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P1.12M shabu seized from HVI
More than P1.12 million worth of suspected shabu was seized and a High-Value Individual (HVI) was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Sitio Kolis, Barangay Tangke, Talisay City, on the evening of Friday, June 19.
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June 21, 2026
The Freeman
Ron Manalang: On The Virtues of Leadership and Fatherhood
The metro’s hospitality sphere is no stranger to visionary leanings of Ron Manalang. At one point at the helm of a 2000-room property in the United States, Ron has seen to the seamless openings of various Seda developments in the country — famously steering Seda Central Bloc Cebu when it opened in 2020 through challenges brought about by the pandemic, and through disruptions brought about by regional natural calamities in the years that came after.
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June 21, 2026
The Freeman
Malabuyoc hospital upgrade underway
Residents of southern Cebu may soon gain access to expanded healthcare services after the Cebu provincial government and the Municipality of Malabuyoc signed a Deed of Usufruct that paves the way for the upgrading of the Mariano Jesus Cuenco Memorial Hospital into a Level 1 hospital.
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June 21, 2026
The Freeman
How has Brexit affected key issues?
Tuesday marks 10 years since the UK voted for Brexit, upending the country’s politics and triggering fraught negotiations that finally concluded when it left the European Union in January 2020.
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June 21, 2026
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Giving Immigrants a VOICE - Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement
The Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) Office was established by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in 2017 and reestablished in 2025 pursuant to Executive Order 14159.
2 min |
June 21, 2026
The Freeman
Satisfaction with Marcos gov’t drops
Only around one in every three Filipinos are satisfied with the performance of the Marcos Jr. administration, according to the results of the first quarter survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS).
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June 21, 2026
The Freeman
Foc Fashion takes on modern dating in new track
Indie rock outfit Foc Fashion continues their creative resurgence with the release of \"I Wish That I Said\", the band's fifth single in their ongoing comeback era.
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June 21, 2026
The Freeman
Anti-dengue campaign intensified amid rainy season
The Mandaue City Health Office (CHO) is stepping up its dengue prevention efforts to ensure that cases remain under control during the rainy season.
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June 21, 2026
The Freeman
Butuanon rehab
“Mandaue has long been home to San Miguel and to generations of our employees, and we are glad to support the government in this effort to help reduce flooding and protect communities,” Ang said in a press statement.
2 min |
June 21, 2026
The Freeman
Trump the wrestler
In his Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, the enthusiast of professional wrestling events Donald Trump hosted in 2007 WrestleMania 23.
2 min |
June 21, 2026
The Freeman
Risa "seriously" considering 2028 presidential bid
“Maraming salamat sa mga nag-express ng ganoong confidence sa akin. I am seriously considering it and preparing for that possibility,” she said, adding that it is important for their ranks to present “the strongest, best, most attractive, and hopeful offer” to the electorate.
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June 21, 2026
The Freeman
New Princess Di docu promises her own words
A new documentary series based on hours of previously unreleased recordings made by Diana, the late Princess of Wales, is in the works, producers recently announced.
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June 21, 2026
The Freeman
2 suspects yield shabu worth P89K
Two drug suspects were arrested and suspected shabu worth an estimated P89,488 was seized in separate buy-bust operations by the Cebu City Police Office last Thursday night, June 18, and early morning Friday, June 19.
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June 21, 2026
The Freeman
Senate must act as impartial judges
HONTIVEROS ON VP IMPEACHMENT TRIAL
1 min |
June 21, 2026
The Freeman
Who remembers Rizal’s mi ultimo adios?
I did not know what Thursday morning (last Thursday, I mean) had in store for me.
3 min |
June 21, 2026
The Freeman
Cebu eyes Jancork Cabahug, set to reactivate JR Quiñahan
The Cebu Greats are eyeing the services of Jancork Cabahug and at the same time reactivate JR Quiñahan to strengthen their roster for the remainder of Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Season 8.
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June 21, 2026
The Freeman
Australia detects 1st case of contagious H5 bird flu
Scientists have detected the H5 strain of bird flu in Australia for the first time, the country’s agriculture minister said on Saturday, meaning the highly contagious variant has now spread to every continent.
2 min |
June 21, 2026
The Freeman
Driver killed in UK train collision, police confirm
British Transport Police said on Saturday a train driver had been killed when two trains collided north of London on Friday, an accident that also left 11 people seriously injured.
1 min |
June 21, 2026
The Freeman
Vicente Sotto | The Father of Cebuano Language and Letters
Vicente Sotto is widely-recognized as the Father of Cebuano Language and Letters.
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June 21, 2026
The Freeman
Lebanon state media says 5 dead in fresh Israeli strikes
Lebanese official media said fresh Israeli strikes on the country’s south on Saturday killed five people, despite a new ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group announced a day earlier.
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June 21, 2026
The Freeman
LEAP OF COURAGE
Billy was known as the fastest runner in his school. During every sports event, his classmates would cheer as he dashed across the field, his feet moving quickly like the wind. Running made him feel free and alive.
2 min |
June 21, 2026
The Freeman
ICC sets Duterte trial rules
AHEAD OF NOVEMBER 30 OPENING
2 min |
June 21, 2026
The Freeman
UC Webmasters bag third straight crown of the year
From Moalboal to Davao and now in Surigao.
1 min |
June 21, 2026
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A growing identity, says guv
She also cited the success of previous “Our Cebu” exhibits, noting that the first three editions generated more than P1.1 million in combined sales from participating local government units, reflecting strong local participation and economic impact.
2 min |
June 21, 2026
The Freeman
Pinoy animated series "Sun Chaser" unveils cast
Award-winning actress Charo Santos-Concio lends her voice to the pioneering Filipino animated fantasy series \"Sun Chaser,\" which premieres its pilot episode for free on YouTube beginning June 23.
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June 21, 2026
The Freeman
Fajardo, Tamayo make 12-man Gilas roster
Two Cebuano basketball stars made it to the final 12-man Gilas Pilipinas team set to see action in the third window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers.
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June 21, 2026
The Freeman
Russian strike kills one, wounds nine in Kharkiv
A Russian aerial attack killed one person and wounded nine others in Kharkiv city in eastern Ukraine, local authorities said on Saturday.
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June 21, 2026
The Freeman
US facing tough path to new Iran nuke deal
The United States is about to embark on difficult negotiations with the Iranian government, whose survival of a massive US-Israeli military assault has undercut American leverage while bolstering the Islamic republic.
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June 20, 2026
The Freeman
Cebu City begins 2027 budget preparations
Just halfway through the year, the Cebu City Government has begun its Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget preparation process with a Budget Forum held at the Community Hall of Cebu City Hall.
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June 20, 2026
The Freeman
Deadly encounter
Soldiers of the 88th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army killed a woman and wounded her husband after mistaking the two for armed rebel insurgents in a remote area of Barangay St. Peter, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, last Monday, June 15.
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