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Voting for PBA Season 50 All-Star begins Dec. 5
Voting for the PBA Season 50 All-Star game begins when action in the Philippine Cup resumes on December 5.
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November 30, 2025
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'The Drift' shows Cebuano horror cinema can have global appeal
After six months of production earlier this year, the Cebuano horror film \"The Drift,\" produced by Dark Horse Film Productions and Nathiña Film Productions, premiered November 16 at SM Seaside Cinema, where the Centerstage theater was met with shrieks and applause over the film's intense scenes.
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November 30, 2025
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DOST chief urges science-based action for water security
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. underscored the urgent need for science-led solutions to address worsening water challenges during the opening of the two-day WaterSecurePH Forum and Urban Water Security Transfer Workshop in Cebu last Wednesday.
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November 30, 2025
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Grab-And-Go Basics
The recent string of natural disasters - from different parts of the world to the most recent earthquake and typhoon in Cebu - has doubtlessly reminded us of our vulnerabilities, giving due emphasis to the value in always being prepared.
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November 30, 2025
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COA flags P279 million flood projects
The Commission on Audit (COA) has uncovered widespread irregularities in four flood control projects in Bulacan worth more than P279 million, citing “ghost” structures, unauthorized relocations and documentation lapses.
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November 30, 2025
The Freeman
SSS: Complaints properly addressed
In light of recent reports citing government agencies with the highest number of complaints from January to August 2025 based on data presented by the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) to the Senate during budget deliberations, the Social Security System (SSS) clarified that all cases attributed to the agency have been properly addressed.
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November 30, 2025
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Not an end, but the beginning
Today, November 30, is the day of the so-called Trillion-Peso March against corruption.
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November 30, 2025
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'Young Elvis' drops self-titled first EP
Filipino-American singersongwriter David Young delivers a classic romantic sound with his self-titled debut extended play (EP) under Star Music.
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November 30, 2025
The Freeman
Pam hits back amid sea ambulance controversy
The post used the hashtag #KapTiningMartinez, which prompted a response from Board Member Celestino “Tining” Martinez III, clarifying his earlier remarks during budget deliberations.
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November 30, 2025
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Cebu joins rally vs corruption
In Cebu, the civic movement, which is actively supported by Cebu Archbishop Alberto “Abet” Uy, will start at 2:30 p.m. with a Holy Mass at the Pilgrim Center of the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu.
3 min |
November 30, 2025
The Freeman
Sloppy choices
Another day, another dictionary chooses its word of the year.
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November 30, 2025
The Freeman
Huge rollback in diesel prices seen next week
Domestic diesel prices are seen to decline by as much as P3.20 per liter next week on easing worries regarding the Russia-Ukraine war since the US is firm on hammering out a peace deal.
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November 29, 2025
The Freeman
LTO to start strict enforcement of e-bike ban on national highways
Starting next month, unregistered electric bicycles (e-bikes) and electric tricycles (e-trikes) will be banned from plying national highways as the Land Transportation Office (LTO) begins enforcing the policy that includes impounding these vehicles.
2 min |
November 29, 2025
The Freeman
Our unfinished revolution
A true movement for progress is multisectoral, driven by noble, shared goals, good intentions, and the capacity to act in response to real material conditions.
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November 29, 2025
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Certainly uncertain
Two weeks ago, the nation was anxiously watching the development of the supposed three-day “anti-corruption rally” of Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) faithful at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila.
3 min |
November 29, 2025
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Phl emerges as global digital powerhouse
The Philippines is tightening its grip as one of the world's most digitally engaged markets, with 98 million internet users and nearly 96 million social media identities, according to the Digital 2026: Philippines report published by Meltwater and We Are Social.
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November 29, 2025
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Alcantara returns P110M in flood control scam
Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) engineer Henry Alcantara, a self-confessed conspirator in the flood control scam, has returned P110 million to the country’s coffers.
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November 29, 2025
The Freeman
On corruption and flood-control/infrastructure crisis in the Philippines
For a deeper understanding about the nationwide public rage and protest movements tomorrow, November 30 and those held previously, please take time to review our Unified People's Declaration on the corruption and flood-control infrastructure crisis in the Philippines shared below, signed by close to 60 representatives of churches/ interfaith communities/civil society/people's organizations/ social movements/academic, professional institution, public-service reform advocates, adopted on the 10th day of November, 2025, in Cebu City, Philippines.
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November 29, 2025
The Freeman
DFA: No Filipino died in Hong Kong blaze
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has confirmed that no Filipinos were killed in the Tai Po fire incident in Hong Kong.
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November 29, 2025
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E-hailing platform joins digital adoption drive
Maxim, one of the country's fastest-expanding e-hailing and delivery platforms, joined a government-led push to accelerate digital adoption among small businesses and gig-economy workers at the \"Asenso Express: Digital Integration for MSMEs and Partner Riders\" event organized by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Region VII and the DICT ICT Industry Development Bureau.
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November 29, 2025
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PNP boosts IT skills, strengthens cyber readiness
People can expect a more digitally skilled police force in the coming years as the Philippine National Police (PNP) ramps up efforts to enhance its capabilities in the digital and cyber domain.
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November 29, 2025
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Expert: Violent content may have driven boy to kill cousin
Beyond a crime believed to have been committed by an eight-year-old during a child fight is a behavioral attribution considerably influenced by exposure to cartoon shows and video games with violent content, says University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Psychology professor Marjun Delgado.
4 min |
November 29, 2025
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Phl places 4th RU in Miss Int'l 2025
The Philippines' Myrna Esguerra finished fourth runner-up to Colombia's Catalina Duque at the end of the Miss International 2025 coronation night held November 27 in Tokyo, Japan.
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November 29, 2025
The Freeman
Fear on a whole new level
Freddy's back and he's bringing more friends in \"Five Nights at Freddy's 2,\" the sequel to the 2023 box-office horror phenomenon based on the hit game series by Scott Cawthon. Animatronic horror gets on a whole new level with iconic Freddy Fazbear nightmares debuting on the big screen.
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November 29, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu Taxi group backs use of EVs, rejects plan for more taxi franchises
Under the memorandum, the LTFRB approved new taxi slots exclusive for electric vehicles: 8,000 units for Metro Manila; 600 units for Metro Cebu; and 600 units for Metro Davao.
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November 29, 2025
The Freeman
All set for finals of Blue Bar chess tourney
The finals of the Blue Bar Chess Club tournament in San Fernando, Cebu will take place on Sunday, November 30.
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November 29, 2025
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Another disaster we should learn from
Tragedy has struck in Hong Kong.
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November 29, 2025
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Jake begins his revenge in 'What Lies Beneath'
The revenge of Edong (Jake Cuenca) is now in full swing as he targets Alice (Janella Salvador), Mel (Sue Ramirez), Beth (Charlie Dizon), and Erica (Kaila Estrada) in \"What Lies Beneath,\" airing nightly at 9:30 pm on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z, TV5, iWant, and Netflix.
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November 29, 2025
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Pope, Orthodox leader to celebrate early Christian milestone
Pope Leo XIV will join the leader of the world's Orthodox Christians Friday to celebrate 1,700 years since one of the early Church's most important gatherings, on the second day of his visit to Turkey.
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November 29, 2025
The Freeman
UC Webmasters, BC Cheetahs in crucial match for Top 2 spot
The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters and the Benedicto College (BC) Cheetahs collide against each other in a pivotal duel for a Top 2 spot in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament today (Saturday, November 29) at the Cebu Coliseum.
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