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Where do you see the need for joy in your city? How can you bring God’s joy there?

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In your town or city, who needs help? What simple assistance can you offer them today?

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City Savings Bank Inc., the thrift banking arm of Union Bank of the Philippines and part of the Aboitiz Group is accelerating its “Bangko ng Barangay” strategy after opening five new locations across Luzon and upgrading a branch in the Visayas in 2025, reflecting a broader push to scale mass-market banking.

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The Cebu City Government’s goal for digital transformation gets a boost following an offer from a global tech giant and financial technology firm.

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Ten cities across the Philippines have been recognized among the safest destinations for travelers, based on the midyear 2025 travel safety rankings released by the World Travel Index (WTI).

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Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia admitted that the city needs to elevate its screening process for contractors working with the city to ensure the completion of projects.

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Cebu City mayoral hopeful and Councilor Nestor Archival tells Cebuanos that those who give a lot of dole-outs around the election period are those that need to be avoided, warning contractors and suppliers to be careful with their dealing with the city government at this point in time.

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While fellow Highly Urbanized Cities (HUCs), Cebu and Lapu-Lapu, were included in the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) list of 2024 Good Financial Housekeeping (GFH) passers, Mandaue City was notably absent.

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Ten cities across the Philippines have been recognized among the safest destinations for travelers, based on the midyear 2025 travel safety rankings released by the World Travel Index (WTI).

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Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia admitted that the city needs to elevate its screening process for contractors working with the city to ensure the completion of projects.

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Cebu City mayoral hopeful and Councilor Nestor Archival tells Cebuanos that those who give a lot of dole-outs around the election period are those that need to be avoided, warning contractors and suppliers to be careful with their dealing with the city government at this point in time.

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