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Abne in tough battle vs Espinas for IBF Asia flyweight belt today
ARQ Stable stalwart April Jay “Astroboy” Abne faces another tough test in his fistic career as he trades blows with the world-ranked Jesse “Little Giant” Espinas for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) Asia flyweight crown in the main event of “Bugbugan sa Abra:Tapatan ng Kampeon” fight card presented by Solid North Sports Promotions today (Sunday, October 12) at the University of Abra’s Gov. Andres B. Bernos Memorial Gymnasium in Bangued.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
LeBron to miss NBA season-opener
Los Angeles superstar LeBron James is set to miss the Lakers’ NBA season-opener after the team said he will be sidelined three to four weeks with sciatica.
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October 11, 2025
The Freeman
Warriors hand Cheetahs first loss
The University of San Carlos (USC) Warriors dealt the Benedicto College (BC) Cheetahs their first defeat, 51-47, in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament on Thursday, October 9, at the Cebu Coliseum.
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October 11, 2025
The Freeman
Flu surge forces schools to shift to online classes
Several schools in Manila have either taken a health break or shifted to online classes amid a reported spike in flu-like symptoms.
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October 11, 2025
The Freeman
BIR leaves judgment on VAT cut to DOF
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said that the national government's revenue collection is expected to decrease significantly should the proposed measure, which removes the 12 percent value-added tax (VAT), be approved and enacted into law.
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October 11, 2025
The Freeman
ICC denies Duterte's bid for interim release
The International Criminal Court has denied former President Rodrigo Duterte's request for interim release, ordering him to remain in detention at The Hague.
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October 11, 2025
The Freeman
Cabangahan, Tolotolo reign supreme in SK category
Cabangahan and Tolotolo completed a two-game sweep of their respective rivals to come out as champions in SK category of the 15th Mayor Teresa Alegado Cup Inter-Barangay Fiesta Basketball League in Consolacion, Cebu.
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October 11, 2025
The Freeman
Ginebra's Ahanmisi asks to be traded
A new trade may be coming for Barangay Ginebra. This after Mav Ahanmisi admitted that he requested to be traded from the Gin Kings.
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October 11, 2025
The Freeman
July FDI net inflows hit $1.3 billion
Net inflows of foreign direct investments (FDI) into the Philippines declined in July but hit their highest level in a year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Friday.
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October 11, 2025
The Freeman
Distribution of cash aid for PWDs starts today
As promised by Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival, the distribution of financial assistance to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) will begin today, October 11, 2025, in their respective barangays.
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October 11, 2025
The Freeman
A stark reminder we live in the Pacific Ring of Fire
As I was preparing to write this column yesterday morning, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Manay, Davao Oriental, at a shallow depth of about 10 kilometers, according to Al Jazeera. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) immediately issued a tsunami warning, urging residents in coastal areas to evacuate to higher ground or move farther inland.
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October 11, 2025
The Freeman
Regine V's nieces form P-pop group DNA
ABS-CBN officially introduced the new P-pop girl group DNA who just launched their debut single “Don’t Ask Me Why” under the StarPop record label, and which is now available on all streaming platforms.
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October 11, 2025
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.
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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.
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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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