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Authorities renew call for vigilance as aftershocks, ground hazards persist
Authorities have renewed their call for vigilance across Northern Cebu as aftershocks continue to rattle the region and ground hazards intensify following the Magnitude 6.9 offshore earthquake that struck on September 30, 2025.
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October 10, 2025
The Freeman
Gwen faces complaint
The Ombudsman's order, signed by Officer-in-Charge Leilani P. Tagulao-Marquez of the PIAB-D, instructs Garcia to respond and provide evidence to counter the allegations, within 10 days.
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October 10, 2025
The Freeman
Pepito assures fairness as acting vice mayor
Councilor Winston Pepito yesterday, Oct. 9, assumed the role of acting vice mayor of Cebu City, as Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña has gone on medical leave for more than a month.
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October 10, 2025
The Freeman
The social cancer of distrust and indifference
The worst social cancer is currently plaguing the whole nation. The people are losing trust and confidence in the government and institutions. And the people are impervious to what matters most at these critical times. If unabated, this could be the beginning of the nation's end.
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October 10, 2025
The Freeman
Andres Muhlach assumes dad Aga's role in 'Bagets' musical
Young actor Andres Muhlach is joining the cast of upcoming production “Bagets the Musical” based on the popular 1984 film following five young boys as they navigate the trials and triumphs of adolescence.
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October 10, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu gets P58M quake aid from Japanese firm
The Cebu Provincial Government has received the largest amount of financial assistance and response aid so far for victims of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck northern Cebu.
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October 10, 2025
The Freeman
PHILTA-ranked players set to see action in 24th Gullas Tennis Cup
A bunch of Philippine Tennis Association (PHILTA)-ranked players will strut their wares in the highly anticipated Gullas Tennis Cup 2025, which is making a return after a seven-year hiatus for its 24th edition on October 17-20 at 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 10, 2025
The Freeman
Investment czar says market dive claim was 'fake news'
Presidential investment czar Frederick Go on Thursday, October 9, clarified that reports claiming the corruption scandal caused the Philippine market to dive were false, even if Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Francis Lim himself was the one who cited them.
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October 10, 2025
The Freeman
Strike anywhere
Yesterday morning, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck La Union, with other parts of northern Luzon, including Baguio City, feeling the tremors.
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October 10, 2025
The Freeman
MEASURE VS. 'GHOST EMPLOYEES': Councilor seeks full disclosure of workers' info, salary grades
A Cebu City councilor has filed an ordinance seeking the full disclosure of City Hall employees in all positions, including their corresponding salary grades.
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October 10, 2025
The Freeman
Mga Kapos Moments: Ano'ng gagawin mo kapag biglang kinulang nang hindi inaasahan?
Kahit gaano tayo kaingat at kagaling magplano ng budget, minsan may mga sitwasyon na 'di natin inaasahan.
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October 10, 2025
The Freeman
Expert: Phl at higher risk of AI-driven cyberattacks
The Philippines' high internet and social media penetration, coupled with its large business process outsourcing (BPO) sector, puts the country at greater risk of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven cyberattacks, according to an expert.
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October 10, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu showed what it can do!
Nothing can be more moving and heartwarming than the sight of people from all walks of life doing their share to ease the pain of the victims of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck on the evening of September 30, 2025 in the northern part of Cebu --destroying houses, claiming lives, and leaving thousands with a sense of hopelessness and grief.
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October 10, 2025
The Freeman
The importance of fighting for Democracy: Let's join the international movements
Last month, on September 15, we celebrated the International Day of Democracy. That day reflects the importance of inclusive civic participation for tackling corruption and reaffirming transparency. As global democracy continues to decline and civic space shrinks, greater and more inclusive citizen participation in shaping the decisions that impact the day-to-day lives of communities, remains essential for ensuring transparency in the management and delivery of public services and holding power to account.
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October 10, 2025
The Freeman
BC Cheetahs target fourth straight win
After a five- day ceasefire, action in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament will resume today (Thursday, October 9) with a double-header on tap at the Cebu Coliseum.
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October 09, 2025
The Freeman
LeBron's 'decision of all decisions' a publicity stunt
It was billed as the “decision of all decisions”, fueling speculation of a potentially seismic announcement which left the basketball world on tenterhooks and sent Los Angeles Lakers ticket prices soaring.
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October 09, 2025
The Freeman
First Phl-Japan exercise under new pact to bring aid to quake victims
MANILA --- The Philippines and Japan launched their first joint exercise under the new Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) on Wednesday, October 8, where both countries' air force units will bring aid to Cebu residents affected by the recent magnitude 6.9 earthquake.
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October 09, 2025
The Freeman
Philippines' unemployment rate down to 3.9% in August
The number of Filipinos without a job declined in August 2025, pushing the national unemployment rate down to 3.9%, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Wednesday, October 8.
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October 09, 2025
The Freeman
Padayon
Every now and then, Cebu's creative arts circuit comes by exhibits that are not solely about what artists have been up to, but also draws the spotlight on how art institutions play an important role in molding creative vectors and veneers.
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October 09, 2025
The Freeman
Cabangahan, Tolotolo, Polog on cusp of title glory in 15th Alegado Cup
Teams from Cabangahan, Tolotolo, and Polog stepped a win away from securing the crown of their respective categories in the 15th Mayor Teresa Alegado Cup Inter-Barangay Fiesta Basketball League in Consolacion, Cebu.
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October 09, 2025
The Freeman
Putin to visit Central Asia as Russia influence wanes
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Central Asian leaders in Tajikistan on Thursday, for only the second such summit since the fall of the Soviet Union, as Moscow jostles with China and Europe for influence.
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October 09, 2025
The Freeman
P425M aid to quake-hit LGUs in northern Cebu
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) will be releasing a total of P425 million in financial assistance to the hard-hit local government units (LGUs) in northern Cebu by the Sept. 30 magnitude 6.9 earthquake. It will be released through the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF).
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October 09, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu Ultimate Catwalk Superstars '25 bets gear up for nat'l, int'l pageants
Yesha Mae Monsanto, second runner-up of Cebu Ultimate Catwalk Superstar-Teen Category, was doing her assignment at home when she felt the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu on September 30. She immediately thought of her parents.
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October 09, 2025
The Freeman
Chinese hit drama 'Go Ahead' airs on ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN brings yet another Asian favorite with the premiere of “Go Ahead” last Monday on Kapamilya Channel, TV5, iWant, and A2Z.
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October 09, 2025
The Freeman
SEC plans unified lending ID
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is looking to introduce a unified lending identification (ULI) system to make it easier for borrowers to access credit and to prevent predatory lending and abusive debt collection practices.
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October 09, 2025
The Freeman
Customs bribery a major barrier to investment in Phl – US report
Several United States firms doing business in the Philippines have reported being asked for bribes by customs officials, according to a 2025 State Department report, which mentions corruption at the Bureau of Customs as one of the major barriers to investment in the country.
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October 09, 2025
The Freeman
Our Lady of the Rosary, National Prayer and Public Repentance
On the 6thand last Fatima apparition on October 13, 1917, Mama Mary told Lucy: \"I am the Lady of the Rosary, I desire here a chapel in my honor to be built, that people continue to recite the Rosary every day.
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October 09, 2025
The Freeman
AI HELPS LATIN SCHOLARS DECIPHER ANCIENT ROMAN TEXTS
Around 1,500 Latin inscriptions are discovered every year, offering an invaluable view into the daily life of ancient Romans — and posing a daunting challenge for the historians tasked with interpreting them.
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October 09, 2025
The Freeman
Pam describes her 1st 100 days as people-centered leadership
Baricuatro said every peso in government should be accounted for and must directly benefit families, barangays, and communities across Cebu.
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October 09, 2025
The Freeman
US, Qatar, Turkey to join Gaza peace talks in Egypt
Cairo, Egypt — Qatar’s prime minister and senior delegates from the United States and Turkey will join Hamas and Israeli negotiators on Wednesday for a third day of talks aimed at ending the Gaza war.
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