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PhilHealth fund case tests government’s fiscal limits
The Philippine government has pledged to adhere to any Supreme Court ruling requiring the return of excess funds transferred from the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to the national treasury.
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April 04, 2025
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PBBM urged: Certify wage hike bill as urgent
The Associated Labor Unions-Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (ALU-TUCP) dared President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to certify as urgent the proposed P200 legislated wage increase.
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April 04, 2025
The Freeman
Pañeros crowned champions via historic 10-0 sweep
End 13-year title drought in IBP Basketball League
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April 04, 2025
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The lesson remains the same
Another road rage incident has claimed a life.
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April 04, 2025
The Freeman
Toledo-Xignex Trojans stretch unbeaten run to 7-0
The Toledo-Xignex Trojans posted back-to-back lopsided victories to keep their undefeated record intact in the All Filipino Conference of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Season 5.
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April 04, 2025
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Disqualification sought vs Garganera
FOR TERM LIMIT VIOLATION
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April 04, 2025
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Mayor on corruption charges: It’s all lies’
Mayor Ronald Allan Cesante of Dalaguete, Cebu belied allegations of corruption filed against him and 11 others by the National Bureau of Investigation 7 before the office of the Ombudsman Visayas.
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April 04, 2025
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Warner showcases ‘Superman’ reboot, new DiCaprio film
Embattled Hollywood studio Warner Bros on Wednesday unveiled footage from its make-or-break “Superman” reboot and a lavish new Leonardo DiCaprio film at the CinemaCon event in Las Vegas.
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April 04, 2025
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Megawide kicks off P1.1B Carbon market expansion
Megawide Construction Corp. (Megawide) continues to expand its project portfolio with a P1.1 billion design-and-build contract for Block 2 of the Carbon Market redevelopment in Cebu City.
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April 03, 2025
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Archival: DWUP’s mushroom-growing program ‘nonsense, waste of money’
The Cebu City’s mushroom cultivation program under the livelihood assistance has undergone scrutiny before the City Council to determine its objective, guidelines, and feasibility.
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April 03, 2025
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Carbon vendors to sign lease contract with CH
The Cebu City government said it will prepare a lease contract for vendor's security at the Carbon Market.
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April 03, 2025
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Big Mountain to bring positive reggae vibes in Cebu concert
Big Mountain is no stranger to the Philippines, having performed in the country multiple times, including in Cebu. They appeared on noontime show “It’s Showtime” in 2023 and has even recorded a reggae version of “Dahil Sa ‘Yo.” Two days after their Cebu concert, they will head to Manila for a Sunday gig.
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April 03, 2025
The Freeman
Vismin emerging as key growth area in real estate
The Philippine real estate market is expanding beyond Metro Manila, with Visayas and Mindanao emerging as key areas for residential, commercial, and hospitality growth.
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April 03, 2025
The Freeman
Confusion and panic
A few days ago, a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit parts of Myanmar and Thailand. There is no shortage of footage coming from the affected areas as well as calls for action and prayer on the internet.
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April 03, 2025
The Freeman
93-1 lot issue now resolved
After decades of back-and-forth negotiations between the government and residents of the province-owned 93-1 lots in Cebu City, the issue has finally been settled, with the Pag-IBIG Fund turning over P22.3 million in checks for the lots occupied by 16 beneficiaries to the Cebu provincial government.
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April 03, 2025
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'EXTREMELY RARE' CYCLE OF PAINTINGS UNEARTHED IN POMPEII
An extremely rare cycle of paintings depicting a raucous ritual involving the god of wine has been unearthed in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii.
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April 03, 2025
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PCG challenges China research ship off Palawan
MANILA — The Philippine Coast Guard has detected a Chinese research vessel operating within the country's archipelagic waters, approximately 58 nautical miles off Aborlan, Palawan.
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April 03, 2025
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Switzerland to monitor Duterte ICC case 'closely'
Switzerland has affirmed its support for the International Criminal Court as an \"important tool\" in enforcing international law in the wake of former President Rodrigo Duterte's arrest for crimes against humanity.
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April 03, 2025
The Freeman
Fallen tree crushes 6-yr-old boy to death
A six-year-old boy died after being hit by a falling decayed buri tree in Barangay Ibabao, Estancia, Mandaue City.
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April 03, 2025
The Freeman
Val Kilmer dies at 65
Prolific American actor Val Kilmer has died at age 65, the New York Times reported yesterday.
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April 03, 2025
The Freeman
Authorities: No “Tanim-Bala” at MCIA
The Mactan Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) strongly denied any incidents of \"tanim bala\" or \"laglag bala\" at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA).
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April 03, 2025
The Freeman
The historical value of "Tres De Abril"
If the Americans have their \"Fourth of July,\" and the Mexicans celebrate their \"Cinco de Mayo,\" while the Taiwanese people have their Double Ten festivities every tenth of October, we Filipinos do have our own \"Doce de Junio\" and we Cebuanos commemorate annually our \"Tres de Abril.\" These are the important milestones in the peoples' struggles for freedom, liberty and democracy.
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April 03, 2025
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SAC bares first batch of awardees
Some of Cebu's best athletes, teams and coaches from various sports will be given special citations in the highly anticipated 39th Sportswriters Association of Cebu-San Miguel Beer (SAC-SMB) Cebu Sports Awards slated on April 26 at the Cube Wing of SM Seaside City.
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April 03, 2025
The Freeman
Council defers approval of cockpit arena franchise
The Cebu City Council has deferred the approval of a proposed ordinance granting a franchise for a cockpit arena in Barangay Tejero, following concerns over its proximity to a school.
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April 03, 2025
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DFA exec visits Cebu to check on venues for ASEAN Summit
A few months after Cebu was announced as one of the venues for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit 2026, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has visited Cebu City recently.
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April 03, 2025
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'Incredible' Curry scores 52 as Warriors down Grizzlies
Stephen Curry scored 52 points and Draymond Green added a triple-double as the Golden State Warriors clinched a crucial 134-125 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
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April 03, 2025
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CNU-VSMMC opens medical simulation center
The Cebu Normal University-Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (CNU-VSMMC) Medical College inaugurated its state-of-the-art Medical Simulation Center on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, marking a significant advancement in medical education in the region.
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April 03, 2025
The Freeman
US approves $5.58B fighter-jet sale to Phl
WASHINGTON, United States — The United States said Tuesday it has approved a sale of $5.58 billion in F-16 fighter-jets to the Philippines, as Washington backs its ally in rising tensions over China.
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April 03, 2025
The Freeman
Court denies appeal to remove 200 Mandaue voters
The Municipal Trial Court in Cities (MTCC) has denied the Motion for Reconsideration submitted by former Barangay Captain Ernie Manatad of Subangdaku, Mandaue City, which sought to remove at least 200 registered voters from the city's official voters' list.
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April 02, 2025
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Antipolo road rage shooting turns fatal as one victim dies
MANILA — One of the three victims in the Antipolo road rage altercation-turned-shooting died a day after the incident, city police chief Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Manongdo confirmed on Monday, March 31.
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