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Strong tremor shakes Cebu
Phivolcs said the quake was initially recorded as magnitude 6.0, but was later downgraded to 5.8 after a more detailed analysis.
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October 14, 2025
The Freeman
City signs MOA for ₱20/kilo rice
Cebu City has formally entered into a partnership with Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) to implement the P20 Rice Project, a national initiative under the Department of Agriculture’s Rice-for-All Program.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Freeman
OCD: Bogo quake damage to national infra close P1.9B
The estimated damage to national infrastructure from the recent Bogo City earthquake has risen to nearly P1.9 billion, according to Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Deputy Administrator Assistant Secretary Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Freeman
Donors don't trust the government on aid distribution
The worst that can befall a nation is when disaster strikes and the people do not trust the government to be honest enough to manage relief, assistance, and even rescue operations.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
The Freeman
Webmasters bounce back big time, deal Lancers first loss in CESAFI
The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters rebounded in style, overhauling an 11-point deficit in the second half to hand the three-time defending champions University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers their first defeat, 70-64, in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament on Sunday, October 12, at the Cebu Coliseum.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Freeman
Free Funeral Services bill lapses into law
A bill granting free funeral services to the poor has lapsed into law without the signature of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
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Warner Bros. takes 'victory lap' amid takeover rumors
In just six months, Warner Bros has gone from ailing Hollywood giant reportedly mulling a leadership change to the industry's hottest studio — and the rumored target of a $70 billion (P4 trillion) takeover bid.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
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China detains prominent 'underground' pastor
The founder of a prominent Chinese underground church has been detained along with more than 20 of its members in a sweeping national crackdown, according to his daughter and one of its pastors.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
The Freeman
Abuno ES booters book ticket to Lapu-Lapu City Palaro Meet
The Abuno Elementary School football team secured a berth to the Lapu-Lapu City Palaro Meet next month.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
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ABS-CBN bags a Stevie at 2025 Int'l Business Awards
ABS-CBN continues to gain global recognition as it clinched a Stevie® Award at the 22nd Annual International Business Awards® (IBA) for its two-day training conference for educators, “ABS-CBN Pinoy Media Congress: Training the Teachers.”
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Freeman
City, DSWD-7 step up donation drives for quake-hit areas
As tremors continue to be felt in several parts of the country, including Cebu City, both the Cebu City Government and the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas (DSWD-7) continued their donation drives to help families affected by recent earthquakes in Northern Cebu and Davao Oriental.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
The Freeman
Mandaue SK returns vehicles to city gov't
All 15 vehicles previously donated to the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) offices were returned to the Mandaue City Government earlier yesterday, October 13.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
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Mayor: Third party organized night market
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival reiterated that a third-party channel has already been established to bridge the Colon Night Market operations between the vendors and the city amid questions and concerns surrounding its legality in the absence of GASA sa Gugma Board as convener.
2 min |
October 14, 2025
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Shein's Paris store kicks up a storm in France
Asian e-commerce giant Shein's decision to set up shop in a historic Parisian department store has ruffled feathers in the fashion capital.
3 min |
October 14, 2025
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colors of the season
Fashion forecasting firm TRENDZOOM recently piqued the curiosities of trendsetters and casual fashionistas in presenting its Color Forecast for the AW26-27 season.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Freeman
Quake education
Past midnight the other day the ground started shaking again, as if to remind the people of Cebu that the aftershocks aren't over yet.
1 min |
October 14, 2025
The Freeman
Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton dead at 79
Actress Diane Keaton, known for her Oscar-winning performance in 1977's \"Annie Hall\" and her role in \"The Godfather\" films, has died at age 79, People magazine reported Saturday.
1 min |
October 13, 2025
The Freeman
'Philippines among Southeast Asia's top growth performers'
The Philippines is projected to be the second fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia this year and the next, although the pace of expansion is expected to slow from last year amid uncertainties stemming from external developments, according to the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO).
2 min |
October 13, 2025
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MGB tests web-based sinkhole detection tool
Central Visayas has become the testing ground for a new web-based sinkhole detection tool developed by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB).
1 min |
October 13, 2025
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BINI proves the show must go on in 'BINI World Tour Stories'
The nation's girl group BINI continues its world tour journey featuring the members' determination to overcome challenges on and off stage on the mid-season episode of \"BINI World Tour Stories,\" streaming exclusively on iWant.
1 min |
October 13, 2025
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Emilio Daez, Kaori Oinuma topbill 'Romance Reboot' on iWant
Former “Pinoy Big Brother” housemates Emilio Daez and Kaori Oinuma topbill “Romance Reboot,” a story featuring young Filipinos chasing dreams and love abroad, premiering October 17 (Friday), 8 pm exclusively on iWant.
1 min |
October 13, 2025
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Ethan Hawke is out for revenge
Villains who leave a mark rarely stay buried, and in Black Phone 2, Ethan Hawke reprises his role as The Grabber, seeking out revenge from beyond the grave.
2 min |
October 13, 2025
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DepEd launches new tools for education resilience
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced it has intensified its disaster preparedness and response measures by deploying rapid assessment teams and launching new tools and facilities aimed at strengthening education resilience.
2 min |
October 13, 2025
The Freeman
UCLM stuns SHS-Ateneo
The University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue (UCLM) Baby Webmasters shocked the four-time defending champions Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles, 71-64, in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament on Sunday, October 12, at the New Cebu Coliseum.
1 min |
October 13, 2025
The Freeman
Chot bags record seventh Coach of the Year plum
After two championships, three Finals appearances and a long 75-game season, Chot Reyes now gets the icing on the cake.
1 min |
October 13, 2025
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East Ukraine stronghold evacuates families as Russia nears
When authorities ordered the evacuation of families and children from parts of Kramatorsk in east Ukraine, 34-year-old mother of two Angela Bolonz was initially shocked.
2 min |
October 13, 2025
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CERA pushes for grid upgrades after quake disrupts power supply
The Cebu Electricity Rights Advocates (CERA) has urged the government and the energy sector to accelerate upgrades to the Philippines’ power infrastructure following a 6.9-magnitude earthquake that disrupted electricity supply across Central and Eastern Visayas.
1 min |
October 13, 2025
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Councilor seeks protection of minors in public rallies
Those planning to allow young participants in rallies or public assemblies will need to ensure that they are accompanied by a responsible adult and have parental consent, as required under a proposed ordinance currently being reviewed by the Mandaue City Council.
2 min |
October 13, 2025
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Tagle takes helm of diocese once held by Pope Leo XIV
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has formally taken over the titular diocese of Albano.
1 min |
October 13, 2025
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Pakistan-Afghan border crossings closed after heavy clashes
Key border crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan were closed on Sunday after fierce clashes erupted overnight following Taliban accusations that Islamabad had carried out air strikes this week, officials said.
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