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The Freeman
Priority communion lanes sought
\"Attending Holy Mass is not merely a routine, it is a deeply personal expression of faith and devotion.
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April 20, 2026
The Freeman
Malabuyoc sweeps back-to-back games vs Alegria and Badian
Malabuyoc dealt Alegria its first defeat and then downed Badian to jump on top of the Bracket B standings in the 1st Calderon Cup Inter-Town 21 Under Basketball Tournament.
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April 20, 2026
The Freeman
Veejay Floresca's global fashion win on iWant's 'Gamechangers'
The journey of Filipino designer Veejay Floresca to becoming the first Filipina trans woman to win an international fashion design competition, marking a milestone for the Philippines on the global stage, takes center stage in “Gamechangers: A Limited Series,” now streaming on iWant.
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April 20, 2026
The Freeman
Rising Boholano swimmer girds for a tough challenge in Palaro
AFTER MAKING A SPLASH IN CVIRAA MEET
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April 20, 2026
The Freeman
Cebu bridge cities ramp up security preparations for ASEAN
The Lapu-Lapu City Government and Mandaue City Government are ramping up preparations for upcoming ASEAN-related activities scheduled in May, now also tapping reinforcements from the barangay level.
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April 20, 2026
The Freeman
Habal-habal driver dies while queuing for cash aid
A motorcycle taxi rider died on Saturday, April 18, during a cash aid distribution in Quezon City.
1 min |
April 20, 2026
The Freeman
The Philippines, Israel's best friend in Asia
A deep and longstanding historical bond makes the Philippines Israel's best friend, perhaps second only to America in the whole world.
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April 20, 2026
The Freeman
Archival to vendors: Keep sidewalks clear
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival has stepped up enforcement in sidewalk vending areas, balancing support for small livelihoods with the need to keep public walkways clear.
1 min |
April 20, 2026
The Freeman
UK ministers back Starmer amid fresh calls to quit
British government ministers on Sunday backed embattled premier Keir Starmer as he struggles to shake off a scandal over longtime Jeffrey Epstein associate Peter Mandelson.
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April 20, 2026
The Freeman
PEZA: Philippines on track with P300B investment target
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is sticking with its investment approvals target for now, but will review it by the third quarter amid ongoing global uncertainties.
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April 20, 2026
The Freeman
Palace now awaits Co’s ‘truth’ following his arrest
Malacañang is awaiting the “truth” from flood control scam suspect and resigned lawmaker Zaldy Co, who was arrested last Thursday after entering the Czech Republic without proper documentation.
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April 20, 2026
The Freeman
OFW returnees from the Middle East offered jobs
Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) forced to return home amid the escalating crisis in the Middle East were offered a fresh start on Sunday, April 19, as the Department of Migrant Workers in Central Visayas (DMW-7) and the Cebu Provincial Government rolled out the \"Bayanihan para sa Balikbayang Manggagawa\" fair at the Cebu Provincial Capitol.
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April 20, 2026
The Freeman
Loans for oil firms pushed
Following the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' declaration of stable liquidity, an administration lawmaker proposed a \"commercial solution\" to the global oil crisis by urging state-run banks to extend long-term loans to oil companies in exchange for their replacement cost.
2 min |
April 20, 2026
The Freeman
Israel-Lebanon truce starts
A 10-day ceasefire deal struck between Lebanon and Israel took effect on Friday, sending displaced residents streaming south towards their homes, even as the Lebanese army warned of “a number of violations” in the area.
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April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Suan vows to fast-track Cordova hospital completion
To help decongest neighboring healthcare facilities and improve access to medical services for residents, the Municipality of Cordova is accelerating efforts to complete and operationalize its long-delayed community hospital.
3 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Ambulance driver in fatal crash facing charges
“Sa pagkakaron, gihuwat nato ang decision sa amahan sa biktima
1 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
SP okays amendments to Kahanas program
The 17th Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Cebu has approved amendments to strengthen the Sugbo Kahanas Program which brought revised guidelines, expanded oversight, and a fixed budget allocation.
2 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Is Zaldy Co ready to tell the truth?
Is Zaldy Co ready to tell the truth?
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April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Russia trains teenage influencers to churn out pro-war content
Russia is trying to produce more pro-war influencers through content creation camps, training teenagers to spread the Kremlin’s hardline, anti-West narrative to the next generation.
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April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Ford Motor steps up philanthropic footprint
American automaker Ford Motor Company is stepping up its philanthropic footprint in the Philippines, signaling a more structured push to embed disaster resilience and community development into its long-term presence in the country.
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April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Phl signs on to US supply chain alliance, lands first 4,000-acre industrial zone
The Philippines joined the United States-led Pax Silica coalition on Thursday, April 16, and secured designation as the site for a 4,000-acre industrial zone in the Luzon Economic Corridor, a project Washington says will help wean allied supply chains off Chinese-controlled minerals and manufacturing.
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April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Not backing down, ‘Atin Ito!’
On April 15, 2026, I attended a press conference for the West Philippine Sea (WPS) “Atin Ito!” Cebu Caravan, hosted by the Filipino Cebuano Business Club.
3 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Driving under the influence again
Last Sunday, April 12, one person was killed while four others were injured in Sitio Kapatagan, Barangay San Jose, Antipolo City, after a man driving a utility van ploughed into several motorcycles and other vehicles.
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April 18, 2026
The Freeman
2 Japanese fugitives linked to 'Luffy' group, fraud syndicate arrested
Law enforcement authorities arrested two Japanese nationals wanted in Japan on Thursday, April 16, in coordinated operations across Metro Manila targeting members of two of the country’s most notorious transnational crime groups.
2 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
“Lord, you will show us the path of life”
That’s the responsorial psalm of the Mass of the third Sunday of Easter, Year A. It’s taken from Psalm 16,11.
2 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu ramp up support
FOR BRGYS, VULNERABLE SECTORS
2 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
MUPH 2026 nat'l costumes prove local seas can form rich heritage
One of the comments following the national costume showcase of Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) 2026 on Thursday, April 16, raises this question: for the theme Bodies of Water, why do many of the designs still draw from folklore aesthetics?
4 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Metro Cebu air unhealthy
In an advisory, the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) in Central Visayas reported that hazy conditions were observed in parts of Metro Cebu.
2 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Still&Motion scores breakthrough win
D'GENERALS BASKETBALL
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April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Wembanyama eager for NBA playoff debut
Victor Wembanyama, whose rapid rise from teen phenom to superstar has transformed the San Antonio Spurs into legitimate title contenders, is relishing his first shot at NBA playoff glory.
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