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Trump set for Xi talks, eyes Kim meeting
US President Donald Trump headed for Asia on Saturday and high-stakes trade talks with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, saying that he would also like to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on his trip.
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October 26, 2025
The Freeman
Clooney explores passage of time in Netflix film
George Clooney plays an actor looking back at his past in Netflix’s \"Jay Kelly,\" but in real life, the US star has his eyes on the future.
1 min |
October 26, 2025
The Freeman
Balunan in most important fight of his career
Challenges fellow countryman Taduran for IBF crown
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October 26, 2025
The Freeman
Lancers, Webmasters eye seventh win
The three-time defending champions University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers and the University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters will try to keep their hold of the college division lead as they take on separate foes in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament today (Sunday, October 26) at the Cebu Coliseum.
1 min |
October 26, 2025
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WHEN THE GROUND TREMBLED AGAIN
When the ground first shook, fifteen-year-old Blaire thought it would stop after a few seconds, but this time the tremors became stronger and the house rumbled harder.
2 min |
October 26, 2025
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Cebu City Mayor Archival wants env'tal compliance during Undas
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival is placing environmental protection at the center of this year’s All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day observance, urging residents to honor their departed loved ones without harming the living environment.
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October 26, 2025
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Magis Parents Basketball League gets underway
Five teams will vie for hardcourt supremacy in the Magis Parents Basketball League 2025 Season, which kicked off last Friday, October 24, at the Warehouse Sports Club in Barangay Canduman, Mandaue City.
1 min |
October 26, 2025
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John Arcilla, TBA Studios respond to film backlash
The production studio behind \"Quezon\" addressed the recent backlash issued by a descendant of the biopic’s titular subject, the second Philippine president Manuel L. Quezon.
2 min |
October 26, 2025
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How reliable are SALNs in tracking wealth of gov't officials?
The Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) is supposed to help the government and citizens keep track of a public official's wealth.
3 min |
October 26, 2025
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NBA chief Silver 'deeply disturbed'
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he was “deeply disturbed” after Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups were among those arrested in a far-ranging FBI probe into illegal gambling.
1 min |
October 26, 2025
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Pam forms ASEAN Summit committee
Cebu Governor Pamela S. Baricuatro has established the Cebu Organizing Committee for the ASEAN Summit 2026, which oversees the preparations and coordination efforts for the international event that will be partly held in the province.
2 min |
October 26, 2025
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Afghanistan, Pakistan to firm up ceasefire
Afghan and Pakistani negotiators are to meet in Istanbul Saturday to address security issues and establish a lasting ceasefire along their shared border after an outbreak of unexpectedly intense bloody clashes.
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October 26, 2025
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PhilHealth expands breast cancer screening, treatment
As breast cancer continues to claim the highest number of cancer-related deaths among Filipino women, PhilHealth is stepping up its response this October --Breast Cancer Awareness Month-- by expanding access to screening and treatment through its Yaman ng Kalusugan (YAKAP) Program and the enhanced Z Benefit Package.
2 min |
October 26, 2025
The Freeman
Vehicle sales dip 4% in September
MANILA — The automotive industry’s sales declined for the third consecutive month in September due to unfavorable weather conditions.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
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'Suspend water rate hike move'
However, MCWD spokesperson Minerva Gerodias, in a statement on Thursday, October 23, acknowledged the city’s concern but defended the increase, saying it was “long overdue.”
2 min |
October 25, 2025
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Unnecessary for now
According to a report in this newspaper, Cebu 5th District Rep. Vincent Franco “Duke” Frasco renewed his proposal for the construction of a secondary airport in Cebu, preferably in Sogod town, saying the recent earthquake exposed the province’s vulnerability and need for an alternative gateway aside from the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA).
1 min |
October 25, 2025
The Freeman
Minglanilla resident loses P120K to burglar
More than P120,000 in cash was stolen by an unidentified burglar who reportedly robbed a house inside a subdivision in Barangay Tubod, Minglanilla, Cebu, on Thursday, October 23.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
The Freeman
Protesters hit inaction on accused lawmakers
Frustrated that no one has been held accountable more than two months since the corruption probe into public works projects began, progressive groups stormed the Independent Commission for Infrastructure's office in Taguig City on Friday, demanding transparency and urgency in the investigation.
2 min |
October 25, 2025
The Freeman
The ground is shifting
In the coming weeks or a couple of months, expect cases to be filed and arrest warrants to be issued against contractors and politicians tied to the trillion-peso flood control projects scandal.
3 min |
October 25, 2025
The Freeman
Mandaue City Central School for retrofitting
NOT FOR DEMOLITION
2 min |
October 25, 2025
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NBA coach, player arrested
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested
1 min |
October 25, 2025
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Mobile kitchen and #No Hunger Cebu!
During our July 29 brief meeting with Gov Pam, RCE Cebu also suggested that these mobile health-kitchen rollouts should also be accompanied by trainings for household/community gardens, other waste management options for livelihood and climate action to encourage constituents to raise their own household food for their own needs or for trading, to cook their own grown food with charcoal produced from paper waste, and to practice ecobricking, to avoid polluting their rivers and communities.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
The Freeman
Webmasters repeat over Wildcats, Dragons stun Baby Lancers
The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters whipped the Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) Wildcats anew, 69-61, for their fourth consecutive victory in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament on Thursday night, October 23, at the Cebu Coliseum.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
The Freeman
TWICE's docu 'ONE IN A MILL10N' is a career lap
TWICE is an anomaly in the K-pop world, having remained active for ten years with all of its original members intact. It's a rare feat for a girl group, especially since their success has continued to grow globally, from headlining music festivals to expanding their fanbase.
3 min |
October 25, 2025
The Freeman
Fiscal gap shrinks as spending slows
The Philippines’ budget deficit narrowed in September, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said on Thursday, as corruption probes into flood control projects slowed government spending.
2 min |
October 25, 2025
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Capitol fights fake news on Kawasan
The individuals identified were Elsy Jore Imperial of Tabuelan, Cebu; Rotalia Cabotaje Oponda of Mandaue City; Alexan Alimbon Masangay of Davao City; Robinson Velasco Jr. of Mexico, Pampanga; and Marlene Salazar Alejandro of Minglanilla, Cebu.
2 min |
October 25, 2025
The Freeman
Senator Marcos pushes for higher pay, more benefits for midwives
As the country marks National Midwifery Week this October, Senator Imee R. Marcos has called for stronger recognition, better compensation, and enhanced protections for thousands of midwives serving across the Philippines.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
The Freeman
Office of the General Accountant: Indispensable
(manufacturing department) payrolls were padded. Sadly, they didn’t even care if there were raw materials that were lost through wastages or pilferages.
2 min |
October 25, 2025
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‘Considerable’ chance Kim, Trump will meet
South Korea's unification minister said Friday he believed there was a “considerable” chance that US President Donald Trump will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a visit to the peninsula next week.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
The Freeman
Digital banking platform now offers IPO investing
Digital banking and payments platform Maya has rolled out a new feature that allows users to open brokerage accounts and subscribe to initial public offerings (IPOs) directly through the Maya app, further expanding its reach into investment services.
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