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The Freeman
Archdiocese mourns death of Fr. Olmilla
The Archdiocese of Cebu is in mourning following the death of Rev. Fr. Decoroso “Cocoi” Olmilla, whose “tragic” passing has stirred grief, reflection, and calls for compassion across the local clergy and faithful.
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November 15, 2025
The Freeman
What next after the storm?
Together with Typhoon Tino and Uwan or even before these, a very conspicuous whirling political storm has been brewing, building up, and, fast accelerating.
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November 15, 2025
The Freeman
Ukrainian war journalist reflects on Pinoy resiliency
Ukrainian journalist and war correspondent Nataliya Gumenyuk, on Wednesday, November 13, drew parallels between Ukrainian resilience and the Filipino tradition of bayanihan, while emphasizing the importance of defending democracy during her talk with students at the University of Cebu (UC).
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November 15, 2025
The Freeman
Co: BBM orders P100B insertions
In a post on his verified social media account, Co enumerated a list of projects, including dozens of road and tourism-related infrastructures across the country, several of these located in Cebu. “Narito po ang listahan ng mga proyekto na inutos ni PBBM nai-insert sa 2025 GAA...
3 min |
November 15, 2025
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DICT pushes for seamless e-government payments
The Philippines is deepening its digital government overhaul as the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and fintech platform Maya broaden their collaboration, signing a new agreement at the Singapore FinTech Festival to streamline e-government payments and widen access to digital financial services.
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November 15, 2025
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Experts: Filipino youth struggle with financial inclusion, literacy
Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. (CLFI) on Thursday raised concerns over the lack of financial inclusion among Filipino youth, stemming from poor financial literacy.
2 min |
November 15, 2025
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Even those close to God
While suicides have become more than common these days because of various factors, a recent one is turning more heads than usual.
1 min |
November 15, 2025
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Insertions
While in the middle of an investigative journalism conference along with several journalists, we were taken aback when our phones buzzed almost simultaneously. A notification popped up: longtime missing, resigned congressman Zaldy Co had resurfaced through a video statement. His sudden reappearance alone was enough to stir the room, but it was what he said that left many of us exchanging knowing glances. He alleged that the president himself asked him to insert certain projects into the national budget. It was an explosive claim, and
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November 15, 2025
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Suns scorch depleted Pacers, Hawks hold off Jazz
Phoenix’s Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks combined for 65 points as the Suns became the latest NBA team to beat up on the injury hit Indiana Pacers , romping to a 133-98 victory.
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November 15, 2025
The Freeman
CCENRO denies issuing tree-cutting permit for Monterrazas
The Cebu City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CCENRO) has denied issuing any tree-cutting permit for the controversial Monterrazas de Cebu development in Barangay Guadalupe, Cebu City.
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November 15, 2025
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Kylie happy for AJ, kids with Aljur
Actress Kylie Padilla had nothing but well wishes for fellow actress AJ Raval after the latter admitted to have three kids with Aljur Abrenica, Kylie's ex-husband.
1 min |
November 14, 2025
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MCWD board faces vacancies
Some seats in the Metro Cebu Water District (MCWD) Board of Directors (BOD) are once again facing vacancies and remain unfilled after one member’s appointment was deemed inconsistent, while another member’s resignation was confirmed by the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA).
1 min |
November 14, 2025
The Freeman
Capitol creates task force vs leptospirosis
Anticipating a possible spike in leptospirosis cases following the massive flooding caused by Typhoon Tino, Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro has formed the Cebu Provincial Leptospirosis Task Force to ensure a unified and coordinated response among local government units, hospitals, and private stakeholders.
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November 14, 2025
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Nature's revenge and the Pope's "Laudato Si"
After the devastation by Typhoon Tino, we remember with poignant nostalgia one of the greatest papal masterpieces of all times, the encyclical \"Laudato Si\". It was the late Pope Francis’ most enduring legacy to humanity written on May 15, 2015 on the third year of his pontificate.
3 min |
November 14, 2025
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Charlito Mendoza named new BIR chief
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. appointed Finance Undersecretary Charlito Martin R. Mendoza as the new Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner, replacing Romeo D. Lumagui, Jr.
1 min |
November 14, 2025
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Suganob raring to return to action
The postponement of his upcoming fight only added fire deep within Regie Suganob as he braces for his ring return after an 11-month hiatus.
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November 14, 2025
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2026 NBA All-Star to feature US and World teams
Next year's 75th NBA All-Star Game will feature a three-team round robin tournament with two teams of United States players and a World squad of global talent.
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November 14, 2025
The Freeman
AFTER THE NATURAL DISASTERS Cebu hotels, resorts take steps to restore tourists' confidence
The Hotel, Resort and Restaurant Association of Cebu (HRRAC) is intensifying efforts to restore visitor confidence and sustain tourism activity after a series of typhoons and earthquakes disrupted the province's hospitality industry in recent months.
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November 14, 2025
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Highlights of the FASAVA Trip to Korea
In 2005, a group of small animal veterinarians from the Asia-Pacific region established FASAVA (Federation of Asian Small Animal Veterinary Associations) to enhance veterinary professional standards and animal welfare across member countries.
2 min |
November 14, 2025
The Freeman
What happened, happened
Tino, in his watery fury last November 4, dropped, as reported, up to a month’s worth of rain in just an hour that resulted in widespread flooding in the Metro Cebu area. With all the precautions and preparations, ghosts or actual projects in place, it is impossible to control flashfloods that cover rooftops in just minutes. This day will forever be recorded as one of Cebu’s most infamous dates.
1 min |
November 14, 2025
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Rice Dishes from Around the World
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November 14, 2025
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Marcos downplays corruption link in growth slump
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday attributed the country’s slower economic growth not to corruption but to natural hazards and global trade shifts.
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November 14, 2025
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Star Cinema: P10.5M opening gross for 'Meet, Greet & Bye'
Star Cinema's newest family drama film, \"Meet, Greet & Bye,\" has kicked off its theater run with P10.5 million in box office sales on its opening day (November 12).
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November 14, 2025
The Freeman
Suroy-suroy London while Liloan wept
The couple Rep. Duke Frasco and Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco tried to justify their trip to the United Kingdom while Cebu, particularly Liloan, was being crushed by Typhoon Tino.
2 min |
November 14, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu-based fuel firm sustains strong growth in first 9 months
Cebu-based listed fuel distributor and retailer Top Line Business Development Corp. (TOP) sustained its strong growth trajectory in the first nine months of 2025, driven by robust retail fuel expansion and steady gains in commercial fuel trading.
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November 14, 2025
The Freeman
Chinese consulate donates P10.5M for hospital repairs
The Chinese Consulate in Cebu has donated P10.5 million to the Cebu Provincial Government to help repair the damage sustained by three Capitol-run hospitals following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck northern Cebu over a month ago.
1 min |
November 14, 2025
The Freeman
A double feature in 'Die My Love' and 'Bugonia'
It was an Oscar- worthy double feature for cinephiles in the Philippines when “Die My Love” and “Bugonia” were released November 5 in cinemas.
2 min |
November 14, 2025
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MARCOS VOWS December jail for execs in flood control scandal
It will be an unhappy Christmas for those involved in the flood control corruption mess, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Thursday, November 13.
1 min |
November 14, 2025
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Ex-mayor Rama: “Comelec's DQ rule on me, not yet final”
Former Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has asserted that the Commission on Elections’ ruling disqualifying him from the May 2025 elections is not yet final, citing a standing Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) from the Supreme Court and an unresolved appeal before the Office of the Ombudsman.
2 min |
November 14, 2025
The Freeman
Culture is the glue putting values into action
With government taking anti-corruption more seriously now, I think that we have to be aware that in corruption it needs three to tango: the government official who takes and the private sector person who is ready to give, and the lawyer who is willing to protect both against a significant fee. While we always complain about the ‘corrupt government agencies and their practices’, it is time now to get the house of the private sector in order also and address the legal system.
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