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SuPaKK 2.0: What to expect on Feb. 25 in Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Church and civil society groups in Cebu will mark the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Edsa People Power Revolution on February 25 with a Mass, a simultaneous tolling of church bells, a march to Plaza Independencia, a concert dubbed “Yukbo,” and the public launch of a People’s Legal Hub under SuPaKK

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Claim that ICC counted only 78 drug war deaths is false

MANILA, Philippines—As the confirmation of charges hearing against former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte got underway before Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, a misleading claim resurfaced online: that only 78 people were killed in Duterte’s war on drugs. A Facebook video circulating as of February 23, viewed more than

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Pacquiao-Mayweather 2 set Sept. 19, shocks boxing world

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Legendary boxers Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather shocked the world after announcing their long-awaited rematch on Sept. 19, at the famous “Sphere” in Las Vegas.  The pro bout will stream live on Netflix and will serve as the first boxing event to be staged at the Sphere, the high-tech venue just off

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Limpag, Marabiles among 89th Charter Day awardees

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two Cebuanos who recently passed away — journalist Max Sherwin Limpag and musician Errol “Budoy” Marabiles — will be posthumously honored as Outstanding Individuals during Cebu City’s 89th Charter Day celebration. The recognition will be formally conferred during the testimonial dinner and awarding ceremony at 6 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, the

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12 senators sign panel report banning political dynasties up to 2nd degree of consanguinity

MANILA, Philippines — Twelve senators have signed a committee report banning political dynasties in the Philippines up to the second degree of consanguinity and affinity.  These senators are as follows: Risa Hontiveros, Erwin Tulfo, JV Ejercito,  Kiko Pangilinan,  Ping Lacson, Loren Legarda,  Sherwin Gatchalian, Robin Padilla, Imee Marcos,  Juan Miguel Zubiri, Bam Aquino, and Lito

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