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The Freeman
Ombudsman Remulla is leukemia survivor
Newly appointed Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said that he was diagnosed with a type of blood cancer after his bypass surgery.
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October 27, 2025
The Freeman
Night market earns P3.1M in a month
The Colon Night Market, held annually along the historic Colon Street—the oldest street in the Philippines—transforms the downtown stretch into a vibrant open-air bazaar. It provides affordable stalls to small vendors and draws crowds during the “ber” months, serving as both a cultural fixture and a livelihood lifeline.
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October 27, 2025
The Freeman
DHSUD turns over Bayanihan Village to quake-hit families
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), in partnership with the local government and several national agencies, has turned over the Bayanihan Village, a temporary shelter community built for families displaced by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu on September 30, 2025.
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October 27, 2025
The Freeman
Why Ely Buendia didn't mind the backlash of 'selling out'
Ely Buendia has performed in various venues throughout his career as a soloist and frontman of Eraserheads for three decades, from arenas to wide open grounds. But nothing beats performing at smaller venues, particularly at an iconic nightclub in Quezon City that was once the home of Filipino rock bands.
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October 27, 2025
The Freeman
The Dys and politics of Isabela
Many Filipinos are asking who is Speaker Bojie Dy. Why is he being trusted by the Palace? Many among us don’t know that the late original kingpin of Isabela was a longtime ally of BBM's late father.
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October 27, 2025
The Freeman
MUST-SEE NOVEMBER FILMS
November 5 - Bugonia (Universal Pictures, limited release)
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October 27, 2025
The Freeman
East Timor joins ASEAN after 14-year campaign
East Timor joined the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) bloc as its 11th member state on Sunday, after 14 years of campaigning.
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October 27, 2025
The Freeman
N. Korea's top diplomat to visit Russia, Belarus
North Korea’s Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui will visit Russia and Belarus, state media said Sunday, without specifying the date of her trip.
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October 27, 2025
The Freeman
Netanyahu faces vote with coalition weakened by Gaza truce
With no majority in parliament and surrounded by allies outraged by his acceptance of a US-brokered Gaza ceasefire, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seems to have set his sights on Israel's next elections.
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October 27, 2025
The Freeman
Lapu-Lapu Heritage takes spotlight at Manila FAME
Unisol, the Cebu-based uniforms-on-demand company, took the spotlight at the 73rd edition of Manila FAME, unveiling its \"Lapu-Lapu Heritage Collection,\" a modern tribute to Filipino identity rooted in sustainability, craftsmanship, and national pride.
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October 27, 2025
The Freeman
UC Webmasters urge CESAFI to embrace instant replay system
In the wake of a 'troubling experience' with game officials during their recent match against the Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) Wildcats, the University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters have urged the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Technical Committee to retrain its officiating pool to fully embrace the Instant Replay System (IRS) in the hope of ensuring fair play and preserving the integrity of the sport.
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October 27, 2025
The Freeman
Make SALNs easier to get again
There's some good news for graft and corruption watchers; Statements of Assets Liabilities and Net worth (SALN) are accessible again...well, technically.
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October 27, 2025
The Freeman
Over 200 Filipinos in Myanmar scam hubs seek repatriation - DFA
More than 200 Filipinos forced to work in scam hubs in Myanmar have sought repatriation assistance from the Philippine government following a military raid on one of the country’s largest cybercrime centers, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said yesterday.
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October 27, 2025
The Freeman
DILG launches 911 regional command center in Cebu City
Emergency response in Cebu and across the Visayas is poised to become faster, smarter, and more localized with the launch of the Philippines' first 911 Regional Command Center in Cebu City on Saturday, October 25.
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October 27, 2025
The Freeman
Employers reminded of pay rules for upcoming holidays
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued Labor Advisory No. 13, Series of 2025, reminding employers and workers nationwide of the proper pay rules for the upcoming holidays and special nonworking days at the end of October and in November.
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October 27, 2025
The Freeman
Netflix forges unprecedented 'KPop Demon Hunters' toy partnerships
Netflix yesterday announced that Mattel Inc., a leading global toy and family entertainment company, and Hasbro, Inc., a leading games, IP and toy company, have each been named a global co-master toy licensee for KPop Demon Hunters.
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October 27, 2025
The Freeman
E-wallet usage in sari-sari stores on the rise
Sari-sari stores are increasing their usage of e-wallets to support their operations and cater to customer demand, according to technology startup Packworks.
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October 27, 2025
The Freeman
Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu students to observe “wellness break”
The Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu City governments have announced that all public school students will observe the Department of Education’s (DepEd) nationwide “Wellness Break” from October 27 to 30.
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October 27, 2025
The Freeman
Phl growth forecast for 2026 slashed
The Philippine economy is expected to post slower growth of 5.2 percent next year due to challenges such as the United States' trade policies and corruption issues in flood control projects that may affect consumption and investment, according to research and analysis firm BMI.
2 min |
October 27, 2025
The Freeman
Police captain killed, sergeant wounded in shootout
A police captain of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group 7 (CIDG-7) was killed while another was injured in a shootout with three suspects, during a police surveillance
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October 27, 2025
The Freeman
99 ranking Ombudsman officials asked to resign
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has given high-ranking officials of the Office of the Ombudsman who were appointed between May and July seven days to submit their courtesy resignations.
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October 27, 2025
The Freeman
Trump starts key Asian tour with deals ahead of China meet
US President Donald Trump arrived in Malaysia on Sunday on the first leg of an Asian tour that will include high-stakes trade talks with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
2 min |
October 27, 2025
The Freeman
Survey: Pinoys reject military intervention in political disputes
Seven in 10 Filipinos are not in favor of military intervention in political disputes, a recent survey conducted by the OCTA Research group showed.
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October 27, 2025
The Freeman
BPOs urged to allow WFH amid quakes
Following the tremors experienced in Metro Cebu over the past weeks, the Cebu City Council has urged Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) companies operating in the city to consider implementing a work-from-home setup for eligible employees.
2 min |
October 27, 2025
The Freeman
Retired cop-turned-brgy captain nabbed for graft
A retired police officer who now serves as barangay captain of Barangay Oboob, Bantayan, Cebu, has been arrested for alleged graft and corrupt practices committed during his time in the police service.
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October 27, 2025
The Freeman
Shimura lays down measures filed, approved in Congress
Cebu Fourth District Representative Sun Shimura marked his first 100 days in office with a focus on disaster response, education, livelihood, and community welfare highlighting his promise to serve with “urgency, compassion, and consistency.”
2 min |
October 26, 2025
The Freeman
Thailand's former queen Sirikit dies
Thailand's former Queen Sirikit, the mother of the current King Vajiralongkorn and wife of the nation’s longest-reigning monarch, died late Friday at the age of 93, the palace said.
3 min |
October 26, 2025
The Freeman
Dozens homeless following Talamban fire
A second-alarm fire broke out in Sitio Nasipit, Barangay Talamban, Cebu City, last Saturday dawn, October 25, displacing at least 81 individuals and 20 families.
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October 26, 2025
The Freeman
Important USCIS updates
Our critical work does not stop during the Democrats' government shutdown. We remain steadfast in protecting our homeland by upholding lawful immigration.
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October 26, 2025
The Freeman
Mandaue urges public to strengthen preparedness
FOR RAINY SEASON
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