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Rejuvenated Cebu Greats back on the winning track
Trounce Imus to end seven-game jinx in MPBL
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July 13, 2025
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Gunn said he set out to make the benevolent world-saver “a little less powerful” in what is a 10th silver-screen version of the original 1930s DC Comics character.
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July 13, 2025
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USC, UC brace for V-League Visayas debuts
All eyes will be on the University of San Carlos (USC) Lady Warriors and the University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters as the reigning Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) champions gird for their debuts in the inaugural V-League Visayas today (Saturday, June 12) at the University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) Gymnasium in Barangay Lahug, Cebu City.
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July 12, 2025
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CEBU SOUTH BUS TERMINAL Concerns found after surprise inspection
Capitol officials conducted a surprise inspection of the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT) last Thursday, July 10, finding several concerns about the current condition and operations of the terminal that needed to be addressed.
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July 12, 2025
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Booker inks NBA record deal with Suns
The NBA’s Phoenix Suns said Thursday (Friday, Phl time) they signed star guard Devin Booker to a multiyear contract extension, which ESPN reported was worth $145 million over two years.
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July 12, 2025
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Baricuatro appointed president of Prov'l Council of PDP-Laban
Asked whether more politicians are expected to align with PDP-Laban following her appointment, Baricuatro said many had already expressed interest even before the elections.
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July 12, 2025
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Proposed national budget: Good but will Congress approve it in toto?
Recently, the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC), chaired by Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman, approved the proposed FY 2026 National Budget at P6.793 trillion or a 7.4% increase from the previous year.
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July 12, 2025
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Safeguarding ‘freedom of navigation'
The Philippines, United States and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace, stability and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea under their trilateral partnership during a meeting of the countries' foreign ministers Thursday, July 10.
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July 12, 2025
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Jalen Williams to stay with OKC
The NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed a five-year contract extension worth up to $287 million with 24-year-old All-Star forward Jalen Williams, ESPN reported Thursday (Friday, Phl time).
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July 12, 2025
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Fintech alliance supports BSP's efforts to regulate online gaming
FinTech Alliance Philippines, representing the country's largest coalition of digital finance players, has thrown its full support behind the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)'s enhanced regulatory framework aimed at reinforcing the responsible use of digital financial services, particularly in connection with licensed online gaming platforms.
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July 12, 2025
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China denies asking firms to collect data illegally
Beijing denied on Friday asking firms to “illegally” collect and store users’ personal information, after an Irish regulator helping the European Union regulate data privacy began investigating Chinese social media giant TikTok.
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July 12, 2025
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Contractors told to report on drainage systems
To tackle longtime flooding here, Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival directed contractors of public infrastructure projects to submit a complete inventory of drainage systems connected to their work.
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July 12, 2025
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Councilor Go wants Viscom Road opened
A neophyte Cebu City legislator was the first to submit resolutions ahead of the first regular session.
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July 12, 2025
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Bosnia commemorates Srebrenica genocide
Thousands of people were gathering in Srebrenica on Friday to commemorate the genocide committed 30 years ago by Bosnian Serb forces, one of Europe’s worst atrocities since World War II.
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July 12, 2025
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Pakistani separatists kill 9 bus passengers
Militants abducted and shot dead at least nine bus passengers travelling through Pakistan’s restive southwestern Balochistan province, government officials said Friday.
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July 12, 2025
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Son of Mexico's 'El Chapo' set to plead guilty in US
A son of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman is expected to plead guilty to narcotics charges in a Chicago court Friday as part of a deal in return for a reduced sentence.
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July 12, 2025
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US state secretary says Asia might get 'better' tariffs than others
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that Asian nations might get “better” tariff rates than the rest of the world, as he attended ASEAN talks focused on Washington's trade war.
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July 12, 2025
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Garcia tells Osmeña: 'Put up or shut up'
The “word war” between Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña and former mayor Raymond Garcia is escalating as they continue to trade barbs across social media, each accusing the other of deception, sabotage, and power hunger.
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July 12, 2025
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Young woman yields P20M drugs
Around three kilos of suspected shabu estimated at P20.4 million were seized from an 18-year-old woman during a joint buy-bust operation in Sitio Maharlika, Barangay Tipolo, Mandaue City, past Thursday midnight.
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July 12, 2025
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Andales seeks clarification on 'coalition' between Partido Barug and Kusog
While the majority bloc of the Cebu City Council has already been determined, Minority Floor Leader Councilor Sisinio Andales can’t help but questioned the coalition between Partido Barug and Kusug, admitting that it came as a surprise to them.
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July 12, 2025
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PCG finds more sacks in Taal Lake in search for missing sabungeros
MANILA --- The Philippine Coast Guard has recovered more sacks at the bottom of Taal Lake during the first day of diving operations on Friday, July 11.
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July 12, 2025
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A break in the missing sabungeros case?
The case of the missing sabungeros seems to be moving forward with the finding of sacks containing bones in Taal Lake.
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July 12, 2025
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Rubio meets China's Wang on sidelines of ASEAN talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi Friday on the sidelines of ASEAN talks in Malaysia, where Washington’s tariffs are in sharp focus.
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July 12, 2025
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P1 fuel hike seen next week amid Houthi, US oil woes
The recent two-week streak of fuel price rollbacks will likely be interrupted, with prices expected to rise by as much as P1 per liter next week.
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July 12, 2025
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Top Line pursues expansion amid rising Mideast tensions
Cebu-based listed firm Top Line Business Corp remains committed to growing its fuel-distribution arm, Light Fuels, even as escalating tensions in the Middle East continue to jolt global oil markets.
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July 12, 2025
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UC unveils Gymnastics Training Center
The University of Cebu (UC) Gymnastics Training Center located at the 7th floor of the school's Junior High School building on Sanciangko Street in Cebu City was formally inaugurated and blessed last Thursday, July 10.
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July 12, 2025
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Action center to connect people to prov'l gov't
The Cebu Provincial Government will establish a 24/7 centralized response hub called the Cebu People’s Action Center (CPAC) to serve as the public’s direct link to the provincial government.
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July 11, 2025
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Lasa Pilipinas
Quest Hotel & Conference Center Cebu celebrated the 5th Cebu Food and Wine Festival in style at Pusô Bistro & Bar, its signature resto.
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July 11, 2025
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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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