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CBRT starts full run but commuters ‘may still face traffic’

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s long-awaited Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) system begins operations along its first completed corridor on Friday, but city officials acknowledged that commuters may still experience traffic congestion because the project remains only partially completed. Councilor Winston Pepito, chairman of the council’s committee on transportation, said the launch marks the full operational

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Student Who Went Viral After Crying from Hunger in Classroom Receives Groceries & New Motorcycle 

Viral Hungry Student Receives Groceries & New Motorcycle  A student who went viral after crying from hunger in the classroom because he had nothing to eat during recess received groceries and a new motorcycle.  Recently, MAAM BEE, a TikTok user, shared the video of the student who received groceries and a new motorcycle after breaking down in ... Read more

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Vice Ganda Comment On Contestant Who Didn’t Know Malacañang

Vice Ganda had this reaction in a clip about a contestant’s response Unkabogable Star Vice Ganda encountered a contestant on It’s Showtime’s Laro Laro Pick who had no idea what the Malacañang Palace looked like. The said segment in the Kapamilya noontime show features random contestants, and a recent episode of this went viral, but ... Read more

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Amihan to bring light rains, rough seas over parts of PH Friday

MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon or “amihan” continues to affect most parts of the country, bringing light rains and rough seas, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. According to the state weather bureau, although a tropical depression with international name “Nuri” exists outside the Philippine area of responsibility, it has

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Sensei Padel Club Phuket is your new after-work sport and sauna stop in Patong

Living in Phuket means you already have the beach, the cafés, and the sunset walks. What you might be missing is a sport that’s social, easy to pick up, and close to home. Well, Sensei Padel Club Phuket is your answer.  It’s currently the only padel venue in Patong and nearby areas, which makes it …

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ICI Submits 2 Trucks of Flood Control Documents to Ombudsman

PNP Personnel Drops Off Flood Control Documents from ICI at Ombudsman’s Office ICI – The Independent Commission on Infrastructure submitted two (2) trucks of flood control documents to the Office of the Ombudsman. Amid the public’s call for accountability over the flood control mess, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the creation of an independent body ... Read more

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CSBT asphalting, drainage works start ahead of Holy Week rush

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT) will undergo asphalting and drainage improvements starting Friday evening, March 13, as the provincial government begins to upgrade facilities before the expected Holy Week travel surge. The repairs are expected to improve vehicle flow and reduce flooding inside the terminal, which would help avoid delays

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Fuel aid for drivers in Cebu City eyed in supplemental budget

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Nestor Archival is considering including a fuel subsidy for public transport drivers in a proposed supplemental budget as the local government grapples with the financial impact of rising fuel prices that are straining both the city’s waste disposal operations and the livelihood of drivers. Archival said the city was studying

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Sticky traditions: Why biko appears on Cebuano tables at Lent

During Holy Week, many Filipino households turn to simple, meat-free dishes as part of the long-standing Catholic practice of fasting and abstinence. In Cebu, one of the comforts on Lenten tables is biko, a sticky cake made with glutinous rice, coconut milk, and sugar.

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War in the Middle East: Casualty figures from across the region

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Since the United States and Israel unleashed strikes on Iran on February 28, war has spread across the region and casualties have been reported in countries around the Middle East. AFP has not been able to independently verify all of the following tolls. The figures are based on numbers released

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