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Archival greenlights anti-corruption rally
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival has given the green light for anti-corruption rallies in the city on November 30, Bonifacio Day, emphasizing his support for the cause while maintaining neutrality on political alignments.
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November 28, 2025
The Freeman
BIR files new tax evasion raps vs. flood control contractors
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has filed tax evasion complaints before the Department of Justice against two contractors allegedly involved in anomalous flood control projects.
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November 28, 2025
The Freeman
The wisdom of a humble celebration
Cebu's new archbishop has a timely reminder to people ahead of the Christmas season: celebrate Christmas simply and with compassion for the poor.
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November 28, 2025
The Freeman
Archival assures CH employees of reasonable Christmas bonus
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival said City Hall employees may expect a reasonable Christmas bonus this year, describing it as a token of appreciation rather than a lavish incentive.
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November 28, 2025
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Nostalgia in new GMA Playlist single
GMA Playlist singer Ally Gonzales delivers a soothing performance of nostalgia, memory, and hope with the release of her new single under GMA Playlist, “Spoil the Movie,” now available on digital streaming platforms nationwide.
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November 28, 2025
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A Michelin Merienda at Lasa Busay
Abigail “Abi” Dahlberg extended an invitation to a Michelin Merienda at LASA Busay to celebrate the restaurant’s recent distinction as a recipient of the Michelin Bib Gourmand.
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November 28, 2025
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PAREF Springdale Titans secure overall crown in 2025 Vinta Cup
The Springdale Titans emerged as the overall champions of the 2025 National PAREF-Vinta Cup in Iloilo City recently.
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November 28, 2025
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Archival orders sustained crackdown vs dispatchers
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival has ordered a sustained crackdown on illegal dispatchers at the pier area while also urging residents to stop giving alms directly to mendicants, stressing that both strict enforcement and “disciplined compassion” are needed to protect the public and help reintegrate vulnerable groups into society.
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November 28, 2025
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Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina gets 21 years in jail for corruption
A court in Bangladesh sentenced ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday to 21 years in prison for corruption, a week after she was given the death penalty for crimes against humanity.
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November 28, 2025
The Freeman
225 quake-hit families receive housing aid
A total of 225 families affected by the recent earthquake in San Remigio, Cebu received housing assistance yesterday, November 27, through the Post-Earthquake Recovery Assistance Program of the Aboitiz Foundation which aims to help residents rebuild their damaged homes and restart their lives.
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November 28, 2025
The Freeman
SC decisions on public official's illegal travels
Supreme Court 1st Division, speaking through Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta, acquitted the acting president of the government-owned and controlled corporation, the Philippine Aerospace Development Corp. under the DOTC. He travelled to Beijing despite the suspension of foreign travels and despite the fact that he wasn't cleared for foreign trips by the Palace.
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November 28, 2025
The Freeman
Lacson wants more power for AMLC
Amid the ongoing flood control scandal, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson is pushing for a bill that grants more power to the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC).
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November 28, 2025
The Freeman
'Greyhound' yields phones, other contrabands at CPDRC
More than 100 cellphones, along with several bladed weapons, were confiscated by authorities in a surprise greyhound operation at the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC) at dawn yesterday, November 27.
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November 28, 2025
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"My words shall not pass away"
These were spoken by Christ, clearly telling us how important and indispensable his words are to us. (cfr. Lk 12,33) They are living words that while spoken ages ago will always give us something new. As one saint would put it, Christ's words are both old and new.
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November 28, 2025
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Over 250 missing after Hong Kong's deadliest blaze
Hong Kong firefighters were scouring scorched high-rises Thursday for over 250 people listed as missing, a day after the financial hub's worst blaze in decades killed at least 55 in an apartment complex.
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November 28, 2025
The Freeman
Fighting Maroons exact vengeance on Panthers
The University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu Fighting Maroons outlasted the University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) Panthers, 66-64, in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament on Wednesday, November 26, at the Cebu Coliseum.
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November 28, 2025
The Freeman
Erratic DOH vaccine supply forces Capitol to hike 2026 drug budget
As Cebu Province continues its 2026 budget deliberations, attention has shifted to the health sector amid concerns over inconsistent vaccine deliveries from the Department of Health (DOH)—a gap that has forced the Capitol to shoulder the rising cost of medicines and vaccines.
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November 28, 2025
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How 'The Matrix' and Jude Bacalso controversy inspired 'Dreamboi' film
\"Lala Sotto was actually quite supportive,\" Singh recalled.
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November 28, 2025
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Rice Dishes from Around the World
(4 of 4)
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November 28, 2025
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Cebu remains top choice for global IT-BPM players
Cebu's information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) sector continues to attract multinational firms despite global headwinds, supported by a resilient talent pipeline and a stable operating environment, according to Cebu IT-BPM Organization (CIB.O) president Aseem Roy.
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November 28, 2025
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Loisa & Ronnie tie the knot
Celebrity couple Ronnie Alonte and Loisa Andalio are now married, as posted by the actor on his Instagram account.
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November 28, 2025
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Most Asian markets track latest Wall St rally as rate bets rise
Most Asian markets rose Thursday to extend the week's global rally as traders ramp up bets on a third successive US interest rate cut next month.
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November 28, 2025
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Who finances election campaigns? And WHY?
As voters in Chile prepared to head to the polls last Sunday, and those in the Netherlands reflect on their recent election, both have at least some insight into who is financing the campaigns seeking their support - and the business or foreign interests that may stand behind them.
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November 28, 2025
The Freeman
ICI, DPWH refer raps vs 8 solons to Ombudsman
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), along with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), has recommended to the Office of the Ombudsman the filing of plunder and graft charges against eight lawmakers.
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November 27, 2025
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"Potluck" in lieu of grand party
CHRISTMAS AT CEBU CITY HALL
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November 27, 2025
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Exhibit on Monet's prolific Venice visit debuts at Brooklyn Museum
Claude Monet did not want to travel to Venice in 1908 — at the time, he was 68 and working on his famed water lilies paintings, and only reluctantly agreed to accompany his wife Alice Hoschede.
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November 27, 2025
The Freeman
Leaner Sinulog 2026 eyed
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival is considering adjustments to next year’s Sinulog Festival to cut costs and streamline the celebration.
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November 27, 2025
The Freeman
Metro Retail ending 2025 with growth, expansion
Metro Retail Stores Group Inc.
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November 27, 2025
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Gov't extends molasses importation moratorium
The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced Wednesday that the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is extending its moratorium on molasses importation until March 2026.
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November 27, 2025
The Freeman
Stocks extend global rally
Asia and Europe extended a global equities rally Wednesday after another round of tepid US data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again next month.
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