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Never Let The Music Stop
While watching a movie, I was struck by a dialogue between two characters — a father and a daughter.
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June 07, 2026
The Freeman
Cebu's statistics committee undergoes restructuring
To strengthen data-driven governance and eliminate policy overlaps, Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro has ordered a major reorganization of the Provincial Statistics Committee (PSC), scrapping a 2021 issuance and refining its current structure and functions.
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June 07, 2026
The Freeman
Spotlight On: The Philippine Eagle
Most may be familiar with the critically endangered status of the Philippine Eagle, but did you know that there is actually a week dedicated to spread valuable information about this majestic bird of prey?
3 min |
June 07, 2026
The Freeman
Pope calls for end to polarization on Spain visit
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday called for an end to “polarising narratives” and “sterile simplifications” on a visit to Spain expected to focus on the divisive issue of immigration.
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June 07, 2026
The Freeman
DepEd: All systems go for the opening of SY 2026-2027 tomorrow
The Department of Education (DepEd) said that ‘all systems go’ for the opening of School Year (SY) 2026-2027 tomorrow, Monday where it expects to welcome at least 26 to 28 million learners.
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June 07, 2026
The Freeman
Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after renewed US strikes
Iran launched a salvo of missiles at US allies Bahrain and Kuwait on Saturday, after renewed American strikes, drawing a furious response from the Gulf monarchies and further undermining a fragile truce.
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June 07, 2026
The Freeman
Tropa, Gin Kings fight for 2-1 lead
It’s tied, it’s tense, and it’s about to get louder.
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June 07, 2026
The Freeman
Talisay fire displaces 28 families
At least 28 families were displaced after a fire broke out in a residential area in Sitio Crosan, Barangay Bulacao, Talisay City, yesterday morning, June 6.
3 min |
June 07, 2026
The Freeman
Eco Station launched
Taking this into account, Archival said Cebu City produces an estimated 1,200 tons of garbage per day. Of this amount, only 700 tons are collected daily, leaving the remaining waste uncollected.
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June 07, 2026
The Freeman
Capitol's tourism office to launch online booking system
Asked about protection from potential fraud and scammers, Montecillo assured the public of the system’s safeguards, as it will be attached to a ‘‘mother’’ website of the Province of Cebu.
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June 07, 2026
The Freeman
SC: Political dynasties insulting despite constitutional ban
The prevalence of political dynasties remains an insult to the 1987 Constitution that explicitly bans them, the Supreme Court (SC) declared.
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June 07, 2026
The Freeman
Peter perks
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano (APC) has defied ill-wishers, staying on longer than the shortest serving Senate president ever (that dude lasted 13 days).
3 min |
June 07, 2026
The Freeman
Mandaue pushes for stricter measures for minors
The increasing number of minors repeatedly apprehended for curfew and vandalism violations has prompted the Mandaue City Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC) to push for stricter measures, including the possible imposition of fines and stronger sanctions on both offenders and their parents.
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June 07, 2026
The Freeman
DENR slams trash dumping outside regional office
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) strongly condemned on Saturday the garbage dumping in front of the DENR regional office in Davao City after Mayor Sebastian Duterte designated the area as a waste collection point.
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June 07, 2026
The Freeman
Knicks hold off Spurs for 2-0 NBA Finals lead
Jalen Brunson drilled the go-ahead free throw as the New York Knicks held off a furious San Antonio rally to beat the Spurs, 105-104, on Friday (Saturday Philippine time) and take a commanding 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals.
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June 07, 2026
The Freeman
Capitol allocates P50M for water system rehab in Borbon
As part of its thrust toward local development, the Cebu provincial government has earmarked P50 million for the rehabilitation of the Borbon Water System (BWS).
2 min |
June 07, 2026
The Freeman
Legarda: Gatchalian election as SP illegal
Sen. Loren Legarda on Saturday branded the election of acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian as unconstitutional and a violation of Senate rules.
1 min |
June 07, 2026
The Freeman
Gov't agencies gear up for new school year
Ahead of the opening of classes on June 8, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. directed agencies to ensure that public schools are ready and that learners’ welfare is protected.
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June 07, 2026
The Freeman
‘I thought I would perish’: Everest survivor recounts ordeal
A Nepali mountaineer who survived nearly a week on Mount Everest said he “chewed ice” to stay alive, as he recovered in a hospital after a miraculous rescue that stunned the climbing community.
2 min |
June 07, 2026
The Freeman
Funny old world: the week's offbeat news
From stolen bananas to priapic giants, here is your weekly roundup of offbeat stories from around the world.
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June 07, 2026
The Freeman
FOUR DAYS OF MAGIC
Jazz and Ray could hardly believe that summer vacation was almost over. They were spending their holidays in their lola’s house in the province, where mornings smelled like fresh grass and afternoons sounded like birds singing in the trees.
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June 07, 2026
The Freeman
Senate probe sought over frequent NGCP red and yellow alerts
Senate President Pro Tempore Win Gatchalian has filed a resolution seeking an investigation into the recurring red and yellow alert notices issued by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), citing concerns over their impact on grid stability and the resulting brownouts affecting Luzon and Visayas.
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June 07, 2026
The Freeman
Farmer invents affordable fertilizer
In his presentation, the colored liquid, or ‘‘cocktail juice,’’ was described as an organic fertilizer that farmers can apply through soil drenching, stem application, and foliar spraying.
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June 07, 2026
The Freeman
BGYO explores thrill of modern love
BGYO ushers in a new era of sound and storytelling with ‐On Demand,‐ an EP that celebrates the joys and freedom of modern love, fresh from representing the Philippines on the international stage at the D.U.N.K. Music Festival 2026 in Japan.
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June 07, 2026
The Freeman
Akisha Keith debuts with ‘Isla Queen’
Former ‘The Voice Kids’ contestant Akisha Keith Sianson continues to live by the advice that her coach, Lea Salonga, gave to her Season 2 batchmates when she was 12 years old: ‘She wants us to continue to do what we love and not let anybody dim our light.’
3 min |
June 07, 2026
The Freeman
Trump says Iran has '22% of missiles left
Iran still has “21, 22 percent” of its missiles left, US President Donald Trump said on Friday, after Tehran fired dozens across the region during a week marked by repeated violations of a fragile ceasefire.
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June 07, 2026
The Freeman
Safer Cities Initiative yields 3,000 arrests
The Cebu Police Provincial Office (CPPO) apprehended at least 3,122 individuals for various local ordinance violations during the intensified anti-criminality operations conducted across Cebu Province on the first five days of June, as part of their implementation of the Safer Cities Initiative.
2 min |
June 07, 2026
The Freeman
ANN POMAR IS READY FOR THE STAGE
For most, success is measured by achievements and status.
3 min |
June 06, 2026
The Freeman
Nurses top CV vacancies
The agency also cited continuing health promotion efforts by local and national government agencies, including the implementation of the YAKAP campaign in partnership with PhilHealth.
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June 06, 2026
The Freeman
Life, Levelled Up! MR.DIY Philippines opens 1000th Store, unveils 1st Elevated Experience Store
From a single store in Balagtas, Bulacan in 2018 to over 1,000 stores nationwide today, leading home improvement retailer MR.DIY Philippines officially marks a major milestone with the opening of its 1000th store at Ayala Malls Circuit on May 29.
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