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The Freeman
US pressures NATO on deal increasing defense spending
US defense chief Pete Hegseth on Thursday pushed NATO to agree a deal on ramping up defense spending that can satisfy President Donald Trump at a summit later this month.
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June 06, 2025
The Freeman
Inaugural Visayas G Hoops set June 20-22
It's green and go for the inaugural Visayas G Hoops powered by VISTECH on June 20-22 at the Sacred Heart School-Jesuit old campus along General Maxilom Avenue in Cebu City.
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June 06, 2025
The Freeman
The Vatican and cycling
At the start of the 20th century, cycling in Europe had become so popular that it led to the creation of the Tour de France in 1903 and the Giro d’Italia (Tour of Italy) in 1909.
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June 06, 2025
The Freeman
Danao City to mark 64th Charter Day with honors, concert
Danao City is set to celebrate its 64th Charter Anniversary this Saturday, June 7, 2025 with a full day of events that recognize the excellence of its people and express gratitude for the city's continuing progress.
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June 06, 2025
The Freeman
Inflation at 1.3% in May, lowest since 2019
The Philippine inflation rate continued to slow in May 2025, easing to 1.3% from 1.4% in April, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
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June 06, 2025
The Freeman
PDEA destroys P560M worth of illegal drugs
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Central Visayas (PDEA-7), in coordination with the Police Regional Office-7 (PRO-7) led the destruction of illegal drugs worth P560,402,548.28 at a thermal facility of Cosmopolitan Funeral Homes on Jonquera St., Cebu City.
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June 06, 2025
The Freeman
Why Jed Madela believes Pinoys are among the world's best singers
\"Cebuanos have a high standard for entertainment because the majority of good singers are from Cebu, and that's why the standards are so high,\" Madela observed.
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June 06, 2025
The Freeman
Summer's Innovative Dishes
Janice Ceniza of Titania Wine sent me an invitation to a Nikkei Wine Pairing Dinner at DIP Nikkei. Two of my close friends, Dr. Patrick Pangilinan and Mrs. Genevieve Pangilinan, joined me on a Saturday trip from Cebu City to the Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort.
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June 06, 2025
The Freeman
Putin to seek revenge for attack on bombers
Donald Trump said Vladimir Putin warned him Wednesday that he would seek revenge for Ukraine's stunning drone attack on Moscow's bomber fleet, adding that the Russian leader was not ready for any \"immediate peace.
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June 06, 2025
The Freeman
Council backs creation of task force vs Mpox
The Cebu City Council has expressed full support for the creation of a task force to address the growing threat of monkeypox (Mpox), following a call from Mayor-elect Nestor Archival Sr.
2 min |
June 06, 2025
The Freeman
Young stars sparkle as Thunder, Pacers seek first NBA titles
Powered by young star talent and deep rosters, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers open the NBA Finals today (Friday, June 6 Philippine time), each trying to bring their city a first-ever crown.
1 min |
June 06, 2025
The Freeman
No different from terrorists
Just recently, two attacks occurred in the US, both stemming from the war in Gaza.
1 min |
June 06, 2025
The Freeman
'Answer Gwen's election protest'
\"Hence, you are required to file within a non-extendable period of five days upon receipt hereof, your verified answer containing four hard copies and one original copy via the fastest means available (personal service and/or special courier) at Electoral Contests Adjudication Board Department...\" reads part of the summons dated May 27, 2025.
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June 06, 2025
The Freeman
LTFRB reminds transport sector of student discount
As the opening of the new school year is fast approaching, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) reminded operators and drivers of public utility vehicles and transport network vehicle services (TNVS) on students’ discount.
2 min |
June 06, 2025
The Freeman
Mandani Bay waterfront boardwalk to open by July
HTLand Inc., the developer behind the 20-hectare Mandani Bay township in Cebu, will open its 500-meter waterfront boardwalk to the public by July, reinforcing the city’s growing appeal as a prime lifestyle and investment hub in the Visayas.
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June 06, 2025
The Freeman
Gwen Garcia's concession speech
“As you uphold the principle of checks and balances, which implies that you put every proposal of the executive department under objective scrutiny, do not forget that the clock is ticking --and no second should be wasted in advancing what is best for your constituents.
1 min |
June 06, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu's new shining stars
Ponder on these new hopes for Cebu: Pam Baricuatro, Samsam Gullas of the 1st District, Gungun Gica of the seventh, Shun Shimura of the fourth and John Ismael Borgonia of the third. These are our new hopes for Cebu. Let's search for more.
3 min |
June 06, 2025
The Freeman
Marcos orders removal of towering footbridge
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the dismantling of the iconic Kamuning Footbridge, long criticized for its excessive height.
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June 06, 2025
The Freeman
SGA hungry to cap MVP season with crown
Oklahoma City superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has piled up the individual accolades in leading the Thunder to the NBA Finals, but the Canadian guard says a title triumph against the Indiana Pacers is the prize that matters.
1 min |
June 06, 2025
The Freeman
NBI nabs another suspect in lawyer Wee's murder
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has arrested one of the suspects in the 2020 murder of Cebu-based lawyer Joey Luis Wee.
1 min |
June 06, 2025
The Freeman
Universal Pictures offers the Mega Movie Pass
Big moments await moviegoers with Universal Pictures’ releases this June and July as the world of dragons, dolls and dinosaurs come alive at the cinemas with three of 2025’s most anticipated blockbusters: “How to Train Your Dragon” (June 11), “Megan 2.0” (June 25) and “Jurassic World Rebirth” (July 2).
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June 05, 2025
The Freeman
Pacquiao defends decision to return to boxing at 46
Manny Pacquiao on Tuesday (Wednesday Phl time) shrugged off concerns about his decision to return to boxing at the age of 46 as he prepares for next month's world welterweight title comeback against Mario Barrios.
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June 05, 2025
The Freeman
Maya leads digital alliance to empower sari-sari stores
Maya, the Philippines’ leading digital bank and fintech ecosystem, has entered a strategic partnership with retail distribution giant Ultra Mega and connectivity solutions provider GoodApps to drive financial inclusion and digital transformation among the country’s micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), with a particular focus on the ever-present “sari-sari stores.”
1 min |
June 05, 2025
The Freeman
SoKor new leader vows to reach out to North
South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung vowed to reach out to the nuclear-armed North and “heal wounds” as he took office Wednesday, after winning a snap election triggered by his predecessor's disastrous martial law declaration.
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June 05, 2025
The Freeman
City starts preps for rainy season
As the rainy season officially begins this month, the Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CCDRRMC) is set to inspect emergency equipment across the city and in partner agencies to ensure functionality and readiness for deployment during disaster response operations.
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June 05, 2025
The Freeman
Pilgrims begin hajj under blazing sun
More than a million pilgrims joined Islam's most important rite under a beating sun on Wednesday, as the hajj kicked off with the Saudi hosts scrambling to avoid last year’s 1,000-plus deaths in sweltering heat.
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June 05, 2025
The Freeman
"Truly, Your Little Visionaries"
Much has been said of how dynamic Cebuano art has become, a state that stems from the progressive inclinations of Cebu's revue of creative daubers.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
The Freeman
Lapu-Lapu City to form task force vs mpox cases
Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan is set to form a dedicated task force to address any potential cases of Monkeypox (Mpox) that may emerge in the city.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
The Freeman
Gen Z squad faces fresh start in 'MAKA: New Chapter'
The Gen Z squad is back, and their world just got a whole lot more complicated.
1 min |
June 05, 2025
The Freeman
MCWD affirms stability, but seeks LGU support
Despite stable revenues, MCWD cited rising costs—including materials for water treatment, infrastructure maintenance, and network expansion—as the basis for its request for a tariff adjustment.
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