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Cebu City confirms 1 leptospirosis death after Typhoon Tino
Cebu City has logged only one confirmed case of leptospirosis resulting in death after Typhoon Tino, contrary to earlier reports claiming four fatalities due to the illness.
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November 27, 2025
The Freeman
On certain blogs, podcasts and trolls
The septuagenarian in me tried to understand the meanings of words which are rather new.
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November 27, 2025
The Freeman
Taiwan's prexy eyes $40B in extra defense spending
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday his government will propose $40 billion in additional defense spending over eight years, as the democratic island seeks to deter a potential Chinese invasion.
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November 27, 2025
The Freeman
'Meet, Greet & Bye' is 2025's top-grossing Pinoy film
\"'Meet, Greet & Bye' surged past P215 million in global box office as of November 23 as audiences flocked to cinemas last weekend to catch the hit family drama movie.
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November 27, 2025
The Freeman
Councilors hailed as “quiet backbone of local governance”
Philippine Councilors League (PCL)-Cebu Federation president Ricardo “Kuya Nick” Pepito paid tribute to municipal and city councilors across the province, calling them the “quiet backbone of local governance” during the PCL Year-End Assembly attended by councilors from various LGUs in Cebu on November 26.
3 min |
November 27, 2025
The Freeman
RDC wants P1.8T projects part of nat'l investments
FOR CENTRAL VISAYAS
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November 27, 2025
The Freeman
Wizards snap 14-game NBA skid
Washington’s C.
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November 27, 2025
The Freeman
Kremlin confirms US envoy Witkoff visit
The Kremlin confirmed Wednesday that US envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Moscow next week to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as Washington presses negotiations on a plan to end the Ukraine conflict.
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November 27, 2025
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DSWD rolls out 'Pag-abot' to address street-dwelling
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has offered the Cebu City government a comprehensive approach to the city's long-standing problem of street dwellers.
2 min |
November 27, 2025
The Freeman
Court issues arrest warrant for Miss Universe co-owner
A Thai court has issued an arrest warrant for the media mogul co-owner of the Miss Universe beauty pageant over alleged fraud worth $930,000, a court official told AFP on Wednesday.
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November 27, 2025
The Freeman
Marcos: Zaldy Co's assets worth P12 billion frozen
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has obtained freeze orders on P12 billion worth of assets linked to the corruption probes, including the air assets of former lawmaker Zaldy Co.
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November 27, 2025
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Comelec dep't clears Escudero over P30-M campaign donation
An office of the Commission on Elections has cleared Sen.
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November 27, 2025
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Atom explores Siquijor's new 'magic'
Witness the extraordinary beauty of an island long associated with mystique and folklore in the upcoming special of the multi-awarded documentary program “The Atom Araullo Specials,” hosted by award-winning journalist Atom Araullo.
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November 27, 2025
The Freeman
Paolo bonds with daughters at Blackpink concert
Actor Paolo Contis had a great time bonding with his daughters, dancing and listening to K-pop at the concert of Blackpink in Bulacan last weekend.
1 min |
November 27, 2025
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AIC Water delivers over 500,000 liters of potable water to typhoon-hit areas
Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc.
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November 27, 2025
The Freeman
High-sea risks
From abroad comes the concerning news that 20 Filipino seafarers have been arrested in Nigeria after authorities there found high-grade cocaine under some cargo in their vessel.
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November 27, 2025
The Freeman
Let us march as one nation, one people!
Every Filipino is invited by Pablo Virgilio Cardinal “Ambo” David, Bishop of Kalookan and president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines, “to take an active part in safeguarding democracy, (as) the fight against corruption “belongs to everyone, not just a few.
2 min |
November 27, 2025
The Freeman
Business sector pushing for breakthrough reforms
Cebu's business community has intensified its call for the Philippine government to abandon incremental fixes and pursue decisive and execution-focused reforms, as it warned that the country's narrowing economic buffer leaves little room for policy missteps in 2026.
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November 27, 2025
The Freeman
Former Brazilian president begins 27-year jail term for coup attempt
Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro to begin serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a failed coup, after he exhausted all appeals.
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November 27, 2025
The Freeman
RDC wants P1.8T projects part of nat'l investments
The Development Administration Sector proposed P1.
2 min |
November 27, 2025
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Eskrima Philippine Federation's maiden tournament a success
The inaugural event of Eskrima Philippine Federation (EPF) billed as “Eskrima DITO sa Toledo Mayor’s Cup 2025” recently was a huge success.
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November 27, 2025
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CH launches emergency shelter design challenge
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival has issued a call to action following the devastation caused by the recent earthquake and Typhoon Tino, formally launching the Emergency Shelter Design Challenge to strengthen the city’s disaster response.
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November 27, 2025
The Freeman
Rep. Sandro Marcos tagged in budget insertions for Cebu
Cebu projects cited in the documents include the P50-million Sitio Santican-Barangay Lanipga road in Carmen and the P100-million Sibonga-Dumanjug road.
1 min |
November 26, 2025
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Uy calls on public to join Nov. 30 prayer rally
Cebu Archbishop Alberto “Abet” Uy is calling on all peace-loving Cebuanos to participate in the upcoming “SuPaKK: Sugboanong Pakigbisog Kontra Korapsyon” prayer-march rally on November 30, emphasizing prayer, unity, and civic engagement in the fight against corruption.
2 min |
November 26, 2025
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Durian leads PH export push at CAEXPO 2025
The Philippines strengthened its foothold in China’s consumer market at the 2025 China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO), where heightened interest in fresh Philippine durian drove another year of robust export performance.
2 min |
November 26, 2025
The Freeman
'Zero casualty'
In Carcar City, the spillway in Barangay Poblacion I overflowed at around 2 a.m., sending floodwaters rushing toward Poblacion II and III. Families had already been evacuated hours earlier before the flooding peaked.
3 min |
November 26, 2025
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Warriors bolster Final Four drive
The University of San Carlos (USC) Warriors rallied back from an 11-point deficit in the second half to vanquish the University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu Fighting Maroons, 67-62, and fuel their Final Four hopes in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament on Monday night, November 24, at the Cebu Coliseum.
1 min |
November 26, 2025
The Freeman
Garganera renews call for MRF
AMID BACAYAN BRIDGE DAMAGE
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November 26, 2025
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BINI drops new album 'Flames'
BINI embraces themes of love, youth, and self-discovery in the new album “Flames,” released just in time for the nation’s girl group’s anticipated “BINIfied” concert at the Philippine Arena this Saturday, November 29.
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November 26, 2025
The Freeman
Filipino Surnames: A General Picture
Cojuangco, Tantoco, Gokongwei, etc.). A very small population of names also come from other languages, such as Arabic and other Asian roots.
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