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LA Tenorio triumphant in PBA coaching debut
The Magnolia Hotshots enjoyed the night, the celebration and the hoopla of a memorable occasion, and then buckled down to work, gifting LA Tenorio a triumphant first game as PBA head coach.
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October 07, 2025
The Freeman
CA clears exorcist priest of 'religious feelings' offense over Lipa devotion
The Court of Appeals has affirmed the dismissal of the criminal case against Dominican priest and exorcist Fr. Winston Cabading, who was accused of offending religious feelings over his comments on the 1948 Marian apparitions in Lipa City, Batangas.
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October 07, 2025
The Freeman
Economists split on BSP policy move
Economists are divided on whether the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will deliver another rate cut this week or hold fire, as the Monetary Board convenes on October 9 against a backdrop of subdued inflation and still-soft growth momentum.
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October 07, 2025
The Freeman
16 Mandaue City public schools damaged by quake
At least 16 out of 48 public schools in Mandaue City sustained partial damage following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu on September 30, according to a report from the Mandaue City Office of the Building Official (OBO) and city engineers.
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October 07, 2025
The Freeman
Better given quarterly
Instead of a quarterly releasing, Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival is considering releasing financial assistance for the city's senior citizens on a monthly basis.
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October 07, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu City's donation drive for quake victims ends Oct. 15
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival announced that the city’s donation drive for earthquake-hit communities in northern Cebu will conclude on October 15, unless further assistance is deemed necessary.
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October 07, 2025
The Freeman
Contractors hesitant to sign a commitment
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival admitted that most public works contractors are hesitant to sign a commitment of undertaking, fearing they might not be able to complete their projects within the contracted timeline.
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October 07, 2025
The Freeman
Capitol unveils recovery plan
Another P20 million is earmarked for disaster equipment, P20 million for vehicles, P10 million for food assistance, and P20 million for house repairs.
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October 07, 2025
The Freeman
Over 200,000 affected as 'Paolo' exits PAR
More than 200,000 individuals were affected by Severe Tropical Storm Paolo (international name: Matmo), the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Sunday, October 5.
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October 06, 2025
The Freeman
Landslides, floods kill 63 in Nepal and India
Landslides and floods triggered by heavy downpours in Nepal and neighboring India have killed more than 60 people, officials said Sunday, as rescue workers raced to reach cutoff communities in remote mountainous terrain.
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October 06, 2025
The Freeman
UK police to get greater powers to restrict demos
UK police are to be given greater powers to restrict protests as a minister said repeated large-scale pro-Palestinian demonstrations had caused “considerable fear” for the Jewish community.
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October 06, 2025
The Freeman
TO HELP QUAKE VICTIMS DHSUD orders moratorium on housing amortization
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has ordered its key shelter agencies (KSAs) to implement a moratorium on housing amortization in areas hit by typhoons and the recent earthquake that struck Cebu province.
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October 06, 2025
The Freeman
Vietnam defies US tariffs with 8.2% growth in Q3
Vietnam recorded economic growth of 8.2 percent in the third quarter, among the highest increases in more than a decade, the government said Sunday, despite fresh US tariffs taking effect.
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October 06, 2025
The Freeman
John Ferriols returns to PBA as coach
John Ferriols is making a return to the PBA to be part of former teammate Jeffrey Cariaso's coaching staff at Blackwater for the league's 50th season.
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October 06, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu Greats take one last shot at MPBL playoffs
A highly motivated Cebu Greats hope to hurdle one final obstacle in their playoffs bid in the Manny Pacquiao presents Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) 2025 Season.
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October 06, 2025
The Freeman
China reiterates interest to boost ties with Phl
The Chinese Consulate General in Cebu reaffirmed Beijing's aim to strengthen political, economic, and cultural ties with the Philippines, particularly in the Visayas.
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October 06, 2025
The Freeman
'Power rates could drop by P3/kWh by 2030'
The country’s electricity rates are likely to decline by up to P3 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) by 2030 if upcoming power projects are switched on as planned, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).
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October 06, 2025
The Freeman
Psychological teams deployed to aid quake survivors in north
The government has begun deploying psychometricians and psychosocial responders across Northern Cebu to help earthquake survivors cope with trauma and stress, marking a crucial shift from rescue to recovery following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake.
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October 06, 2025
The Freeman
Trump deploys troops to Chicago as judge blocks Portland deployment
US President Donald Trump authorized deployment of troops to Chicago after a federal agent shot an allegedly armed motorist there on Saturday, while a judge blocked the Republican leader's attempt to send the military into Portland, another Democratic-run city.
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October 06, 2025
The Freeman
Lacson mulls resigning as Blue Ribbon chair
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson said he is considering stepping down as chairman of the powerful Senate Blue Ribbon Committee.
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October 06, 2025
The Freeman
10 Pinoy seafarers repatriated after vessel attack in Gulf of Aden
Following a missile attack by Houthi rebels on the Netherlands-registered marine vessel in the Gulf of Aden, ten Filipino crew members were successfully repatriated on Saturday, October 4, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).
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October 06, 2025
The Freeman
Our intelligence just cannot be on its own
That's right! Our intelligence just cannot be on its own.
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October 06, 2025
The Freeman
Going north
The number of people volunteering to help and the amount of relief goods being donated to those suffering from the quake in northern Cebu is certainly heartening.
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October 06, 2025
The Freeman
DTI mulls imposing safeguard measures on cement imports
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is set to study the imposition of a definitive safeguard measure on cement imports following the recommendation of the Tariff Commission (TC).
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October 06, 2025
The Freeman
NEA working on electrifying northern Cebu
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) reported that Cebu II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CEBECO 2) is still working to stabilize power supply in six municipalities, where partial outages continue following the magnitude-6.9 earthquake in the province.
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October 06, 2025
The Freeman
Bitcoin hits record high above $125,000
Bitcoin reached a new record high on Sunday, rising above the $125,000 mark.
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October 06, 2025
The Freeman
Fajardo rewrites history anew with record-extending ninth MVP award
Cebuano basketball star June Mar Fajardo capped yet another dominant year by winning his record-extending ninth PBA MVP award on Sunday, October 5, during the Leo’s Annual Awards for Season 49 presented by ArenaPlus.
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October 06, 2025
The Freeman
DOLE-7 orders more safety inspections
FOLLOWING RECENT QUAKE
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October 06, 2025
The Freeman
Go calls for proper implementation of Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act
Amid the grief brought by the recent 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu on September 30, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go emphasized the urgent need to fully implement the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act, which he principally authored and cosponsored, to provide permanent, disaster-resilient evacuation centers for Filipinos.
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October 06, 2025
The Freeman
KYLA IS BACK WITH NEW ALBUM IN 7 YEARS
The Queen of R&B Kyla returns with “Next Episode,” her comeback album after seven years as she marks her 25th year in the industry this year.
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