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The Freeman
After the quake: time to build a permanent home for Cebu City's courts
I was in Metro Manila when the earthquake struck Cebu at around 10 P.M. on Tuesday. I was preparing to doze off, making one last check of my social media feed and messages, when I learned about the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Cebu, whose epicenter was off the coast of Bogo City.
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October 04, 2025
The Freeman
IMF slashes Philippine growth forecasts
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded its growth forecasts for the Philippines, citing weaker-than-expected performance in the first half and external headwinds that could weigh on exports and investment.
2 min |
October 03, 2025
The Freeman
Developers, hotels assure public of property safety
AFTER 6.9 MAGNITUDE QUAKE
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October 03, 2025
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Volunteers sign up as aid heads north
The first thing that greets travelers heading into Bogo City are not just the trucks filled with aid, but the handwritten signs on cardboard: \"We need help. Foods and water.
5 min |
October 03, 2025
The Freeman
PBA Season 50 - A wild rumble?
The teams did their assignments in the offseason - from implementing draft plans to exercising offseason wheeling and dealings then going on to their buildups - hinting at a hot start of the playoff chase in PBA Season 50 beginning Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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October 03, 2025
The Freeman
Fiesta in Dumanjug, home of great governors & contractors
The town of my late father, Dumanjug, is the most progressive town in the 7th District. It is the home of three governors and two fantastic contractors. Today and tomorrow, the Dumanjuganons celebrate the solemnity of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi led by Mayor Gungun Gica and Vice Mayor Wado Gica. Shoutout to my relatives especially the great clan of the Quirantes, especially engineers Alan and Jonathan.
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October 03, 2025
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Buckle up for 'The Running Man'
“We're really breaking out the heavy artillery, the big explosions,” Glen Powell says in the new “Behind the Action” featurette for his upcoming movie, “The Running Man,” opening only in cinemas November 12. “Hopefully I’ll make the stunts look cool. This is going to be fun.”
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October 03, 2025
The Freeman
Wildcats eye second win
The Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) Wildcats shoot for another victory as they tackle the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Jaguars in a rare Friday game of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament at the Cebu Coliseum.
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October 03, 2025
The Freeman
Lawyers: Senate’s ICC reso does not matter
As the country reels from back-to-back disasters —several destructive cyclones and a deadly earthquake — the Senate chose this week to pass a resolution urging the International Criminal Court (ICC) to place former president Rodrigo Duterte under house arrest for “humanitarian” reasons.
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October 03, 2025
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SM hopeful on bringing 'Disney On Ice' to Cebu
For the past 35 years, “Disney On Ice” has always held its Philippine shows in Metro Manila. But the possibility of Cebu experiencing Disney’s spectacular ice skating concert is becoming more likely.
2 min |
October 03, 2025
The Freeman
Israel to deport intercepted pro-Palestine flotilla activists
Israel said on Thursday it will deport to Europe pro-Palestinian activists on an aid flotilla headed towards Gaza as the Israeli navy intercepted vessel after vessel in the Mediterranean.
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October 03, 2025
The Freeman
Why 'Quezon' is a 'make-or-break' gamble for TBA Studios
When cinema teachers ask their students about their favorite films, they might respond with a pick from critically acclaimed filmmakers.
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October 03, 2025
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Imee slams DICT over rushed deadline for Konektadong Pinoy IRR Comments
Senator Imee Marcos on Wednesday criticized the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) for setting an October 2 deadline for public comments on the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the newly enacted Konektadong Pinoy (KP) Act, calling the move “too soon, too fast, too furious.”
1 min |
October 03, 2025
The Freeman
Where your taxes could have gone
It would seem that even nature is constantly reminding us of how corruption can ruin our country.
1 min |
October 03, 2025
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PBA chief: 4-point line here to stay
If it were up to PBA commissioner Willie Marcial, the 4-point line would stay in the league \"forever.
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October 03, 2025
The Freeman
DOT: Widespread tourism disruption in CV after quake
The Department of Tourism (DOT) confirmed widespread disruption in Central Visayas' tourism sector following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake on September 30, affecting more than 700 workers and forcing the closure of dozens of heritage sites, resorts, and cultural institutions.
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October 03, 2025
The Freeman
People, Planet and Profits: The pillars of sustainable development
The 'flood-control issues' are just the tip of an iceberg! Sustainable Development and Inclusive Growth must be on the agenda of Government by effectively addressing the three main pillars: economic, environmental, and social. These three pillars are informally referred to as people, planet, and profits.
3 min |
October 03, 2025
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Displaced MSME workers in North Cebu to get aid
Employees of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Northern Cebu whose livelihood have been disrupted by the recent calamity will receive emergency assistance through the Department of Labor and Employment's (DOLE) Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program.
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October 03, 2025
The Freeman
AFTER POWERFUL QUAKE 10 BPO firms sued by workers
The BPO Industry Employees’ Network (BIEN)-Cebu has filed a complaint before the Department of Labor and Employment-Regional Office 7 (DOLE-7) against 10 BPO companies in Cebu City, citing alleged violations of labor rights and occupational safety and health standards after the recent magnitude 6.9 earthquake.
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October 03, 2025
The Freeman
Jotun champions still in CABC Corporate Cup
Team Jotun swept Boysen in their best-of-three finals series with a 95-86 victory in Game 2 to successfully defend their crown in the Cebu Architects Basketball Club (CABC) 7th Corporate Cup at the Game Changer Sports Facility along Hernan Cortes Street in Barangay Banilad, Mandaue City recently.
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October 03, 2025
The Freeman
EMERGENCY PREP BASICS
The recent string of natural disasters — from different parts of the world to the most recent earthquake in Cebu has doubtlessly reminded us of our vulnerabilities, giving due emphasis to the value in always being prepared.
3 min |
October 03, 2025
The Freeman
Quake damages reach P3B; death toll now 72
Displacement has also reached alarming levels, with some 65,000 families forced out of their homes and in urgent need of temporary shelter.
2 min |
October 03, 2025
The Freeman
'THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY' SELLS MORE PARIS ROMANTIC ESCAPISM
Emily is no longer the only doe-eyed American in Paris: Isabel “Belly” Conklin, lead character in global TV phenomenon “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” has also moved to the French capital, burnishing its reputation for romance and escapism.
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October 03, 2025
The Freeman
Power restored in parts of Cebu after 6.9 magnitude earthquake
After a strong 6.9 magnitude earthquake shook Northern Cebu on the night of September 30, Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) confirmed that several of its power plants in the Visayas temporarily shut down as a safety measure.
1 min |
October 03, 2025
The Freeman
Zelensky to meet with EU leaders in summit
Copenhagen, Denmark — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to join talks with leaders from across Europe in Copenhagen Thursday, as the EU seeks to bolster Kyiv’s fight against Russia in the face of dwindling US support.
2 min |
October 03, 2025
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Philippine factory output deteriorates in September
Factory activity in the Philippines contracted for the first time in six months in September, as manufacturers saw a drop in output and new orders, S&P Global said on ‘Wednesday.
1 min |
October 02, 2025
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Earthquake FAQs from PHILVOCS
What is An Earthquake? An earthquake is a weak to violent shaking of the ground produced by the sudden movement of rock materials below the earth's surface.
1 min |
October 02, 2025
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Duterte Youth loses bid for three House seats
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has reaffirmed in finality its decision to cancel the registration of the Duterte Youth Party-list, effectively leaving three seats in the 20th Congress up for grabs.
2 min |
October 02, 2025
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BSP sees September inflation at 1.5%-2.3%
Philippine inflation may have settled between 1.5% to 2.3% in September, amid a spike in prices of rice, fish and fuel, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.
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October 02, 2025
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Lapu-Lapu City Heroes FC proud of silver-medal finish
They may have fallen short of their target but the promising young booters of the Lapu-Lapu City Heroes FC are still proud and happy of their first runner-up trophy in the 6 Under category of the 4th City of Naga Football Festival recently.
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