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NBA great Lenny Wilkens passes away
NBA great Lenny Wilkens, a Hall of Famer as both a player and a coach, has died at the age of 88, his family said Sunday (Monday Phl time).
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November 11, 2025
The Freeman
Diesel up by P1/liter, gas by P0.50 today
Geopolitical conflicts, sanctions on some of the top oil refineries, and tighter supply continue to drive fuel prices higher, with a P1 per liter increase set for Tuesday, November 11.
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November 11, 2025
The Freeman
US senators move toward ending record shutdown
The US Senate took a major step Sunday toward ending the longest government shutdown in American history when it cleared the way for a formal debate on a motion to resume funding to federal agencies.
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November 11, 2025
The Freeman
DILG probes foreign travels
He said that the Capitol immediately complied with the directive, with staff from the Office of the Governor preparing and submitting the required documents before noon.
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November 11, 2025
The Freeman
Saudi on trial for deadly German market attack
A Saudi doctor goes on trial in Germany on Monday accused of driving an SUV through a Christmas market in a rampage that killed six people and wounded more than 300.
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November 11, 2025
The Freeman
Indonesia names dictator Suharto a national hero
Indonesia added former president Suharto to a list of national heroes during a ceremony on Monday, despite objections from activists and academics over the deceased military dictator’s human rights record.
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November 11, 2025
The Freeman
'Predator: Badlands' conquers box office
\"'Predator: Badlands,' the latest installment in the sci-fi horror franchise that started nearly 40 years ago, devoured the competition at the North American box office, debuting at $40 million, industry estimates showed over the weekend.
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November 11, 2025
The Freeman
DOST, storm chaser debunk myths on Sierra Madre's typhoon shield
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and American storm chaser Josh Morgerman have explained the long-held belief that the Sierra Madre mountain range fully shields Luzon from typhoons.
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November 11, 2025
The Freeman
Another blow to the insurgency
Considering that the damage wrought by storms Tino and Uwan are dominating the headlines these days, it's not surprising that one piece of news came largely unnoticed by many; the surrender of a former top leader of the New People's Army (NPA).
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November 11, 2025
The Freeman
Options for the Discayas, Quirantes, etc.
After the anguish brought by Tino, these contractors should have already crossed the Rubicons of their conscience.
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November 11, 2025
The Freeman
SK indicts ex-president Yoon for aiding enemy
South Korean prosecutors indicted former president Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday on new charges of aiding the enemy, alleging that he ordered drone flights over North Korea to strengthen his effort to declare martial law.
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November 11, 2025
The Freeman
Toledo Chess Warriors rule CEPCA 35th anniversary tourney
The Toledo Chess Warriors grabbed the championship crown of the 6th Boy 'Chessmoso' Pestaño Memorial Tatluhan Open Chess Tournament that was held in celebration of the 35th founding anniversary of the Cebu Executives and Professionals Chess Association (CEPCA) last Sunday, November 9, at Robinsons Galleria Cebu.
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November 11, 2025
The Freeman
'The Elixir' brings Indonesian zombies to the world
Netflix’s latest Indonesian horror hit, \"The Elixir,\" directed by acclaimed filmmaker Kimo Stamboel, has taken the world by storm.
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November 11, 2025
The Freeman
6 hurt, 5 houses destroyed as landslide hits Uling, Naga
At least six people were injured after a landslide destroyed five houses in Purok Caimito 1, Barangay Uling, Naga City, Cebu, on Monday afternoon, October 10.
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November 11, 2025
The Freeman
Archival, Soco want action on flood failures
Hisstatementcameaweek after Typhoon Tino battered Cebu, causing widespread flooding in several towns and cities—including Talisay, Consolacion, Mandaue, Cebu City, Balamban, Asturias, Compostela, Liloan, Danao, and Carmen.
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November 11, 2025
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GSIS extends emergency loan payment period amid typhoons
The Government Service Insurance System has given a three-month grace period on emergency loan payments for members and pensioners in areas affected by Typhoons Tino and Uwan.
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November 11, 2025
The Freeman
Clearing, recovery operations in full swing across Cebu
Clearing and recovery operations are in full swing across Cebu as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region VII and the Coast Guard District Central Visayas (CGDCV) continue efforts to restore road access and assist communities affected by Typhoon Tino.
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November 11, 2025
The Freeman
183 nabbed in week-long anti-crime drive across CV
Police Regional Office-7 (PRO-7) arrested 183 individuals during a week-long intensified anti-criminality campaign from November 2 to 8, despite the devastation brought by Typhoon Tino.
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November 11, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu City enforces no-build zone policy
Most of the affected structures were located along riverbanks and coastal zones—areas long identified as danger zones due to flooding and storm surges.
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November 11, 2025
The Freeman
Telco restores most network services in Vismin after typhoon
Globe Telecom Inc. has restored most of its network services across the Visayas and Mindanao as it steps up relief and connectivity support for communities affected by Typhoon Tino.
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November 11, 2025
The Freeman
PhilSA confirms China rocket launch, warns of debris near Tubbataha anew
Debris from China’s Long March 12 rocket may have fallen within areas off Palawan after its launch from Hainan on Monday morning, November 10.
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November 11, 2025
The Freeman
FDI net inflows slump by 40.5% in August
Net inflows of foreign direct investments (FDI) into the Philippines slumped by 40.5% in August, amid a drop in net investments in debt instruments, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported on Monday.
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November 11, 2025
The Freeman
Archival considers early release of CH workers' Christmas bonus
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival is open to releasing ahead of schedule the Christmas bonus and 13th month pay of City Hall employees—provided that the city government has sufficient funds to do so.
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November 11, 2025
The Freeman
Utility restoration efforts continue
Cebu's major power distributors and cooperatives are still working round the clock to restore electricity across the province following the onslaught of Typhoon Tino.
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November 11, 2025
The Freeman
Bacayan-Talamban bridge “not safe”
The Bacayan-Talamban bridge is structurally compromised, said Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival, who added that if left unattended, the city’s daily garbage operations --amounting to moving 600 metric tons-- could grind to a halt.
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November 11, 2025
The Freeman
Corruption kills
Another truism, this time only two words, is: \"Corruption kills.\" And science backs this up.
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November 11, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu's pride Christwil Villanueva crowned national champion again
Decorated Cebuano rider Christwil “Bogart” Villanueva of EGS Racing Team showed nerves of steel under stormy conditions to emerge as overall champion in the Super Sport Bike SP class of the 2025 Motul MotoIR National Championship at the Tarlac Circuit Hill in San Jose, Tarlac last Sunday, November 9.
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November 11, 2025
The Freeman
Oktoberfest 2025 rocks Cebu
There is no party like a San Miguel Oktoberfest party. The most-anticipated beer festival took the show to the Queen City of the South last October 31 at the Queensland Manor along Rahman Street at the heart of Cebu City’s uptown area.
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November 11, 2025
The Freeman
Lapu-Lapu probes damage to Caubian seawall, corals
The Lapu-Lapu City Government has launched an investigation into the damage an abandoned vessel allegedly caused to the seawall and sea corals off Caubian Island after it drifted due to strong waves brought by the ongoing weather disturbance.
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November 11, 2025
The Freeman
Bolick powers NLEX, Stockton boosts Converge
NLEX rolled back on track with an emphatic 105-91 romp over Rain or Shine, rising to a share of No. 2 with its victim at 5-2 in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup on Saturday, November 8, at Ynares Center Antipolo.
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