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Trump: Iran has agreed to “no nuclear weapons”
US President Donald Trump said he had secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he had sent a tougher peace proposal back to Tehran.
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June 01, 2026
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Dave Moffatt to join Phil tour of ‘Music Travel Love’
Music Travel Love, the duo composed of Canadian brothers Bob and Clint Moffatt, dropped a bombshell for their Philippine Tour this June.
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June 01, 2026
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Japan defense chief takes swipe at China
Japan’s defense minister took a veiled swipe at China on Sunday, pledging to keep strengthening the military despite Beijing’s criticism of Tokyo’s increasingly muscular security stance.
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June 01, 2026
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Council OKs emergency measures
The Cebu City Council has approved a series of resolutions to strengthen emergency preparedness as Metro Cebu grapples with rotational brownouts and braces for a looming water crisis projected to intensify under El Niño conditions by mid-2026.
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June 01, 2026
The Freeman
Another cautionary tale
A post that has now gone viral in social media tells the story of a 35-year-old public school teacher in Echague, Isabela, who hanged himself earlier last month.
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June 01, 2026
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TESDA readying for skills olympics
Highlighting the importance of technical-vocational education and skills excellence among Filipino workers and students, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Region 7 is gearing up for the WorldSkills Philippines Central Visayas-Regional Skills Olympics 2026, scheduled from June 2 to 4 at the TESDA-7 compound in Lahug, Cebu City.
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June 01, 2026
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Cancer control ordinance OK'd
The Cebu City Council has advanced public health policy after approving the City of Cebu Integrated Cancer Control Ordinance as cancer continues to rank among the leading causes of death in the country.
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June 01, 2026
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Council pushes pyrolysis, waste segregation hubs
Pepito emphasized that any proposed project must strictly comply with Republic Act 9003, the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999, and all safeguards imposed by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
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June 01, 2026
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“Made partakers of the divine nature”
That’s from the Second Letter of St. Peter. (1,4) The complete verse says: “All things of his divine power which appertain to life and godliness, are given us, through the knowledge of him who has called us by his own proper glory and virtue.
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June 01, 2026
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CV logs low vax coverage
Data from the National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) showed that while eight in every 10 children in Central Visayas received all basic vaccine antigens in 2025, only five in 10 were fully vaccinated according to the national immunization schedule.
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June 01, 2026
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Spurs dethrone Thunder
Reach NBA Finals for first time in 12 years
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June 01, 2026
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MARINA-7 reiterates power to regulate boat fares
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA)-7 convened a dialogue with domestic shipping operators to address public concerns over alleged unreasonable increases in passenger fares within its area of responsibility.
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June 01, 2026
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BSP: Inflation may climb further in May
AMID RISING FOOD COSTS, WEAKER PESO
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June 01, 2026
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Mindanao solons who voted for impeachment
Mindanao is not solid for Vice President Sara Duterte.
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June 01, 2026
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The Health Observances of June
Like all other months, June is host to a range of health awareness advocacies and campaigns that’re dedicated to spread valuable information about different medical conditions and afflictions.
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June 01, 2026
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OVER MAYOR’S VETO ON ORDINANCE Alcover ‘threatens’ to block requests
Cebu City Councilor Pastor “Jun” Alcover Jr. has threatened to block Mayor Nestor Archival’s future requests to the City Council after the latter vetoed a provision in an ordinance requiring barangay captains to validate the list of habal-habal and tricycle drivers eligible for the city’s P35-million fuel subsidy program.
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June 01, 2026
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NM Rommel Ganzon rules CEPCA President's Cup 2026
National Master Rommel Ganzon reigned supreme in the Cebu Executives and Professionals Chess Association (CEPCA) President's Cup 2026 last Saturday, May 30, at the CCC Chess Club located at the 4th floor of Robinsons Galleria Cebu.
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June 01, 2026
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Cayetano urged to step down
Former Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Sunday said Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano should consider stepping down for the good of the institution, warning that the chamber risks becoming ineffective amid deepening divisions under his leadership.
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June 01, 2026
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VP Sara has until 7 p.m. to answer impeachment case
Vice President Sara Duterte has until 7:00 p.m. today, June 1, to file her formal answer to the Articles of Impeachment.
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June 01, 2026
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Mandaue reports fewer fires
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Mandaue City reported a 12% decrease in fire incidents this year compared to the same period in 2025.
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June 01, 2026
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History beckons for Fil-Am players in NBA Finals
Whichever way the wind blows, a Filipino will be hoisting up the NBA championship trophy.
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June 01, 2026
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PBBM worries reversal of reforms under Sara
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he does not consider it a mistake to have run alongside Vice President Sara Duterte in the 2022 elections, although he admitted being “very much” concerned that his policies could be reversed should Duterte win the presidency in 2028.
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June 01, 2026
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Philippines’ exports up 6.3%, extending growth streak in April
Exports extended its momentum in April, giving the country its strongest four-month export performance in more than four years despite lingering geopolitical risks and volatile exchange rates, the Department of Trade and Industry said.
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June 01, 2026
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Prenatal care highest in R-7
Central Visayas recorded the highest antenatal care (ANC) coverage among all regions in the country at 64.3 percent, or about six in 10 women aged 15-49 who had a live birth, as of 2025, according to data presented during a recent forum by Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in Cebu City.
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June 01, 2026
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1,141 arrested for various offenses
A total of 1,141 individuals were apprehended for various local ordinance violations during the intensified anti-criminality operations conducted across Cebu Province from May 29 to 30, 2026 as part of the Cebu Police Provincial Office’s (CPPO’s) implementation of the Safer Cities Initiative.
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June 01, 2026
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US to send only used nuclear subs to Aussie
Australia will only receive used nuclear-powered submarines from the United States as part of an agreement to “streamline” the AUKUS deal, with the move branded on Sunday as a “cost-effective” measure by Defense Minister Richard Marles.
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June 01, 2026
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18 "coercive" vendors fall
The vendors were brought to the CCPO headquarters for documentation before being turned over to barangay authorities, with stern warnings issued against intimidating or inconveniencing motorists.
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June 01, 2026
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“Do It Afraid”: The legacy and leadership of Dr. Yong Larrazabal
MIB: CEBU’S POWER PLAYERS AND RISING TITANS
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June 01, 2026
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Philippines, New Zealand ink new trade deal
The Philippines and New Zealand have signed a new landmark agreement that will now boost trade and investment opportunities for both countries.
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June 01, 2026
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New circular economy alliance targets to boost Asian MSMEs
The ASEAN Circular Economy Business Alliance and the East Asia Business Council (EABC) signed a partnership framework aimed at accelerating circular economy adoption among small and medium-sized enterprises across Southeast Asia and East Asia, as regional business groups intensify efforts to integrate sustainability into supply chains and corporate governance.
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