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Blackwater, TNT get off to flying starts
Christian David provided the spark and RK Ilagan delivered the killer blows in the endgame to lead Blackwater past Terrafirma, 107-87, in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center-Montalban on Friday night, October 10.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
Marcos urged to allocate aid for Amerasians
A group of Filipino-American leaders have appealed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to allocate a portion of recently announced U.S. humanitarian funds to support an estimated 50,000 Filipino Amerasians, who are children and descendants of American military personnel once stationed in the Philippines.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu province, Cebu City to send relief to Davao
\"Davao Oriental and other areas are facing great loss after the 7.4-magnitude earthquake shook their homes and hearts. Daghang nawad-an, daghang nanginahanglan ug tabang, but hope will always live through our compassion,\" he added.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
Phl maintains Tier 1 rank in US trafficking report
The Philippines has kept its Tier 1 ranking in the 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, showing that the country continues to meet the minimum standards in fighting human trafficking.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
Gov creates animal welfare council
As Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro marked her first 100 days in office last October 8, there was also the issuance of Executive Order (EO) No. 59, creating the Provincial Animal Welfare Council (PAWC) to institutionalize programs on animal welfare, rabies control, and marine life conservation in Cebu Province.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
THE SCOUTS' OATH AND LAW
Scouting Month is a time to celebrate the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. They are young people who choose to live with honor, service, and love for God, country, and others.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
Weder-weder lang - Calida Remulla cycle
Sereno out as chief justice of the Philippine Supreme Court, Calida performed a legal exhibition in using quo warranto rather than the more common constitutionally enshrined process called impeachment.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
North Korea shows off 'most powerful' missile
North Korea showed off its “most powerful” intercontinental ballistic missile at a military parade attended by top officials from Russia and China, Pyongyang’s state media reported Saturday.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
POST-QUAKE ASSESSMENT: Mayor Archival gathers school officials on resumption of face-to-face classes
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival recently met with university administrators and student council leaders for proper coordination on the phased resumption of face-to-face classes, focusing on structural safety and mental health support following the September 30 earthquake.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
GOD IS NEVER LATE
“God is never late... He is always on time.” This was the message of a priest to parishioners in his homily one Sunday.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
Victoria Beckham reveals struggle to reinvent herself in Netflix series
Ex-Spice Girl turned designer Victoria Beckham describes herself as someone who “desperately wanted to be liked” in a new three-part documentary about her life.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
'Tron: Ares' Is Best Enjoyed as a Popcorn Flick Than a Profound Film About AI
It took 15 years for Disney to release a followup to 2010's \"Tron: Legacy,\" and 28 years before that to release the 1982 original starring Jeff Bridges.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
ADHD on trend
Who’s afraid of ADHD? Well, perhaps me, a little bit. This era of phones and screens and sound bites and instant gratification has made me one heck of an impatient customer. Trust me to imagine a dozen ways for service staff to serve faster. I simply cannot wait - and now I fear I’m being led down this irreversible course of irate customer-hood because of ADHD.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
Multiple dead, 19 missing after explosives plant blast
Nineteen people were missing and an unspecified number were killed after a massive blast tore through a US military explosives plant on Friday, prompting emergency responders to scour the ravaged site for any survivors, officials said.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
Lancers, Webmasters begin new chapter of their scathing rivalry
The three-time defending champions University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers and the University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters are expected to figure in a grudge rematch as they open a new chapter of their scathing rivalry in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament today (Sunday, October 12) at the Cebu Coliseum.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
11 facts about Mckenna Grace's teen heroine in epic tragic romance
“Mckenna brings so much life to Clara,” says Allison Williams, who plays Morgan Grant, mom to Mckenna Grace’s Clara in the upcoming tragic romance Regretting You. “She’s an extraordinary actress.”
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
Japan opposition eyes PM bet to block Takaichi
Japan’s biggest opposition party will seek to support a unified candidate with other groups in a bid to block Sanae Takaichi’s election as prime minister, media reported after the ruling coalition collapsed.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
ICE or not ICE
News network CNN recently posted a video of U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents reportedly trying to grab a man off a street in Chicago.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
PhilHealth, SSS extend help, services to quake-hit victims
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) recently announced the granting of provisional contracting for Z Benefits covering selected orthopedic implants, following the devastating magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu and nearby provinces on September 30, 2025.
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October 12, 2025
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UCMed launches Kalusugan Center
The University of Cebu Medical Center (UCMed) is enhancing its commitment to accessible healthcare with the Kalusugan Center, aiming to transform it into a comprehensive one-stop-shop for PhilHealth members.
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October 12, 2025
The Freeman
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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