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The Freeman
End to government shutdown in sight
Washington, United States The longest-ever US government shutdown moved forward Monday toward an eventual resolution, after several Democratic senators broke ranks to join Republicans in a 60-40 vote passing a compromise deal -- sparking intra-party backlash.
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November 12, 2025
The Freeman
The making of Springsteen's most enduring album
'DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE'
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November 12, 2025
The Freeman
They should have stayed
Several high-ranking government officials are now in hot water for leaving the country --as well as their constituents-- despite their knowledge that a strong storm was headed to their districts or towns with the possibility of causing widespread death and devastation.
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November 12, 2025
The Freeman
Duterte fitness expert facing disqualification
International Criminal Court prosecutors have called on judges to remove a second medical expert from the panel examining Rodrigo Duterte's fitness to stand trial over \"profoundly offensive remarks\" the expert posted on social media.
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November 12, 2025
The Freeman
Thailand says 'hostilities' remain despite Cambodia peace pact
Thailand's army said on Tuesday \"hostilities still remain\" with Cambodia, a day after Bangkok suspended the implementation of a US-backed peace deal over a landmine blast that wounded four troops.
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November 12, 2025
The Freeman
Power transmission rates increased by 15% in Nov
Power consumers will observe a slight increase in transmission rates for their November 2025 bills due to higher Ancillary Services (AS) rates, according to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).
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November 12, 2025
The Freeman
Too much politics, too weak economy
Even during the height of disasters and calamities, the Pinoys talk about politics. The problem with the Philippines is that Filipinos eat politics for breakfast, for lunch, and for dinner. I lived in Malaysia, Kuwait, and Taiwan as a labor diplomat for a total of nine years. I witnessed how Malaysians, Kuwaitis, and Taiwanese focused on economic development and left politics to the politicians.
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November 12, 2025
The Freeman
DOLE allocates P100M to displaced workers
At least P100 million worth of assistance is being allocated by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)- 7 to aid workers affected by Super Typhoon Tino across Cebu, particularly those in the formal and informal sectors whose workplaces were damaged or forced to suspend operations due to the disaster.
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November 12, 2025
The Freeman
Star Cinema's 'Meet, Greet & Bye' starts worldwide screenings today
Get ready to meet Da Facundo family (Da Facs) in “Meet, Greet & Bye,” a cinematic celebration of love, laughter, and the unbreakable ties that bind families, showing in theaters worldwide beginning today, November 12.
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November 12, 2025
The Freeman
BINI fulfills wish of a mini Bloom with cancer
The nation’s girl group BINI granted the wish of a young fan battling cancer to meet and hug them in person, an emotional moment featured in the heartwarming season finale of “BINI World Tour Stories,” streaming exclusively on iWant.
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November 12, 2025
The Freeman
The 'ordinary' Arnie? Glen Powell reboots 'The Running Man'
It is often said Hollywood doesn't produce movie stars anymore. So when someone with a square jaw and loads of charisma like Glen Powell is cast in Arnold Schwarzenegger's role for a reboot of \"The Running Man,\" people get excited.
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November 12, 2025
The Freeman
Iraqis vote in general poll in rare moment of calm
Iraqis began voting for a new parliament on Tuesday at a pivotal time for the country and the wider region, in an election that both Iran and the United States will be closely watching.
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November 12, 2025
The Freeman
CERA slams power distributors over slow restoration in hospitals
The Cebu Electricity Rights Advocates (CERA) has criticized local power distributors and regulators for delays in restoring electricity to several hospitals following an earthquake and recent typhoons, warning that the prolonged outages are putting patient safety at risk.
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November 12, 2025
The Freeman
India probes deadly New Delhi explosion
New Delhi, India - India's defense minister vowed on Tuesday that those responsible for a deadly car explosion in the heart of the capital that killed at least eight people will face justice.
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November 12, 2025
The Freeman
Search goes on for the missing
Beneath the weight of grief and flood-soaked debris, the Cebu City Disaster Team continues its search for those still missing after Typhoon Tino’s wrath.
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November 12, 2025
The Freeman
ICC: All arrest warrant filings must now be kept 'secret'
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has revised its court regulations to mandate that all applications for arrest warrants be classified as either “under seal” or “secret”.
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November 12, 2025
The Freeman
"Wisdom is better than strength"
That’s from the Book of Wisdom, (cfr. 6,1) simply telling us that true wisdom, the one that comes from and is a participation of the wisdom of God, is obviously far superior over whatever human strength and power we may have.
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November 12, 2025
The Freeman
Pistons win streak hits seven on night of NBA thrillers
Cade Cunningham's triple double, Daniss Jenkins's three- pointer at the buzzer and Javonte Green's overtime dunk lifted Detroit past Washington, 137-135, on Monday (Tuesday, November 11 Philippine time), stretching the Pistons' win streak to seven games.
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November 12, 2025
The Freeman
Visayas Judo Caravan launched in Cebu to strengthen regional programs
The first Visayas Judo Caravan was officially launched in Cebu, aiming to strengthen regional judo programs across the Visayas.
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November 12, 2025
The Freeman
MGEN ensures safe personnel, stable plant operations after typhoon Tino
Mer-alco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) has assured the public that all its personnel are safe and that its power plants in the Visayas continue to operate steadily following the onslaught of Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi).
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November 12, 2025
The Freeman
Typhoons' impact on farming in fourth quarter may be minor
The typhoons that struck in October and early November are expected to result in only minor disruptions to agriculture, analysts said.
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November 12, 2025
The Freeman
PDEA-7 collars drug den owner, four others
At least five individuals were arrested inside a drug den dismantled by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-7 in Sitio Macopa, Barangay Inayawan, Cebu City, yesterday morning, November 11.
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November 12, 2025
The Freeman
Vivant sends water tankers to storm-hit areas in Cebu
Vivant Water has begun transporting desalinated water to several Cebu localities following severe supply disruptions caused by Typhoon Tino, which damaged key water infrastructure across the province.
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November 12, 2025
The Freeman
Trollano immediately delivers for Beermen, gains weekly PBA citation
Don Trollano made a difference for San Miguel in his return to the team last Friday in its game against Magnolia.
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November 12, 2025
The Freeman
Oceana demands "harshest" penalties for URC
International ocean conservation group Oceana is demanding the “harshest legal consequences possible” against Universal Robina Corporation (URC) after a massive vinasse spill from its ethanol plant in Bais City devastated marine life within the Tañon Strait Protected Seascape (TSPS).
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November 12, 2025
The Freeman
Mandaue to decamp all but 7 evac centers
The Mandaue City Government has decided to decamp most of its evacuation centers, except for at least seven schools where evacuees will continue to stay for the meantime.
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November 12, 2025
The Freeman
Typhoon death toll climbs to 18
Rescuers using backhoes and chainsaws began digging the Philippines out from the devastation of Typhoon Uwan on Tuesday, as floodwaters receded in hundreds of villages and the storm’s death toll climbed to 18.
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November 12, 2025
The Freeman
Over 300 human trafficking victims to be repatriated
The government is set to repatriate 346 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who fell victim to human trafficking in Myanmar scam hubs, the Palace announced on Tuesday, November 11.
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November 12, 2025
The Freeman
Restoration of utilities continues
The Visayan Electric Company (VECO) and the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) continue their recovery efforts following the devastation brought by Typhoon Tino.
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November 12, 2025
The Freeman
Duke, 7 execs face charges
According to Añora, the respondents were in London, United Kingdom, for personal reasons during the critical days when Typhoon Tino devastated their towns and the entire district.
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