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The Freeman
The pursuit for unity of life
I must say that of the different pairs of distinctions among the aspects of our life, that of the natural and supernatural is the most tricky, and therefore the most ignored, the least appreciated and lived with consistency.
1 min |
June 30, 2025
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Rules on vehicle assembly perks out in two months
The government is set to issue the joint administrative order (JAO) for a new vehicle manufacturing incentives program in the next two months, according to the Department of Trade and Industry.
1 min |
June 30, 2025
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SK Councilor from Guadalupe is Queen of Cebu City Pride '25
It was third time’s the charm for Barangay Guadalupe’s Kendra Erryl Fajardo who was crowned Queen of Cebu City Pride 2025 on Friday, June 27, at the Sawang Calero Gym.
4 min |
June 30, 2025
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Fans celebrate 'Squid Game' finale with Seoul parade
Thousands of fans gathered in Seoul Sunday to celebrate the final “Squid Game” season, ending a global Netflix hit that is seen as a symbol of South Korea’s cultural clout.
1 min |
June 30, 2025
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Espiritu is new DFA Cebu chief
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Consular Office in Cebu has welcomed a new chief, marking a new chapter of leadership grounded in diplomatic expertise, academic distinction, and a strong commitment to public service.
1 min |
June 30, 2025
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Fewer supporters attend Duter10, Baricuatro thanksgiving concert
Organized by the Cebu DDS Coalition and PDP-Laban Duter10, the free public gathering was envisioned as a large-scale post-election celebration of Baricuatro’s victory.
2 min |
June 30, 2025
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Nullify tax assessment
“Taxes as lifeblood provide the necessary funding for public service,” said Gealon.
1 min |
June 30, 2025
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Fires know no season
Last Friday dawn, a fire hit a residential area in Sitio Bamboo, Barangay Inayawan, Cebu City, leaving around 140 individuals comprising 33 families homeless.
1 min |
June 29, 2025
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California governor files $787M suit vs Fox News
California Governor Gavin Newsom filed a lawsuit Friday against broadcaster Fox News, claiming defamation after alleged purposeful misrepresentation of details of a phone call with US President Donald Trump earlier this month.
1 min |
June 29, 2025
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Elected leaders in Lapu-lapu, Cebu City take their oaths
It has been formally confirmed that Lapu-Lapu City will continue to be led by the Chan administration, as Mayor-elect Ma. Cynthia “Cindi” Chan and Congressman-elect Junard “Ahong” Chan, along with their winning allies, took their oaths of office yesterday afternoon, June 28.
5 min |
June 29, 2025
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TNT takes 2-0 lead, SMB strikes back at Ginebra
Calvin Oftana stepped up big-time when another injury struck TNT, powering the team to a 113-105 overtime victory over Rain or Shine and a commanding 2-0 lead in their PBA Philippine Cup semifinals matchup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Friday, June 27.
1 min |
June 29, 2025
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Why AzVer deserves to be the winning duo, according to AZ's mom
As part of the first batch of Kapuso housemates in “Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab” Edition, the perception of AZ Martinez, dubbed “Ang Miss Sunuring Daughter ng Cebu,” has constantly shifted during her stay inside the PBB house.
6 min |
June 29, 2025
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History-making Eala faces Wimbledon acid test
Alex Eala’s debut in Wimbledon will be a baptism of fire.
1 min |
June 29, 2025
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Montesquieu and O’Connor and Archival and Baricuatro
Montesquieu, on one hand, found, to his surprise, America with a dynamic governmental order very much opposite to his lowly expectation.
2 min |
June 29, 2025
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Iran holds state funeral for top brass slain in war
Iran held a state funeral service Saturday for around 60 people, including its military commanders, killed in its war with Israel, after Tehran’s top diplomat condemned Donald Trump’s comments on supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as “unacceptable”.
2 min |
June 29, 2025
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Program to give maintenance meds to Cebu City residents
Promising P30 million worth of free maintenance medicines good for an entire year, outgoing Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia announced the launching of the Medicine Maintenance Program at the Apas Super Family Health Center, just a few days before his exit from office.
1 min |
June 29, 2025
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Rwanda, DR Congo sign peace accord
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo signed a peace agreement Friday in Washington to end fighting that has killed thousands, with the two countries pledging to pull back support for guerrillas -- and President Donald Trump boasting of securing mineral wealth.
1 min |
June 29, 2025
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Smart, funny, realistic new Korean legal drama
More burned out than brilliant and more realistic than romantic, “Law and The City” is a smart, witty and compelling new legal drama about the lives of Seoul’s overworked and underappreciated legal professionals.
1 min |
June 29, 2025
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Gay galumphing
What a kerfuffle among the gays. And during Pride Month, at that.
3 min |
June 29, 2025
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Over 1,000 pets vaccinated in Cebu City
More than a thousand pets have been registered and vaccinated within the first week of Cebu City’s newly launched mandatory pet registration drive, according to City Veterinarian Dr. Alice Utlang.
1 min |
June 29, 2025
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Cop, gunman killed in Danao shooting
A police officer and an armed suspect were killed in a shooting incident in Barangay Poblacion, Danao City, Cebu, around noon on Friday, June 27.
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June 29, 2025
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Adoption and child care week culminates
With the hope of giving every child a loving home, the Regional Alternative Child Care Office VII (RACCO-7) culminated its month-long celebration in line with the 3rd Adoption and Alternative Child Care Week on June 27 at a hotel in Cebu City.
2 min |
June 29, 2025
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6 OFWs from Iran back in Phl
Six overseas Filipino workers repatriated from Iran arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 early Saturday morning, weeks after tensions escalated between Israel and Iran.
1 min |
June 29, 2025
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Gritty 'Sins of the Father' captivates viewers
ABS-CBN’s newest crime drama and Gerald Anderson’s comeback project, “Sins of the Father,” debuted strongly with high viewership and became a top trending topic online on Monday (June 23).
1 min |
June 29, 2025
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True horror unleashed in A24 film 'Bring Her Back'
A couple of years after their debut breakout horror film “Talk to Me,” brothers and filmmaker duo Danny and Michael Philippou return with a haunting new film “Bring Her Back.”
1 min |
June 29, 2025
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'DQ case will be dismissed'
Kowalik alleged that Baricuatro had violated certain provisions of the Fair Election Act—specifically Section 5 in connection with Section 3 of Republic Act No. 9006—as well as Comelec Resolutions 11086 and 11117.
3 min |
June 29, 2025
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11 charged in plan to defraud American healthcare of $10.6B
US federal prosecutors charged 11 people Friday in a Russia-based scheme to bilk Medicare -- the American health insurance program for the elderly and disabled -- out of $10.6 billion through fraudulent billing for expensive medical equipment.
1 min |
June 29, 2025
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Trump hopeful for Gaza ceasefire ‘next week’
US President Donald Trump voiced optimism Friday about a new ceasefire in Gaza, as criticism grew over mounting civilian deaths at Israeli-backed food distribution centers in the territory.
1 min |
June 29, 2025
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INCLUSION THROUGH YOUNG EYES: LIFE IN THE ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM
Once upon a time, in a quiet town surrounded by hills and wildflowers, the three best friends Nestor, Laurence, and Emma spent every day playing under a large tree. They would play hide and seek or just climb on the branches and talk their hearts out.
2 min |
June 29, 2025
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'The Story of Pam' movie under way
A biographical film chronicling the life and political rise of incoming Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro is in the pipeline, with a working title, “The Story of Pam.”
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