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The Freeman
Pacers regain control
The Indiana Pacers, fueled by a near triple-double from Tyrese Haliburton, outdueled the Oklahoma City Thunder, 116-107, to take a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals.
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June 13, 2025
The Freeman
Independence Day job fair offers more than 3,000 vacancies
Flyers. Envelopes. And a freedom to dream. This was the scene during the Kalayaan Job Fair held at SM Seaside City Cebu yesterday.
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June 13, 2025
The Freeman
92 Cebu candidates fail to submit SOCE
Further, Section 14 of Republic Act No. 7166 requires every candidate and party treasurer to file their SOCE within 30 days after the election.
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June 13, 2025
The Freeman
Philippine IT-BPM seen outpacing global growth
The Philippine information technology - business process management (IT-BPM) industry expects to grow faster than the global industry in terms of revenue and headcount this year.
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June 12, 2025
The Freeman
Cebuano maritime entrepreneur makes waves in global leadership
Captain Rodien E. Paca, a Cebuano maritime entrepreneur and former international ship captain, has been named to the 2025 \"Who's Who in Global Maritime Leadership,\" ranking third among the world’s most influential figures in shipping and logistics.
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June 12, 2025
The Freeman
LA police make 'mass arrests' during curfew
Los Angeles police began arresting people in the city's downtown late Tuesday, as groups gathered in violation of an overnight curfew after a fifth day of protests against Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.
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June 12, 2025
The Freeman
Independence, impeachment, inclusivity
As genuine independence for our country remains an elusive dream, many recent national/local events are taking more prominence now than today’s 127Th year of independence, reminding us why we are not truly free yet as a people, as a nation.
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June 12, 2025
The Freeman
Not for everyone
A vlogger in Leyte died recently because of complications after one of his followers dared him to eat chicken bones in exchange for P20,000.
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June 12, 2025
The Freeman
Cases vs DPWH, contractor pushed
OVER MANGROVE DAMAGE
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June 12, 2025
The Freeman
Haliburton dismisses injury fears
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton shrugged off fitness fears as his team prepared to regain momentum against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the NBA Finals set today (Thursday, June 12 Philippine time).
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June 12, 2025
The Freeman
CCCI summit pushes design as Cebu's economic catalyst
The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) strengthened its push to position design at the heart of economic strategy with the successful staging of the “Good Design, Good Business Summit 2025,” on June 5 at Oakridge Studio, as part of Cebu Business Month (CBM 2025).
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June 12, 2025
The Freeman
Filipino Revolutionaries, Through the Eyes of Al
One could argue that art history was made in September of 2022 when video game designer Jason Allen won the top prize of the Colorado State Fair's digital arts contest by entering a work that was made with AI.
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June 12, 2025
The Freeman
'Melancholic' Rama visits Cebu City Hall
Former Cebu City mayor Michael Rama was at the City Hall yesterday for a courtesy visit to Acting Mayor Donaldo \"Dondon\" Hontiveros.
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June 12, 2025
The Freeman
Russia launches deadly strike on Kharkiv
Fresh Russian strikes on Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv killed three people and wounded 60 including children early on Wednesday, authorities said, as Moscow pushed ahead with its relentless attacks after rejecting an unconditional ceasefire.
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June 12, 2025
The Freeman
USC Baby Warriors achieve golden double
The University of San Carlos (USC) Baby Warriors pulled off a vengeful 64-53 win over the Minglanilla Central Elementary School (MCES) in their grudge final match to come out as 12 Under champions in the all-Cebu battle of Don Bosco Friendship Games 2025 last Monday, June 9, at the Don Bosco Technical College (DBTC)-Cebu Gym in Barangay Punta Princesa, Cebu City.
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June 12, 2025
The Freeman
FDI inflow shrinks 28% in March
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into the Philippines dropped for the fifth consecutive month in March, reflecting sustained investor caution amid global and domestic economic uncertainties.
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June 12, 2025
The Freeman
Plastic waste causing Mandaue City floods
Days after the heavy flooding incident in Mandaue City, at least a ton of plastic waste were retrieved during a drainage system clean-up conducted by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) along Lopez Jaena Street, Barangay Tipolo, on Wednesday, June 11.
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June 12, 2025
The Freeman
Community accountability pushed to end flooding
Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) chief Aderson Comar is urging the incoming administration of Mayor-elect Nestor Archival to implement stricter regulations and promote community accountability to finally break the cycle of flooding in the city.
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June 12, 2025
The Freeman
10 killed in Austrian high school shooting
Austria will observe a national day of mourning and a minute’s silence on Wednesday after a former student shot dead 10 people at a high school in an unprecedented case of gun violence that stunned the Alpine country.
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June 12, 2025
The Freeman
All set for inaugural Copa Cebu
It’s all systems go for the inaugural Copa Cebu 2025 football festival on June 13-15 at the Dynamic Herb-Borromeo Sports Complex in South Road Properties (SRP).
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June 12, 2025
The Freeman
Mayor Garcia defends City Hall's fiscal health
Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has dismissed concerns that the city is facing a budget deficit, citing a recent recognition from the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) as proof of sound fiscal management under his administration.
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June 12, 2025
The Freeman
DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 launches new programming
DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 returned June 2 on AM radio with a new round-the-clock programming lineup, simulcast on DZMM Teleradyo on pay TV and online.
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June 12, 2025
The Freeman
Senate's job is to try Duterte, not question constitutionality
The Senate has no business raising the question of “constitutionality” about the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, constitutional framer Christian Monsod said.
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June 12, 2025
The Freeman
MCWD offers cash rewards against water meter thieves
The Metro Cebu Water District (MCWD) has ramped up its drive against water meter theft by offering cash rewards for information leading to the arrest of thieves. CONTRIBUTED
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June 12, 2025
The Freeman
Should Independence Day be on July 4 instead?
Are you convinced that Philippine Independence was attained on June 12, 1898? Or are you one with the many, including me, who still believe that July 4, 1946 was truly our Independence Day.
3 min |
June 12, 2025
The Freeman
HK warns downloading game could be nat'l security crime
Hong Kong police have warned downloading a mobile game in which players can attempt to overthrow a stand-in for China’s Communist Party could constitute a national security crime, as it vanished from Apple’s local App Store Wednesday.
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June 12, 2025
The Freeman
Tears, tattoos, Cartier watches: fan frenzy at BTS army discharge
South Korea's Yeoncheon county, just kilometers from the heavily fortified border with the nuclear-armed North, is best known for its honey.
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June 12, 2025
The Freeman
ICC rejects Duterte's request
BID TO DISQUALIFY TWO JUDGES
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June 12, 2025
The Freeman
Applications of non-academic achievers are accepted
Incoming Cebu City Councilor Nice Archival clarified that the transition team has also received applications from non-latin honors and non-board topnotchers.
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June 12, 2025
The Freeman
King Carlos
Be careful with what you wish for. Or in the case of Novak Djokovic, with what you see in the future. The greatest of all time, based on statistics at least, saw three men replacing his great trivalry with the kings of clay and grass. He lost to one of them in the semi-finals at the French Open.
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