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Co claims Romualdez threatened him; ex-House chief denies claim
Former Ako Bikol Partylist Rep. Zaldy Co on Sunday, November 16, accused former House Speaker Martin Romualdez of threatening him should he disclose information about the alleged P100-billion budget insertion and flood control corruption scheme.
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November 17, 2025
The Freeman
Firms told to harness Al to achieve SDGs
Businesses should harness artificial intelligence (AI) to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to former United Nations (UN) secretary general Ban Ki-Moon.
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November 17, 2025
The Freeman
Ex-abbot of Shaolin Temple faces arrest
Local authorities in China said Sunday they had approved the arrest of the former head of the Shaolin Temple, known as the birthplace of kung fu, over suspicion of embezzlement.
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November 17, 2025
The Freeman
Humans can no longer tell Al music from real thing: survey
It has become nearly impossible for people to tell the difference between music generated by artificial intelligence and that created by humans, according to a survey released last week.
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November 17, 2025
The Freeman
Andres: Pressure, pride in 'Bagets' role
Aga Muhlach charmed viewers as the “boy next door” Adie in the iconic 1984 film “Bagets” by Maryo J. de los Reyes.
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November 17, 2025
The Freeman
PH, US, Japan stage new WPS drills
The Philippines, United States, and Japan conducted another round of maritime drills in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), underscoring growing regional unity and cooperation, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said yesterday.
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November 17, 2025
The Freeman
Persistent hope amid our helplessness
And even if personally we have not sinned or do not seem to deserve a particular burden, we all suffer just the same as an effect of all the sins of men, ours and those of others. We should not be surprised by this and waste time complaining about it.
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November 17, 2025
The Freeman
Mandaue continues clearing efforts in interior portions
After major thoroughfares were cleared, Mayor Thadeo “Jonkie” Ouano ordered intensified cleanup and clearing operations on the interior roads of the city’s barangays, particularly in the sitios.
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November 17, 2025
The Freeman
120 hurt in protest vs Mexico president
At least 120 people, mostly police officers, were injured Saturday as thousands marched through Mexico City to protest against President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government, local authorities said.
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November 17, 2025
The Freeman
CESAFI basketball action returns
Games today (Cebu Coliseum) 5:15 p.m. CIT-U vs DBTC (jrs.) 6:45 p.m. UV vs USPF (srs.)
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November 17, 2025
The Freeman
Massive march in Brazil marks first big UN climate protest in years
Tens of thousands of people thronged the streets of the Amazonian city hosting COP30 talks on Saturday, dancing to thumping speakers in the first large-scale protest at a UN climate summit in years.
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November 17, 2025
The Freeman
Mastercard pushes password-free online shopping in AsPac by 2030
Mastercard is accelerating its push to make online shopping across Asia-Pacific password-free and number-free by 2030, with a regional roadmap targeting full tokenization and biometric authentication in Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam by 2027.
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November 17, 2025
The Freeman
Gatchalian: Ex-DPWH exec vows to return “kickbacks”
Former public works undersecretary Roberto Bernardo, one of the central figures who implicated government officials and lawmakers in alleged flood-control kickback schemes, has pledged to return the money he supposedly received, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said on Sunday.
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November 17, 2025
The Freeman
ABS-CBN CELEBRATES TOGETHERNESS IN '25 CHRISTMAS ID
ABS-CBN ushered in the holiday season with the launch of its star-studded 2025 Christmas ID, “Love, Joy, Hope: Sabay Tayo Ngayong Pasko,” which celebrates the heartwarming tales of everyday heroes and the Filipino culture of togetherness and bayanihan.
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November 17, 2025
The Freeman
Singapore charges Australian in Ariana incident
Singapore authorities charged an Australian man Friday for rushing film star Ariana Grande at the Asia premiere of “Wicked: For Good”.
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November 16, 2025
The Freeman
UN Security Council set to vote Gaza plan
The UN Security Council will vote Monday on a resolution endorsing US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, diplomats said.
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November 16, 2025
The Freeman
Teachers, staff in Mandaue receive their incentives early
Christmas came early for teachers and personnel of the Department of Education (DepEd) in Mandaue City as they began receiving their year-end bonuses, cash gifts, and salaries, the local DepEd office confirmed.
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November 16, 2025
The Freeman
Co urged to submit evidence
'FACE THE MUSIC':
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November 16, 2025
The Freeman
Mandaue City schools assure flexy learning for typhoon-hit students
While classes have resumed in most parts of Cebu, the Department of Education (DepEd) Mandaue City Division has assured students affected by Typhoon Tino that they have nothing to worry about as schools continue to adjust to their needs.
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November 16, 2025
The Freeman
DOT chief receives 2025 Mabuhay Gold Award
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco has been honored as the 2025 Mabuhay Gold Awardee, the highest recognition bestowed by the Association of Human Resources Managers in the Hospitality Industry to a Filipino leader who has significantly contributed to the growth and strengthening of the country’s hospitality sector.
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November 16, 2025
The Freeman
US president calls Thailand, Cambodia after new clashes
US President Donald Trump said he called Thailand and Cambodia on Friday to bolster the peace deal he helped broker, after fresh clashes erupted between the Southeast Asian neighbors.
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November 16, 2025
The Freeman
'ATOM ARAULLO SPECIALS' WINS BEST DOCU IN LONDON
GMA Public Affairs'
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November 16, 2025
The Freeman
Gatchalian backs probe into defective projects
In partnership with the Valenzuela City LGU and the Valenzuela City DSWD, Gatchalian distributed P2.145 million worth of rice and P2 million in cash assistance to 85,603 families across the affected cities. He was joined by Valenzuela City Councilors Ghogo Deato Lee and Mario San Andres.
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November 16, 2025
The Freeman
Relief for Tino victims goes on
The St. Therese Diocesan Shrine of the Diocese of Naval, in partnership with the volunteers of director Lino Cayetano, the Salinas City CA-Cebu City Sisterhood International, the Manang Inday Foundation, and R2 Builders, continued its large-scale relief operations for families severely affected by Typhoon Tino.
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November 16, 2025
The Freeman
Jerusalem to grace 63rd WBC Convention
Reigning World Boxing Council minimumweight champion Melvin “El Gringo” Jerusalem will grace the 63rd Annual WBC Convention scheduled from November 30 to December 5 at the Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand.
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November 16, 2025
The Freeman
Curry explodes for 49 points as Warriors tame Spurs anew
Golden State star Stephen Curry scored 49 points, including the game-winning free-throws in the waning seconds as the Warriors beat the San Antonio Spurs, 109-108, in NBA Cup action.
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November 16, 2025
The Freeman
Rosa Rosal, veteran actress & humanitarian, dies at 97
Veteran actress and celebrated humanitarian Rosa Rosal has passed away at 97 years old.
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November 16, 2025
The Freeman
UNIQUE IS BEAUTIFUL
Once upon a sunny morning in Mactan, three cousins named Rex, Xian, and Stella were playing by the beach near the grand Sheraton Hotel.
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November 16, 2025
The Freeman
No to an EDSA I encore
From our political history books, we learned that the assumption of Corazon Cojuangco Aquino as president of our republic was the result of the so-called People Power Revolution.
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November 16, 2025
The Freeman
Donald Trump suing BBC for billions over video edit
Aboard Air Force One --- US President Donald Trump said on Friday he would sue the BBC for up to $5 billion, after the British broadcaster apologized but said it would not pay damages for a misleading speech edit.
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