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Switzerland reels from deadly bar fire as sparklers blamed
Swiss investigators worked Saturday to identify the last victims and exact cause of the blaze that killed 40 New Year's revelers at a packed bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana.
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January 04, 2026
The Freeman
THE PHILIPPINES STEPS INTO THE RING
Filipino wrestling fans are in for a treat as Netflix brings WWE to the Philippines, delivering world-class sports entertainment straight to their screens starting January 1.
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January 04, 2026
The Freeman
Giannis dunk lifts Bucks, grabs slice of NBA history
Giannis Antetokounmpo threw down the game-winning dunk with 4.7 seconds remaining to lift the Milwaukee Bucks to a 122-121 victory over the Charlotte Hornets and grab a slice of NBA history.
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January 04, 2026
The Freeman
Displaced workers in Naga City get support from Sen. Bong Go
Displaced workers in Naga City received additional support from Senator Christopher “Bong” Go’s Malasakit Team as part of ongoing efforts to provide temporary employment opportunities in rural areas.
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January 04, 2026
The Freeman
Talisay City named regional exemplar awardee by DILG
The City of Talisay has been recognized as a Regional Exemplar Awardee in the SubayBAYANI Site Awards 2025, an honor conferred by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) for outstanding local governance performance.
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January 04, 2026
The Freeman
Fajardo on course for record-extending BPC award
San Miguel Beer titan June Mar Fajardo is making a strong case for a record-extending 13th Best Player of the Conference plum.
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January 04, 2026
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CPAC reports helping many in 2025
The Cebu People's Action Center (CPAC), a flagship frontline service initiative of the provincial government under Governor Pamela Baricuatro, reported delivering extensive on-the-ground assistance across Cebu in 2025.
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January 04, 2026
The Freeman
Baricuatro creates Cebu Heritage Site Commission
Under the Constitution, the State is mandated to protect and promote the nation's historical and cultural heritage, a principle echoed in the provincial ordinance that authorizes Cebu to declare and regulate heritage sites within its jurisdiction.
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January 04, 2026
The Freeman
How much will gov't workers get in 3rd tranche of salary increase?
Government employees can expect higher pay starting this month as the third tranche of the updated salary schedule takes effect in January.
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January 04, 2026
The Freeman
ASAP goes live on Kapamilya Channel sa ALLTV
Welcome the new year with a grand homecoming as “ASAP: We Are Home” goes live on Kapamilya Channel sa ALLTV this Sunday (January 4), featuring performances from Sharon Cuneta, Gary Valenciano, and Martin Nievera.
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January 04, 2026
The Freeman
Trump: US will 'come to their rescue' if Iran kills protesters
President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States was “locked and loaded” to respond if Iran killed protesters, prompting Tehran to warn that intervention would destabilise the region.
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January 04, 2026
The Freeman
FROM DOUBT TO FINISH LINE
This is a story about my mom’s first fun run.
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January 04, 2026
The Freeman
Filipina among ICE's mass arrest in US
A 33-year-old Filipina with a criminal record was among several undocumented immigrants arrested by U.S. immigration authorities during New Year celebrations, according to American officials.
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January 04, 2026
The Freeman
Sister teams clash as PBA semis begins
Two sister teams will go up against each other as the best-of-seven PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup semifinals gets underway today (Sunday, January 4) at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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January 04, 2026
The Freeman
Cebuano cast, producers back out of horror-comedy by US screenwriter
An English-language horror-comedy film starring local talent was set to begin rolling this month after the Sinulog festivities in Cebu, but trouble ensued when producers and cast members reportedly left the production.
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January 04, 2026
The Freeman
Horrifying national indebtedness!
About two centuries ago, there was an American military leader who, after winning key battles, notably the Battle of New Orleans, became a president.
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January 04, 2026
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Welcoming 2026
Fireworks lit up the skies above Plaza Independencia during the New Year countdown in Cebu City, officially welcoming 2026.
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January 03, 2026
The Freeman
Cebu can't wait, we need mass transport now
Something during the holiday season spooked me.
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January 03, 2026
The Freeman
Cebu City gears up to co-host 45th ASEAN Tourism Forum
The Cebu City government shifts to a higher gear as it is preparing to co-host the prestigious 45th ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF), which will take place later this month in Cebu and in other locations across the country.
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January 03, 2026
The Freeman
China drills near Taiwan raise tensions, says US
Chinese war games around Taiwan “unnecessarily” spiked tensions in the region, the US State Department said Thursday, calling on Beijing to “cease its military pressure.”
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January 03, 2026
The Freeman
COA flags DOT's P48.8M questionable disbursements
The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Department of Tourism (DOT) over fund disbursements in 2024 amounting to P48.832 million that were unsupported by the required documents.
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January 03, 2026
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Pamela, Glenn share optimism
A major pillar of Baricuatro's outlook for 2026 is economic recovery, which she described as \"promising,\" citing the expected entry of new investors and the resumption and expansion of international flights to Cebu.
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January 03, 2026
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Philippine PMI rebounds in December
Philippine factory activity improved in December, rebounding from the slump in November amid a rise in new orders and softer decline in production.
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January 03, 2026
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Business owners given 2 years to pay tax hike
Instead of a one-time hike, business owners and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Mandaue City will be given two years to pay the scheduled 10 percent increase in business taxes, following the approval of an ordinance providing for a staggered implementation.
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January 03, 2026
The Freeman
Around 40 killed as fire ravages Swiss ski resort
Dozens were killed and over 100 injured when a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana early Thursday as young revelers rang in the New Year.
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January 03, 2026
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Security Bank steps up tech investments for 2026
Security Bank Corp. is entering 2026 with a sharpened focus on technology as a competitive lever, stepping up investments in artificial intelligence (AI), real-time data platforms and cybersecurity to support growth while tightening operational resilience.
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January 03, 2026
The Freeman
Larger healthcare workforce wraps up province's 2025
The year 2025 for Cebu Province ends with an expanded healthcare workforce following the hiring of 376 new medical and support personnel, as part of Governor Pamela Baricuatro's administration's push to improve healthcare delivery in Cebu.
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January 03, 2026
The Freeman
Heat, Rockets extend hot streaks
Norman Powell scored a game-high 36 points and the Miami Heat took their fourth consecutive NBA victory with a 118-112 triumph at Eastern Conference leader Detroit.
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January 03, 2026
The Freeman
For director, 'Marty Supreme' and Timothee Chalamet are one and the same
Pulling out the stops in a high-octane promotional campaign, Timothee Chalamet has fully immersed himself in the role of \"Marty Supreme\", a 1950s table tennis player consumed by grand ambitions, says director Josh Safdie.
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January 03, 2026
The Freeman
Always be careful around guns
From Iloilo comes to us the news that a vice mayor has died after an accident involving a gun last Tuesday morning.
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