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Global and regional disaster preparedness we need to know
We, the citizens in this disaster-prone country, must know that disaster preparedness should not be done in an isolated and segmented manner, independent of all the other countries in the world and most importantly, the Asia-Pacific region. We need to have a well-coordinated and synchronized approach with our neighbors.
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October 17, 2025
The Freeman
24th Gullas Tennis Cup gets underway today
Close to 200 young netters will begin their quest for supremacy in their respective categories as the highly anticipated 24th Gullas Tennis Cup fires off today (Friday, October 17) in two venues - the Alta Vista Golf and Country Club in Barangay Pardo and at Citigreen Tennis Resort in Barangay Punta Princesa, Cebu City.
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October 17, 2025
The Freeman
LTFRB chief orders inspection of bus terminals ahead of Undas
In anticipation of the heavy influx of passengers during All Saints' and All Souls' Days, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has ordered a nationwide inspection of bus stations and transport terminals, along with the deployment of mystery passengers.
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October 17, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu City intensifies env'tal efforts
The Cebu City government is intensifying its environmental efforts further as Mayor Nestor Archival met with officials from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) Central Visayas to strengthen inter-agency coordination on air and water quality monitoring, data sharing, and sustainable waste management.
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October 17, 2025
The Freeman
Travel retailer promotes circular economy with trade-in campaign
Lifestyle travel retailer “The Travel Club” is relaunching its “Donate Your Old Case for a Cause” trade-in campaign, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability and circular consumption amid the resurgence in Filipino travel.
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October 17, 2025
The Freeman
Visayan Electric calls for 'sustainable solutions'
The Visayan Electric are doubling down on innovation with the launch of “Innovate Cebu,” an innovation contest open to young professionals and students aimed at providing solutions for real-world problems in Cebu.
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October 17, 2025
The Freeman
What happens to the flood control investigation?
This is the common question many people ask these days: What happens to the flood control investigation? Apparently, what started with high expectations, that the culprits would be exposed and held accountable, ended up in total disappointment.
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October 17, 2025
The Freeman
Philippine healthcare costs seen to rise 14% in 2026
Employer healthcare costs in the Philippines are projected to rise 14% in 2026, slightly slower than this year’s 15% rate, according to British-American consultancy firm Aon.
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October 17, 2025
The Freeman
Archival marks 100 days in a modest ceremony
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival marked his 100-day in office by outlining his accomplishments, laying down his projections that fell short, and by sharing the realizations he made upon taking over a governance structure that continues to challenge his leadership.
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October 17, 2025
The Freeman
2 more cash collectors 'pocketed' public fund
Two more employees assigned at the Mandaue City Treasurer's Office are facing investigation for allegedly tampering with cash collections.
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October 17, 2025
The Freeman
ABS-CBN launches gripping suspense thriller 'What Lies Beneath'
ABS-CBN unveils its riveting new suspense thriller series “What Lies Beneath,” which is set to grip audiences with an intense tale of friendship, betrayal, and buried secrets that refuse to stay hidden headlined by Janella Salvador, Sue Ramirez, Kaila Estrada, and Charlie Dizon.
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October 17, 2025
The Freeman
Pam calls out Pinamungajan over P1.15M toilet project
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro has called on Pinamungajan Mayor Glenn Baricuatro to be transparent after photos of a public toilet project worth P1.153 million circulated on social media, drawing flak from the public.
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October 17, 2025
The Freeman
Mayor reveals hospital delay
Archival stated that when he took on the role of mayor of Cebu City, the findings from the CCMC’s assessments hindered them from following the initially planned timeline.
3 min |
October 17, 2025
The Freeman
Prime Infra ramps up CSR efforts in Cebu after quake
Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. (Prime Infra) is reinforcing its corporate social responsibility (CSR) footprint in Cebu as it ramps up operations in the province, deploying relief efforts through its social arm, Prime Infra Foundation, and subsidiary Prime Waste Solutions (PWS) Cebu, to assist communities struck by the recent magnitude 6.9 earthquake.
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October 16, 2025
The Freeman
USA Basketball names Heat's Spoelstra as coach through 2028
Miami Heat's Fil-Am head coach Erik Spoelstra was named head coach of the US men's team through the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics on Tuesday (Wednesday Phl time) by USA Basketball.
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October 16, 2025
The Freeman
Construction of new Cebu City Hall of Justice eyed in 2026
The Supreme Court (SC) has approved the conceptual design for the new Cebu City Hall of Justice, with actual construction targeted to begin as early as 2026.
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October 16, 2025
The Freeman
Guba officials clarify: No final stand yet on WTE project
Local officials in Barangay Guba, Cebu City have clarified that they have yet to make a stand on the proposed construction of a waste-to-energy (WTE) facility in their area.
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October 16, 2025
The Freeman
Israel expected to open aid crossing into Gaza
Israel was expected to allow Gaza’s sole border crossing to the outside world to reopen Wednesday to allow humanitarian aid into the devastated territory as part of a US-backed ceasefire deal.
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October 16, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu gov't, Visayan Electric ink pact for Project ECO Loop
1st ELECTRIC BUS SYSTEM
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October 16, 2025
The Freeman
Mayor Archival, Pastor clash over Mabini heavy equipment
Mayor Archival's retort came after Alcover criticized and slammed the mayor, on social media, for the alleged decision to pull out the equipment from Mabini.
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October 16, 2025
The Freeman
Road rage again, but...
What started as a simple road rage incident in Quezon City last October 8 later revealed something else.
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October 16, 2025
The Freeman
Golden double for Lapu-Lapu Heroes
The Lapu-Lapu City Heroes had a double celebration after they swept the championship titles in the open division of Patid Para Sa Kapatid (Kick For A Cause) football festival at the Mactan Air Base Elementary School (MABES) field recently.
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October 16, 2025
The Freeman
Honasan's speculation?
Our common understanding of speculation is that it is the forming of a theory or conjecture even in the absence of firm evidence.
3 min |
October 16, 2025
The Freeman
What lessons have we learned?
EFFECTIVELY after every calamity.
2 min |
October 16, 2025
The Freeman
Prayer Call
These past days have been laden with earthshaking realities. Our earth is groaning, and in its quiet silence it has shown how alive it is by moving. Its natural shift dominoed into changing so many lives that went with its movement.
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October 16, 2025
The Freeman
BIR sees lower tax collection due to DPWH fiasco
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) reported that its tax collections have declined, attributing the slowdown to the lingering issues surrounding the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) infrastructure projects.
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October 16, 2025
The Freeman
Baricuatro meets protesters, orders probe into quarrying
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro stepped out of her office yesterday to meet with protesters outside the Capitol, personally listening to their grievances and assuring them of government action instantly turning the peaceful protest into a friendly selfie session with the governor.
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October 16, 2025
The Freeman
NGCP reports slight decrease in October transmission rates
Power transmission service provider National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) announced a slight decrease in overall transmission rates this October 2025, reflecting lower costs in both ancillary services and transmission wheeling rates.
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October 16, 2025
The Freeman
Military seizes power in Madagascar as president impeached
An elite Madagascar military unit said Tuesday it had taken power in the Indian Ocean nation after parliamentarians voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina following weeks of anti-government protests.
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October 16, 2025
The Freeman
Phl firms expect 5.2% pay hike in 2026 as workers plan to quit
Companies in the Philippines are projecting only modest pay increases next year despite facing the steepest employee turnover rates in Southeast Asia.
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