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The Freeman
Sloppy choices
Another day, another dictionary chooses its word of the year.
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November 30, 2025
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Huge rollback in diesel prices seen next week
Domestic diesel prices are seen to decline by as much as P3.20 per liter next week on easing worries regarding the Russia-Ukraine war since the US is firm on hammering out a peace deal.
1 min |
November 29, 2025
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LTO to start strict enforcement of e-bike ban on national highways
Starting next month, unregistered electric bicycles (e-bikes) and electric tricycles (e-trikes) will be banned from plying national highways as the Land Transportation Office (LTO) begins enforcing the policy that includes impounding these vehicles.
2 min |
November 29, 2025
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Our unfinished revolution
A true movement for progress is multisectoral, driven by noble, shared goals, good intentions, and the capacity to act in response to real material conditions.
1 min |
November 29, 2025
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Certainly uncertain
Two weeks ago, the nation was anxiously watching the development of the supposed three-day “anti-corruption rally” of Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) faithful at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila.
3 min |
November 29, 2025
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Phl emerges as global digital powerhouse
The Philippines is tightening its grip as one of the world's most digitally engaged markets, with 98 million internet users and nearly 96 million social media identities, according to the Digital 2026: Philippines report published by Meltwater and We Are Social.
1 min |
November 29, 2025
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Alcantara returns P110M in flood control scam
Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) engineer Henry Alcantara, a self-confessed conspirator in the flood control scam, has returned P110 million to the country’s coffers.
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November 29, 2025
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On corruption and flood-control/infrastructure crisis in the Philippines
For a deeper understanding about the nationwide public rage and protest movements tomorrow, November 30 and those held previously, please take time to review our Unified People's Declaration on the corruption and flood-control infrastructure crisis in the Philippines shared below, signed by close to 60 representatives of churches/ interfaith communities/civil society/people's organizations/ social movements/academic, professional institution, public-service reform advocates, adopted on the 10th day of November, 2025, in Cebu City, Philippines.
2 min |
November 29, 2025
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DFA: No Filipino died in Hong Kong blaze
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has confirmed that no Filipinos were killed in the Tai Po fire incident in Hong Kong.
1 min |
November 29, 2025
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E-hailing platform joins digital adoption drive
Maxim, one of the country's fastest-expanding e-hailing and delivery platforms, joined a government-led push to accelerate digital adoption among small businesses and gig-economy workers at the \"Asenso Express: Digital Integration for MSMEs and Partner Riders\" event organized by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Region VII and the DICT ICT Industry Development Bureau.
1 min |
November 29, 2025
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PNP boosts IT skills, strengthens cyber readiness
People can expect a more digitally skilled police force in the coming years as the Philippine National Police (PNP) ramps up efforts to enhance its capabilities in the digital and cyber domain.
1 min |
November 29, 2025
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Expert: Violent content may have driven boy to kill cousin
Beyond a crime believed to have been committed by an eight-year-old during a child fight is a behavioral attribution considerably influenced by exposure to cartoon shows and video games with violent content, says University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Psychology professor Marjun Delgado.
4 min |
November 29, 2025
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Phl places 4th RU in Miss Int'l 2025
The Philippines' Myrna Esguerra finished fourth runner-up to Colombia's Catalina Duque at the end of the Miss International 2025 coronation night held November 27 in Tokyo, Japan.
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November 29, 2025
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Fear on a whole new level
Freddy's back and he's bringing more friends in \"Five Nights at Freddy's 2,\" the sequel to the 2023 box-office horror phenomenon based on the hit game series by Scott Cawthon. Animatronic horror gets on a whole new level with iconic Freddy Fazbear nightmares debuting on the big screen.
2 min |
November 29, 2025
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Cebu Taxi group backs use of EVs, rejects plan for more taxi franchises
Under the memorandum, the LTFRB approved new taxi slots exclusive for electric vehicles: 8,000 units for Metro Manila; 600 units for Metro Cebu; and 600 units for Metro Davao.
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November 29, 2025
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All set for finals of Blue Bar chess tourney
The finals of the Blue Bar Chess Club tournament in San Fernando, Cebu will take place on Sunday, November 30.
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November 29, 2025
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Another disaster we should learn from
Tragedy has struck in Hong Kong.
1 min |
November 29, 2025
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Jake begins his revenge in 'What Lies Beneath'
The revenge of Edong (Jake Cuenca) is now in full swing as he targets Alice (Janella Salvador), Mel (Sue Ramirez), Beth (Charlie Dizon), and Erica (Kaila Estrada) in \"What Lies Beneath,\" airing nightly at 9:30 pm on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z, TV5, iWant, and Netflix.
1 min |
November 29, 2025
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Pope, Orthodox leader to celebrate early Christian milestone
Pope Leo XIV will join the leader of the world's Orthodox Christians Friday to celebrate 1,700 years since one of the early Church's most important gatherings, on the second day of his visit to Turkey.
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November 29, 2025
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UC Webmasters, BC Cheetahs in crucial match for Top 2 spot
The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters and the Benedicto College (BC) Cheetahs collide against each other in a pivotal duel for a Top 2 spot in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament today (Saturday, November 29) at the Cebu Coliseum.
1 min |
November 29, 2025
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HK deadliest blaze in decades kills 94
Families of the scores still missing after Hong Kong’s worst blaze in decades scoured hospitals Friday as firefighting operations ended, with the death toll at least 94.
2 min |
November 29, 2025
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Trump to suspend 'third world' migration after troop killed
Donald Trump said Thursday he would suspend migration from what the US leader called “third world countries”, a day after an Afghan national allegedly shot two National Guard soldiers in Washington, killing one.
1 min |
November 29, 2025
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No interim release for Duterte
Former president Rodrigo Duterte will remain in detention in the Netherlands after appeals judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday rejected his appeal on his request for interim release.
4 min |
November 29, 2025
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Most Asian markets build on week's rally
Most markets squeezed out gains Friday at the end of a strong week for equities fueled by growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again next month.
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November 29, 2025
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CEC Dragons fuel Final Four drive
The Cebu Eastern College (CEC) Dragons thrashed the Benedicto College (BC) Baby Cheetahs, 69-34, to strengthen their Final Four campaign in the juniors division of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament last Thursday, November 27, at the Cebu Coliseum.
1 min |
November 29, 2025
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With 'Zootopia 2,' Disney continues its battle against prejudice
The sentient animals of the fictional city of Zootopia are back with a fairytale for our times, examining how the powerful exploit our prejudices, in a family-friendly movie Disney hopes will be a big holiday hit.
2 min |
November 29, 2025
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DTI's P500 Noche Buena claim slammed
House Deputy Minority Leader and ACT Teachers party- list Rep. Antonio Tinio blasted yesterday as “insulting and infuriating” the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) claim that a Filipino family can prepare a Noche Buena meal with just P500, as teachers nationwide stage sit-down strikes to demand higher wages and an end to government corruption.
2 min |
November 29, 2025
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Mom from Liloan is Mrs. Cebu Philippines 2025
Nika Linz Harris, 31, was with her parents and a close friend when her house in Barangay Yati, Liloan, was flooded during the onslaught of Typhoon Tino. They were able to retreat to the second floor, waiting for the water to recede so they could safely go down the stairs.
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November 29, 2025
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Crossover 3x3 Basketball League returns for Season 2 this weekend
The Crossover 3x3 Basketball League is back with a bigger and better Season 2 billed as the “Holiday Clash” starting this Saturday, November 29, at the Cube Wing Atrium of SM Seaside City Cebu. Before the games, a simple opening ceremony will take place at 2 p.m.
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November 28, 2025
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SSS allays public concern over ARTA report
The Social Security System (SSS) sought to allay public concern after new data from the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) listed the pension fund among the most complained-about government agencies from January to August 2025—an issue highlighted during Senate budget deliberations.
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