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The Freeman
PhilHealth-7 holds retooling to boost claims processing
PhilHealth Regional Office VII, through its Health Care Delivery Management Division, recently held a two-day retooling activity titled “ReachOut Forward: Strengthening Our Partners in Health.”
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December 01, 2025
The Freeman
'END OF AN ERA': MTV PULLING PLUG ON GLOBAL MUSIC CHANNELS
MTV kick-started a new era of music and pop culture in 1981, when it went on air for the first time, emblematically playing “Video Killed the Radio Star” as its debut music video.
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December 01, 2025
The Freeman
Webmasters seal Top 2 spot, twice-to-beat edge in semis
Ricofer Sordilla delivered a breakout performance as the University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters survived a frantic final seconds to escape with a 58-56 victory over the Benedicto College (BC) Cheetahs in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament on Saturday night, November 29, at the Cebu Coliseum.
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December 01, 2025
The Freeman
Typhoons trim abaca output
Local abaca production has dropped by over five percent according to latest industry data, with the downturn largely attributed to widespread typhoon damage that affected key farming areas across the country.
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December 01, 2025
The Freeman
Thousands join protest vs flood control fraud
Thousands massed in Manila on Sunday demanding accountability over a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure scandal that has seen scores of officials, lawmakers and construction firm owners accused of corruption.
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December 01, 2025
The Freeman
Trump ramps up Venezuela threats, warns airspace 'closed'
US President Donald Trump sharply escalated his threats against Venezuela on Saturday with an ominous warning that the country’s airspace should be considered “closed,” raising fears of imminent military action.
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December 01, 2025
The Freeman
'Graft destroys nation's future'
Uy condemned corruption as a force far more destructive than natural disasters.
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December 01, 2025
The Freeman
50 children treated to a museum tour
As part of the National Children's Month celebration, Arte ni Juana gathered 50 beneficiaries from SOS Children's Village Talamban for its Annual Museum Tour, aimed at introducing young participants to Cebu's rich history and heritage through immersive learning outside the classroom.
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December 01, 2025
The Freeman
Subdued November inflation expected
November inflation is expected to remain subdued but may post a slight uptick due to weather-related supply disruptions, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
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December 01, 2025
The Freeman
'Hook Up' is Cebu's latest hit musical with an important message
“Where do good Catholic boys like me meet other good Catholic boys like me?” says Tim, one of the lead characters of “Hook Up: The Musical,” who is on a quest to find love in a world full of hookups.
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December 01, 2025
The Freeman
Floods hit Sri Lanka's capital as cyclone deaths near 200
Entire areas of Sri Lanka's capital were flooded on Sunday after a powerful cyclone triggered heavy rains and mudslides across the island, with authorities reporting nearly 200 dead and dozens more missing.
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December 01, 2025
The Freeman
Phl pushes ASEAN for a sustainable “one tourism destination”, unified visa
The Department of Tourism (DoT) said on Thursday that the Philippines is advocating for a “one tourism destination” for sustainability and the establishment of a unified visa for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
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December 01, 2025
The Freeman
THE CHRISTMAS TREE OF HOPE
It was already the holiday season, but the air in Barangay San Isidro didn't smell of roasted ham or sweet bibingka. Instead, it smelled of mud, damp clothes, and the faint scent of loss. Typhoon Tino had swept through the town just weeks before, leaving behind broken homes and shattered memories. Families now lived under rows of tents lined along the barangay road, just by the river.
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November 30, 2025
The Freeman
Gilas obliterates Guam in opener of World Cup qualifiers
Gilas Pilipinas blew past debuting Guam, 87-46, for a rousing start in its FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers campaign last Friday night.
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November 30, 2025
The Freeman
NEVER HURT YOUR MOTHER
I came by a very simple but profound post one evening while I was scrolling on Facebook: \"Never hurt your mother.
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November 30, 2025
The Freeman
Moldova closes airspace after fresh drone breach
Moldova, which borders Ukraine, closed its airspace for about an hour overnight after a new drone incursion, its defense ministry said Saturday.
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November 30, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu Province recognized for info initiatives
In its commitment to transparency and public access to information, the Cebu Provincial Government has been honored at the 2025 Freedom of Information (FOI) Awards for being among the newly-recognized local government units (LGUs).
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November 30, 2025
The Freeman
Lancers brighten up Top 2 bid
The three-time defending champions University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers pulled a repeat 81-68 performance over the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Jaguars to bolster their Top 2 campaign in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament on Friday night, November 28, at the Cebu Coliseum.
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November 30, 2025
The Freeman
Ukraine Embassy slams Russia's claim of Filipino recruitment for war
The Ukraine Embassy in Manila categorically denied Russia's allegation that Filipinos are being recruited to fight alongside Ukrainian troops, calling the accusation a \"baseless fabrication\" and part of Moscow's broader disinformation efforts in Southeast Asia.
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November 30, 2025
The Freeman
Coco, Jake share action scene tips to Roja stars
Donny Pangilinan and Kyle Echarri are painting the country red as their new Kapamilya action-drama series, \"Roja,\" claimed the number one spot on Netflix Philippines' Top TV Shows after its November 21 premiere.
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November 30, 2025
The Freeman
Voting for PBA Season 50 All-Star begins Dec. 5
Voting for the PBA Season 50 All-Star game begins when action in the Philippine Cup resumes on December 5.
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November 30, 2025
The Freeman
'The Drift' shows Cebuano horror cinema can have global appeal
After six months of production earlier this year, the Cebuano horror film \"The Drift,\" produced by Dark Horse Film Productions and Nathiña Film Productions, premiered November 16 at SM Seaside Cinema, where the Centerstage theater was met with shrieks and applause over the film's intense scenes.
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November 30, 2025
The Freeman
DOST chief urges science-based action for water security
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. underscored the urgent need for science-led solutions to address worsening water challenges during the opening of the two-day WaterSecurePH Forum and Urban Water Security Transfer Workshop in Cebu last Wednesday.
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November 30, 2025
The Freeman
Grab-And-Go Basics
The recent string of natural disasters - from different parts of the world to the most recent earthquake and typhoon in Cebu - has doubtlessly reminded us of our vulnerabilities, giving due emphasis to the value in always being prepared.
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November 30, 2025
The Freeman
COA flags P279 million flood projects
The Commission on Audit (COA) has uncovered widespread irregularities in four flood control projects in Bulacan worth more than P279 million, citing “ghost” structures, unauthorized relocations and documentation lapses.
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November 30, 2025
The Freeman
SSS: Complaints properly addressed
In light of recent reports citing government agencies with the highest number of complaints from January to August 2025 based on data presented by the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) to the Senate during budget deliberations, the Social Security System (SSS) clarified that all cases attributed to the agency have been properly addressed.
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November 30, 2025
The Freeman
Not an end, but the beginning
Today, November 30, is the day of the so-called Trillion-Peso March against corruption.
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November 30, 2025
The Freeman
'Young Elvis' drops self-titled first EP
Filipino-American singersongwriter David Young delivers a classic romantic sound with his self-titled debut extended play (EP) under Star Music.
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November 30, 2025
The Freeman
Pam hits back amid sea ambulance controversy
The post used the hashtag #KapTiningMartinez, which prompted a response from Board Member Celestino “Tining” Martinez III, clarifying his earlier remarks during budget deliberations.
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November 30, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu joins rally vs corruption
In Cebu, the civic movement, which is actively supported by Cebu Archbishop Alberto “Abet” Uy, will start at 2:30 p.m. with a Holy Mass at the Pilgrim Center of the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu.
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