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Capitol rolls out P360M rice aid
TO CUSHION OIL CRISIS IMPACT
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March 25, 2026
The Freeman
Security details in place ahead of Holy Week
Over 1,300 security personnel will be deployed by the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) to ensure a peaceful and orderly Holy Week in the city this year.
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March 25, 2026
The Freeman
Expansion
Today, the NBA Board of Governors will decide if they will give the league the go signal to formally look into the plan of adding potential new franchises in Seattle and Las Vegas.
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March 25, 2026
The Freeman
DOF, BOC send off abandoned balikbayan boxes
The Department of Finance (DOF) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) have successfully completed the delivery of all abandoned balikbayan boxes left by cargo handlers at the Ports of Manila and Davao, with a total of 25,818 boxes released to Overseas Filipino Workers’ (OFWs) families nationwide as of March 23, 2026.
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March 25, 2026
The Freeman
Seniors' cash aid still on a monthly basis
The distribution of the seniors' cash aid will remain on a monthly basis as Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival has yet to receive the amended ordinance that reverts the rollout back to quarterly.
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March 25, 2026
The Freeman
ON STRAITS AND STRAIGHTS
The question refers to a key sea lane that affects global oil trade which figures in the ongoing conflict, and is largely the reason why economies and prices of gas/oil and, in effect, commodities all over the world are adversely affected.
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March 25, 2026
The Freeman
Visayan Surety signals new phase with opening of new headquarters
A new chapter begins for Visayan Surety Insurance Corporation (VSIC) as it formally opened and blessed its newly renovated headquarters at the Kepwealth Center in Cebu Business Park.
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March 25, 2026
The Freeman
Expert: Fuel price shock may spur structural shifts
A surge in global fuel prices is set to drive up transport costs and stoke inflation risks in the Philippines, but economist and licensed environmental planner Prof.
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March 25, 2026
The Freeman
Capitol rolls out ₱360M rice aid
He noted that the assistance comes at a crucial time as rice prices continue to rise, placing added pressure on households across Cebu.
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March 25, 2026
The Freeman
Just in: Latest realignment of forces
There are three power shifts that have emerged in the last few days while the impeachment of the vice president is being deliberated upon by the Committee on Justice.
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March 25, 2026
The Freeman
Brian McKnight shows he's 'So In Love' at Cebu concert
It felt fitting that the Philippine leg of Brian McKnight's concert this year was named \"So In Love,\" not only because he has a song with that title, but because he truly is in love, and it shows in his performances.
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March 25, 2026
The Freeman
City monitoring prices of commodities
Cebu City is tightening its grip on commodity prices through stricter monitoring, coordinated enforcement, and direct engagement with suppliers to prevent unjustified increases and ensure stable supply.
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March 25, 2026
The Freeman
Muchova ends Eala's Miami Open campaign
Czech players continue to be Alex Eala's kryptonite.
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March 25, 2026
The Freeman
ABS-CBN Music's first OPM band formed through reality series
ABS-CBN Music officially launched The Red Strings, the company's first original OPM band, formed through the YouTube docu-reality series “The Next Big Band.”
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March 25, 2026
The Freeman
DOE: Fuel supply still stable
\"These figures indicate that we are not facing any immediate risk of fuel shortage,\" Garin said.
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March 25, 2026
The Freeman
Cebu FC stays perfect at home
The Cebu FC Gentle Giants kept their unbeaten home record intact after grinding out a 1-0 victory over Aguilas-UMak FC in the second round of the Philippines Football League (PFL) 2025-26 Season at the Dynamic Herb-Borromeo Sports Complex over the weekend.
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March 25, 2026
The Freeman
Moalboal, Badian trounce foes in 1st Calderon Cup
Moalboal and Badian got off to the best possible start they could in the 1st Calderon Cup Inter-Town 21 Under Developmental Basketball League at the Badian Sports Complex over the weekend.
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March 25, 2026
The Freeman
CCG broadcasts ‘clearing operation'
The Philippine Coast Guard said it has documented for the first time the China Coast Guard announcing its plan to carry out a “clearing operation” in the waters near Scarborough Shoal, a traditional fishing ground for Filipino fishers.
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March 25, 2026
The Freeman
Coast Guard vessel BRP Cape Engaño catches fire in Palawan port
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said that the BRP Cape Engaño (MRRV-4411) was hit by a fire early Monday morning while moored at the International Cruise Ship Port in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.
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March 25, 2026
The Freeman
"Illegal solicitation" raps vs Pam, daughter junked
In a nine-page resolution dated July 24, 2025, the prosecutor's office ruled that the evidence is wanting to warrant an indictment against Baricuatro and her daughter for soliciting funds for Simply Share Foundation Inc. (SSFI) without the necessary permits from the DSWD-7.
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March 25, 2026
The Freeman
CBRT efficiency dependent on public's discipline
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival convened transport group leaders in a coordination meeting last Tuesday in City Hall to discuss updates on the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, calling for stronger cooperation as the city begins to see easing traffic conditions along key corridors.
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March 25, 2026
The Freeman
Marcos won't spend all reserves on peso, sees 6% growth by 2028
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signaled that his government will tolerate weakness in the peso, saying there is a limit to their defense of the currency as market forces drive up the dollar.
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March 25, 2026
The Freeman
"Fiat mihi secundum verbum tuum"
We are supposed to be 'alter Christus' simply because, if we have been created in the image and likeness of God, and Christ is the Son of God who is the perfect image and likeness that God has of himself, then we can only conclude that we have to be like Christ.
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March 25, 2026
The Freeman
Dry season begins; upland areas seek water reinforcement
The dry season has begun, as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said yesterday that the northeast monsoon has ended.
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March 25, 2026
The Freeman
BARMM launches governance framework
Officials of the Bangsamoro autonomous regional government together launched on Monday, March 23, the “Mas Matatag na Bansamoro Agenda” as a framework for their 2026-2028 governance thrusts, parallel with the Mindanao peace process.
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March 25, 2026
The Freeman
Double-digit hikes: Pump prices soar past P100/liter
Oil companies have implemented a double-digit increase in diesel and kerosene products on Tuesday, March 24.
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March 25, 2026
The Freeman
Moody's Analytics trims Phl growth forecasts
The Philippine economy is expected to expand by 4.9% this year, reflecting weak domestic momentum and the energy crisis caused by the Middle East conflict, Moody's Analytics said.
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March 25, 2026
The Freeman
They make the streets more dangerous
A delivery courier died in an accident involving two other motorcycles at Gorordo Avenue corner J. Solon Drive, Barangay Lahug, Cebu City, last Monday.
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March 25, 2026
The Freeman
Wolves down Celtics, Nuggets sink Blazers
The Minnesota Timberwolves shrugged off the injury absence of Anthony Edwards to complete a come-from-behind 102-92 road victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday (Monday Philippine time).
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March 24, 2026
The Freeman
Courier dead after being hit by motorcycles
A 35-year-old courier en route to deliver an item died after he was hit by two overspeeding motorcycles along Gorordo Avenue corner J. Solon Drive, in Barangay Lahug, Cebu City, last Monday morning, March 23.
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