in a statement on Thursday, October 23, acknowledged the city’s concern but defended the increase, saying it was “long overdue.”
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October 25, 2025
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Unnecessary for now
According to a report in this newspaper, Cebu 5th District Rep. Vincent Franco “Duke” Frasco renewed his proposal for the construction of a secondary airport in Cebu, preferably in Sogod town, saying the recent earthquake exposed the province’s vulnerability and need for an alternative gateway aside from the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA).
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October 25, 2025
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Minglanilla resident loses P120K to burglar
More than P120,000 in cash was stolen by an unidentified burglar who reportedly robbed a house inside a subdivision in Barangay Tubod, Minglanilla, Cebu, on Thursday, October 23.
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