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Groups urge climate action in May polls
MANILA As climate change becomes more visible in the routines of ordinary Filipinos, environmental watchdogs are calling on voters to reflect its urgency through their ballot in the May 12 elections.
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April 23, 2025
The Freeman
The pope and the Philippines
The Supreme Leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has been in and out of the hospital due to several health issues.
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April 23, 2025
The Freeman
Pistons snap playoff skid; Clippers rebound
The Detroit Pistons snapped their record 15-game NBA playoff losing streak with a 100-94 victory over the New York Knicks to level their Eastern Conference first-round series at one game apiece.
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April 23, 2025
The Freeman
Cebuano dance crew gets Golden Buzzer in PGT Season 7
Freddie “FMG” Garcia finally gave his coveted Golden Buzzer after he was left in awe of FM Lightrix, which utilized colorful LED strips in their high-tech dance performance in “Pilipinas Got Talent” Season 7 on Sunday, April 20.
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April 23, 2025
The Freeman
Closed banks' borrowers get more loan relief
State-run Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) has enhanced its loan settlement program to offer bigger incentives and wider coverage for borrowers of closed banks, aiming to help more people settle their debts and avoid foreclosure.
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April 23, 2025
The Freeman
60K Myanmar students must retake exams burned in earthquake blaze
Yangon, Myanmar --- More than 60,000 Myanmar students must retake university entrance exams after their answer papers were incinerated in a blaze caused by last month's earthquake, state media said Tuesday.
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April 23, 2025
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PRO-7 reports 98.71% crime solution efficiency
The Police Regional Office -7 has announced a significant milestone in its anti-criminality campaign, reporting a remarkable 98.71 percent index crime clearance and solution efficiency rating for the first quarter of 2025.
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April 23, 2025
The Freeman
OPM icon Hajji Alejandro dies of cancer
Original Pilipino Music (OPM) veteran singer Hajji Alejandro died at the age of 70, as announced yesterday by Girlie Rodis, the manager of his daughter Rachel Alejandro.
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April 23, 2025
The Freeman
Pope Francis' funeral scheduled for Saturday
“Tungod kay ang Santo Papa maoy naghiusa nato isip usa ka katawhan, mura tag nawad-an og amahan,” Go shared.
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April 23, 2025
The Freeman
Pope Francis death sets off global tributes, mourning
Pope Francis died of a stroke, the Vatican announced hours after the death on Monday of the 88-year-old reformer who inspired devotion but riled traditionalists during 12 years leading the Catholic Church.
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April 23, 2025
The Freeman
DA urges hog farms to join pork program
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is urging more hog farms to join a pilot program led by its marketing arm, Food Terminal Inc. (FTI), to help bring down pork prices and address profiteering in the supply chain.
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April 23, 2025
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Counting machines starting to arrive in Cebu
The Commission on Elections in Central Visayas (Comelec-7) has started receiving the initial batch of Automated Counting Machines (ACMs) in preparation for the upcoming 2025 midterm elections.
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April 23, 2025
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Afshin Ghassemi conquers six World Marathon Majors
Cebuano sportsman Afshin Ghassemi basked in the glow of a memorable milestone in his athletic career when he successfully conquered the six Abbott World Marathon Majors in Boston, Massachusetts on Monday (Tuesday, April 22 Philippine time).
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April 23, 2025
The Freeman
CAAP hikes terminal fees for air passengers
Air passengers will have to pay higher terminal fees starting April 21 as the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) approved the collection of new passenger service charge (PSC) and other fees at its airports.
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April 23, 2025
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Teachers, others reminded of election responsibilities
The Commission on Elections (Comelec), through the Office of the Election Officer, is reminding Mandaue teachers and other stakeholders of their duties and responsibilities in the upcoming midterm elections on May 12, 2025.
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April 23, 2025
The Freeman
Cariaga: Ditch ayuda, create jobs to fight poverty
In his recent guest appearance on The Freeman's “Know Your Candidate,” Cariaga strongly criticized the practice of giving ayuda—a form of aid commonly associated with elected officials, particularly members of Congress.
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April 23, 2025
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Nora Aunor laid to rest in Libingan ng mga Bayani
The Superstar and National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts in 2022 Nora Aunor was laid to rest at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig yesterday, with her family, friends, and fans in attendance.
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April 23, 2025
The Freeman
What happens if both Digong and Sara are acquitted?
The Villars, Cayetanos, and Senator Imee Marcos have declared they are for the Dutertes. This is bad news to the administration alyansa. The Nacionalista Party, with Mark Villar, and possibly Camille and Pia as well as Imee going back to the Senate and joining Alan Peter and Robinhood, the number of pro-Duterte senators is increasing. That means the impeachment prosecution cannot muster 16 votes for conviction.
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April 23, 2025
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CV posts fastest economic growth
Despite the split of Siquijor and Negros Oriental that left only Cebu and Bohol under its jurisdiction, Central Visayas recorded the fastest economic growth among all regions in the country in 2024, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority Region 7 (PSA-7).
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April 23, 2025
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New partnership aims to curb plastic pollution in Cebu City
Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. (Prime Infra), through its social development arm Prime Infra Foundation and waste management subsidiary Prime Integrated Waste Solutions (PWS), has partnered with global environmental company RiverRecycle to strengthen efforts in addressing plastic pollution in Cebu City.
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April 23, 2025
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CCENRO: Pond A close to passing all water quality tests
Despite being located in a reclaimed area, Pond A at the South Road Properties (SRP) may soon become the first water body in Cebu City's highly urbanized zone to pass all water quality testing standards.
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April 23, 2025
The Freeman
Who's better for Cebu City?
Of course, many will immediately conclude that I would be inclined to support my “kumpare”, Nestor Archival, in the next elections.
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April 22, 2025
The Freeman
Russia resumes Ukraine attacks after Easter truce
Kyiv, Ukraine Russia launched a wave of aerial attacks at Ukraine on Monday in an abrupt end to a fragile 30-hour Easter truce between the two sides.
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April 22, 2025
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City gov'tto summon parents of minors throwing stones at vehicles passing SRP
The Cebu City Government will summon the parents of minors caught throwing stones at vehicles passing through the viaduct at the South Road Properties (SRP) last week, following the formation of a special task force.
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April 22, 2025
The Freeman
FOR APR-MAY BILL VECO to raise power rates
Visayan Electric yesterday announced that their residential customers will see an increase of ₱1.14 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in their electricity bills for the April–May billing cycle.
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April 22, 2025
The Freeman
The Pope
The world mourns the loss of one of the most beloved and transformative leaders of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis.
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April 22, 2025
The Freeman
Thunder crushes Grizzlies; Celtics, Cavs, Warriors win
Oklahoma City Thunder destroyed the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 in the most lopsided game-one win in NBA playoff history on Sunday as reigning champions Boston, Cleveland and Golden State opened the post-season with victories.
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April 22, 2025
The Freeman
Fuel price hike returns following Lenten rollback
After enjoying nearly P4 per liter in fuel rollbacks during Holy Week, motorists will face an increase of up to P1.35 per liter starting Tuesday, April 22.
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April 22, 2025
The Freeman
When good candidates step aside
While I know a few deserving politicians who have the resources to thrive or survive under our current electoral system, I know many more who also deserve to be elected but shy away from politics because the system is stacked against those with modest means --not even the poor, just those without deep pockets.
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April 22, 2025
The Freeman
10 former CH workers use gov't radios for campaign
The Cebu City Government has issued a memorandum to at least ten former Cebu City Hall employees, directing them to return city-owned digital radios allegedly used for electioneering.
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