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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
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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
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'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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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October 11, 2025
The Freeman
A stark reminder we live in the Pacific Ring of Fire
As I was preparing to write this column yesterday morning, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Manay, Davao Oriental, at a shallow depth of about 10 kilometers, according to Al Jazeera. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) immediately issued a tsunami warning, urging residents in coastal areas to evacuate to higher ground or move farther inland.
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October 11, 2025
The Freeman
Regine V's nieces form P-pop group DNA
ABS-CBN officially introduced the new P-pop girl group DNA who just launched their debut single “Don’t Ask Me Why” under the StarPop record label, and which is now available on all streaming platforms.
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October 11, 2025
The Freeman
Palace reshuffles 3 transport agencies
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Markus Lacanilao as the new chair of the Land Transportation Office (LTO), replacing Vigor Mendoza in a reshuffle that affected two other transportation agencies.
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October 11, 2025
The Freeman
Spoelstra to replace Steve Kerr as Team USA head coach
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is set to be named the new head coach of Team USA, ESPN’s Shams Charania said in a report.
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October 11, 2025
The Freeman
The Freeman Foundation gives hope to Tabogon town residents
Melandro Mendoza, general manager of The Freeman, personally joined the distribution. He shared that The Freeman Foundation has been serving the public for more than 21 years, often extending aid to reach those in dire need.
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October 11, 2025
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PCG, VCG hold joint maritime drills in Cebu
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) launched a series of bilateral maritime exercises along Carcar Bay yesterday, October 10, marking the culmination of the VCG’s five-day port visit to Cebu.
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October 11, 2025
The Freeman
88 Cebuanos get free cataract surgery
The launching of Project: 100 Cataract Surgical Mission at the Cebu City Hall has restored both sight and hope for dozens of Cebuanos.
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