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The Freeman
Phivolcs logs 1,111 aftershocks in Davao Oriental
State seismologists have recorded over 1,000 aftershocks as of noon on Sunday, October 12, following the doublet earthquake in Davao Oriental on Friday.
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October 13, 2025
The Freeman
DA targets 84 percent rice self-sufficiency by 2026
The Philippines is projected to produce enough rice to meet 84 percent of its domestic demand by the end of next year, according to a high-ranking official of the Department of Agriculture (DA).
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October 13, 2025
The Freeman
DSWD-7 calls for volunteers to help repack food packs for quake-hit families
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-7 is calling on volunteers to help in the repacking of family food packs (FFPs) at the Visayas Disaster Resource Center (VDRC) in Barangay Tingub, Mandaue City, as part of its ongoing relief efforts for earthquake-affected communities.
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October 13, 2025
The Freeman
Utang sa MCWD
Wala na bay kuwarta ang Metro Cebu Water District (MCWD)? May sukaranan bang mga pasidaan nga mabangkarota ang MCWD tungod sa kuwestiyonableng mga kontrata nga gisudlan ni kanhi MCWD chairman Joey Daluz?
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October 13, 2025
The Freeman
PCG: Chinese ship rams gov't vessel in disputed sea
The Philippine Coast Guard has accused a Chinese ship of deliberately ramming a government vessel anchored near an island in the South China Sea on Sunday.
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October 13, 2025
The Freeman
DA rolls out free mobile soil laboratory testing
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is urging farmers across the country to take full advantage of its free Mobile Soil Laboratory (MSL) services—an initiative designed to bring science-based soil diagnostics directly to the field and help farmers make informed, cost-efficient decisions.
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October 13, 2025
The Freeman
Partly her fault
In refusing to grant the request for the interim release of former president Rodrigo Duterte, now being held in The Hague for accusations of crimes against humanity, the International Criminal Court (ICC) said that among other things it was statements made by his daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte Carpio, that influenced their decision.
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October 13, 2025
The Freeman
Trump, Sisi to chair Gaza peace summit
US President Donald Trump and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will chair a Gaza peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, also attended by world leaders including the UN chief.
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October 13, 2025
The Freeman
Bill proposes pensions for farmers, fishermen
A bill has been filed in Congress to create an Agricultural Pension Program for farmers and fishermen in the country.
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October 13, 2025
The Freeman
BOC surpasses target collections
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Cebu recently recognized its top-performing personnel, divisions, and subports during an awarding ceremony, following another month of exceptional revenue performance.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
Blackwater, TNT get off to flying starts
Christian David provided the spark and RK Ilagan delivered the killer blows in the endgame to lead Blackwater past Terrafirma, 107-87, in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center-Montalban on Friday night, October 10.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
Marcos urged to allocate aid for Amerasians
A group of Filipino-American leaders have appealed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to allocate a portion of recently announced U.S. humanitarian funds to support an estimated 50,000 Filipino Amerasians, who are children and descendants of American military personnel once stationed in the Philippines.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu province, Cebu City to send relief to Davao
\"Davao Oriental and other areas are facing great loss after the 7.4-magnitude earthquake shook their homes and hearts. Daghang nawad-an, daghang nanginahanglan ug tabang, but hope will always live through our compassion,\" he added.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
Phl maintains Tier 1 rank in US trafficking report
The Philippines has kept its Tier 1 ranking in the 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, showing that the country continues to meet the minimum standards in fighting human trafficking.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
Gov creates animal welfare council
As Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro marked her first 100 days in office last October 8, there was also the issuance of Executive Order (EO) No. 59, creating the Provincial Animal Welfare Council (PAWC) to institutionalize programs on animal welfare, rabies control, and marine life conservation in Cebu Province.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
THE SCOUTS' OATH AND LAW
Scouting Month is a time to celebrate the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. They are young people who choose to live with honor, service, and love for God, country, and others.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
Weder-weder lang - Calida Remulla cycle
Sereno out as chief justice of the Philippine Supreme Court, Calida performed a legal exhibition in using quo warranto rather than the more common constitutionally enshrined process called impeachment.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
North Korea shows off 'most powerful' missile
North Korea showed off its “most powerful” intercontinental ballistic missile at a military parade attended by top officials from Russia and China, Pyongyang’s state media reported Saturday.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
POST-QUAKE ASSESSMENT: Mayor Archival gathers school officials on resumption of face-to-face classes
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival recently met with university administrators and student council leaders for proper coordination on the phased resumption of face-to-face classes, focusing on structural safety and mental health support following the September 30 earthquake.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
GOD IS NEVER LATE
“God is never late... He is always on time.” This was the message of a priest to parishioners in his homily one Sunday.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
Victoria Beckham reveals struggle to reinvent herself in Netflix series
Ex-Spice Girl turned designer Victoria Beckham describes herself as someone who “desperately wanted to be liked” in a new three-part documentary about her life.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
'Tron: Ares' Is Best Enjoyed as a Popcorn Flick Than a Profound Film About AI
It took 15 years for Disney to release a followup to 2010's \"Tron: Legacy,\" and 28 years before that to release the 1982 original starring Jeff Bridges.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
ADHD on trend
Who’s afraid of ADHD? Well, perhaps me, a little bit. This era of phones and screens and sound bites and instant gratification has made me one heck of an impatient customer. Trust me to imagine a dozen ways for service staff to serve faster. I simply cannot wait - and now I fear I’m being led down this irreversible course of irate customer-hood because of ADHD.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
Multiple dead, 19 missing after explosives plant blast
Nineteen people were missing and an unspecified number were killed after a massive blast tore through a US military explosives plant on Friday, prompting emergency responders to scour the ravaged site for any survivors, officials said.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
Lancers, Webmasters begin new chapter of their scathing rivalry
The three-time defending champions University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers and the University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters are expected to figure in a grudge rematch as they open a new chapter of their scathing rivalry in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament today (Sunday, October 12) at the Cebu Coliseum.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
11 facts about Mckenna Grace's teen heroine in epic tragic romance
“Mckenna brings so much life to Clara,” says Allison Williams, who plays Morgan Grant, mom to Mckenna Grace’s Clara in the upcoming tragic romance Regretting You. “She’s an extraordinary actress.”
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
Japan opposition eyes PM bet to block Takaichi
Japan’s biggest opposition party will seek to support a unified candidate with other groups in a bid to block Sanae Takaichi’s election as prime minister, media reported after the ruling coalition collapsed.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
ICE or not ICE
News network CNN recently posted a video of U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents reportedly trying to grab a man off a street in Chicago.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
PhilHealth, SSS extend help, services to quake-hit victims
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) recently announced the granting of provisional contracting for Z Benefits covering selected orthopedic implants, following the devastating magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu and nearby provinces on September 30, 2025.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
UCMed launches Kalusugan Center
The University of Cebu Medical Center (UCMed) is enhancing its commitment to accessible healthcare with the Kalusugan Center, aiming to transform it into a comprehensive one-stop-shop for PhilHealth members.
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