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The Freeman
Palace reshuffles 3 transport agencies
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Markus Lacanilao as the new chair of the Land Transportation Office (LTO), replacing Vigor Mendoza in a reshuffle that affected two other transportation agencies.
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October 11, 2025
The Freeman
Spoelstra to replace Steve Kerr as Team USA head coach
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is set to be named the new head coach of Team USA, ESPN’s Shams Charania said in a report.
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October 11, 2025
The Freeman
The Freeman Foundation gives hope to Tabogon town residents
Melandro Mendoza, general manager of The Freeman, personally joined the distribution. He shared that The Freeman Foundation has been serving the public for more than 21 years, often extending aid to reach those in dire need.
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October 11, 2025
The Freeman
PCG, VCG hold joint maritime drills in Cebu
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) launched a series of bilateral maritime exercises along Carcar Bay yesterday, October 10, marking the culmination of the VCG’s five-day port visit to Cebu.
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October 11, 2025
The Freeman
88 Cebuanos get free cataract surgery
The launching of Project: 100 Cataract Surgical Mission at the Cebu City Hall has restored both sight and hope for dozens of Cebuanos.
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October 11, 2025
The Freeman
Clergy denounce calls for snap polls, revolutionary gov't
The Clergy for Good Governance (CGG), including voices from the Archdiocese of Cebu, has denounced proposals for snap elections, a revolutionary government, and mass resignations as misguided responses to corruption.
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October 11, 2025
The Freeman
M7.4 quake jolts Davao
Other towns such as Barili, Boljoon, Oslob, Samboan, and Sogod reported Intensity II, while Danao City, Lapulapu City, and the towns of Alegria, Carmen, Catmon, Consolacion, and Daanbantayan felt the quake at Intensity I.
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October 11, 2025
The Freeman
Banks start cap on large cash withdrawals
Banks have started enforcing new limits on large cash withdrawals and payouts in line with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)'s latest directive aimed at curbing money laundering and promoting traceable transactions.
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October 11, 2025
The Freeman
'HALAD MUSIKA ALANG SA NORTE': A free benefit concert at Fuente Osmeña Circle
Music is medicine for the soul, especially during times of crisis. That's the goal of the organizers of the \"Halad Musika Alang sa Norte\" benefit concert taking place tomorrow, October 12, at Fuente Osmeña Circle from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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October 11, 2025
The Freeman
Other needs
According to a report in this newspaper, a family of 12 in Barangay Gibitngil, Medellin Town, reportedly tried to take their own lives after suffering from mental distress following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck northern Cebu.
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October 11, 2025
The Freeman
NMP-Cebu brings heritage education to barangays
To make heritage education more accessible to grassroots communities, the National Museum of the Philippines-Cebu (NMP-Cebu) has formally introduced its “Mobile Museum Boxes” project to Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival during a courtesy visit at City Hall the other day.
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October 11, 2025
The Freeman
CNU faces probe over structural, permit violations
Cebu Normal University (CNU) is under scrutiny after the Cebu City Office of the Building Official (OBO) issued a notice of violation following an inspection that uncovered structural damage and regulatory lapses in two of its major buildings.
3 min |
October 10, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu theater, dance groups stage benefit concert for quake-hit schools
Several performing arts groups in Cebu will come together on one stage this Sunday, October 12, for a benefit concert titled “Hugpong: The Stage Gives Back — Rebuilding Northern Cebu” at the Siddhartha Theater in Guang Ming College, Cebu City, at 7 p.m., to raise funds for the victims of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that damaged communities in northern Cebu.
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October 10, 2025
The Freeman
Survivors' Tale: 'Giving up was never an option'
For some survivors of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake, giving up was never an option. Even after losing their homes, many still needed to find ways to earn and keep their families afloat.
2 min |
October 10, 2025
The Freeman
BSP surprises with 25-bps rate cut to 4.75%
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Thursday cut its policy rate for a fourth straight meeting, bringing borrowing costs to its lowest in nearly three years.
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October 10, 2025
The Freeman
The Legaspis take center stage in 'Hating Kapatid'
REAL-LIFE FAMILY, REEL-LIFE DRAMA
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October 10, 2025
The Freeman
Hans Sy named Management Person of the Year
Business group Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) has selected Hans Sy, chair of the executive committee of SM Prime Holdings Inc., as recipient of the MAP Management Person of the Year 2025.
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October 10, 2025
The Freeman
Abueva steals the show as Titan Ultra makes rousing PBA debut
Calvin Abueva fired a career-high 41 points to power Titan Ultra to a resounding PBA debut with a 100-96 decision over Meralco at the start of their Philippine Cup campaign on Wednesday night, October 8, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
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October 10, 2025
The Freeman
Authorities renew call for vigilance as aftershocks, ground hazards persist
Authorities have renewed their call for vigilance across Northern Cebu as aftershocks continue to rattle the region and ground hazards intensify following the Magnitude 6.9 offshore earthquake that struck on September 30, 2025.
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October 10, 2025
The Freeman
Gwen faces complaint
The Ombudsman's order, signed by Officer-in-Charge Leilani P. Tagulao-Marquez of the PIAB-D, instructs Garcia to respond and provide evidence to counter the allegations, within 10 days.
2 min |
October 10, 2025
The Freeman
Pepito assures fairness as acting vice mayor
Councilor Winston Pepito yesterday, Oct. 9, assumed the role of acting vice mayor of Cebu City, as Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña has gone on medical leave for more than a month.
2 min |
October 10, 2025
The Freeman
The social cancer of distrust and indifference
The worst social cancer is currently plaguing the whole nation. The people are losing trust and confidence in the government and institutions. And the people are impervious to what matters most at these critical times. If unabated, this could be the beginning of the nation's end.
3 min |
October 10, 2025
The Freeman
Andres Muhlach assumes dad Aga's role in 'Bagets' musical
Young actor Andres Muhlach is joining the cast of upcoming production “Bagets the Musical” based on the popular 1984 film following five young boys as they navigate the trials and triumphs of adolescence.
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October 10, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu gets P58M quake aid from Japanese firm
The Cebu Provincial Government has received the largest amount of financial assistance and response aid so far for victims of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck northern Cebu.
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October 10, 2025
The Freeman
PHILTA-ranked players set to see action in 24th Gullas Tennis Cup
A bunch of Philippine Tennis Association (PHILTA)-ranked players will strut their wares in the highly anticipated Gullas Tennis Cup 2025, which is making a return after a seven-year hiatus for its 24th edition on October 17-20 at the Alta Vista Golf and Country Club in Barangay Pardo and at Citigreen Tennis Resort in Barangay Punta Princesa, Cebu City.
2 min |
October 10, 2025
The Freeman
Investment czar says market dive claim was 'fake news'
Presidential investment czar Frederick Go on Thursday, October 9, clarified that reports claiming the corruption scandal caused the Philippine market to dive were false, even if Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Francis Lim himself was the one who cited them.
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October 10, 2025
The Freeman
Strike anywhere
Yesterday morning, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck La Union, with other parts of northern Luzon, including Baguio City, feeling the tremors.
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October 10, 2025
The Freeman
MEASURE VS. 'GHOST EMPLOYEES': Councilor seeks full disclosure of workers' info, salary grades
A Cebu City councilor has filed an ordinance seeking the full disclosure of City Hall employees in all positions, including their corresponding salary grades.
1 min |
October 10, 2025
The Freeman
Mga Kapos Moments: Ano'ng gagawin mo kapag biglang kinulang nang hindi inaasahan?
Kahit gaano tayo kaingat at kagaling magplano ng budget, minsan may mga sitwasyon na 'di natin inaasahan.
2 min |
October 10, 2025
The Freeman
Expert: Phl at higher risk of AI-driven cyberattacks
The Philippines' high internet and social media penetration, coupled with its large business process outsourcing (BPO) sector, puts the country at greater risk of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven cyberattacks, according to an expert.
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