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Filipinos nabbed in China ordinary citizens with no military training
The National Security Council (NSC) has expressed alarm over the arrest of three Filipino nationals for suspected espionage in China, saying they are mere \"ordinary Filipino citizens with no military training.\"
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April 06, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu runs out of steam, bows to Muntinlupa in MPBL
The Cebu Classic failed to sustain their momentum after snapping out of their three-game slide.
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April 06, 2025
The Freeman
Paris Olympians, PBA star lead SAC major awardees
World champions in boxing and billiards also set to be honored
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
AROUND THE ISLAND Pinoys in Taiwan already used to China presence
MANILA The Philippines' cultural and economic office in Taiwan reassured the public on Thursday, April 3, that Filipinos in Taiwan remain safe despite China's routine military exercises around the island, saying workers there are \"used to reports of China's presence.\"
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
Tom Cruise pays tribute to Val Kilmer
Tom Cruise paid tribute to late \"Top Gun\" co-star Val Kilmer yesterday, leading movie theater owners in a moment's silence at the CinemaCon event before unveiling new footage from his latest \"Mission: Impossible\" movie.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
City employees warned vs. electioneering
The Cebu City Council has approved a resolution reminding all government employees, including City Hall workers, to avoid any form of electioneering or partisan political activities.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
4 dead, dozens injured in Russia drone strikes
Russian drone strikes killed at least four people and injured more than 30 in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, authorities said Friday.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
Trump's tariff: Devoid of logic
On April 2, Trump's Liberation Day, he announced a sweeping tariff to all countries (allies and enemies alike) all over the globe.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
City Council demands comprehensive report
With the winning bidder for Phase 5 of the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) project set to be announced soon, the Cebu City Council is now demanding a full report from the Department of Engineering and Public Works (DEPW) on the status, progress, and challenges surrounding the long-delayed construction.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
So. Korea court ousts impeached president
South Korea's Constitutional Court unanimously ruled on Friday to remove impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol from office over his disastrous martial law declaration, triggering fresh elections after months of political turmoil.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
For the sake of likes
Russian vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy was arrested in Pasay City last Thursday for harassing several people and stealing items just so he had something to post in his social media account. He makes it a point to shock or insult people to get reactions from them.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
CENTRAL VISAYAS AMONG TOP REGIONS Phl literacy rate at 93.1%
The Philippines continues to register a strong basic literacy rate of 93.1 percent among individuals aged five years old and above, including those in Central Visayas, according to the 2024 Functional Literacy, Education, and Mass Media Survey (FLEMMS) conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
FOR "ILLEGAL" SOLICITATION DSWD probes Baricuatro's foundation
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Central Office has launched an investigation into Simply Share Foundation Inc. (SSFI), an organization founded by gubernatorial candidate Pamela Baricuatro, for allegedly soliciting donations without the required government permit.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
Which 'Minecraft' character are you?
\"When you play the game Minecraft, it's a total community,\" says \"A Minecraft Movie\" director Jared Hess. \"There's so many people that play it worldwide all the time, and the friendships that you make in the game are lasting.\"
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
2 vloggers face raps for fake news
The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) has filed charges against two vloggers for allegedly spreading false information on online platforms such as Facebook and TikTok.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
Israel expands ground offensive in Gaza City
The Israeli military announced the launch of a new ground offensive in Gaza City on Friday to expand the security zone it has established in the Palestinian territory.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
Heightening of the conflict
\"to see America a wealthy country once again!\"
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
The 45-day run
A couple of readers asked my opinion on the personality with an indefinite sojourn on The Hague.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
OBO collects nearly P70M in the 1st quarter of 2025
The Cebu City's Office of the Building Official collected close to P70 million for the first quarter (or first three months) of 2025, surpassing its collection for the same period last year.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu indie rock band KANA releases new single
Indie rock band KANA has just released their latest single, \"Leave It to the Moon\", on all major streaming platforms.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
Telco bridges digital gap with eco-friendly solution
Globe Telecom is accelerating digital inclusion in rural communities by deploying innovative, cost-efficient, and eco-friendly technology to overcome long-standing barriers to reliable telecom services.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
DepEd Mandaue prohibits graduation ceremonies in extremely hot venues
As the school year comes to a close, the Department of Education (DepEd) Mandaue City Division will not allow graduation ceremonies to be held in extremely hot venues due to the current heat index.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
Phl leads Earth Hour 2025 with 1.3M hours saved
MANILA The Philippines led all countries during this year's Earth Hour demonstrations with 1.3 million hours saved, nearly half of the collected hours globally.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
New Spielberg, Nolan films teased at CinemaCon
Hollywood studio Universal Pictures on Thursday teased new movies from Steven Spielberg and Christopher Nolan, while showcasing footage from its upcoming sequels \"Jurassic World Rebirth\" and \"Wicked: For Good\" at the CinemaCon event.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
MCWD, BFP conduct inventory of Cebu City’s 397 fire hydrants
An inventory of fire hydrants in Cebu City has been set to effectively respond to fire incidents especially as the dry season unfolds.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
Ghibli style
My childhood was as colorful as that of many other millennials. It was the golden age of television, a time when technology was slowly transitioning from analog to digital, and the outdoors remained a paradise waiting to be explored.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu exporters brace for tariff hike impact
Business leaders in Cebu are closely monitoring the potential economic impact of a newly announced 17 percent tariff on Philippine exports to the United States, following a major policy shift by US President Donald Trump.
3 min |
April 05, 2025
The Freeman
Heart for culture and the arts
Election campaigns are already in full gear at the local and national levels, reflecting an increasing political passion as the months go by.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
Oversized campaign ads masquerading as free expression
A day before the official campaign period for local elective posts began, I thought I would be seeing the last of those private billboards along our main thoroughfares featuring the names and faces of local candidates. I was wrong.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
Curry fires 37 as Warriors outgun LeBron's LA Lakers
Stephen Curry scored 37 points as the Golden State Warriors outdueled LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, 123-116, to claim a crucial victory in their blockbuster Western Conference clash.
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