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Marcos eases Taiwan travel restrictions for Phl officials
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has relaxed long-standing travel restrictions for most Philippine government officials visiting Taiwan and for receiving Taiwanese delegations
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April 22, 2025
The Freeman
PCIC inks deal with GCash to ease payments to farmers
The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC), in partnership with Gcash, has launched the pilot run of its \"Digital Financial Literacy Caravan.\"
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April 22, 2025
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Over 70 CV bridges rated poor to bad - DILG
Over 70 bridges in Central Visayas have been assessed as being in poor to bad condition, based on the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) Local Roads and Bridges Inventory (LRBI).
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April 22, 2025
The Freeman
"Why have you forsaken me?"
This piece is dedicated to the Filipino voters who are always being deceived, pressured, hoodwinked, unduly influenced, and even terrorized by unscrupulous traditional politicians whose greed for money is exceeded only by their insatiable thirst for power.
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April 22, 2025
The Freeman
Benefits available for summer/ heat-related illnesses
PhilHealth is reminding everyone that there are inpatient benefits packages for common summerrelated illnesses available at accredited hospitals nationwide. This after PAGASA officially declared April 16, 2025 the start of the dry season.
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April 22, 2025
The Freeman
EU election observers visited Comelec Cebu
Several members of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) visited the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Cebu Provincial Office on Monday, April 21, 2025, as part of their nationwide assessment of the country's electoral processes in preparation for the upcoming midterm elections.
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April 22, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu City to build 7 new school bldgs
To ease classroom congestion and address the shortage of educational facilities, the Cebu City Government is set to construct seven additional school buildings with up to 140 classrooms across the city.
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April 22, 2025
The Freeman
Over 70 CV bridges rated poor to bad – DILG
In the First District, most bridges were assessed to be in either good or fair condition, though the Mananga Bridge 1 in Tabunok recently barred 10-wheeler trucks due to defective bearing pads.
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April 22, 2025
The Freeman
NASA's oldest active astronaut returns to Earth on 70th birthday
Cake, gifts and a low-key family celebration may be how many senior citizens picture their 70th birthday.
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April 21, 2025
The Freeman
2 new roads inaugurated in San Fernando and Naga
Two newly completed road projects were officially inaugurated in the City of Naga and the town of San Fernando, both in southern Cebu.
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April 21, 2025
The Freeman
San Nicolas captain calls for aid for street dwellers
San Nicolas Proper Barangay Captain Rey Niñal is appealing for help as more homeless individuals return to the streets, especially in his area, which houses the popular Taboan Public Market.
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April 21, 2025
The Freeman
Peaceful Holy Week
Cebu experienced a peaceful and orderly Holy Week in 2025, thanks to the combined efforts of the Cebu City and Provincial governments, law enforcement agencies, and disaster response units.
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April 21, 2025
The Freeman
Chonky Furry Best Buds: Dog Obesity Gene Shared by Humans
Obesity is on the rise not just in humans but in dogs, whose history of selective breeding makes them an ideal species for studying the balance between genetics, diet, and lifestyle in weight gain.
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April 21, 2025
The Freeman
ICC rejects Duterte's bid to limit victim verification
The International Criminal Court (ICC) pre-trial chamber has denied former president Rodrigo Duterte's legal team's request to limit the process of verifying victims in the court's investigation into his controversial war on drugs.
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April 21, 2025
The Freeman
Capitol breaks ground on P76.4M road projects
The Cebu Provincial Government has officially commenced construction on three road projects in Carcar City, marking a significant step toward improved infrastructure in the area.
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April 21, 2025
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Driver falls asleep, causes 10-vehicle crash
Ten vehicles were involved in a vehicular accident at F. Vestil Street, Mambaling, Cebu Cityinside the premises of a non-operational gasoline station-at around 6:30 a.m. on April 20, 2025.
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April 21, 2025
The Freeman
VISTA LAND CELEBRATES 50 YEARS WITH SANDIWA: AN EVENT HONORING LEADERSHIP, LEGACY, AND THE FILIPINO DREAM OF HOMEOWNERSHIP
Vista Land commemorated 50 years of creating thriving communities and fulfilling the Filipino dream of homeownership with a landmark event: Sandiwa.
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April 21, 2025
The Freeman
Tariffs could lift Boeing, and Airbus plane prices
Commercial plane prices already lifted in recent years due to pandemic supply chain shocks, are poised to climb further as Boeing and Airbus are buffeted by trade tariffs.
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April 21, 2025
The Freeman
Taxes on super rich, tech giants stalled
Global tax plans targeting billionaires and multinational companies are running aground, with the United States torpedoing reforms under President Donald Trump.
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April 21, 2025
The Freeman
Proclaim the Good News of Christ
We know that before ascending into heaven, Christ told his apostles, and now to us: \"All power is given to me in heaven and in earth. Go, therefore, teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit...\" (Mt 28,18-19)
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April 21, 2025
The Freeman
Another case vs. Garcia dismissed
Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has been cleared once again, this time of the eighth case filed against him by eight former coterminous appointees of former mayor Michael Rama.
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April 21, 2025
The Freeman
Street dangers
After conducting surprise drug testing on public utility vehicle drivers nationwide just before the start of Holy Week, authorities found that of 3,270 individuals tested, 94 were found positive for drug use.
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April 21, 2025
The Freeman
Ilonggo wins Phl's 3rd Miss Eco Int'l crown
The Philippines' Alexie Brooks was named Miss Eco International 2025 in Egypt, greeting Filipinos back home with the good news on the morning of Easter Sunday.
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April 21, 2025
The Freeman
Shuvee Etrata: From aspiring doctor to PBB's 'Island Ate ng Cebu'
When Shuvee Etrata told her family she wanted to be an actress, her mother Jorena was initially apprehensive about the career shift. She couldn't recall a time when Shuvee had shown interest in showbiz as a child, as she had long been determined to become a doctor and possibly work overseas.
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April 21, 2025
The Freeman
DepEd to integrate PQF competencies in K to 12
The Department of Education (DepEd) is set to integrate competencies aligned with the Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF) into the K to 12 curriculum an important milestone in ongoing education reform efforts.
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April 21, 2025
The Freeman
Timberwolves dominate Lakers to start NBA Playoffs
LOS ANGELES, United States — The Minnesota Timberwolves, fueled by 25 points from Jaden McDaniels, cruised past LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 117-95 on Saturday (Sunday, Manila time) in Game 1 of their NBA Western Conference playoff series.
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April 21, 2025
The Freeman
CEBUANO BAND ON THE COVER RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘APAN MISALIG AKO'
Cebuano musical powerhouse, On the Cover (OTC) Band, released their captivating new single, \"Apan Misalig Ako\" (But I Trust) on Easter Sunday yesterday.
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April 21, 2025
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Joel Lamangan, Ricky Lee to work on Nora Aunor biopic
Seasoned director Joel Lamangan disclosed that he and National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Ricky Lee were planning on Nora Aunor's story and have even talked to a producer.
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April 21, 2025
The Freeman
Easter for the politics of Old Cebu
In less than 20 days, the whole nation shall vote. What is the quality of our politics today compared to the yesteryears?
3 min |
April 21, 2025
The Freeman
No political backing Borgonia's reason for bowing out of polls
It was lack of political backing that prompted incumbent Board Member John Ismael Borgonia to withdraw his candidacy for reelection in the 3rd District of Cebu Province in the May 12 midterm polls.
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