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Singapore to toughen ban on smartphones in schools
Singapore will impose a stricter ban on smartphones and smartwatches in secondary schools starting January, its education ministry said, part of a global push to combat digital distractions.
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December 02, 2025
The Freeman
Group: Landmine casualties swell amid ban challenges
New landmine use in Myanmar, Ukraine and other conflicts coupled with funding cuts for clearance saw casualty numbers surge in 2024, a monitor said Monday, warning the international ban faced “unprecedented challenges.”
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December 02, 2025
The Freeman
UV Lancers inch closer to securing Top 2 spot
Warriors into Final Four after edging Jaguars in historic duel
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December 02, 2025
The Freeman
Imee visits OFWs affected by Tai Po fire in Hong Kong
Senator Imee Marcos traveled to Hong Kong on Sunday, November 30, to visit overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by the fire that struck the Wang Fuk Court apartment complex in Tai Po District.
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December 02, 2025
The Freeman
Brushing up on Coup d'état 101
Senator Ping Lacson was quoted to have declared that some retired generals and other former military officers attempted to offer him the mission to head a military junta takeover of the civil government. Senator Lacson claimed that he peremptorily and forthwith rejected it. My take on this is clear and categorical: Not now.
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December 02, 2025
The Freeman
Fewer crimes this November compared to last
Strong community participation and proactive governance are some of the factors being attributed to the significant crime deterrence in the city for the month of November this year, said the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO).
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December 02, 2025
The Freeman
iWant's lineup of original shows for holiday binge-watching
All the romance, laughs, drama, and more feels await viewers on iWant as it unveiled a fresh lineup of original and fan-favorite titles this December —making it the perfect holiday binge-watch destination and cementing its place as the Home of Filipino Feels for audiences around the world.
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December 02, 2025
The Freeman
37 contingents register for Sinulog 2026
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival has confirmed that 37 contingents, including 13 out-of-towners and two guest performers, will join the Sinulog 2026 Grand Parade in January.
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December 02, 2025
The Freeman
IN LAPU-LAPU CITY Torrential rains trigger flood, monstrous traffic
Heavy rains on the first day of December left several areas in Lapu-Lapu City flooded on Monday morning, disrupting daily routines and causing hours-long traffic jams, particularly for commuters, motorists, and residents in lowlying communities.
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December 02, 2025
The Freeman
VAWC cases in city rise
Regardless of the existing laws and the continuing efforts of the police authorities to raise awareness against violations of human rights, especially those of the women and children, related incidents still persist in Cebu City.
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December 02, 2025
The Freeman
Mandaue City youth mandated to plant trees before graduation
She noted that the concept is not new, as some schools and colleges already require students to plant up to 10 trees before graduation. For Mandaue City, however, the requirement was set at a minimum of two to ensure feasibility and compliance.
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December 02, 2025
The Freeman
Kim Chiu meets her Cebu 'bunnies'
Cebuana star Kim Chiu had a corner of SM City Cebu abuzz last November 22 when she opened the first popup store for her growing community of \"bunnies.
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December 02, 2025
The Freeman
League calls for stronger CSR in disaster response
The League of Corporate Foundations (LCF) is pressing companies to expand and institutionalize corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs as climate-driven disasters and governance concerns strain communities across Cebu and the Visayas.
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December 02, 2025
The Freeman
DILG: Zaldy Co likely hiding under Portuguese passport
Resigned lawmaker Elizaldy Co is likely hiding in Portugal, Europe, with a second passport, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Monday, December 1.
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December 02, 2025
The Freeman
star designer Rousteing quits Balmain
Star designer Olivier Rousteing announced that he was quitting as artistic director of French fashion house Balmain after 14 years in which he revolutionized the luxury group.
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December 02, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu lawmakers’ P83 billion discretion
Over the three-year period, Cebu’s solons received a combined P55.77 billion in allocables and P27.3 billion in non-allocables.
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December 02, 2025
The Freeman
Torrential rains trigger flood, monstrous traffic
IN LAPU-LAPU CITY
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December 02, 2025
The Freeman
OFWs in Abu Dhabi lend a hand to Cebuano flood victims with basketball for a cause
A group of kindhearted Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates staged a charity basketball tournament for the victims of massive flooding that ravaged Cebu recently.
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December 02, 2025
The Freeman
Archdiocese of Cebu starts journey towards centennial
The Archdiocese of Cebu has formally launched its nine-year journey toward its centennial as an archdiocese.
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December 02, 2025
The Freeman
Life with Paradis was 'bliss', says Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp's life with former French partner Vanessa Paradis and their two children was \"bliss\", the US actor told AFP in a recent interview.
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December 02, 2025
The Freeman
Thinness is Back on catwalks
After a short interlude of pushing \"body inclusivity\" and plus-sized models to the fore, the fashion industry has returned to promoting thinness as a beauty ideal.
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December 02, 2025
The Freeman
Test flights of US fighter jets to start this month
Test flights of US F-16V fighter jets built for Taiwan will start this month, a Taiwanese Air Force official said Monday, but warned of “very serious delays” in delivery.
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December 02, 2025
The Freeman
Seismic Cebu rally
Last Sunday’s successful protest action was a promising start.
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December 02, 2025
The Freeman
Hong Kong policemen nab 13 people over deadly fire
Hong Kong police said on Monday they had arrested a total of 13 people over a deadly fire that ripped through an apartment complex last week, killing at least 146.
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December 02, 2025
The Freeman
Pump prices drop as US pushes for Ukraine-Russia peace deal
Diesel will see a P2.90-per-liter rollback at the start of December, breaking a month-long streak of weekly hikes, even as gasoline slightly edges up and kerosene declines, oil firms announced Monday.
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December 02, 2025
The Freeman
Another Trillion Peso March eyed amid 'tentative' corruption probes
Organizers of the second Trillion Peso March on Sunday, November 30, are preparing for a possible third nationwide protest, saying another mobilization is likely if government investigations into the multibillion-peso flood control scandal continue to skirt accountability for senior officials.
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December 02, 2025
The Freeman
P6.1M drugs seized in a week
The Police Regional Office 7 (PRO-7) yielded significant results during their recent week-long anti-criminality operations, seizing over P6.1 million worth of illegal drugs and arresting at least 419 suspects.
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December 02, 2025
The Freeman
CH workers to get refund for undelivered uniforms
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival has assured City Hall employees that they will receive the cash equivalent of uniforms that were never delivered.
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December 02, 2025
The Freeman
Phl factory activity falls to lowest level in November
Philippine factory activity deteriorated in November, posting the sharpest downturn in more than four years as manufacturers saw drastic decline in output and new orders, according to S&P Global.
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December 02, 2025
The Freeman
P27M earmarked for Frasco's scholarship program
Thousands of students across Cebu's 5th District received educational support this school year through Congressman Duke Frasco's scholarship program, with more than P27 million allocated to beneficiaries across mainland northern Cebu and Camotes Island.
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