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Australia gov't declines to host Rodrigo Duterte
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June 28, 2025
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S. Korea arrests 6 Americans trying to send Bibles to North
South Korean police on Friday arrested six US nationals attempting to send plastic bottles packed with rice and Bibles to North Korea, the head of the investigation team said.
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June 28, 2025
The Freeman
Philippines, France start VFA talks
The Philippines and France have formally started discussing the establishment of a visiting forces agreement that would allow both countries to stage joint military exercises in each other's territory.
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June 28, 2025
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Cebu's hospitality sector gets boost from new hotel alliance
Philippine property giant Megaworld Corporation is scaling up its hotel and tourism play in Cebu as it teams up with global hospitality leader Accor to enhance its portfolio under the Megaworld Hotels & Resorts banner.
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June 28, 2025
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IT-BPM sector drives Cebu office demand
After a subdued close to 2024, the Philippine office market showed renewed vigor in the first quarter of 2025, with provincial hubs, particularly Cebu, posting a robust rebound in demand.
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June 27, 2025
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Phl coffee market sees surge in homegrown innovation
Despite a landscape long dominated by global coffee chains, the Philippine coffee market is experiencing a surge in homegrown innovation, with PickUp Coffee—one of the country's fastest-growing homegrown brands—marking an aggressive move through the launch of its first flagship in-line store, PickUp PRIME, at SM Seaside City Cebu.
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June 27, 2025
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Gullas Tennis Cup is back
THE LEGACY CONTINUES
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June 27, 2025
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The Opening Salvo of the 5th Cebu Food and Wine Festival
\"Homegrown, Global Experience\" is the theme of the 5th Cebu Food and Wine Festival (CFWF).
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June 27, 2025
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Maris looks back on 'Incognito', 'Sunshine' journey
Maris Racal opens up about her experience doing hard-hitting action scenes in the upcoming finale of primetime series “Incognito” and the critical acclaim she received for the film “Sunshine” in a conversation with Bianca Gonzalez in “The B Side.”
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June 27, 2025
The Freeman
Marcy Teodoro cleared for proclamation as Marikina congressman
The Commission on Elections has reinstated the certificate of candidacy (COC) of Marikina City Mayor Marcelino Teodoro, allowing him to be formally proclaimed as the winner of the congressional race in the city's first district in the recent elections.
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June 27, 2025
The Freeman
Here's to fit cops
New PNP chief Police General Nicolas Torre III has decided to enforce a weight limit on overweight police officers.
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June 27, 2025
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Diputado erupts for tournament-high 70 points in SHAABAA Season 28
Adven Jess Diputado exploded for an eye-catching 70 points to propel Harley Davison Batch 2012 to a 131-97 rout of the Onses Batch 2011 in the Sacred Heart Ateneo Alumni Basketball Athletic Association (SHAABAA) Season 28 on Wednesday, June 25, at the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles Arena in Barangay Canduman, Mandaue City.
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June 27, 2025
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When emotions are high, intelligence is low'- Palace
The Palace did not mince words when it fired back at Vice President Sara Duterte's tirades, telling her that “when emotions are high, intelligence is low”.
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June 27, 2025
The Freeman
Capitol distributes P108 million in aid, equipment to Camotes Islands
The Cebu provincial government has turned over farm machinery for corn planting and production to the local farmers in Camotes Islands in line with the Capitol's Sugbo Maisan program.
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June 27, 2025
The Freeman
An ethical culture is needed and expected in business
Given the fact that all companies today are rethinking strategies into the future, looking at disruptive innovation or creative disruption, I would like to remind everybody that building and maintaining an ethical business culture must be part of the agenda.
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June 27, 2025
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Global cocaine market hits new record highs
Vienna, Austria --- Cocaine production, seizures and use all hit record highs in 2023, the UN drug agency said on Thursday, with the illicit drug’s market the world’s fastest-growing.
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June 27, 2025
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Trump claims win as NATO agrees huge spending hike
NATO countries agreed Wednesday to massively ramp up their defense spending to satisfy US President Donald Trump, who hailed it as a \"monumental win\" for America -- and reaffirmed his country's commitment to protect its European allies.
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June 27, 2025
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Victims cite Duterte's threats, influence in opposing release
Victims of former President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs have opposed his request for interim release from detention, warning that allowing him to go free—temporarily or otherwise—could endanger their lives and destabilize the country.
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June 27, 2025
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Catch the Little Foxes
Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the vineyards. Song of Songs 2:15
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June 27, 2025
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China hosting defense chiefs from Russia, Iran
China hosted defense ministers from Iran and Russia for a meeting in its eastern seaside city of Qingdao on Thursday against the backdrop of war in the Middle East and a summit of NATO countries in Europe that agreed to boost military spending.
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June 27, 2025
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Gov-elect Pam Baricuatro's challenges
It is now clear that outgoing Governor Gwen Garcia is bent on making life difficult for Governor-elect Pam Baricuatro.
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June 27, 2025
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Frasco unveils tourism reforms, infra push to boost Cebu's global appeal
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco on Wednesday unveiled a series of transformative reforms and infrastructure initiatives aimed at cementing Cebu’s position as a global hub for tourism and investment.
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June 27, 2025
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Archival defends absence
DURING ZONING ORDINANCE VOTING
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June 27, 2025
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Regulations on fertilizers, pesticides strengthened
Not all that grows green is safe. In Central Visayas, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority-7 is strengthening its regulations on fertilizers and pesticides across the region.
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June 27, 2025
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Mr. Gay Sugbo '25 must 'walk the talk' in HIV awareness advocacy
With the concerning rise of HIV cases in the Philippines including in Cebu City, it was important for Mr. Gay Sugbo to continue its advocacy of raising HIV awareness through its annual Pride Month pageant.
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June 27, 2025
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Free training on upland, fish cage farming set
As Cebu Province geared up for a new chapter in governance under the leadership of incoming Governor Pamela Baricuatro, the first major initiative under her administration’s Food Security Strategy is set to kick off tomorrow, June 28, with a free training on upland and fish cage farming in the municipality of Tabogon.
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June 27, 2025
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Baricuatro, Garcia trade barbs over Legislative Building use
“It is not my nature to abuse government kay, well, ka-afford pa man guro ko moabang og akong kaugalingong opisina para sa akong kaugaligngong negosyo,\"Garcia told The Freeman in a phone interview.
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June 27, 2025
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After 'Dune,' Denis Villeneuve to helm next Bond film
Fresh from his success with the “Dune” saga, Denis Villeneuve has been tapped to direct the next movie in the storied James Bond franchise, Amazon MGM Studios announced yesterday.
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June 27, 2025
The Freeman
Eala enters Eastbourne Open q'finals
Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala barged into the quarterfinals of the Lexus Eastbourne Open in Great Britain after defeating Jelena Ostapenko via retirement, 0-6, 6-2, 3-2, Wednesday evening (Philippine time).
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June 27, 2025
The Freeman
Hundreds of quakes rattle Japan island chain
A remote island chain in southern Japan has been rattled by more than 470 earthquakes since Saturday, the national weather agency said on Thursday, calling for residents to stay alert.
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