Why Congress should think twice about banning under-18s from social media

Rappler - Oct 10, 2026

Australia's experience and a more nuanced House proposal raise questions about the effectiveness, proportionality, and unintended consequences of a blanket social media ban

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DBM: National budget not equivalent to 'vault full of cash'

Oct 10, 2026

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The Department of Budget and Management on Saturday shed light on the concept of national budgeting, saying that the National Expenditure Program is not akin to available cash in a vault.

Veterans, rising stars light up spanking Cebu arena in anniversary kickoff

Oct 10, 2026

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Ateneo battles FEU minus coach

Oct 10, 2026

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From Parliament nerves to 'I do': Syed Saddiq, Bella tie the knot 118 floors up

Oct 10, 2026

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Oct 10, 2026

Blazers keep Group A lead; Bombers close behind

Jose Rizal University put everyone on notice when it scored a victory in the first game of the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament doubleheader on Friday. The Bombers won their fifth game in six outings and were just waiting on the sidelines to officially lay claim to the No. 1 spot in Group A.

3 dead, 1 hurt as landslide destroys house in Cebu City

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Oct 10, 2026

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Oct 10, 2026

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Oct 10, 2026

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