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Pentagon chief: US will ensure 'deterrence' across Taiwan Strait
The United States will ensure \"robust, ready and credible deterrence\" across the Taiwan Strait, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Sunday, calling China \"aggressive and coercive\".
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March 31, 2025
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Iran police disperse pro-hijab protesters outside parliament
Iranian police have dispersed a weeks-long sit-in by demonstrators supporting the mandatory head covering for women, state media reported, after authorities deemed the gathering illegal.
1 min |
March 31, 2025
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Russia accused of “war crime”
Ukraine accused Russia of committing a “war crime” during its weekend attack on the city of Kharkiv, as the US-backed ceasefire efforts continue to prove elusive.
2 min |
March 31, 2025
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SSI acquires Rustan Marketing for P232 milion
MANILA, Philippines-Listed specialty retailer SSI Group Inc. is bolstering its presence in the country's retail space by bringing the Tantoco family's wholesale distributor of renowned global brands under its umbrella.
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March 31, 2025
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All set for 29th Sunsport Basketball Training Camp
It's that time of the year again for aspiring ballers as Sunsport holds the 29th edition of its annual summer basketball training camp starting on April 21 at the Sacred Heart Center Sports Club along D. Jakosalem Street, Cebu City.
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March 31, 2025
The Freeman
P20M fake cigarettes seized, 2 persons caught in Mandaue
More than P20 million worth of alleged smuggled counterfeit cigarettes have been seized by a joint team from the Bureau of Internal Revenue 7 (BIR-7) and operatives of the Police Regional Office 7 (PRO-7).
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March 31, 2025
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Post-apocalyptic 'The Last of Us' more timely than ever
When “The Last of Us” - the smash hit series about a post-apocalyptic society ravaged by a mass fungal infection - arrived on our screens in 2023, the real world was emerging from a pandemic.
2 min |
March 31, 2025
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Death is coming in 'Final Destination Bloodlines'
Death is a relentless son of a *****, \"Final Destination Bloodlines,\" which will open in cinemas May 14, is the sixth installment in the fan favorite horror franchise.
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March 31, 2025
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Tres de Abril revolt to be featured in Independence Day celebration
The Tres de Abril revolt in Cebu will take center stage as one of the featured historical events in this year's 127th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine Independence at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on June 12.
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March 31, 2025
The Freeman
Metro Cebu holds centralized Eid'l Fitr celebration today
A centralized Eid'l Fitr celebration for Metro Cebu is set to take place at Plaza Independencia at 5 a.m. today, March 31, ahead of the nationwide holiday for the Islamic festival on Tuesday.
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March 31, 2025
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Cebu ends 3-game slide in MPBL
The Cebu Classic halted their three-game skid with a dominant 79-51 victory over the Manila Batang Quiapo in the Manny Pacquiao presents 1XBet-Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MBPL) 2025 Season on Saturday night, March 29, at the Paco Arena in Manila.
1 min |
March 31, 2025
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KIMPAU FILM MAKES P40M IN 4 DAYS
\"My Love Will Make You Disappear,\" the first big screen team-up of Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino, continues its box-office success, earning P40 million as of Sunday (March 30), just four days after its premiere.
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March 31, 2025
The Freeman
Cessna training aircraft crashed, two pilots dead
A small, two-seater Cessna training aircraft crashed near Barangay Libsong East in Lingayen, Pangasinan, at approximately 8 a.m. on Sunday, March 30, resulting in the deaths of both the pilot and a student pilot on board.
1 min |
March 31, 2025
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CIDG Chief Torre, LPG Industry Leaders Unite Against Illegal LPG Activities
The Chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), PMGen Nicolas D. Torre III, has issued a strong warning against individuals and businesses involved in illegal activities in the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sector.
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March 31, 2025
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DTI, French Embassy eye collaboration to unlock Phl creative industry potential
On 25 March 2025, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) hosted a high-level meeting with the Cooperation and Cultural Action Department of the French Embassy to the Philippines. The meeting aimed to identify new opportunities for collaboration in the creative industries.
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March 31, 2025
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FOR MAYORALTY RACE Gwen declares free zone in Mandaue
No official endorsement was made by Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia as she joined the grand proclamation rally of One Mandaue led by mayoral candidate Thadeo Jovito “Jonkie” Ouano last March 29, 2025.
4 min |
March 31, 2025
The Freeman
Not likely to work
Still angry at the detention of former president Rodrigo Duterte in The Hague after his arrest for alleged crimes against humanity, some of his followers have suggested doing something drastic to send a statement to the Marcos administration; they want Overseas Filipino Workers to stop remittances for a week.
1 min |
March 31, 2025
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China, Sokor and Japan agree to strengthen free trade
China, South Korea and Japan agreed Sunday to strengthen free trade in the face of a raft of new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
2 min |
March 31, 2025
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More rallies on 2nd day of local campaign period
With the local campaign period officially kicked off last March 28, various political parties in Cebu have launched its respective proclamation rallies.
2 min |
March 31, 2025
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Women filmmakers take over 27th French Film Fest in Cebu
Providing French female filmmakers a platform to share their work and advocacy worldwide is the key theme of the 27th French Film Festival, subtitled with the French word for women, “Féminist!”
2 min |
March 31, 2025
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Council weighs removing CBRT bike lane barriers
The Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) faces another challenge as the Cebu City Council has ordered a study on the temporary removal of bike lane barriers along Osmeña Boulevard after assessing that these pose a security risk and contribute to traffic congestion.
2 min |
March 31, 2025
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CESAFI lines up activities for 25th anniversary Launches Hymn and Logo making contests for milestone occasion
The Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) has lined up various activities to commemorate its 25th anniversary this August.
1 min |
March 31, 2025
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CH reminds real property owners to pay taxes today
The Cebu City Government, through City Treasurer Mare Vae Reyes, has reminded all real property owners that they are given until today, March 31, to pay their taxes.
1 min |
March 31, 2025
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LTO starts retraining personnel following viral video in Bohol
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has started a comprehensive retooling program for its personnel, starting with its Central Office and the National Capital Region (NCR), with plans to extend the initiative to all regional offices soon.
1 min |
March 31, 2025
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OVER EX-CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S ARREST Cases vs Garcia, 4 others junked
The Office of the Ombudsman for the Visayas has dismissed the charges filed against Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia and other officials in connection with the complaint filed by former City Administrator Collin Rosell over his alleged unlawful arrest at the Cebu City Hall.
3 min |
March 31, 2025
The Freeman
Here's to More Birthdays to Come!
A post passed around in my Facebook group says: “Seventy is an important node in life… you’ll have to endure the pain and sadness of losing comrades, colleagues, classmates and other acquaintances of the same age. Your social circle will become smaller & smaller, and you’ll have fewer and fewer close friends to confide in”
2 min |
March 28, 2025
The Freeman
Detached while immersed in the things of this world
This is the condition proper to us in this world. We have to see to it that we are detached from the things of the world so we can fully give ourselves to God. We have to be wary of our tendency to be easily attached and trapped in our worldly and temporal affairs, losing sight of our abiding and ultimate goal which is to be with God always.
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March 28, 2025
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Disney reveals ‘Avengers’ cast with surprise Stewart, McKellen returns
Disney's Marvel Studios yesterday revealed the bumper cast of its next \"Avengers\" film, six years after \"Avengers: Endgame\" became the highest-grossing movie of all time.
1 min |
March 28, 2025
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Pro-Duterte call for 'Zero-Remittance' slammed for hijacking protest legacy
A migrants’ association has accused supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte of misusing the “zero-remittance week” protest tactic, originally designed to fight for the rights of overseas Filipino workers, by defending a “criminal” leader.
1 min |
March 28, 2025
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Eala keeps stuns World No.2 Swiatek giant-slaying ways,
Eyes another piece of history in Miami Open semis
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