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Thai, Cambodian officials meet over border dispute
Officials from Thailand and Cambodia met Saturday in Phnom Penh, an AFP journalist saw, as the Southeast Asian neighbors sought to resolve a long-running border dispute that last month devolved into clashes.
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June 15, 2025
The Freeman
Phl adds 12 South Korean FA-50 Block 70 jets to fleet
IN $700-M DEAL
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June 15, 2025
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Cebuana singer Kate Torralba to perform at 1st MUSICMEX
Singer-songwriter Kate Torralba will represent the Philippines in the inaugural MUSICMEX festival in Mexico.
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June 15, 2025
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Kids below 10 make up almost half of Mandaue dengue cases
Nearly half of the reported dengue cases in Mandaue City from January to May this year involve children below 10 years old according to the Mandaue City Health Office (MCHO).
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June 15, 2025
The Freeman
Mariquita named ambassador for Global Filipina Network
Cebuana philanthropist and businesswoman Mariquita Salimbangon-Yeung has been officially named Cebu Ambassador for the Foundation for Filipina Women's Network (FWN), a global organization advocating Filipina leadership and empowerment.
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June 15, 2025
The Freeman
Russia builds Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant
Russian nuclear energy giant Rosatom will lead the construction of the first atomic power plant in Kazakhstan, the world’s top uranium producer, the Central Asian country’s authorities said on Saturday.
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June 15, 2025
The Freeman
USPF Panthers propel Cebu to Chairman's Cup crown
The University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) Panthers powered Team Cebu to title glory in the Chairman’s Cup Philippines 2025 last Thursday, June 12, at The Warehouse in Iloilo City.
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June 15, 2025
The Freeman
Thunder rolls past Pacers to even NBA Finals at 2-2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter as the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied for a gritty 111-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers that leveled the NBA Finals at two games apiece.
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June 15, 2025
The Freeman
Reconstruction of Sanciangko Bridge resumes
After a short pause due to design modifications, work on one of Cebu’s oldest bridges, the Sanciangko Bridge, has resumed.
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June 15, 2025
The Freeman
Israel targets Iran's military capabilities
AFTER NIGHT OF MUTUAL ATTACKS
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June 15, 2025
The Freeman
1.5K vacate schools for opening of classes in Negros Occidental
About 1,574 internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon have vacated evacuation centers in various public schools in two local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental ahead of the opening of classes on June 16.
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June 15, 2025
The Freeman
How Their Dads Shaped Their Personalities and Destinies
Whether we have chosen a career close to our fathers or not, there’s no doubt that they shape our destiny and who we are.
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June 15, 2025
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Grief
LIFE'S ESSENCE
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June 15, 2025
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Gov. Garcia graces 50th China-Phl Friendship Day
Outgoing Governor Gwendolyn Garcia recently graced the 50th China-Philippines Friendship Day celebration as the guest of honor during a commemorative dinner and cultural night.
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June 15, 2025
The Freeman
DOLE: 41 work-related accidents in CV so far
SINCE START OF YEAR
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June 15, 2025
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Archival vows special attention to day-care centers
Cebu City Mayor-elect Archival pledged to give special attention to day-care centers in the city once he formally takes office, taking note the importance of nurturing children.
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June 15, 2025
The Freeman
Mayor Garcia: 'Nothing to reconcile' with Rama
Following political tensions that flared during the campaign season, outgoing Mayor Raymund Alvin Garcia said there is “nothing to reconcile” between him and former Mayor Michael Rama, stressing he has done nothing wrong against his former ally.
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June 15, 2025
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The legacy lives on in 'Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre
Following two decades of magic, love, and power, with a community built on dreams and imagination, GMA Network is continuing the legacy with the anticipated comeback of the iconic fantasy series “Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre,” airing tomorrow, June 16.
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June 15, 2025
The Freeman
Marines deploy in LA ahead of mass anti-Trump protests
Armed Marines arrived on the streets of Los Angeles Friday, part of a large deployment of troops ordered by Donald Trump that has raised the stakes between the US president and opponents criticizing him of growing authoritarianism.
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June 15, 2025
The Freeman
Hotshots secure twice-to-beat advantage in PBA playoffs
Magnolia made a crucial run in a seven-minute stretch bridging the last two quarters and repulsed TNT, 88-83, in a vital tiff to seal a Top Four finish in the PBA Philippine Cup elims at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila on Friday the 13th.
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June 15, 2025
The Freeman
TEAM TO VEHICLE OWNERS: Reclaim impounded units before amnesty ends
The Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM) has called on vehicle and motorcycle owners to reclaim their impounded units as the city's P1,000 storage fee under its amnesty program is set to end next month.
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June 15, 2025
The Freeman
Suan inaugurates port food plaza
Cordova Mayor Cesar “Didoy” Suan recently inaugurated the Roro Port Food Plaza, a vibrant seaside dining hub designed to offer Cordovahanons and visiting Cebuanos a relaxing culinary experience.
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June 15, 2025
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SHS-Ateneo hosts Cor Jesu volleyball tourney
The Cor Jesu Invitational Volleyball Tournament kicked off on Friday, June 13, at the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles Arena in Barangay Canduman, Mandaue City.
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June 14, 2025
The Freeman
Action eyed vs owners of properties encroaching on fire hydrants
With the standing order of Mayor-elect Nestor Archival, Cebu City officials are eyeing legal action regarding seven fire hydrants that have been found encroached upon by private properties.
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June 14, 2025
The Freeman
P200 wage hike: Expect inflation, joblessness & dole-outs to rise
We can’t help but agree that any non-productivity related cost (such as pay hike) is an additional burden, non-value adding. That we are non-productive has factual basis. For one, globally, in 2023, we only ranked 116th (Wikipedia) in labor productivity and nothing much has changed. In fact, that is one of the reasons that our foreign direct investments (FDIs) are coming in trickles.
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June 14, 2025
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Love and service for people and planet
We look forward to a very promising Nestor Archival-Tommy Osmeña term from July!
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June 14, 2025
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New leaders, old problems, and the AI shift
For another --and this may sound incredible to many-- artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to make a defining impact this year, both positively and negatively, as experts predict.
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June 14, 2025
The Freeman
Duterte requests for temporary release
Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s lawyers have formally sought his interim release from his detention at the International Criminal Court to an undisclosed country.
3 min |
June 14, 2025
The Freeman
Resto gets City Council's ire
FOR BEING “UNTOUCHABLE” 7 YEARS NOW
3 min |
June 14, 2025
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BOI keeps P1.75 trillion investment approvals target
The Board of Investments (BOI) is keeping its target to approve P1.75 trillion worth of investments this year despite the challenges posed by the US reciprocal tariffs.
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