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Fire hits a warehouse in Pahina San Nicolas
An early evening fire leaves at least P5.2 million in property damage in Barangay Pahina San Nicolas on Thursday, August 14. ROMEO D. MARANTAL
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August 16, 2025
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Imee urges government to prioritize banana industry amid export decline
Senator Imee Marcos has called on the Department of Agriculture (DA) and other government agencies to prioritize banana production and research, citing a sharp decline in Philippine banana exports to key markets such as Japan and China.
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August 16, 2025
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3rd person killed in Spain wildfires
One person battling a wildfire in Spain’s northwest Leon region has died, authorities said Thursday, raising the toll from the summer’s fire season to three.
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August 15, 2025
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DENR flags resort project in Sta Fe for ECC violation
The project, known as The Stria, was approved for only three floors in its ECC but has already reached 11 levels, according to DENR-EMB officials. The building stands along the white-sand shores of Santa Fe, a protected wilderness area.
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August 15, 2025
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Good role models
As per reports in our sister publication BANAT News, Cebu City Councilor Nyza “Nice” Archival wants stricter enforcement of the city ordinance prohibiting people from just spitting and urinating everywhere.
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August 15, 2025
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Ukraine drones spark fires in 2 Russian regions
Ukraine fired dozens of drones at Russia between late Wednesday and early Thursday, wounding three people and sparking fires in two southern regions, including at an oil refinery, officials said.
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August 15, 2025
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Unauthorized collection of Kamagayan Market stalls' rent to be investigated
The Cebu City Council approved a resolution calling for an investigation into reports that a third party had been collecting the P200 daily rental fees for stalls in the Kamagayan Market.
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August 15, 2025
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40 dead in Sudan cholera outbreak
At least 40 people have died in Sudan's Darfur region in the country's worst cholera outbreak in years, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said on Thursday.
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August 15, 2025
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The Lowdown on the Unveiling of a Speakeasy
A bar, a lounge, and a speakeasy may all serve alcohol and offer spaces to unwind - but each carries a distinct character, ambiance, and purpose.
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August 15, 2025
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Taylor Swift sets October release for new album
Taylor Swift announces the October 3 release of a new album on an episode of the \"New Heights Show,\" a podcast fronted by her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce, and his brother Jason.
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August 15, 2025
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Japan's wartime children searching for kin, identity
After a lifetime of searching, Jose Villafuerte this month finally found the Japanese father he lost during the dark years of World War II in the occupied Philippines.
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August 15, 2025
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NBA OKs $6.1B sale of Celtics, Blazers find buyer
The NBA on Wednesday (Thursday, August 14 Phl time) approved the sale of the Boston Celtics to an investment group led by Bill Chisholm, five months after the deal worth a then-record $6.1 billion was agreed.
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August 15, 2025
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CSMC listed as DOH's leptospirosis fast lane
The Department of Health (DOH) has expanded its nationwide network of Leptospirosis fast lanes to 49 hospitals, with Cebu South Medical Center now included among the facilities offering rapid assessment and treatment for flood-related infections.
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August 15, 2025
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ALASKA: A source of Russian imperial nostalgia
Moscow, Russia --- Alaska, the US state that will host the meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump on Friday, is a source of imperial nostalgia and often less-than-serious territorial claims in Russia.
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August 15, 2025
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Metro Retail net income soars 45.7% in first half
Cebu-based Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. (MRSGI) posted a 45.7 percent rise in first-half 2025 net income to P146.3 million, propelled by strong second-quarter results.
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August 15, 2025
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"Mahiya naman kayo"
As announced by the president, the top 15 contractors in the country cornered 20% of the P545 billion worth of flood control projects.
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August 15, 2025
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Mandaue seeks resolution with Capitol on spoiled rice
The Mandaue City government is working to settle its issue with the Cebu provincial government about the disposal of 397 unsold sacks of NFA rice, which were originally allocated for low-income residents.
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August 15, 2025
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ADB okays $400M loan for food stamp program
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $400-million loan to expand the government's food stamp program and help address hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition in the Philippines.
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August 15, 2025
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End of the road for Gilas
Knocked out by World No.7 Australia in FIBA Asia Cup
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August 15, 2025
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Ombud finds Gwen guilty
The administrative case stemmed from a complaint filed by Moises Deiparine, who accused Garcia of grave abuse of authority, gross misconduct, serious dishonesty, gross negligence, and violations of Republic Act 6713, or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.
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August 15, 2025
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RCBC eyes Visayas growth with branch, digital expansion
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) is expanding its branches and digital services in Cebu and the Visayas, making the region a key focus for its next growth phase.
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August 15, 2025
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Why Filipinos should watch 'Black Mafia Family'
You may have heard about hit shows inspired by real-life stories of crime and power, but the tale of the Black Mafia Family (BMF) is one you shouldn't miss, even if it’s your first time learning about it.
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August 15, 2025
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Liga ng mga Barangay lauds Marcos for postponing polls
The Liga ng mga Barangay ng Pilipinas has lauded the enactment of Republic Act No. 12232 as a victory for grassroots leadership while calling on barangay officials to use the extended term not as a pause, but as a platform for deeper public service.
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August 15, 2025
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Pacquiao, Celtics star Jaylen Brown rub elbows
From one champion to another.
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August 15, 2025
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Frasco: Law mandates Cebu gov't to fund Liloan Children's Hospital
Cebu Fifth District Representative Duke Frasco has clarified that the responsibility for funding the Liloan Children's Hospital lies with the Cebu provincial government, neither his congressional district office nor the municipal government of Liloan.
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August 15, 2025
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Daniel Padilla, 'Saving Grace' earn nods at global awards
ABS-CBN continues to champion the Filipino talent and storytelling to the world, securing a win and multiple major nominations at the prestigious 2025 Seoul International Drama Awards.
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August 15, 2025
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Strengthening our belief in our heavenly destination
With the celebration the Solemnity of the Assumption of Our Lady, we are reminded that though we feel so unworthy of it, we are actually meant to be in heaven in our definitive state of life. And that, not only spiritually, but also corporally. We are meant for heaven body and soul.
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August 15, 2025
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Nadine Lustre takes pasarela lessons for MMFF 2025 film
Audiences can expect another fierce performance from Nadine Lustre in her upcoming movie at this year's Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).
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August 15, 2025
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Lapu-Lapu employees prohibited from engaging in online gambling
Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Ma. Cynthia “Cindi” K. Chan has issued a memorandum prohibiting all city officials, employees, and personnel from accessing online gambling platforms or participating in any form of online gambling.
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August 15, 2025
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NK denies removing border loudspeakers
The powerful sister of North Korea’s leader on Thursday denied reports by the South Korean military that Pyongyang has started removing loudspeakers used in tit-for-tat propaganda wars along their border.
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