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Sudan marks two years of war with no end in sight
Sudan on Tuesday marked two years of a war that has killed tens of thousands, displaced 13 million and triggered the world's worst humanitarian crisis -- with no signs of peace.
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April 16, 2025
The Freeman
Ukrainian drone strike kills 1 in Russia's Kursk
A Ukrainian drone strike on the Russian city of Kursk on Tuesday killed an elderly woman and wounded nine others, local authorities said.
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April 16, 2025
The Freeman
Politicians, voters urged: Reflect, pray
In observance of Holy Week, the Basilica Minore del Santo Nifio de Cebu (BMSN) renewed its call for political candidates and voters to observe the sacred season with deep reflection, prayer, and reverence for the Church’s solemn traditions.
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April 16, 2025
The Freeman
SB19's Felip delights Cebu A'TINs
Screams from SB19’s fans — called A’TINs — echoed throughout the atrium of Ayala Center Cebu when the stage screen opened in half to reveal the group’s rapper Felip (also known as Ken) during a mall show held Friday, April 11.
2 min |
April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Kanlaon Volcano spews 800-meter ash plume
Nearly a week after its last explosive eruption, Kanlaon Volcano expelled ash once again on Monday, April 14, according to the Phivoles.
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April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Complaint filed vs. Garcia, et al
Some Cebu City residents, including ambulant vendors, have filed a complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas against Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia and two other department heads for technical malversation and four other alleged violations.
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April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Phoenix stuns defending champion Meralco
Jason Perkins finally seeing action proved to be more than a big morale booster for Phoenix Super LPG as it notched a breakthrough win in the PBA Philippine Cup with a 109-97 shocker over defending champion Meralco last Sunday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
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April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Comelec bans campaigning during Holy Week holidays
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has reminded candidates for the 2025 midterm elections that campaigning during Maundy Thursday (April 17) and Good Friday (April 18) is strictly prohibited, with violators facing penalties under the Omnibus Election Code.
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April 15, 2025
The Freeman
PAL reopens aviation school with global partner
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is set to reopen its PAL Aviation School through a strategic partnership with global flight training leader Airways Aviation Group, reinforcing the airline’s long-term commitment to safety, operational excellence, and workforce development.
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April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Release of P35K cash bonus still uncertain
The distribution of the P35,000 Charter Day bonuses for Cebu City Hall employees remains in limbo even after Mayor Raymond Garcia personally went to the national office of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) last week to seek clarification on whether they can release the cash.
2 min |
April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Sunday, bloody Palm Sunday
Holy Week didn’t begin peacefully in Ukraine.
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April 15, 2025
The Freeman
DOH issues White Alert for Holy Week
The Department of Health Central Visayas Center for Health Development has declared a \"code white alert\" and issued health reminders in the observance of Holy Week or Semana Santa 2025.
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April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Father, forgive the trapos for they know what they are doing
For Lent, we should reflect on the Seven Last Words of Jesus. In Luke, Chapter 23, Verse 34, while being crucified, asked God; \"Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.\" This writer has been chosen to give the fifth of the seven last words in the centuries-old San Agustin Church this Good Friday.
3 min |
April 15, 2025
The Freeman
LA Clippers, Wolves clinch playoff spots
James Harden scored 39 points as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Golden State Warriors 124-119 in overtime to clinch the final playoff spot in a thrilling last day of the NBA regular season.
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April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu City BPLO logs P1.896B revenue in Q1
The Cebu City Business Processing and Licensing Office (BPLO) reported a significant increase in revenue collections for the first quarter of 2025, reaching P1.896 billion—marking a P252.9 million hike compared to the same period last year.
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April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Fuel prices see deep cuts this Holy Week
Motorists are in for a double break this Holy Week, with regular holidays and fuel price rollbacks of up to P3.60 per liter starting today, April 15.
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April 15, 2025
The Freeman
SB19's Felip delights Cebu A'TINS
Screams from SB19’s fans — called A’TINs — echoed throughout the atrium of Ayala Center Cebu when the stage screen opened in half to reveal the group’s rapper Felip (also known as Ken) during a mall show held Friday, April 11.
2 min |
April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Shifting From the Burqa
Young, urban women in Afghanistan are increasingly ditching the all-enveloping blue burqa with a face mesh that has become a symbol of the Taliban's oppression of women.
3 min |
April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Maisug-Cebu, Baricuatro clash over Duterte endorsements?
Hakbang ng Maisug-Cebu has publicly questioned the motives of its former lead convenor and now gubernatorial candidate Pamela Baricuatro, accusing her of sidelining key Duterte-endorsed candidates.
2 min |
April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Paril residents get water access
Personnel from the Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office alongside Metropolitan Cebu Water District have successful set up water connection from Manyapyap River to Barangay Paril’s main road to be able to supply water to residents.
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April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Youths undergo training to become farmers
With the average age of farmers in the country right now being 58, the Department of Agriculture is set on training youths for agri-preneurship.
2 min |
April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Al-powered lesson planning eases burden of ESL teachers
Vietnam-based Cebuano innovator Poppet C. Celdran has launched BridgeAI, a new educational technology startup that aims to transform the way Filipino English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers create lesson plans.
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April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Gripping confrontations in 'Saving Grace' earn praise
Veteran actresses Sharon Cuneta and Janice De Belen took their acting prowess to the highest level for their awaited confrontation scene that earned praise from viewers in \"Saving Grace: The Untold Story.\"
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April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Phl may grow below 6% amid flip-flopping US tariff policy
Analysts have lowered their gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for the Philippines this year, amid the US government’s flip-flopping trade policies.
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April 15, 2025
The Freeman
NTC activates Holy Week public assistance operations
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) officially activated its annual nationwide public assistance operations for the HOLY WEEK 2025, directing all Regional Directors to coordinate with the National Disaster Risk Reductions and Management Councils (NDRRMCs), Civic Action Groups (CAGs) and Amateur Radio Groups (ARGs) that will render public assistance operations within their respective areas of jurisdiction and extend assistance to the LGUs and NDRRMC.
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April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Top Trends from Milan Fashion Week
The general mood of this year’s Milan Fashion Week was quiet luxury, in line with the last few seasons, where quality materials were paired with everyday essentials. Here are the main trends that were on show in Milan.
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April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Netizen sued over “fake” post targeting “Lolypop”
The National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas (NBI-7) has filed a criminal complaint against a resident of Mandaue City for allegedly spreading on Facebook a false and defamatory post involving Lone District Representative Emmarie “Lolypop” Ouano-Dizon and her P20-million skywalk project in Barangay Maguikay.
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April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Radaza cries politicization in voters information sheet
Lapu-Lapu City mayoralty candidate Paz Radaza has filed a formal complaint before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) denouncing the alleged politicization of the Voters Information Sheet (VIS).
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April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Revenge reinvented in spy- thriller film 'The Amateur'
Under the direction of James Hawes and based on Robert Littell's 1981 novel of the same name, 20th Century Studios' \"The Amateur\" is the newest spy-thriller that redefines vengeance. This gripping film is set to keep audiences on the edge of their seats with its thrilling mix of mind games, plot twists, and adrenaline-pumping sequences.
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April 14, 2025
The Freeman
Guidelines for inter-agency committee on International Humanitarian Law out
The Marcos administration has released the implementing guidelines for Executive Order No. 77, which established an inter-agency committee on International Humanitarian Law (IHL).
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