CEBU, Philippines — Cebu’s growing reputation as a hub for highly skilled, tech-savvy talent continues to attract global investors. American tech care and customer solutions firm Asurion on Thursday, May 7, formally inaugurated its sixth office in the Philippines, this time in Cebu The expansion into the Queen City of the South also signals Cebu’s
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Bea Millan-Windorski on MUPH victory: ‘The Philippines has finally picked me’
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Winning the crown is one thing, but feeling like you truly belong is another. Miss Universe Philippines 2026 Bea Millan-Windorski recently opened up about the emotional weight of her victory. The Filipino-American beauty from La Union was officially crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2026 on May 2 at the Mall of Asia Arena,
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LOOK: KZ Tandingan, TJ Monterde entertain crowd ahead of Mandaue fiesta
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Asia’s Soul Supreme KZ Tandingan and her husband, singer-songwriter TJ Monterde, entertained Mandauehanons ahead of the city’s fiesta celebration on May 8. Both artists gamely spoke in Cebuano as they interacted with fans during their free concert Thursday night, May 7. Mandauehanons sang along as the couple performed their hit songs
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RSA retains CEO Role as eldest son named new Petron president
MANILA, Philippines — Business magnate Ramon S. Ang has named his eldest son, John Paul Ang, as the new president and chief operating officer of Petron Corp., signaling a leadership transition within the country’s largest oil company. Ramon Ang will remain as chair and chief executive officer of the firm after stepping down from the
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DSWD chief: 4Ps did not cause Meralco bill shock
MANILA, Philippines – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Wednesday defended Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries currently facing public backlash over the high generation charge of the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco). “Una, fake news si Meralco. Hindi 4Ps ang rason kung bakit lumaki ang pag singil noong April. Yung bill
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TS Hagupit may enter PAR Saturday evening or early Sunday morning
MANILA, Philippines — The tropical storm Hagupit may enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Saturday evening or early Sunday morning, the state weather bureau reported on Friday. When it enters the PAR, it will be called by the local name “Caloy,” which will become the third tropical cyclone in the country for 2026,
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CCMC patients seek probe over alleged queue favoritism, rude staff
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Complaints over alleged favoritism, long waiting hours, and rude behavior from some nurses at the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) have again raised questions about the quality of patient care and frontline public service in the city-run hospital, despite ongoing efforts to expand and modernize the facility. A local netizen using
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Frasco consults constituents ahead of Duterte impeachment vote
MANDAUE CITY, CEBU – Rep. Vincente Franco “Duke” Frasco of Cebu’s 5th District is seeking guidance from his constituents on how he should vote on the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte. On Monday, May 6, the House Committee on Justice unanimously approved its committee report finding probable cause to impeach Duterte, along with
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US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Hormuz
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. military said Thursday that it intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and “targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U.S. forces.” The exchange occurred as U.S. Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said in a social media post.
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Daily Gospel, May 8, 2026
This is the Daily Gospel for May 8, 2026, which is the Friday of the Fifth week of Easter. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, May 7, 2026 Daily Gospel, May 6, 2026 This is the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint John 15, 12-17. Jesus said to his disciples: “This is my commandment: love one
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