CEBU CITY, Philippines — Thousands of devotees braved the scorching weather and the sudden downpour on Friday, April 7, 2023, as they witnessed the two acts of the Cebu City's iconic Lenten street play 'Buhing Kalbaryo,' including its Station of the Cross. One of the almost 2,000 devotees, who joined the Stations of the Cross, a 14-step Catholic devotion that commemorates Jesus Christ's last day on Earth as a man, was Thelma Cabingatan, 32, resident of Barangay Sapangdaku, Cebu City, who had been a devotee and cast of the play as one of the 'villagers' since 2003.

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South Korean superstars Son Ye-Jin and Hyun Bin were spotted in Japan earlier this week, a few days after their one-year wedding anniversary, and further quelling a rumor that the two are getting a divorce. The actress' management label, Msteam Entertainment, confirmed that she had accompanied her husband for his official schedules in Japan, according to Korean entertainment platform, ALLKPop. Hyun was in Japan to promote a special edition pop-up store opening for the brand 'Loro Piana,' and his wife accompanied him for a few days.

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What's new: The official death toll from recent heavy rains and flooding in Beijing has risen to 33, as of Tuesday, with 18 still missing, the city government said Wednesday. Five rescuers were among the dead while another was among the missing, Xia Linmao, a vice mayor of Beijing, said at a press conference. Floodwaters swept through several of the capital's districts after the city was hit from July 29 to Aug. 2 by the heaviest rainfall it has seen in 140 years.

https://www.caixinglobal.com/2023-08-09/beijing-floods-death-toll-rises-to-33-102091489.html

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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. on Palm Sunday enjoined Filipinos to '‘become better agents of change and conveyors of truth' as the nation marls the start of the observance of Holy Week. In a statement, Marcos also said that the Holy Week is a chance to think about the impact of Jesus Christ in Christianity, adding that it is 'imperative that we direct our thoughts and our actions to the resurrection of the Lord and the victory that this gives us to this very day.

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With spring lobster fishing crews already navigating extremely low tides in North Rustico's harbour, the problems may just be starting for tourism boats in the...

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Both BISD baseball coaches Bill Merrell and Ben Woodchick have ... PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today!

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Media release | Wednesday, August 9 2023 ACOSS is backing an ACTU inquiry into price gouging , to be led by former ACCC Chair Allan Fels. The peak body says Professor Fels is well qualified to conduct the inquiry through public hearings to produce practical and effective measures to curb price gouging. "Inflation has eaten into household budgets over the past year and has been used to justify aggressive interest rate hikes by the Reserve Bank, putting people's jobs and living standards in jeopardy," ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie says.

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Here we go again: COVID-19 hospital admissions have inched upward in the United States since early July in a small-scale echo of the three previous summers. With an updated vaccine still months away, this summer bump in new hospitalizations might be concerning, but the number of patients is far lower than before. A look at what we know: HOW BAD IS THE SPIKE? For the week ending July 29, COVID-19 hospital admissions were at 9,056. That's an increase of about 12% from the previous week. But it's a far cry from past peaks, like the 44,000 weekly hospital admissions in early January, the nearly 45,000 in late July 2022, or the 150,000 admissions during the omicron surge of January 2022.

https://www.mymotherlode.com/news/health-news/3205772/covid-19-hospitalizations-in-the-us-are-on-the-rise-again-but-not-like-before.html

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(VOVWORLD) - Quang Ninh province has designed new products for the coming summer tourism season, focusing on the strengths of local festivals, eco-tourism, adventure sports, and luxury resorts. Part of Co To island (photo: Lam Phan/VNA) Called 'a miniature Vietnam', Quang Ninh is endowed with the natural advantages of a 250-km coast and over 2,000 islands and islets. There are famous attractions like Ha Long Bay, the Yen Tu Monuments and Landscapes, the Tra Co tourism area, and Co To island. In recent years, tourists have been attracted to international standard resorts.

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A Queensland mother-of-two diagnosed with stage two ovarian cancer planned her wedding day from her hospital bed at Mater Hospital Brisbane in the days following surgery to remove a 16-centimeter tumour. Barely able to walk down the aisle, Warwick mum Angela Beckhouse, who also has two step children, had no time for a honeymoon. Just five days after her wedding, the 43-year-old started 12 weeks of gruelling chemotherapy at Mater Cancer Care Centre in South Brisbane. It was while Ms Beckhouse and her fiancé Paul Butler, 50, were enjoying a six-week holiday on the Sunshine Coast that her stomach became swollen.

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United Asset Strategies Inc. decreased its position in PepsiCo, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PEP – Free Report ) by 16.7% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 14,251 shares of the company's stock after selling 2,863 shares during the period. United Asset Strategies Inc.'s holdings in PepsiCo were worth $2,640,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in PEP.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/10/08/united-asset-strategies-inc-has-2-64-million-stock-position-in-pepsico-inc-nasdaqpep.html

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MANILA, Philippines — Several parts of Palawan and provinces within Visayas and Mindanao may experience cloudy skies and rain showers this weekend due to the low-pressure area (LPA) west of the country, the state weather bureau said on Friday. Weather updates from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) showed that the LPA located 75 kilometers west-northwest of Puerto Princesa City in Palawan still brings thick cloud bands over waters west of Western Visayas and over the landmass of Zamboanga Peninsula.

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Signet Financial Management LLC cut its holdings in iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF ( BATS:EFAV – Get Rating ) by 11.8% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 31,957 shares of the company's stock after selling 4,265 shares during the quarter. Signet Financial Management LLC's holdings in iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF were worth $2,162,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in EFAV.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/25/signet-financial-management-llc-decreases-stock-position-in-ishares-msci-eafe-min-vol-factor-etf-batsefav.html

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The summer transfer window is now open in Europe, and there's plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Man United turn to Tchouameni Manchester United are looking for a new midfielder and could turn to Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni, according to Sport. Tchouameni, 23, has been linked with a move away, despite signing from Monaco for €80 million just last summer and playing 50 times in all competitions.

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/38134855/transfer-talk-man-united-turn-tchouameni

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baseball team-pennantLG Twins clinch KBO pennant, advance to Korean Series SEOUL, Oct. 3 (Yonhap) -- The LG Twins clinched the regular season crown in South Korean baseball Tuesday, booking a direct ticket to the championship series The Twins secured first place with nine games left in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) regular season, after the second- and third-ranked teams, KT Wiz and NC Dinos, respectively, both lost Tuesday. The Twins, who did not play Tuesday, are in first place at 82-51-2 (wins-losses-ties).

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James Harden had 38 points, nine rebounds and 10 assists as the visiting Philadelphia 76ers rallied from an 18-point deficit to snap the Milwaukee Bucks' 16-game winning streak with a 133-130 victory on Saturday. Joel Embiid tallied 31 points and 10 assists, Tyrese Maxey scored 26 points and Georges Niang added 16 for Philadelphia, which outscored Milwaukee 48-31 in the fourth quarter. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 34 points and 13 rebounds, Brook Lopez scored 26 points and Jrue Holiday added 26 points and 13 assists.

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Alan B. Lancz & Associates Inc. acquired a new stake in The Boeing Company ( NYSE:BA – Get Rating ) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 800 shares of the aircraft producer's stock, valued at approximately $171,000. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the business. American Century Companies Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Boeing by 51.3% in the 4th quarter.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/30/alan-b-lancz-associates-inc-takes-171000-position-in-the-boeing-company-nyseba.html

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HBK Sorce Advisory LLC raised its position in shares of Bank of America Co. ( NYSE:BAC ) by 113.0% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 201,824 shares of the financial services provider's stock after purchasing an additional 107,069 shares during the period. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC's holdings in Bank of America were worth $6,684,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/11/hbk-sorce-advisory-llc-purchases-107069-shares-of-bank-of-america-co-nysebac.html

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MANILA, Philippines – Homegrown motorcycle taxi firm Angkas continues to shine a spotlight on its hardworking and dedicated biker-partners, recognizing their incredible achievements. Recently, Angkas proudly featured Jhun Agregado, a devoted Angkas rider since 2017, on a larger-than-life billboard to celebrate his remarkable accomplishment—putting his daughter, Michaela, through college. Michaela recently earned her degree in Office Management Technology. The congratulatory billboard along EDSA showcases Angkas' commitment to honoring bikers who have not only transformed their own lives but have also fulfilled their dreams for their families.

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MANILA, Philippines—Customers of power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will have to tighten their belts this June as the company announced an increase in electricity rate by P0.4183 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) after a series of distribution-related refunds ended last month. Meralco on Friday (June 9) said this would raise a typical household's overall electricity rate to P11.9112 per kWh from P11.4929 per kWh in May. Residential customers consuming 200 kWh a month can expect an increase of around P84 in their total bill.

https://business.inquirer.net/404648/meralco-hikes-power-rates-for-june

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