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Talisay to give cash reward to SEA Games medalists
It's already January but it still feels like Christmas for the Talisaynon athletes who won medals at the 33th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand last month.
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January 08, 2026
The Freeman
Capitol owes P6.5M in delayed payouts
Under the proposed amendments, the number of beneficiaries will be strictly aligned with the approved budget to prevent future deficits.
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January 07, 2026
The Freeman
Ginebra, TNT eye 2-0 lead in PBA semis
The Barangay Ginebra Kings and the TNT Tropang 5G shoot for a 2-0 lead as they take on separate foes in Game 2 of the best-of-seven PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup semifinals today (Wednesday, January 7) at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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January 07, 2026
The Freeman
Cebu's Standout Fashion Fetes in 2025
(3 of 3)
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January 07, 2026
The Freeman
Inflation rises to 1.8% in December 2025
The inflation rate slightly picked up pace last December 2025, rising to 1.8% compared to the 1.5% rate in November 2025, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Tuesday, January 6.
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January 07, 2026
The Freeman
Remolona: ‘February cut on the table'
Further monetary policy easing might come as early as the Monetary Board's first meeting of 2026 amid subdued inflation and dismal economic growth last year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.
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January 07, 2026
The Freeman
Hornets shock Thunder, Pistons dominate Knicks
The Charlotte Hornets thrashed the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder, 124-97, as Eastern Conference leaders Detroit delivered a statement win over the New York Knicks.
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January 07, 2026
The Freeman
21st century-ready school buildings to rise
The administration of Governor Pamela Baricuatro is set to construct \"21st century-ready\" school buildings across Cebu, with funding to be sourced from this year's Special Education Fund (SEF).
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January 07, 2026
The Freeman
Japan lawmaker says Taiwan 'independent'
A China-born Japanese lawmaker sanctioned by Beijing arrived in Taipei on Tuesday, vowing to tell the world that \"Taiwan is an independent country.
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January 07, 2026
The Freeman
Help or hinder?
Starting last January 2, Metro Manila has banned ebikes and etrikes from major thoroughfares.
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January 07, 2026
The Freeman
New Japanese consul-general visits City Hall
Japan's newly-appointed Consul-General Yudai Ueno met with Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival at City Hall during a courtesy call last Monday.
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January 07, 2026
The Freeman
Domestic tourism surges over holiday long break
Over the extended holiday break, the Philippines observed a surge in domestic tourism, which the Department of Tourism (DOT) attributed to the \"continued strength\" of local travel as Filipinos flocked to beaches, heritage sites, mountain retreats, and island destinations nationwide.
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January 07, 2026
The Freeman
Rockets and Mavs to play pre-season games in Macau
The Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets will play two preseason NBA games in Macau this year.
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January 07, 2026
The Freeman
Deep and solid trust in God's providence
That’s what we need in our life here on earth.
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January 07, 2026
The Freeman
The difference between corruption and plunder
This year will find the Ombudsman, the Sandiganbayan, the DOJ, the NBI, the police, and other law-enforcement agencies busy with hundreds of cases filed against corrupt contractors, politicians, government executives, and personnel who were involved in the flood-control fiasco, the PhilHealth hullabaloo, and other shenanigans.
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January 07, 2026
The Freeman
Cebu retail sector expects flat growth in 2026
Cebu’s retail sector is heading into 2026 with a guarded, mostly flat outlook as weak consumer demand, delayed state spending, and policy uncertainty continue to weigh on sales.
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January 07, 2026
The Freeman
Thailand: Cambodia violated ceasefire
Thailand accused Cambodia of violating a 10-day-old truce on Tuesday, saying cross-border mortar fire wounded a soldier, while Phnom Penh said a \"pile of garbage\" exploded, injuring two of its own troops.
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January 07, 2026
The Freeman
5 'Stranger Things' moments that hit close to home
From the first flicker of the Byer's iconic Christmas lights back in 2016 to the most recent heart-stopping moments in its top-trending fifth season, the Duffer Bros' entire masterpiece is a testament to the power of family, friendship, and sheer courage combined.
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January 07, 2026
The Freeman
Supreme Court challenge looms
WITH P150-B IN UNPROGRAMMED FUNDS INTACT
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January 07, 2026
The Freeman
New supply deal to ease Siquijor's power woes
Siquijor, a small Philippine island gaining traction with foreign tourists for its reputation as a mystical getaway, is set to bolster its fragile power supply after Vivant Energy secured a long-term contract to deliver additional electricity—addressing one of the province's most persistent constraints to growth.
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January 07, 2026
The Freeman
Barangay captain cited for driving with no helmet
The Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM) issued a traffic citation ticket yesterday, January 6, to Barangay Basak Captain Felipe “Eping” Diano for violations of the no-helmet policy and disregarding traffic signals.
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January 07, 2026
The Freeman
Road closures, traffic adjustments in place ahead of novena masses
There will be a series of temporary road closures and traffic flow adjustments from January 8 to 18, 2026, to ensure the safety and orderly movement of pedestrians, motorists, and the faithful attending the daily novena.
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January 07, 2026
The Freeman
Señor Sto. Niño image to stay overnight in Mandaue City
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN TRASLACION
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January 07, 2026
The Freeman
Timothee Chalamet boosts Oscar bid with Critics Choice Awards win
Timothee Chalamet's Oscars campaign earned a major boost yesterday as he scooped the best actor prize for \"Marty Supreme\" at the Critics Choice Awards, the first major gala of this year's Hollywood awards season.
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January 06, 2026
The Freeman
Philippine government cuts growth targets until 2028
The Philippines trimmed its economic growth targets through the end of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s term in 2028 after growth likely slowed to about 4.8% to 5% this year, according to Economy Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan.
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January 06, 2026
The Freeman
Gov: Need to evaluate impact of EVs
Coming from the other side of the coin, the Cebu Provincial Government convened a “Stakeholders’ Consultation on EV Taxi Implementation” yesterday to address mounting concerns over the allocation of additional taxi slots for electric vehicles here in Cebu.
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January 06, 2026
The Freeman
Why did the U.S. take down Maduro?
It was not about ideology or because Venezuela has become a strong ally of China and Russia.
3 min |
January 06, 2026
The Freeman
Suns stun NBA-best Thunder
Devin Booker drilled the game-winning three- pointer in the final second as the Phoenix Suns rallied to silence the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder, 108-105.
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January 06, 2026
The Freeman
Poll: Inflation further eased in December
Headline inflation may have eased to a five-month low in December amid the continued drop in rice prices and cheaper electricity costs, which likely brought full-year inflation well below the target, analysts said.
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January 06, 2026
The Freeman
Nicolas Torre III takes on dual role as MMDA manager, spokesperson
Former police chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III is back in the political arena, taking on not just his new role as general manager of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) while also serving as its spokesperson.
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