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Alex Eala Dominates Opener with Straight-Sets Win at Jingshan Open

Filipino tennis star Alex Eala began her campaign at the Jingshan Open in China with a solid performance, defeating Belarus’ Aliona Fei in straight sets, 6-3, 7-5, to move into the round of 16 of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) 125 tournament. Eala, currently ranked world No. 58 and the tournament’s top seed, showcased both her poise and power in her opening match on Tuesday. Playing her first event since […]

todaySeptember 23, 2025 26

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Super Typhoon Nando Batters North Luzon, Babuyan Under Signal No. 5

Super Typhoon Nando (international name Ragasa) has steadily intensified and is now bearing down on the Babuyan Islands, triggering maximum alert levels for many northern Luzon communities. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued Signal No. 5, the highest wind warning, for the northern portion of Babuyan Islands.  As of early Monday morning (4 a.m.), the storm’s center was located about 245 kilometers east of Calayan, […]

todaySeptember 22, 2025 122

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Alas Pilipinas Stuns Egypt for Historic First World Championship Win

In a stunning display at the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Volleyball Championship, the Philippines, known in the arena as “Alas Pilipinas,” secured a landmark 3-1 victory over reigning African champions Egypt. The game, held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, marks the first ever win for the Philippine men’s team at this level. Egypt, having opened their campaign by shocking Iran, came into the match heavily favored […]

todaySeptember 18, 2025 84

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Robert Redford, Hollywood Icon and Champion of Independent Film, Dies at 89

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 […]

todaySeptember 17, 2025 31

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Commuters, Operators Decry Strict Enforcement of Bus Ban in Cebu City

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 […]

todaySeptember 16, 2025 80

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Singapore Sees Surge in Hawksbill Turtle Nesting, Reaches Five-Year High

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 […]

todaySeptember 15, 2025 48

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“Libreng Sakay” Service in Cebu Falls Short: Only Half the Buses Serve

“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 […]

todaySeptember 13, 2025 78

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“911” Now the Only Number to Call in an Emergency Across the Philippines

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 […]

todaySeptember 11, 2025 119

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Cebu to Receive ₱26.5 Billion Worth of Infrastructure Projects

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, […]

todaySeptember 10, 2025 73

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