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Shimura to discontinue health card program
Fourth District Congressman-elect Sun Shimura has announced that he will no longer continue the health card medical assistance program initiated by the late congressman Benhur Salimbangon and sustained by his wife, outgoing Congresswoman Janice Salimbangon.
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June 10, 2025
The Freeman
Religious group hits ‘deliberate delay’ in VP Sara Duterte impeachment trial
A Catholic religious organization has issued a scathing statement condemning what it called the “deliberate delay” in the Senate trial for the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.
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June 09, 2025
The Freeman
Trump rewarding loyalists with pardon
Reality TV stars. Former lawmakers. A sheriff. A nursing home executive. A drug kingpin.
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June 09, 2025
The Freeman
China vice premier set to meet US delegation for trade talks
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will meet a US delegation for talks next week in Britain, Beijing announced Saturday amid a fragile truce in the trade dispute between the two powers.
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June 09, 2025
The Freeman
27M students returning to schools on June 16
The Department of Education (DepEd) is bracing for the return of at least 27 million students as school year 2025-2026 officially opens on June 16, with nationwide preparations already underway to ensure a smooth transition back to in-person classes.
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June 09, 2025
The Freeman
50% of Pinoy families see themselves as poor
Fifty percent of Filipino families consider themselves poor, according to the latest survey by Social Weather Stations (SWS).
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June 09, 2025
The Freeman
BluMerVin Gambit! rules 4th Hinulawan Joyful Cup chessfest
The Team BluMerVin Gambit! bannered by National Master Merben Roque, Vincent Balena and Triton Blue Ares Garcia dominated the Tatluhan category of the 4th Hinulawan Joyful Cup Chess Tournament 2025 held last Friday, June 6, at the Toledo City Badminton Center in Barangay Sangi.
1 min |
June 09, 2025
The Freeman
Factory output picks up in April
The country's manufacturing output posted growth in April, driven mainly by the uptick in production of basic metals, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
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June 09, 2025
The Freeman
PHILCONSTRUCT VISAYAS 2025 Cebu takes center stage as construction innovation hub
Cebu is set to reinforce its status as a regional construction and innovation hub as it hosts the 14th edition of PHILCONSTRUCT Visayas, the country's premier industry trade event, from June 19 to 21, 2025.
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June 09, 2025
The Freeman
AS AIC TAKES OVER Bohol-Panglao airport to get major upgrade
Undeniably, the ocean, due to its vastness will always remain a mystery. However, its potential is a certainty. Its resources are now viewed as central in our efforts to address the multitude of challenges that humanity is expected to face in the coming decades.
3 min |
June 09, 2025
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Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of delaying prisoner swap
A large-scale prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine -- the only concrete outcome of peace talks -- was thrown into doubt Saturday after Moscow and Kyiv accused each other of delaying and thwarting the swap.
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June 09, 2025
The Freeman
The final duos of 'PBB Celebrity Collab'
“Academic rivals” Ralph de Leon and Shuvee Etrata have chosen their “unexpected” final duos for the upcoming finale of the reality show “Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition.”
2 min |
June 09, 2025
The Freeman
LTO chief orders probe into 160 clinics, 40 regional offices
Land Transportation Office (LTO) Chief Vigor Mendoza has ordered an investigation into nearly 160 medical clinics and 40 district offices nationwide over alleged anomalies in the issuance of medical certificates and vehicle ownership transfers.
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June 09, 2025
The Freeman
SHAABAA a platform for Ateneo Hearters to RE:UNITE
As the main host of their grand alumni homecoming this year, the Sacred Heart Ateneo Alumni Basketball Athletic Association (SHAABAA) serves a greater purpose for Batch 2000.
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June 09, 2025
The Freeman
Chan to push for bigger Visayas budget in 2026 ΝΕΡ
Congressman-elect Junard “Ahong” Chan of Lapu-Lapu City’s lone district is pushing for a larger budget allocation for the Visayas under the 2026 National Expenditure Program (NEP).
2 min |
June 09, 2025
The Freeman
Yedda denies Cebu guv bid
But Yedda's family is from Cebu and she grew up and studied in the city. She is the granddaughter of the late Cebuano labor leader Democrito Mendoza of Liloan town.
2 min |
June 09, 2025
The Freeman
World leaders head for UN summit on ocean threats
World leaders descend on the French Riviera on Sunday ahead of a high-level summit to tackle a deepening crisis in the oceans driven by overfishing, climate change and pollution.
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June 09, 2025
The Freeman
Why Cebu pop-rock band Coloura works best remotely than in a studio
Nostalgia for the good old college days is what carries Coloura. After nine years together and two EPs under their belt, the Cebuano pop-rock band is heading back to their roots with their self-titled debut studio album by Melt Records set for release on August 22 - an effort they say best represents their sound and the reason they started making music in the first place.
4 min |
June 09, 2025
The Freeman
Thousands protest in Tel Aviv for release of Gaza hostages
When astronomers announced last month they might have discovered the most promising hints of alien life yet on a distant planet, the rare good news raised hopes humanity could soon learn we are not alone in the universe.
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June 09, 2025
The Freeman
Beermen bolster Top 4 bid
San Miguel Beer held off Rain or Shine’s spirited chase in the fourth quarter in a road game in Cagayan de Oro and hacked out a 120-111 victory that boosted their Top Four bid in the PBA Philippine Cup elims.
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June 09, 2025
The Freeman
Council defers approval of slope protection project
A proposed slope protection project in Barangay Agsungot hit a snag before the Cebu City Council after the proponent reportedly failed to defend its purpose and after inconsistencies were found in the contract.
2 min |
June 09, 2025
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MEDICAL Developments
Al's forthcoming role(s) in healthcare
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June 09, 2025
The Freeman
Cosmetics sector eyes 10% growth this year
The country's cosmetics industry is expected to continue to bloom and post a 10-percent growth this year as Filipinos put importance on skin care.
1 min |
June 09, 2025
The Freeman
Consequences of no impeachment
The main and social media are ablaze with the news on the possibility that the impeachment trial of VP Sara will be aborted and not proceed.
2 min |
June 09, 2025
The Freeman
Payments for buffet, snacks questioned
The Cebu City Council has questioned a purchase order from a company for the assemblies of Cebu City Cooperative Development Council (CCCDC) after some legislators reportedly found the qualification of the supplier sketchy.
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June 09, 2025
The Freeman
Pepito to seek reelection as PCL-Cebu president
Following his landslide reelection as the number one councilor of Toledo City in the May 12 midterm elections, Councilor Ricardo “Kuya Nick” Pepito has officially declared his intention to seek another term as President of the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) Cebu Provincial Federation.
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June 09, 2025
The Freeman
Public school enrollment, Brigada Eskwela start today
Enrollment for public schools officially begins nationwide today, June 9, 2025, coinciding with the launch of Brigada Eskwela, a community-driven initiative to prepare schools for the upcoming academic year.
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June 09, 2025
The Freeman
Studio Ghibli's top five films
Japan's Oscar-winning anime house Studio Ghibli turns 40 this month.
2 min |
June 09, 2025
The Freeman
Trump threatens Musk with 'serious consequences'
OVER SPENDING BILL ROW
3 min |
June 09, 2025
The Freeman
Expanded child welfare center gets council nod
Cebu City will soon have an expanded child welfare center following the council's approval of an ordinance authored by Councilor Jocelyn Pesquera.
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