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Senate falters as House bounces back
Filipinos' trust in the House of Representatives now exceeds that of the Senate, with a new survey showing the lower chamber earning a majority of public trust, while confidence in the Senate lags below 50%.
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August 06, 2025
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Meralco is PBA's lone entry in EASL
The Meralco Bolts are electrified to carry the country's banner in the East Asia Super League's third season and vowed to give rivals a good fight.
1 min |
August 06, 2025
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MGEN, One Meralco Foundation pledges P15 million for community development
Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN), through its thermal generation arm, Global Business Power Corporation (MThermal) has formalized over P15 million in community development support during a ceremonial signing of Deed of Donation (DOD) held in partnership with One Meralco Foundation (OMF).
1 min |
August 06, 2025
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AI VIDEO BECOMES MORE CONVINCING
Gone are the days of six-fingered hands or distorted faces - AI-generated video is becoming increasingly convincing, attracting Hollywood, artists, and advertisers, while shaking the foundations of the creative industry.
2 min |
August 06, 2025
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Inaugural Visayas Kickboxing Championship a success
The first ever Visayas Kickboxing Championship staged last August 1-3 at SM Seaside City was a resounding success, bringing together athletes from across the region for a display of skill and determination in this popular martial art.
1 min |
August 06, 2025
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Japan sets new record temperature of 41.8C
Japan logged a new heat record on Tuesday, with the mercury hitting 41.8C, the weather office said, warning temperatures may rise further still.
2 min |
August 06, 2025
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Is disarmament an option?
Today, 80 years ago, in the closing days of World War II, the world changed forever after being ushered into the Nuclear Age.
1 min |
August 06, 2025
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Australia to buy 11 advanced warships
Australia will upgrade its navy with 11 Mogami-class frigates built by Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Defense Minister Richard Marles said on Tuesday.
1 min |
August 06, 2025
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Council raises alarm over city's unsecured IT framework
The Cebu City Council has expressed urgency in launching an investigation into the city’s current Information Technology (IT) policies following reports of unprotected infrastructure that may cripple city operations at any time.
2 min |
August 06, 2025
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Del Mar and Frasco: Defiance and history
During the voting for speaker of the House of Representatives for the 20th Congress, several principled lawmakers decided to abstain from voting for Martin Romualdez.
2 min |
August 06, 2025
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Netherlands to purchase US weapons for Ukraine
The Netherlands will buy 500 million euros ($577 million) of US weapons for Ukraine, becoming the first NATO member to fund a full package under a new scheme to speed deliveries from American stockpiles, the defense ministry said.
1 min |
August 06, 2025
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Iran detains cell linked to exiled opposition
Iran has arrested three members of a suspected sabotage cell linked to the exiled opposition for attempting to disrupt public order, Iranian media reported Tuesday.
1 min |
August 06, 2025
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Spurs agree to 4-year extension with Fox
NBA All-Star guard De'Aaron Fox has agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs worth $229 million.
1 min |
August 06, 2025
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Batch 2012, 2015 advance to SHAABAA division finals
Harley Davidson Batch 2012 and Imperial House of Furniture Batch 2015 completed a two-game sweep of their rivals to reach the division finals of the Sacred Heart Ateneo Alumni Basketball Athletic
1 min |
August 06, 2025
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Chris Evans is out to steal hearts
After finding the perfect Lucy in Dakota Johnson, director Celine Song set her sights on completing her leading trio in “Materialists.”
1 min |
August 06, 2025
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Viva Communications, Inc. and WEBTOON Productions Seal First-Look Development and Production Deal to Bring More Hit Stories to Viva One
Viva Communications, Inc., one of the Philippines' leading entertainment powerhouses, and WEBTOON Productions, the fan-driven studio and IP business from WEBTOON Entertainment, Inc., have signed a significant three-year first-look development and production partnership to bring more beloved and popular Wattpad stories to life as adaptations on Viva One.
2 min |
August 06, 2025
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Aklan partners with Topline for automated port ticketing
The province of Aklan, in partnership with publicly listed Topline Group and the Department of Tourism (DOT), has launched a fully automated port ticketing platform aimed at transforming the tourist experience at Boracay's main transport gateways.
2 min |
August 06, 2025
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Dengue cases in Lapu-Lapu up by 35%
A 35 percent increase in dengue fever cases has been recorded in Lapu-Lapu City from January to July this year, according to the City Health Office.
1 min |
August 06, 2025
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Foodpanda ordered to pay P5.6-M in unpaid wages to Cebu-based riders
In a landmark ruling, the National Labor Relations Commission-Regional Arbitration Branch 7 (NLRC-RAB-7) has ordered Foodpanda/Delivery Hero Philippines to pay P5,662,108 in unpaid wages to its Cebu-based delivery riders.
1 min |
August 06, 2025
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Capitol to fund 2 drainage projects in Minglanilla
Cebu Governor Pamela S. Baricuatro has greenlit over P61 million worth of drainage outfall projects in Barangay Calajoan, Minglanilla—an urgent infrastructure push aimed at finally addressing the area's flooding woes.
3 min |
August 06, 2025
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From our earthly to our heavenly image
One liturgical prayer I came across some time ago went this way: “Grant, we pray, almighty God, that we, who have been renewed by paschal remedies, transcending the likeness of our earthly parentage, may be transformed in the image of our heavenly maker.”
2 min |
August 06, 2025
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Inflation eases to 0.9% in July
Inflation hit a fresh low of 0.9% in July, easing from 1.4% in June, as housing and utility costs rose more slowly, food prices dipped and transport expenses fell further.
2 min |
August 06, 2025
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Cebu City remains without PIO head
HRDO head Henry Tomalabcad said the delay is still within a reasonable timeframe during a leadership transition, but acknowledged the significance of the role.
2 min |
August 06, 2025
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Bidding to be livestreamed
“This is already required by law. But because of the Executive Order of Governor Pam on transparency, we are just implementing it,” Durano said.
2 min |
August 06, 2025
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Lebanon president vows justice 5 years after blast
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Monday vowed that “justice is coming”, five years after a catastrophic explosion at Beirut’s port for which nobody has been held to account.
1 min |
August 05, 2025
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US envoy Witkoff to travel to Russia
Donald Trump confirmed Sunday his special envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Russia in the coming week, ahead of a deadline the US president has set for imposing fresh sanctions on Moscow.
1 min |
August 05, 2025
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'SMB rice' left to rot
These sacks have remained unsold since the program was launched by then-governor Gwendolyn Garcia in November 2023.
2 min |
August 05, 2025
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"Lover Boy" braces for toughest test yet vs two-division world champ
Undefeated bantamweight contender Kenneth “The Lover Boy” Llover girds for the most difficult challenge yet in his budding career against former two-division world champion Luis “El Nica” Concepcion of Panama in the main event of “Mano a Mano:Philippines vs Panama” fight card bankrolled by Gerrypens Promotions on August 17 at Winford Resort and Casino in Manila.
1 min |
August 05, 2025
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Israeli ex-security chiefs urge Trump to help end Gaza war
Hundreds of retired Israeli security officials including former heads of intelligence agencies have urged US President Donald Trump to pressure their own government to end the war in Gaza.
1 min |
August 05, 2025
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'Weapons' is certified fresh by critics
\"It's so rare to watch a movie and not know where it's going, what's going to happen,\" says Zach Cregger, writer/director/producer of horror/thriller “Weapons.” “And I feel confident that that’s the case with ‘Weapons.”
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