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Pam forms ASEAN Summit committee
Cebu Governor Pamela S. Baricuatro has established the Cebu Organizing Committee for the ASEAN Summit 2026, which oversees the preparations and coordination efforts for the international event that will be partly held in the province.
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October 26, 2025
The Freeman
Afghanistan, Pakistan to firm up ceasefire
Afghan and Pakistani negotiators are to meet in Istanbul Saturday to address security issues and establish a lasting ceasefire along their shared border after an outbreak of unexpectedly intense bloody clashes.
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October 26, 2025
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PhilHealth expands breast cancer screening, treatment
As breast cancer continues to claim the highest number of cancer-related deaths among Filipino women, PhilHealth is stepping up its response this October --Breast Cancer Awareness Month-- by expanding access to screening and treatment through its Yaman ng Kalusugan (YAKAP) Program and the enhanced Z Benefit Package.
2 min |
October 26, 2025
The Freeman
Vehicle sales dip 4% in September
MANILA — The automotive industry’s sales declined for the third consecutive month in September due to unfavorable weather conditions.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
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'Suspend water rate hike move'
However, MCWD spokesperson Minerva Gerodias, in a statement on Thursday, October 23, acknowledged the city’s concern but defended the increase, saying it was “long overdue.”
2 min |
October 25, 2025
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Unnecessary for now
According to a report in this newspaper, Cebu 5th District Rep. Vincent Franco “Duke” Frasco renewed his proposal for the construction of a secondary airport in Cebu, preferably in Sogod town, saying the recent earthquake exposed the province’s vulnerability and need for an alternative gateway aside from the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA).
1 min |
October 25, 2025
The Freeman
Minglanilla resident loses P120K to burglar
More than P120,000 in cash was stolen by an unidentified burglar who reportedly robbed a house inside a subdivision in Barangay Tubod, Minglanilla, Cebu, on Thursday, October 23.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
The Freeman
Protesters hit inaction on accused lawmakers
Frustrated that no one has been held accountable more than two months since the corruption probe into public works projects began, progressive groups stormed the Independent Commission for Infrastructure's office in Taguig City on Friday, demanding transparency and urgency in the investigation.
2 min |
October 25, 2025
The Freeman
The ground is shifting
In the coming weeks or a couple of months, expect cases to be filed and arrest warrants to be issued against contractors and politicians tied to the trillion-peso flood control projects scandal.
3 min |
October 25, 2025
The Freeman
Mandaue City Central School for retrofitting
NOT FOR DEMOLITION
2 min |
October 25, 2025
The Freeman
NBA coach, player arrested
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested
1 min |
October 25, 2025
The Freeman
Mobile kitchen and #No Hunger Cebu!
During our July 29 brief meeting with Gov Pam, RCE Cebu also suggested that these mobile health-kitchen rollouts should also be accompanied by trainings for household/community gardens, other waste management options for livelihood and climate action to encourage constituents to raise their own household food for their own needs or for trading, to cook their own grown food with charcoal produced from paper waste, and to practice ecobricking, to avoid polluting their rivers and communities.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
The Freeman
Webmasters repeat over Wildcats, Dragons stun Baby Lancers
The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters whipped the Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) Wildcats anew, 69-61, for their fourth consecutive victory in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament on Thursday night, October 23, at the Cebu Coliseum.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
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TWICE's docu 'ONE IN A MILL10N' is a career lap
TWICE is an anomaly in the K-pop world, having remained active for ten years with all of its original members intact. It's a rare feat for a girl group, especially since their success has continued to grow globally, from headlining music festivals to expanding their fanbase.
3 min |
October 25, 2025
The Freeman
Fiscal gap shrinks as spending slows
The Philippines’ budget deficit narrowed in September, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said on Thursday, as corruption probes into flood control projects slowed government spending.
2 min |
October 25, 2025
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Capitol fights fake news on Kawasan
The individuals identified were Elsy Jore Imperial of Tabuelan, Cebu; Rotalia Cabotaje Oponda of Mandaue City; Alexan Alimbon Masangay of Davao City; Robinson Velasco Jr. of Mexico, Pampanga; and Marlene Salazar Alejandro of Minglanilla, Cebu.
2 min |
October 25, 2025
The Freeman
Senator Marcos pushes for higher pay, more benefits for midwives
As the country marks National Midwifery Week this October, Senator Imee R. Marcos has called for stronger recognition, better compensation, and enhanced protections for thousands of midwives serving across the Philippines.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
The Freeman
Office of the General Accountant: Indispensable
(manufacturing department) payrolls were padded. Sadly, they didn’t even care if there were raw materials that were lost through wastages or pilferages.
2 min |
October 25, 2025
The Freeman
‘Considerable’ chance Kim, Trump will meet
South Korea's unification minister said Friday he believed there was a “considerable” chance that US President Donald Trump will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a visit to the peninsula next week.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
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Digital banking platform now offers IPO investing
Digital banking and payments platform Maya has rolled out a new feature that allows users to open brokerage accounts and subscribe to initial public offerings (IPOs) directly through the Maya app, further expanding its reach into investment services.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
The Freeman
False claim spreads of Japan ‘mass deportations’ ministry
False claims that Japan’s new prime minister has created a ministry for “mass deportations” have been widely spread online, as immigration misinformation swirls after a “Japanese first” party did well in elections earlier this year.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
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Gripping mystery hooks viewers
As early as its debut episode, “What Lies Beneath” has sparked online discussions and fan theories, with viewers praising how the series keeps them analyzing and guessing after every turn.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
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City Council flags delays, irregularities in MRB project
The Cebu City Council has raised concerns over the delayed construction of a Medium Rise Building (MRB) in Barangay Lorega, San Miguel, after discovering that the contractor had incurred negative slippage and had not been paid for its progress billing.
2 min |
October 25, 2025
The Freeman
Ecuador's president target of attempted poisoning
Ecuadoran President Daniel Noboa said Thursday that an unknown assailant had attempted to poison him with chocolate and a jam laced with chemicals, gifted to him at a public event.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
The Freeman
Emman Atienza, daughter of Kuya Kim, passes away at 19
Television presenter Kuya Kim Atienza and his wife Felicia confirmed that their daughter Emmanuelle has passed away. She was 19 years old.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
The Freeman
Baricuatro inspects quarry operations in Toledo rivers
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro personally visited the Hinulawan River in Toledo City on Friday, October 24, for an unannounced inspection of quarry operations, following complaints raised by residents during a peaceful protest last week.
2 min |
October 25, 2025
The Freeman
DepEd, LGUs join efforts to ensure safe learning spaces in disaster areas
The Department of Education (DepEd) and local government units (LGUs) are stepping up joint efforts to restore safe learning spaces and to ensure swift support for schools, teachers, and students in disaster-hit communities.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
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Archie Alemania guilty of acts of lasciviousness
The Bacoor Municipal Trial Court has convicted GMA Network artist Archie Alemania of acts of lasciviousness in a complaint filed by fellow artist Rita Daniela last year.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
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Philippines' housing backlog swells amid economic boom
The Philippines is struggling with a worsening housing deficit despite solid economic growth and falling poverty levels, highlighting how rising prosperity has failed to translate into affordable homes, the Department of Economic Development and Planning (DepDev) said.
2 min |
October 25, 2025
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Andrea Brillantes signs with TV5
Young actress Andrea Brillantes signed a contract with MQuest Ventures, becoming a Kapatid after 15 years with ABS-CBN’s Star Magic.
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