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David Jonsson is new Black Panther; Ryan Gosling joins Marvel as Ghost Rider

SAN DIEGO — Marvel Studios used its Comic-Con International presentation Saturday to announce David Jonsson as the new Black Panther — the son of Chadwick Boseman’s T’Challa — and reveal that Ryan Gosling will be playing Ghost Rider, both in films set for release in 2028. Jonsson joined Oscar-winning “Black Panther” franchise director Ryan Coogler

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August holidays in Cebu: Dates, pay rules every worker should know

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu workers and employers will observe three public holidays this August, including one local holiday and two nationwide observances. Residents in Cebu Province, including the highly urbanized cities of Cebu and Mandaue and the component cities of Lapu-Lapu, Danao and Toledo, will first observe Cebu Charter Day on August 6, a

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Castro to Baste: Help flood-affected Davao constituents first

MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Sunday criticized Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte for his latest attacks against the Marcos administration, saying he should focus on addressing the needs of Davao residents affected by the recent flooding instead of engaging in politics. Castro also dismissed Duterte’s allegation that President Ferdinand Marcos

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Oil down more than 5% on renewed hopes for US-Iran deal

Oil prices dropped sharply at Monday’s opening of Asian markets as investors breathed cautious sighs of relief following two consecutive nights without US strikes on Iran, leaving the door open for new talks. The price of a barrel of international benchmark North Sea Brent crude fell 5.58 percent to $91.38, while its US counterpart West

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Marcos’ agriculture, food security record marked by systemic failure

The verdict is clear: President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s leadership in agriculture has been marked by systemic failure. Agriculture remains the backbone of Philippine society. Yet under Marcos, who concurrently served as agriculture secretary, the sector has faced mounting crises rooted not only in climate shocks and import dependence but also in a broader debt-and-corruption

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USD to PHP Exchange Rate Today, Monday, July 27, 2026

Guide on USD to PHP Exchange Rate Today, Monday, July 27, 2026 – How Much You Will Get? USD TO PHP – You can check out the exchange rate between United States (US) Dollar to Philippine Peso today, Monday, July 27, 2026. Countless Pinoys are employed abroad for several years now in the pursuit to ... Read more

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Over 60% of PH exports shielded from new 12.5% US tariff — DTI

MANILA, — Despite the United States imposing a new 12.5-percent tariff, the Philippines remains better positioned than many of its regional peers, with more than 60 percent of its exports exempt from the additional duty. Trade Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo said the tariff, which Washington applies to countries it considers to have inadequate safeguards against goods

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3 La Union campuses threatened online

CALASIAO, Pangasinan — A bomb threat targeting three college campuses was posted online, prompting the La Union provincial police to deploy its explosive ordnance disposal and canine unit in San Fernando City on July 25. The police said the unit conducted comprehensive paneling operations (systematic physical checks) and security sweeps across campus grounds but did

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Marcos to INC: Remain steadfast nation-building partner

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday urged members of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) to remain “steadfast partners in nation-building” as the religious organization celebrated its 112th anniversary. Marcos also reaffirmed the government’s support for organizations that promote peace, strengthen families, and serve communities. READ: Palace warns INC rally should not lead

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In-person classes suspended in Pampanga amid bomb threats

MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga — The city government suspended face-to-face classes at all levels in public and private schools on Monday following bomb threats circulated on social media. “I ordered the suspension of face-to-face classes at all levels in public and private schools on Monday, July 27, 2026, and the implementation of alternative delivery modalities while

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