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Public padel courts now in Talisay
Senator Pia Cayetano and Talisay City Mayor Samsam Gullas yesterday led the inauguration of the newly-built Talisay City Sports Facility, home to the country's first public padel courts, as she called on government leaders to invest in sports as a way of building healthier and stronger communities.
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August 17, 2025
The Freeman
Capitol starts to livestream bidding
Next bid was the supply and delivery of a 500-kVA generator set for the Carcar Provincial Hospital, worth P3.5 million, and the acquisition of 10,000 vials of anti-rabies vaccine, estimated at P18 million.
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August 17, 2025
The Freeman
When Children Grow Up
There's a popular story about an old man who, one afternoon, brought his phone to a repair shop believing that there was something wrong with it. The technician, after checking it for a while, told him that there was nothing wrong with it.
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August 17, 2025
The Freeman
Gamble grumble
After all the hemming and hawing about what to do with online gambling from our spineless politicians, the Bangko Sentral ng Philippines (BSP) has finally stepped in and taken matters with its own regulatory hands.
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August 17, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu Greats eye fourth straight win in MPBL
The Cebu Greats train their sights on a fourth consecutive victory as they battle against the Bulacan Kuyas in the Manny Pacquiao presents 1xBet-MPBL 2025 Season today, (Saturday, August 16) at the Quezon Convention Center.
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August 16, 2025
The Freeman
Extended
Last Wednesday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act No. 12232, extending the term of barangay officials from three to four years.
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August 16, 2025
The Freeman
“Fist of Fury 8” triple championship showdown at SM Seaside tonight
Cebuano fans will be treated to another explosive action in the ring via the “Fist of Fury 8:Philippines vs Japan” triple championship card today (Saturday, August 16) at the Skyhall of SM Seaside City.
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August 16, 2025
The Freeman
KOICA-funded cold chain facility boosts Palawan seafood industry
The Philippines' chronic shortage of cold storage facilities — a bottleneck in efforts to curb post-harvest losses and strengthen food security — is set to ease with the inauguration of the Northern Palawan Cold Chain and Distribution Hub for Seafood.
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August 16, 2025
The Freeman
Gasoline prices may climb next week
Gasoline prices are expected to rise next week after a week of rollbacks, while diesel and kerosene are likely to continue their downward trend, the Department of Energy said on Friday, August 15.
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August 16, 2025
The Freeman
Philippines seeks wider trade partnership with South Korea
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said that the Philippines is eyeing to expand trade with South Korea following a call with President Lee Jae Myung.
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August 16, 2025
The Freeman
DGS' solar generation system gives savings in electricity bills
The Cebu City government has begun reaping the fruits of its first solar generation system, which was officially turned over to the Department of General Services (DGS) at ERMM Complex in South Road Properties (SRP).
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August 16, 2025
The Freeman
Jonkie: Inventory of ongoing Mandaue flood control projects good
Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo Jovito “Jonkie” Ouano said it is favorable to conduct an inventory to determine the locations of ongoing flood control projects in the city.
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August 16, 2025
The Freeman
Econg among 17 vying for Ombudsman post
Cebuana Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice Geraldine Faith Econg is among the 17 applicants for the country’s next ombudsman, based on the official list released by the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC).
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August 16, 2025
The Freeman
Why the '90s had Madonna at her prime
QUEEN OF POP TURNS 67
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August 16, 2025
The Freeman
PCCI revives Lapu-Lapu City chapter
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is reestablishing its presence in Lapu-Lapu City after more than 15 years, as the country's largest business group steps up efforts to deepen its network across the Visayas.
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August 16, 2025
The Freeman
Mama Mary's assumption and faithline
Yesterday, August 15, we celebrated the Assumption of our Mama Mary into heaven.
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August 16, 2025
The Freeman
Bantayan wants checks re-issued
ALL TOTALING P48M
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August 16, 2025
The Freeman
Election lawyer assails BSKE postponement
RA 12232 sets a four-year term for barangay and SK officials, with a maximum of three consecutive terms for barangay officials and only one term for SK officials in the same position.
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August 16, 2025
The Freeman
Mayor urges Cebuano youth: Engage in local film industry
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival is encouraging Cebuano youth to engage in the local film industry, declaring that creative expression through cinema should be promoted alongside sports and other youth development programs.
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August 16, 2025
The Freeman
Are some lawmakers pro-jueteng?
Philippines. So that, should this be stopped, apart from joblessness and government losses on revenues, illegal gambling like “jueteng”, which uses pure cash, or the unregulated foreign-based platforms may just flourish as the shift will likely happen.
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August 16, 2025
The Freeman
Phl rejects responsibility for China vessel crash
The Philippines is rejecting blame for the collision between two Chinese vessels near Scarborough Shoal earlier this week, an incident that took place as the China Coast Guard vessel involved was chasing a Philippine vessel delivering supplies to Filipino fishermen in the area.
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August 16, 2025
The Freeman
Fire hits a warehouse in Pahina San Nicolas
An early evening fire leaves at least P5.2 million in property damage in Barangay Pahina San Nicolas on Thursday, August 14. ROMEO D. MARANTAL
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August 16, 2025
The Freeman
Imee urges government to prioritize banana industry amid export decline
Senator Imee Marcos has called on the Department of Agriculture (DA) and other government agencies to prioritize banana production and research, citing a sharp decline in Philippine banana exports to key markets such as Japan and China.
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August 16, 2025
The Freeman
3rd person killed in Spain wildfires
One person battling a wildfire in Spain’s northwest Leon region has died, authorities said Thursday, raising the toll from the summer’s fire season to three.
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August 15, 2025
The Freeman
DENR flags resort project in Sta Fe for ECC violation
The project, known as The Stria, was approved for only three floors in its ECC but has already reached 11 levels, according to DENR-EMB officials. The building stands along the white-sand shores of Santa Fe, a protected wilderness area.
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August 15, 2025
The Freeman
Good role models
As per reports in our sister publication BANAT News, Cebu City Councilor Nyza “Nice” Archival wants stricter enforcement of the city ordinance prohibiting people from just spitting and urinating everywhere.
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August 15, 2025
The Freeman
Ukraine drones spark fires in 2 Russian regions
Ukraine fired dozens of drones at Russia between late Wednesday and early Thursday, wounding three people and sparking fires in two southern regions, including at an oil refinery, officials said.
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August 15, 2025
The Freeman
Unauthorized collection of Kamagayan Market stalls' rent to be investigated
The Cebu City Council approved a resolution calling for an investigation into reports that a third party had been collecting the P200 daily rental fees for stalls in the Kamagayan Market.
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August 15, 2025
The Freeman
40 dead in Sudan cholera outbreak
At least 40 people have died in Sudan's Darfur region in the country's worst cholera outbreak in years, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said on Thursday.
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August 15, 2025
The Freeman
The Lowdown on the Unveiling of a Speakeasy
A bar, a lounge, and a speakeasy may all serve alcohol and offer spaces to unwind - but each carries a distinct character, ambiance, and purpose.
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