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The Freeman
Russian mass strike on Ukraine
A “massive” Russian nighttime attack on Ukraine damaged 20 residential buildings in Kyiv and its suburbs, as well as Qatar’s embassy, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday.
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January 10, 2026
The Freeman
Sinulog 2026 kicks off
Reverend Msgr. Agustin V. Ancajas presided over the Mass and shared in his homily that trusting and having faith in the Holy Child will guarantee that everything is under
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January 10, 2026
The Freeman
John Clifford has strong social game, says mom
Since its debut October of last year, Cebuano housemate John Clifford has so far managed to avoid being nominated for eviction in \"Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0\" something his mother, Sofia Gawchua, is proud of and attributes to his rootedness.
2 min |
January 10, 2026
The Freeman
94% see widespread corruption in gov't--poll
Although slightly lower than in a previous poll, almost all Filipinos still believe that corruption is widespread in the government.
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January 10, 2026
The Freeman
'Mercy' is intense thriller with near-reality science
Science fiction takes inspiration from real life dystopia in \"Mercy,\" an action thriller from Unfriended (2015), and Searching (2018) director Timhur Bekmambetov.
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January 10, 2026
The Freeman
Teaching a city to segregate
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival unveiled this week 19 “big-ticket” projects his administration plans to implement this year, while also reporting that 144 projects were accomplished in his first six months in office.
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January 10, 2026
The Freeman
DOF chief Go takes seat on BSP Monetary Board
Finance Secretary Frederick
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January 10, 2026
The Freeman
Pacers snap 13-game skid
The Indiana Pacers ended their 13-game jinx, thanks to Pascal Siakam’s driving layup in the final 11.5 seconds that dragged them to a 114-112 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night (Friday Philippine time ) at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North California.
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January 10, 2026
The Freeman
Biggest protests in Iran as death toll increases
Iranian protesters on Thursday stepped up their challenge to the clerical leadership with the biggest protests yet of nearly two weeks of rallies, as authorities cut internet access and the death toll from a crackdown mounted.
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January 10, 2026
The Freeman
SINULOG FOUNDATION URGED: Don't accept support from gambling
Cebu Archbishop Alberto S. Uy has issued an appeal urging organizers of Sinulog 2026 to refrain from accepting sponsorships and financial support from gambling establishments, stressing that such partnerships contradict the values of the Santo Niño and risk undermining the festival’s sacred character.
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January 10, 2026
The Freeman
Urban discipline
With VIPs expected for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Tourism Forum that Cebu will host from January 27 to February 4, 2026, Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival said he has ordered a massive cleanup drive and infrastructure improvements.
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January 10, 2026
The Freeman
CERA warns of power risks as demand surges
Cebu Electricity Rights Advocates (CERA) is urging provincial authorities to overhaul the island’s energy strategy, warning that heavy reliance on waste-to-energy (WTE) projects has failed to provide grid stability and has heightened public safety risks at a time when power demand is accelerating.
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January 10, 2026
The Freeman
Bishop to 'corrupt' execs: Shame on you
A Catholic bishop on Friday took a swipe at government officials who, he said, refuse to relinquish their posts despite being embroiled in controversies linked to the flood control corruption scandal.
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January 10, 2026
The Freeman
Experts: Oceans soaked up record heat levels in 2025
The world's oceans absorbed a record amount of heat in 2025, an international team of scientists said Friday, further priming conditions for sea level rise, violent storms, and coral death.
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January 10, 2026
The Freeman
Coco survives Baron's deadly attack
The brewing rivalry between Coco Martin and Baron Geisler in “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” took a major turn after Tanggol (Coco) survived Rockyboy’s (Baron) deadly attack in the hit action series, which is also now available on Kapamilya Channel sa ALLTV2.
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January 10, 2026
The Freeman
Abandoned compound now houses PDRRMO
After years of sitting idle and being flagged by the Commission on Audit (COA), a former quarantine and evacuation facility in Sitio Grotto, Barangay Apas, Cebu City has been transformed into the permanent headquarters of the Cebu Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO).
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January 10, 2026
The Freeman
Pinoys see less worsening graft
Fewer Filipinos believe corruption got worse in the past year despite a far-reaching scandal that has implicated several current and former lawmakers but detained none of them, according to a new poll released Friday, January 9.
3 min |
January 10, 2026
The Freeman
US unveils aid to bolster Thailand, Cambodia truce
The United States on Friday announced some $45 million in aid as it tries to bolster a fragile truce between Thailand and Cambodia.
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January 10, 2026
The Freeman
Year-long tourism activities: A must
The Grand Sinulog Celebration is still a week from now, yet, reportedly, hotel occupancy in Cebu City is in near full capacity.
3 min |
January 10, 2026
The Freeman
BRT stations a 'artists' lane' during Sinulog
Instead of closing access, the Cebu City government will transform portions of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) stations into an \"artists' lane,\" envisioning creative hubs where tattooists, illustrators, and other visual artists can showcase their craft during Cebu's grandest celebration.
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January 10, 2026
The Freeman
Cops told: Refrain from luxury items
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has reminded its personnel to refrain from wearing luxury items in public following a controversy involving a retired police general who was slapped with administrative cases for allegedly wearing expensive footwear and refusing to comply with official directives.
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January 10, 2026
The Freeman
Sinulog sa Dakbayan, brass band competition unfolds today
Before the Sinulog grand showdown unfolds on the third Sunday of this month, a back-to-back event is set to ignite the festive spirit this afternoon at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) with the Brass Band Competition and the Sinulog sa Dakbayan.
2 min |
January 10, 2026
The Freeman
Eala gets even with Linette, rolls into ASB Classic semis
Alex Eala earned sweet revenge against Magda Linette with a straight-sets win to reach the ASB Classic semifinals, keeping her deep run in Auckland alive.
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January 10, 2026
The Freeman
Cebu hotels near capacity for Sinulog
Hotel bookings for Sinulog 2026 are running close to capacity in key parts of Cebu City, underscoring the festival's enduring economic pull even after a year disrupted by typhoons and an earthquake, according to industry and tourism officials.
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January 10, 2026
The Freeman
'One Battle After Another' leads charge for Golden Globes
Hollywood's awards season kicks into high gear on Sunday at the Golden Globes gala, with the politically charged \"One Battle After Another\" expected to solidify its status as the film to beat, two months ahead of the Oscars.
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January 10, 2026
The Freeman
JLC-Robi rift at Ria-Zanjoe wedding?
Kapamilya actress Ria Atayde addressed rumors of an alleged conflict between Robi Domingo and John Lloyd Cruz during her wedding with actor Zanjoe Marudo.
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January 10, 2026
The Freeman
The missing Bato: How Senate can force him back
Sen.
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January 10, 2026
The Freeman
PCG: Fluvial dry run meets target
A successful dry run for the traditional fluvial procession, one of the major highlights of the annual Feast of Señor Santo Niño, was conducted on Friday, January 9, as part of the preparations for the 461st Fiesta Señor.
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January 10, 2026
The Freeman
Fiesta Señor opens
At 4 a.m., from Fuente Osmeña Circle to the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño, thousands of devotees walked in solemn reflection, their voices rising together in the hymn \"Bato Balani sa Gugma,\" a song of supplication and love that has long defined Cebuano devotion to the Holy Child.
3 min |
January 09, 2026
The Freeman
Cebuano lawyer urges Marcos to consider rejoining ICC
A Cebuano lawyer has appealed to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to reconsider the Philippines' withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), arguing that leaving the tribunal neither shielded officials from accountability nor served the country's long-term legal and moral interests.
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