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Celtics dominate Knicks in crucial road victory; Wolves take 2-1 lead
Defending NBA champion Boston overpowered New York, 115-93, dominating to the finish after squandering 20-point leads to lose two prior playoff games to the Knicks.
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May 12, 2025
The Freeman
Showbiz multiverse continues on Netflix Phl's 'Bida/B!da!'
Netflix Philippines’ social series Bida/B!da, continues on their YouTube channel, offering more casual conversations with a new set of beloved Filipino celebrities.
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May 12, 2025
The Freeman
Six killed in encounters in Maguindanao, Basilan
Policemen and soldiers on Saturday, May 10, arrested seven from an armed group that figured in gunfights with a rival partisan faction in Pandag, Maguindanao del Sur that left a candidate for municipal councilor and a student dead.
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May 12, 2025
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Energy business drives Vivant's 42% net income growth in Q1
Cebu-based Vivant Corporation posted a 42 percent year-on-year increase in consolidated core net income to P318 million for the first quarter of 2025, propelled by robust earnings from its power generation and electricity distribution businesses.
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May 12, 2025
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Strengthened waste policies sought
The Solid Waste Management Board (SWMB) has appealed to the Cebu City Council to elevate legislative measures for strengthened waste policies, including the implementation of composting among households and incentive schemes.
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May 12, 2025
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P47M drugs seized
The Lapu-Lapu City Police Office recently conducted a major drug-bust operation in Sitio Ibabao, Barangay Agus, resulting in a significant seizure.
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May 12, 2025
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DOE on high alert for polls
On the eve of the May 12 national and local elections, the Department of Energy (DOE) raised a heightened alert status to ensure stable and uninterrupted power supply nationwide.
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May 12, 2025
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11 nabbed for 'smuggling' over P441M cash at MCIA
Authorities arrested 11 individuals including nine foreigners and two Filipinos on Friday evening for allegedly attempting to smuggle out close to half a billion pesos through the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA).
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May 11, 2025
The Freeman
Exclusionary and unwelcoming
Recently, I had a very interesting discussion with one of my closest friends who is very active within the Filipino community in the New York area.
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May 11, 2025
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Garcia sues Ombudsman
FOR VIOLATION OF OMNIBUS ELECTION CODE
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May 11, 2025
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Comelec flags surge in vote buying
Just a day before polling precincts open for the 2025 National and Local Elections, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has observed a surge in vote-buying activities in the country.
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May 11, 2025
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Meralco fends off NorthPort, TNT routs Terrafirma
Meralco simply refused to give up, clawing back from 15 points down then capitalizing on NorthPort’s bungled free throws at the finish to snatch a 105-104 win in the PBA Philippine Cup at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Friday night.
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May 11, 2025
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Celebrating Mothers Around the World
In many parts of the world, the second Sunday of May is special because of Mother's Day.
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May 11, 2025
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Group calls for clean election, literally
An environmental watchdog group urged both national and local candidates to comply with Republic Act No. 9003, or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, and keep the polls \"basura-free with the conduct of mid-term elections tomorrow, May 12, 2025.
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May 11, 2025
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CBCP, Cardinal David disown fake letter endorsing candidates
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Saturday, May 10, debunked a letter circulating online that falsely claims the organization and its president, Kalookan Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, have endorsed specific candidates for the 2025 midterm elections.
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May 11, 2025
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'Delaying tactics' slammed
Families of victims of extrajudicial killings (EJK) under the Duterte administration continue to seek justice, as a lawyer accused former President Rodrigo Duterte’s camp of stalling the International Criminal Court (ICC) proceedings.
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May 11, 2025
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MAMA VIC, YOU'RE THE BEST
I’m Hobi, one of her fur-babies.
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May 11, 2025
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US and China meet in bid to 'de-escalate' trade war
Senior US and Chinese officials met in Geneva on Saturday in a bid to de-escalate a trade war sparked by President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff rollout and fuelled by Beijing’s strong retaliation.
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May 11, 2025
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Suarez faces biggest fight of his career
Takes on WBO champ Navarrete in US today
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May 11, 2025
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Teachers, poll workers to get P2,000 pay hike for 2025 polls
Teachers and other poll workers serving in the May 12 national and local elections will receive a P2,000 across-the-board pay increase, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s approval of the compensation adjustment.
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May 11, 2025
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Lessons from mom that shaped their motherhood journeys
For Mother's Day, these personalities shared to The FREEMAN their own relationships with their moms, and the advice that shaped their own journeys into motherhood:
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May 11, 2025
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More lessons to be learned
It has happened yet again, another road rage incident.
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May 11, 2025
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Comelec urged: Continue “Oplan Baklas”
The Cebu Electricity Rights Advocates (CERA) has called on the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to rigorously implement \"Operation Baklas,\" a campaign aimed at removing illegally posted election materials, citing risks to the region's electricity grid stability ahead of the May 12 national elections.
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May 11, 2025
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GLOBAL ICONS LAND IN CEBU:
Discover these must-have lifestyle brands only at SM
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May 11, 2025
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US judge temporarily blocks Trump plans for mass layoffs
A US judge has temporarily blocked several federal agencies from proceeding with the mass layoffs of government workers ordered by President Donald Trump in February.
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May 11, 2025
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Mitchell magic as Cavs down Pacers, Nuggets silence Thunder in overtime
Donovan Mitchell scored 43 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a crucial 126-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers as the Denver Nuggets beat Oklahoma City in an overtime thriller.
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May 11, 2025
The Freeman
Mandaue dengue cases increase by 10%
COMPARED TO JAN-MAY 2024 PERIOD
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May 11, 2025
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DQ filed against Cordova Mayor Suan
For alleged massive vote buying in 13 barangays in Cordova, Cebu, a petition to disqualify from running for office has been filed against incumbent and reelectionist Mayor Cesar Suan and eight others.
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May 11, 2025
The Freeman
Comelec flags surge in vote buying
\"Starting yesterday, there was an increase in vote-buying and in attempts of vote-buying,\" COMELEC Chairman George Garcia said in an interview on Saturday.
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May 11, 2025
The Freeman
FIND HAPPINESS IN THE NOW, HOWEVER YOU CAN
While I was browsing social media on my phone one morning, I came by this post by a friend that stuck me: “There was a man who was so preoccupied about what tomorrow may bring, not knowing that the next day would be his last.”
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