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How the Philippines fares against ASEAN in oil crises
The Philippines faces global oil shocks such as due to the recent conflict between US-Israel and Iran with fewer buffers than many of its Southeast Asian peers.
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April 13, 2026
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ASEAN energy forums to be held virtually
All remaining Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) energy meetings for 2026 will be conducted virtually.
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April 13, 2026
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Baste Duterte named PDP-Laban president
The son of detained former President Rodrigo Duterte has been named president of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban).
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April 13, 2026
The Freeman
PhilHealth covers heat- related illnesses
As the dry season persists, the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has assured its members that coverage for heat-related illnesses is in place amid rising temperatures.
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April 13, 2026
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SABRINA CARPENTER TRANSFORMS COACHELLA INTO OWN 'SABRINAWOOD'
Pop princess Sabrina Carpenter took fans on a nostalgic journey through a Hollywood-themed fantasy world dubbed “Sabrinawood” on Friday as Coachella wrapped up its first day in the California desert.
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April 13, 2026
The Freeman
Seniors payout back to quarterly
Qualified seniors in Cebu City got their prayers answered with the return of the quarterly distribution of financial assistance from a monthly rollout, an ordinance that matured into law even without Mayor Nestor Archival's signature, as provided under the Local Government Code.
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April 13, 2026
The Freeman
Facts about electric cars
The rise of fuel prices recently brought about by the Iran War have skyrocketed the demand and sales of electric cars.
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April 13, 2026
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House reso filed as economist flags 'excessive' oil margins
House Senior Deputy Minority Leader Leila de Lima said she supports Balisacan’s call to examine whether oil companies may be engaging in cartel-like behavior, urging regulators to act.
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April 13, 2026
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na' forces us to confront judgments
- Controversy for good reason, or shock value? -
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April 13, 2026
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Twin fires displace nearly 200 individuals
Nearly 200 individuals from 68 families were displaced in two separate fire incidents that hit residential areas in Mandaue City and the town of San Fernando, Cebu, within just 12 hours.
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April 13, 2026
The Freeman
SHAABAA Season 29 set to kick off on May 3
A total of 22 teams spread across three divisions will be seeing action in the 29th season of the Sacred Heart Ateneo Alumni Basketball Athletic Association (SHAABAA) set to start on May 3 at the Magis Eagles Arena of Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) in Barangay Canduman, Mandaue City.
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April 13, 2026
The Freeman
MCWD: Rising fuel cost won't result in rate hike
The Metro Cebu Water District (MCWD) has assured consumers that there will be no additional water rate increase despite rising fuel and operational costs, even as the utility prepares for the potential impact of El Niño on Cebu's water supply.
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April 13, 2026
The Freeman
Osmeña slams Tan anew, cites 'stupidity' in City Hall
Cebu City Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña has renewed his attacks on City Administrator Albert Tan, warning that the city’s governance could suffer if the latter remains in office.
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April 13, 2026
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Cebu travels upbeat amid rising costs
Cebuanos are continuing to travel in significant numbers even as the cost of transportation across land, sea, and air climbs, signaling resilient consumer demand shaped by post-pandemic behavior and shifting destination preferences.
1 min |
April 13, 2026
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Bolts take solo second spot
From taking down Bol Bol and TNT to surviving the Macau Black Knights, the Meralco Bolts are stacking statement wins.
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April 13, 2026
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Warm weather continue to prevail across Philippines
Warm weather will prevail across the country, the weather bureau said Saturday.
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April 12, 2026
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BINI's sweetest 'cherry on top'
2024, three years after their 2021 debut.
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April 12, 2026
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E-Painters improve to 6-0 on Norwood's special night
Rain or Shine would not let Gabe Norwood's special night get spoiled, unloading another facet of its usual game to hold off Converge, 120-111, and remain unbeaten in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner's Cup on Friday night at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
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April 12, 2026
The Freeman
Russia, Ukraine set to begin Easter truce
A temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine for Orthodox Easter is set to begin on Saturday afternoon, as US-led diplomatic efforts to end the war falter.
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April 12, 2026
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Ermita fire victims get relief aid
An estimated 600 to 750 individuals displaced by the fire in Barangay Ermita, Cebu City on Black Saturday, April 4, recently received relief assistance from Vivant Foundation Inc. (VFI), the corporate social responsibility arm of a Cebu-based company.
1 min |
April 12, 2026
The Freeman
The life & legacy of 'Michael'
From The Jackson 5, his explosive solo music career, to his life beyond the music, take a peek at one extraordinary life in “Michael.”
1 min |
April 12, 2026
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The importance of having a will for immigrants
Last week, a gentleman I had known since my Nursing school years passed away unexpectedly.
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April 12, 2026
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Vance in Pakistan for talks with Iran
US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Islamabad on Saturday for talks with Iran that the Pakistani premier hosting the warring sides called a “make or break” effort to permanently halt weeks of fighting in the Middle East.
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April 12, 2026
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Visa consultancy firm ready to help Pinoys
A Cebu-based visa consultancy said it is assisting Filipino and foreign nationals in navigating various U.S. immigration pathways, including humanitarian, family-based, employment, and education-related visa processes, through coordination with its international legal network.
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April 12, 2026
The Freeman
₱1.1 billion 'fake' cigarettes seized
The Police Regional Office (PRO)-7 identified the arrested foreign suspects as Wu Guoan, Shenghai Yuan, and Liang Xia, all of whom work as equipment specialists for cigarette packing machines.
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April 12, 2026
The Freeman
2 bodies found in separate incidents in Talisay, Catmon
Two men were separately found dead in the waters of Talisay City and Catmon town earlier last week.
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April 12, 2026
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Greenpeace pushing for reusing, refilling
Greenpeace Southeast Asia Philippines is urging a return to reusable and refill-based systems as part of efforts to address the country's escalating plastic waste problem, citing the scale and complexity of the crisis.
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April 12, 2026
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Top players to see action in 25th Gullas Tennis Cup
Some of the country's top-ranked netters will once again descend on the Queen City of the South to showcase their skills in the highly anticipated 25th Gullas Tennis Cup on April 16-20 simultaneously at the Alta Vista Golf and Country Club and Citigreen Tennis Resort.
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April 12, 2026
The Freeman
P3K, rice for habal-habal drivers
Sabinay said Cordova was chosen as the first distribution site due to logistical considerations, noting that beneficiary lists from the local government unit (LGU) are already available.
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April 12, 2026
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NASA banks on SpaceX, Blue for Moon landings
With Artemis II successfully completing its historic lunar mission on Friday, NASA is banking on billionaires Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk for the next step: landing astronauts on the Moon.
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