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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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March 24, 2026
The Freeman
Capitol warns public vs. fake membership forms
The Cebu provincial government has condemned the circulation of fake membership application forms by a group called the “Cebu People’s Movement,” warning residents that the documents are not connected to Capitol operations.
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March 24, 2026
The Freeman
DOT-7 launches anti-scam drive amid surge in cases
The Department of Tourism in Central Visayas (DOT-7) has launched Tourista iWASSCAM, an anti-scam program aimed at protecting tourists in Cebu and Bohol from online booking fraud, following a surge in reported cases affecting travelers and tourism establishments.
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March 24, 2026
The Freeman
NBA bans Mitchell, Champagnie
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell and Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie were each suspended for one game by the NBA on Sunday (Monday Phl time) for fighting to spark an in-game melee.
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March 24, 2026
The Freeman
Aboitiz unit funds scholarships for host communities
A unit of Aboitiz Power Corp. has expanded its community investment programs in Cebu, funding college scholarships for students from host communities as part of efforts to strengthen local workforce development.
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March 24, 2026
The Freeman
Sean Penn: Hollywood's rebel with a cause
Sean Penn, Hollywood's eternal rebel, this month won a third Oscar for his comic yet terrifying portrayal of an absurdly uptight soldier ashamed of his past in \"One Battle After Another.
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March 24, 2026
The Freeman
DOE: Double-digit price hikes coming up for diesel, kerosene
Oil firms are set to implement another round of price hikes this week, with diesel and kerosene expected to post double-digit increases.
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March 24, 2026
The Freeman
Police belie rumors they used grenade in shootout
The Cebu Police Provincial Office (CPPO) denied allegations regarding the death of a notorious drug personality who engaged in a shootout with policemen in Sitio Boloc-Boloc, Barangay Sangat, San Fernando, Cebu, last weekend.
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March 24, 2026
The Freeman
When those without influence bluff
Two men in a private vehicle were pulled over by personnel of the Cebu City Transportation Office (CTTO) after they illegally entered the designated Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane last Friday afternoon, March 20.
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March 24, 2026
The Freeman
Clamor
I am dumbfounded as to how we are expected to navigate this situation, especially with the Lenten season approaching.
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March 24, 2026
The Freeman
City sets bidding for solar power
Cebu City is taking another step toward renewable energy as bidding unfolds today, March 24, 2026, for the installation of rooftop solar photovoltaic systems in its Legislative and Executive buildings.
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March 24, 2026
The Freeman
SK asked to promote HIV awareness
A proposed resolution in the Cebu Provincial Board is calling for stronger youth involvement in addressing the rising cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), particularly among young people.
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March 24, 2026
The Freeman
TNT recovers, Blackwater snaps 2-game slide
TNT turned the page quickly from a losing debut in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner's Cup, getting into the win column with a 103-97 toppling of NLEX on Sunday, March 22, at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo.
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March 24, 2026
The Freeman
Trillanes files new cyberlibel charges against former Marines, SMNI hosts
MANILA — Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV has once again filed cyberlibel complaints over the allegations against him by the 18 former Marines.
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March 24, 2026
The Freeman
Pilot, co-pilot killed in runway collision
A plane carrying dozens of people collided with a fire truck late Sunday on a runway at New York’s LaGuardia airport, killing the pilot and copilot and forcing a halt to flights, authorities and US media reported.
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March 24, 2026
The Freeman
Indonesia won't pay $1 billion for Trump's 'Board of Peace' seat
Indonesia’s president, under fire at home for signing up to US counterpart Donald Trump’s so-called “Board of Peace”, has insisted his country would not pay the $1 billion joining fee for permanent membership.
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March 24, 2026
The Freeman
First Phl drama to air on free TV in Middle East
ABS-CBN marks another international milestone as its hit romantic drama “2 Good 2 Be True” becomes the first Philippine teleserye to air on free-to-air television in the Middle East, airing weeknights on Dubai One since February 16.
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March 24, 2026
The Freeman
Iran to target Mideast power infra over Trump ultimatum
Iran has laid out maps of power plants it threatened to target in the region, in response to US President Donald Trump’s ultimatum for the Islamic republic to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz.
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March 24, 2026
The Freeman
Mandaue pushes riverbank fencing after severe floods
A proposal to install fences with easements along riverbanks in Mandaue City is being pushed following major flooding, with officials saying it is to protect residents from potential flood risks.
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March 24, 2026
The Freeman
What is betrayal of public trust?
With the coming Holy Week, we shall again recall the betrayal of Judas against his master, Jesus and such travesty reminds us how trust is abused by people who are relied upon.
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March 24, 2026
The Freeman
Transport workers press service contracting appeal
Around 200 transport workers, joined by women, youth, and drivers from various groups, staged a protest in front of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Region 7 office on Monday, March 23, to call for the immediate expansion of service contracting.
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March 24, 2026
The Freeman
City mayor to convene price monitoring body
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival will meet with the newly formed Special Price Monitoring and Consumer Protection Body (SPMCPB) to tackle the continuing rise in fuel prices and address concerns over basic commodity costs.
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March 24, 2026
The Freeman
Hotels and resorts tighten belts, expand reach amid rising costs
Hotels and resorts in Cebu are tightening cost controls and broadening their market reach as operators prepare for another round of price increases in fuel, electricity and key consumer goods, particularly food and beverage items.
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March 24, 2026
The Freeman
Mayor defends BRT lane setup
The BRT began partial operations on March 13, 2026, with 17 CiBus units running the Il Corso-IT Park route through Osmeña Boulevard.
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March 24, 2026
The Freeman
Habal-habal, tricycle, kalesa drivers included
Mayor Archival explained that the city’s direction is to ensure all drivers are covered, not just public utility vehicle (PUV) operators.
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March 24, 2026
The Freeman
Capitol opens Tabang Pambyahe project to help bus operations
This program by the administration of Governor Pamela Baricuatro, bus operations will be subsidized by the provincial government, allowing operators to run regular trips without relying solely on passenger fares.
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March 24, 2026
The Freeman
'They Will Kill You' is inspired by Dante's Inferno
\"Our production designer is a mad genius,\" says director and co-writer Kirill Sokolov of Jeremy Reed, his production designer for “They Will Kill You.”
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March 24, 2026
The Freeman
Two NPA 'tax' collectors killed in encounter
Two New People’s Army guerrillas, part of a group allegedly collecting “revolutionary tax” from hapless villagers on a periodic basis, were killed in a brief encounter with soldiers in Barangay Nurcia in Lanuza, Surigao del Sur on Sunday, March 22.
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March 24, 2026
The Freeman
Transport holiday
Under the program, each qualified driver is expected to receive P5,000, separate from another subsidy intended for operators.
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