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An unforgettable all-star Cebu concert
If Cebu is going to have one last spectacular show before everyone celebrates Christmas this year, look no further than Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Ogie Alcasid, Marko Rudio, and NewFlame, who delivered a strong crowd-pleasing concert on Sunday, December 14.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu City Christmas League kicks off tonight
A good mix of Cebuano hardcourt stars from the commercial, amateur and pro leagues will showcase their skills before their hometown fans as the Cebu City Christmas Basketball Tournament blasts off today at the Cebu City Sports Institute in Barangay Sawang Calero.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
US, Canada call out China after attack hurts 3 fishers
The United States and Canada have denounced China’s dangerous assault on Filipino fishers last week after China Coast Guard vessels fired high-pressure water cannons and cut anchor lines during a confrontation near Escoda Shoal in the South China Sea.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
October remittance growth slowest in five months
Money sent home by Filipinos abroad grew by 3% year on year in October, the slowest pace in five months, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Monday.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
Gasoline up P0.20/liter as diesel, kerosene fall
Motorists can expect slight relief at the pump on Tuesday, December 16, as diesel and kerosene prices go down.
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December 16, 2025
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Passport cancelation, deportation sought for mining exec Joseph Sy
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is seeking the cancelation of the Philippine passport and the deportation of mining executive Joseph Sy, whom authorities suspect of falsifying identity records to present himself as a Filipino—similar to the case of disgraced mayor Alice Guo.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
Nowhere is safe from terrorism
Another mass shooting has occurred, but this time it didn’t happen in the U.S.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
Al-powered forecasting tools to aid climate-smart farming
Agrilever, a Philippine agritech firm focused on smallholder rice farmers, has partnered with global weather intelligence company Tomorrow.io to roll out hyperlocal, Al-powered forecasting tools aimed at helping the farm sector manage climate risks and lift productivity.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
Cansino propels Bolts to outright quarters entry in PBA Phl Cup
A week to remember.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
Fur mom warns public vs. fake donation requests
While support and recognition continue to pour in for a fur mom who risked her life to save her two Pomeranian dogs during a fire in Barangay Guizo, Mandaue City, she has warned the public against individuals using photos from the incident to solicit cash donations.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
HARD CANDY AT 25
One of Cebu’s most well-loved bands from the late 1990s, Hard Candy, is set to reunite for a special concert marking its 25th anniversary, bringing back a sound that helped shape the local music scene.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
PB wants P178M cut from P11.9B outlay
Despite the recommended cuts, Martinez emphasized that the programs, projects, and activities of Governor Pamela Baricuatro remained intact.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
COA hits financial lapses in Liloan
The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged multiple financial management issues in the Municipality of Liloan in its 2024 Annual Audit Report, including unliquidated cash advances, delays in the release of financial assistance, and irregular monetary incentives granted under the local Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE).
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
Fewer LGUS join Capitol yearend trade fair
The Cebu provincial government's yearend trade fair under the Pasko sa Kapitolyo 2025 celebrations opened this week with fewer participating local government units (LGUs), as officials cited tightening budgets toward the close of the fiscal year.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
COA flags P3 billion left unspent
The Department of Health's controversial aid program faced multiple implementation issues in 2024, including low fund utilization partly due to delayed releases and unliquidated transfers, the Commission on Audit (COA) reported.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
AT AUSTRALIA'S BONDI BEACH Father, son gunmen kill 15 at Jewish fest
A father and son opened fire on a Jewish festival at Australia's Bondi Beach in a shooting spree that killed 15 people, including a child, authorities said on Monday, denouncing the attack as antisemitic \"terrorism.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
Cadiz, Codinera top CEPCA Battle of Champions 2025
National Master Arnolito Cadiz and Arena Grandmaster Kevin Codinera shined the brightest in the Cebu Executives and Professionals Chess Association (CEPCA) Battle of Champions 2025 last Sunday, December 14, at Handuraw Pizza along Lopez Jaena Street in Barangay Subangdaku, Mandaue City.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
CHAMP checks released to beneficiaries
After all the waiting, Cebu City residents who availed themselves of medical assistance under the City Hospitalization Assistance and Medicines Program (CHAMP) finally began receiving reimbursement checks.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
UV Green Lancers keep winning tradition alive with four-peat
The University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers launched a devastating rally bridging the third and fourth quarters to outlast the University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters, 85-77, in the deciding match of their best-of-three finals and complete a four-peat in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament on Saturday night, December 13, at the Cebu Coliseum.
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December 15, 2025
The Freeman
The ICC, ICI and ICE of our lives
The happenings and news in this year 2025 in the Philippines have been dominated by three letters in the alphabet which are, C, E, and I.
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December 15, 2025
The Freeman
Lawmakers denounce water cannon attack on Pinoy fishermen
Some lawmakers have condemned the water cannon attack on Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea on Friday, December 12.
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December 15, 2025
The Freeman
BINI caps year with BINIfied concert
The nation's girl group BINI brought the house down at their year-end party, \"BINIfied,\" at The Philippine Arena in Bulacan on November 29, drawing a jam-packed crowd for an electrifying night of showstopping music and captivating visuals.
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December 15, 2025
The Freeman
"Upgraded" Christmas gift packs await workers
Upgraded Christmas gift packs await all Mandaue City Hall and city-paid employees this year.
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December 15, 2025
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'90s cult classic is turned on its head in 'Anaconda
Best friends forever, or until one of them gets eaten.
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December 15, 2025
The Freeman
"Teach me your ways, O Lord"
That's from Psalm 25,4, and is used as a Responsorial Psalm for one of the Masses in Advent.
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December 15, 2025
The Freeman
Archival told: Include urgent projects, bonuses in SB 3
The Cebu City Council responded to Mayor Nestor Archival's call for swift approval of P1.64-billion Supplemental Budget No. 3, by including proposed funds for urgent programs and the much-anticipated bonuses of employees, amid the recent challenges that hit the city.
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December 15, 2025
The Freeman
COA cited Santander for finance deficiencies
The Commission on Audit (COA) has cited multiple financial management deficiencies in the Municipality of Santander in its 2024 Annual Audit Report, including misclassified payroll expenses, delayed release of barangay shares from real property tax (RPT) collections, and long-idle fund transfers totaling millions of pesos.
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December 15, 2025
The Freeman
Animal kindness, animal cruelty
Last week had quite a number of stories involving dogs.
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December 15, 2025
The Freeman
DFA: No details yet on Zaldy Co from Phl Embassy in Portugal
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the Philippine Embassy in Portugal has not received any information on the whereabouts or status of former congressman Zaldy Co.
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December 15, 2025
The Freeman
STARTING 2026 City to enforce waste segregation anew
Cebu City is preparing to enforce waste segregation once again, a mandate that has proven challenging to implement despite many years of efforts.
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