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India security forces kill 14 Maoist rebels
Indian security forces killed 14 Maoist rebel fighters Saturday in two clashes, police said, as New Delhi steps up efforts to quash the long-running insurgency in the country's central regions.
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January 04, 2026
The Freeman
PRO-7 yields 6,900 arrests in 2025
In the pursuit of boosting public safety in Central Visayas, the Public Regional Office (PRO-7) concluded the year 2025 with a significant feat, as the number of arrests from various campaigns capped off at 6,900 individuals placed behind bars.
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January 04, 2026
The Freeman
Mandaue City deploying 70 traffic men for Traslacion
Preparations for the Traslacion of the image of the Santo Niño, as part of the Fiesta Señor 2026 celebrations, are now in full swing, with the Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM) set to deploy at least 70 traffic personnel to manage traffic and ensure public safety.
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January 04, 2026
The Freeman
Dalaguete kids to benefit from nutrition project
Hundreds of daycare children in Dalaguete town will soon benefit from a steady supply of free and nutritious food and snacks following recent turnover of an almost P10-million nutrition-focused sub-project by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
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January 04, 2026
The Freeman
Two dead as 6.5-magnitude earthquake shakes Mexico
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico’s capital and a tourist hotspot on the Pacific coast on Friday, killing at least two people and causing moderate damage in a small town near the epicenter.
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January 04, 2026
The Freeman
U.S. immigration yearend review (Part 1)
To begin, I extend my warmest wishes to all our readers for a happy, prosperous, and healthy new year.
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January 04, 2026
The Freeman
Marcos warned: P633B 'hard, soft, shadow pork'
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has two days to decide on the P6.793-trillion national budget, with watchdog groups warning that over P633 billion could fuel corruption or patronage politics without a veto or executive order.
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January 04, 2026
The Freeman
Obedience and maximum tolerance
A video gone viral on social media shows personnel of Cebu City's Prevention, Restoration, Order, Beautification, and Enhancement (PROBE) team stopping a vendor from selling water and chicharon in Plaza Sugbo.
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January 04, 2026
The Freeman
Cambodia demands troop withdrawal from Thailand
Cambodia called on neighboring Thailand on Saturday to pull out its forces from areas Phnom Penh claims as its own, one week since a truce halted deadly clashes along their disputed border.
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January 04, 2026
The Freeman
P7M drugs seized a day after New Year
Just a day after the new year began, around P7 million worth of suspected shabu was seized from a 20-year-old suspect tagged as a high-value individual in the illegal drug trade.
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January 04, 2026
The Freeman
US bombs Caracas, Maduro captured
President Donald Trump said Saturday that US forces had captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro after launching a “large scale strike” on the South American country.
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January 04, 2026
The Freeman
Aquino wants P20K hike in teachers' pay
Senator Bam Aquino is seeking to institutionalize a P10,000 monthly salary increase for public school teachers and qualified non-teaching personnel as the proposed P1.38-trillion education budget for 2026 is being discussed.
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January 04, 2026
The Freeman
Ukraine hosts talks with security allies
Ukraine is hosting security advisers for crunch talks on Saturday as Kyiv insists negotiations are zeroing in on a deal, while Russia claims a deadly New Year strike torpedoed the efforts.
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January 04, 2026
The Freeman
GMA Network rolls out 2026 line-up
GMA Network ushers in 2026 with a dynamic collection of fresh, original programs and must-watch movies.
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January 04, 2026
The Freeman
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
The Freeman
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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