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Robert Redford, an icon of American cinema, has died at the age of 89, at his home in Sundance, Utah, surrounded by those he loved. His publicist, Cindi Berger, confirmed the news. No cause of death was disclosed. Redford was more than a handsome leading man—though his striking looks and charismatic presence helped launch him into the spotlight. He came to define a whole era of film, balancing commercial success […]

The Cebu City Government’s strict enforcement of a long-standing rule barring provincial buses from loading and unloading passengers along the city’s southern corridor has sparked backlash from both commuters and bus operators. The policy, implemented as part of the city’s Discipline Zone campaign, requires all provincial buses bound for or coming from the South Cebu Bus Terminal (CSBT) to follow a point-to-point route. This means buses are no longer allowed […]

Singapore’s beaches are experiencing a hopeful development for marine conservation in 2025. The number of hawksbill turtle nests recorded has already reached 18—marking a five-year high with almost two months left in the nesting season, according to the National Parks Board (NParks). This figure surpasses the recent annual average of 11 nests logged between 2021 and 2024, suggesting a positive uptick. However, NParks officials stress that it is too early […]

“Libreng Sakay” Service in Cebu Falls Short: Only Half the Buses Serve When the Department of Transportation (DOTr) launched the Libreng Sakay (Free Ride) program in Cebu on July 23, 2025, there was a promise: free public transport during peak commuting hours along one of Metro Cebu’s busiest corridors, covering the route between V. Urgello Street in Cebu City to Parkmall in Mandaue City. The program was to run from […]

On September 11, 2025, the Philippine Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) officially launched the unified “911” emergency hotline nationwide. The new system consolidates multiple existing lines from local governments and government agencies into one single, free-to-use, 24/7 service. What is Unified 911? Unified 911 is intended to streamline emergency response by replacing many disparate hotlines. Before this system, cities, municipalities, barangays, and agencies like the Philippine National […]

Cebu Province is set to benefit from nearly ₱26.53 billion worth of infrastructure projects under the Department of Public Works and Highways in Central Visayas (DPWH-7) as part of the proposed 2026 National Expenditure Program (NEP). The scale of investment was revealed during the September 8 session of the 17th Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP), where DPWH officials and district engineers presented a detailed breakdown of the proposed 796 projects. The discussion, […]

The 2025 PBA Rookie Draft, held on September 7, 2025, at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in Pasay City, was a monumental occasion for Cebu’s premier collegiate league, CESAFI (Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc.). This year, a remarkable total of twelve former CESAFI athletes earned selection across various rounds of the draft—a testament to the caliber of talent the This milestone event marked the 40th edition of the […]

On October 9, 2025, during Filipino American History Month, Las Vegas will formally inaugurate Nevada’s very first Filipino Town, a new cultural district along Maryland Parkway—marking a historic milestone for Southern Nevada’s vibrant Filipino-American community. This long-anticipated designation follows months of community advocacy and planning. In April of this year, Clark County Commissioners unified in passing a resolution that officially establishes the district stretching between Flamingo Road and Desert Inn […]

The NBA has launched a high-profile investigation into allegations that Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard received a $28 million “no-show job” endorsement deal designed to bypass the league’s strict salary cap rules. The claim, revealed by journalist Pablo Torre on his podcast Pablo Torre Finds Out, centers on Leonard’s ties to Aspiration, a bankrupt fintech company linked to Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. According to reports, Aspiration signed a $28 […]