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The Freeman
'Large shark' kills man off Sydney beach
A \"large shark\" mauled a surfer to death at a popular Sydney beach on Saturday, Australian police and rescuers said, in a rare fatal attack that led to a string of beach closures.
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September 07, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu Coliseum reclaims spot as historic landmark
“They are big, we are small, but we will make a difference.” This was the remarkable statement made by University of Cebu, Inc. Chairman Atty. Augusto “Gus” W. Go as he highlights that the upgraded historic Cebu Coliseum hopes to deliver an excellent experience in every event it will host with the help of its new features—further emphasizing that the change is not to compete with others.
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September 07, 2025
The Freeman
Age Is Just a Number, It Doesn't Make You Old
There's practically no shortage of advertisements telling how one can maintain his/her youthful look.
2 min |
September 07, 2025
The Freeman
Ivan Mayrina: On the beat for 25 years
Seasoned broadcast journalist Ivan Mayrina renewed his contract with GMA Integrated News on September 5, celebrating his 25-year career with the Kapuso Network.
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September 07, 2025
The Freeman
Irresponsible use of AI
Yesterday morning, firefighters received an alarm regarding a truck on fire in a street in Parola, Manila, but when they got to the place mentioned in the report they found the truck totally fine.
1 min |
September 06, 2025
The Freeman
Knowledge Channel develops curriculum to upskill child dev't workers
Young children in the tourist town of Baras, Rizal are set to enjoy stronger and more engaging early childhood education made possible through Rotary Global Grant, with Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. (KFCI) playing a vital role in developing the country's first training program to upskill child development workers (CDWs).
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September 06, 2025
The Freeman
September 8 – Feast of the nativity of our Mama Mary
September is here, the month that is welcomed as the start of the BER months and with Christmas, the nativity of Jesus Christ, as the highlight of DecemBER.
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September 06, 2025
The Freeman
Council urges archival: Convene special board
The Cebu City Council has requested the Office of the Mayor to convene a special body tasked to harmonize the policies, guidelines, and operations of the Night Market to ensure order, fairness, and sustainability.
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September 06, 2025
The Freeman
Philippines' new military base near Taiwan will have China watching
The Philippines has activated a new military base in the Taiwan Strait, a move analysts say could improve Manila's ability to monitor the contested waterway, but also risks drawing the country deeper into a future conflict between China and Taiwan.
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September 06, 2025
The Freeman
Eala wins back-to-back matches on same day
Alex Eala hurdled two straight games in one day in the Guadalajara 125 Open, trouncing Italy’s Nicole Fossa Huergo, 7-6(2), 6-2, in their quarterfinals duel to book a semifinal berth in Mexico early Friday (Manila time).
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September 06, 2025
The Freeman
Discaya firm bags P180M
One is a P109.44 million bulk water system in Alegria, while the other is a P70.99 million project in Malabuyoc.
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September 06, 2025
The Freeman
Powerful aftershocks cause more injuries
A series of strong aftershocks from a deadly earthquake that hit eastern Afghanistan at the weekend injured at least another 10 people and caused further damage, Taliban authorities said on Friday.
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September 06, 2025
The Freeman
Fashion, cinema stars hail 'love affair' with Armani
Leading cinema and fashion figures paid tribute to the genius of fashion legend Giorgio Armani, whose client list read like a who's who of Hollywood stars and royalty.
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September 06, 2025
The Freeman
Mayor Alegado Cup gets underway today
The 15th edition of the annual Mayor Alegado Cup will kick off today (Saturday, September 6) in Consolacion, Cebu.
1 min |
September 06, 2025
The Freeman
Pentagon: Venezuelan planes buzzed US ship in 'highly provocative move'
The Pentagon said two Venezuelan military planes flew near a US Navy vessel in international waters Thursday in a “highly provocative” move that marked a new escalation in the standoff over Washington’s Caribbean deployment.
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September 06, 2025
The Freeman
Premium gadget retailer opens new store in Liloan
Premium gadget retailer Power Mac Center has reinforced its bet on Cebu's suburban market with the opening of its latest The Loop store at Bay Mall in Liloan, the province's first BPO-focused mall.
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September 06, 2025
The Freeman
Marcos: Government takeover of Siquijor power firm necessary
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September 06, 2025
The Freeman
Frasco dangles P500K reward for info on flood control anomalies
The lawmaker stressed the need to uphold accountability and transparency, particularly in projects that directly affect the safety and welfare of communities.
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September 06, 2025
The Freeman
Body to look into utilization of city funds pushed
Cebu City Councilor Sisinio Andales proposed an ordinance establishing a Fund Finding Commission to thoroughly investigate potential anomalies, safeguard public funds, and serve as the prosecutorial and coordinating arm of the city government in matters related to public fund recovery.
2 min |
September 06, 2025
The Freeman
Thai tycoon leads pack for new PM
Thailand’s parliament is set to vote in a right-wing tycoon as prime minister on Friday, ousting the nation’s dominant political dynasty from office after its figurehead was sacked by court order.
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September 06, 2025
The Freeman
The end of an era in 'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale'
The Crawleys must navigate the ever-changing modern world as they grapple with public scandal and social disgrace.
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September 06, 2025
The Freeman
Lebanon to discuss army's plan to disarm Hezbollah
The Lebanese government is set to discuss on Friday an army plan to disarm Hezbollah, which the Iran-backed group opposes, accusing the cabinet of playing into the hands of Israel and the United States.
2 min |
September 06, 2025
The Freeman
Drought forces water restrictions in SK city
An unprecedented drought has led a South Korean coastal city to significantly restrict water use in many people's homes, close public restrooms and scrap sports events, officials said Friday, underscoring the country's climate woes.
1 min |
September 06, 2025
The Freeman
People's anger and ways forward
There is no cure-all or easy fix to the age-old problem of corruption in this country.
3 min |
September 06, 2025
The Freeman
Business groups blast gov't corruption
Philippine business, civic, and professional groups have united in a rare joint manifesto, blasting widespread corruption in government infrastructure projects and warning of eroding trust in governance.
1 min |
September 06, 2025
The Freeman
Cumberbatch, Colman turn a broken marriage into a dark comedy in 'The Roses'
There are reasons why a relationship takes a while to end. In the case of the titular Roses couple, played by Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman, it's simply because they are too narcissistic to end their marriage.
2 min |
September 06, 2025
The Freeman
Maja makes primetime comeback on ABS-CBN
\"Her MAJAsty\" Maja Salvador is all set for her primetime comeback as she joins the star-studded cast of one of the most anticipated TV series under ABS-CBN.
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September 06, 2025
The Freeman
OVP ready as Congress tackles 2026 budget
Vice President Sara Duterte's office will settle for whatever amount Congress decides to approve for their budget next year, its spokesperson said Friday, September 5, vowing that they would be \"ready for any eventuality\" once the budget hearings start.
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September 06, 2025
The Freeman
Europe's fastest supercomputer to boost AI drive
Europe’s fastest supercomputer Jupiter is set to be inaugurated Friday in Germany with its operators hoping it can help the continent in everything from climate research to catching up in the artificial intelligence race.
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September 06, 2025
The Freeman
LSB seeks council’s help to buy lot for Buhisan school relocation
The Local School Board (LSB) is seeking help from the Cebu City Council to fast-track the purchase of a lot for the relocation of Buhisan Elementary School and High School (BESHS), as there’s no viable alternative site for it.
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