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USPF stages stunning comeback to defeat UC in V-League thriller
The University of Southern Philippines Foundation Panthers completed a great escape while the University of San Jose-Recoletos Lady Jaguars and the University of San Carlos (USC) Lady Warriors stayed undefeated in the inaugural V-League Visayas over the weekend at the USPF Gymnasium in Barangay Lahug, Cebu City.
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July 15, 2025
The Freeman
Two-week rollbacks end, fuel prices up by P1/liter
Fuel prices are set to increase by up to P1.40 per liter starting Tuesday, July 15, after two weeks of rollbacks following the Israel-Iran ceasefire.
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July 15, 2025
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Phl faces power hike as LNG imports climb
With the expected influx of liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, electricity prices in the Philippines are expected to increase further over the next four years, according to climate research groups.
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July 14, 2025
The Freeman
Lessons from the parable of the Good Samaritan
The obvious lesson we can immediately gather from the parable of the Good Samaritan (Lk 10,25,37) is that we should have true empathy and compassion with everyone, irrespective of how those involved are, whether they are friendly or not, of our type or kind or not, likeable and lovable or not, etc. We should try to have a universal heart, quick to serve anyone, irrespective of who or how one is.
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July 14, 2025
The Freeman
Pulangbato bridge may be done by December
Following his inspection of the disputed Pulangbato Bridge which prompted the declaration of a state of emergency, Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival Sr., has reopened the discussion on the urgency of finishing the project, emphasizing a possible completion timeline in December.
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July 14, 2025
The Freeman
MEDICAL Developments
A Novel Burnout Indicator
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July 14, 2025
The Freeman
Gov. Baricuatro commends Bantay Kadagatan 2025 organizers
Cebu Governor Pamela S. Baricuatro hailed the power of unity and inter-agency collaboration as the Exercise Bantay Kadagatan 2025 concluded on Friday, July 11, aboard the Lapu-Lapu Hall of Naval Forces Central (Navforcen) in Cebu.
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July 14, 2025
The Freeman
A fractured family in A24 horror film 'Bring Her Back'
Following the success of their debut, “Talk to Me,” directors Danny and Michael Philippou took a turn on how to approach their latest horror film “Bring Her Back.”
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July 14, 2025
The Freeman
4 LGUs seen to pilot cattle raising program in the province
Four towns in Northern Cebu are foreseen to revive its agricultural landscapes and stimulate local economies not only through the plantation of corn and other crops, but also through cattle farming.
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July 14, 2025
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Aboitiz unit rallies behind Cebu’s next wave of infra-centric growth
With Cebu's economy on a powerful upswing, Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc., (AIC), the infrastructure arm of the Aboitiz Group, is doubling down on its commitment to help shape the province’s future along with the rest of the private sector through bold, transformative, and collaborative infrastructure that help fill current gaps.
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July 14, 2025
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Farm worker dies after US immigration raid in California
A farm worker has died after being injured during a raid by US immigration agents on a legal cannabis farm in California, his family said on Saturday.
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July 14, 2025
The Freeman
Erwin Tulfo calls out abuse of ayuda for political patronage
Sen. Erwin Tulfo yesterday called out the use of ayuda as a tool for political patronage, as he filed bills seeking to reform the government's financial assistance program.
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July 14, 2025
The Freeman
Social Media Can 'Trigger' Eating Disorders
Social media can push vulnerable young people towards developing eating disorders by glorifying thinness and promoting fake, dangerous advice about diet and nutrition, experts warn.
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July 14, 2025
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Heavy rains to soak Western PH due to monsoon
The southwest monsoon or habagat will continue to affect large parts of the country, bringing rains over the western sections of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
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July 14, 2025
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Capitol in 5-year contract with CR operators
Amid mounting public confusion over Governor Pamela Baricuatro’s recent directive for free toilet use, the operator of some toilets in the Capitol-run bus terminals said the Cebu Provincial Government is bound by a five-year Public-Private Partnership contract with them.
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July 14, 2025
The Freeman
Indonesia’s new history books spook scholars
The Indonesian government’s plans to issue new history books have sparked fears that mention of deadly riots in 1998 targeting mostly ethnic Chinese in the country will be scrubbed from the text.
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July 14, 2025
The Freeman
USJ-R Lady Jaguars, USPF Panthers breeze through 2-0 starts in V-League
The University of San Jose-Recoletos Lady Jaguars and the University of Southern Philippines Foundation Panthers cruised to 2-0 starts in the inaugural V-League Visayas last Saturday, July 12, at the USPF Gymnasium in Barangay Lahug, Cebu City.
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July 14, 2025
The Freeman
Justin Bieber unveils 7th album hours after teaser
Canadian superstar Justin Bieber released his seventh album, “Swag,” on Saturday just hours after sharing a sneak peek of it on social media.
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July 14, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu-Oman Investment Forum paves way for stronger trade ties
The Sultanate of Oman signaled a shift in its foreign economic policy as Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi led a high-level delegation to the first Cebu-Oman Investment Forum, outlining Muscat's ambition to deepen trade, investment, and diplomatic ties with Southeast Asia.
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July 14, 2025
The Freeman
“Masud pa lagi na'g usa”
Those who regularly take public utility vehicles are familiar with the scenario of an over-packed PUV; vehicles with a capacity of a certain number are always made to carry more.
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July 14, 2025
The Freeman
France to raise defense targets
CITING RUSSIAN THREAT
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July 14, 2025
The Freeman
Does Escudero already have 13 votes?
By his actions in the impeachment proceedings, incumbent Senate President Chiz Escudero has shown he has deteriorated into a trapo and should be replaced.
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July 14, 2025
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Youth drowns while trekking
One person died while three were rescued after youths trekking at the Budlaan Falls were stranded due to the sudden rise in water levels caused by heavy rains last Saturday afternoon.
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July 14, 2025
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HEALING LITTLE HEARTS, A BIGGER FUTURE AHEAD
For the second time, the Rotary Club of Cebu, through its Healing Little Hearts mission, partnered with UCMed to bring hope and healing to three young lives. On June 24, 2025, a successful pediatric cardiac mission gave three children, aged one to five, a new lease on life.
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July 14, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu LGUs lag behind in Paleng-QR PH program implementation
A national push for cashless, inclusive transactions is gaining ground across the Philippinesbut Cebu's local government units (LGUs) are trailing behind in implementation.
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July 14, 2025
The Freeman
TEAM cracks down on road violators in Mandaue
The Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM) has intensified its crackdown on illegal parking, counterflow violations, and trucks with muddy tires that make the roads across the city dirty.
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July 14, 2025
The Freeman
Lotto winner won't “jump” into easy life
A minimum wage earner who won the P72.3 million Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot late last June says he will not leave his job anytime soon and wanted a gradual transition to the easy life.
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July 14, 2025
The Freeman
Kamote drivers
Apparently it’s not just so-called “kamote riders” showing bad, unsafe, or even dangerous driving habits these days.
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July 13, 2025
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Cebu, Oman strengthen trade, investment ties
The Cebu-Oman Investment Forum held yesterday in Cebu City marked a significant milestone in Philippines-Oman relations, ushering in new avenues for trade, tourism, and investment.
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July 13, 2025
The Freeman
THE GREAT FOOD DEBATE
It was a normal school day, but it was Jason’s first time to have money to buy food for recess.
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