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The Freeman
CENTRAL VISAYAS AMONG TOP REGIONS Phl literacy rate at 93.1%
The Philippines continues to register a strong basic literacy rate of 93.1 percent among individuals aged five years old and above, including those in Central Visayas, according to the 2024 Functional Literacy, Education, and Mass Media Survey (FLEMMS) conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
FOR "ILLEGAL" SOLICITATION DSWD probes Baricuatro's foundation
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Central Office has launched an investigation into Simply Share Foundation Inc. (SSFI), an organization founded by gubernatorial candidate Pamela Baricuatro, for allegedly soliciting donations without the required government permit.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
Which 'Minecraft' character are you?
\"When you play the game Minecraft, it's a total community,\" says \"A Minecraft Movie\" director Jared Hess. \"There's so many people that play it worldwide all the time, and the friendships that you make in the game are lasting.\"
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
2 vloggers face raps for fake news
The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) has filed charges against two vloggers for allegedly spreading false information on online platforms such as Facebook and TikTok.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
Israel expands ground offensive in Gaza City
The Israeli military announced the launch of a new ground offensive in Gaza City on Friday to expand the security zone it has established in the Palestinian territory.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
Heightening of the conflict
\"to see America a wealthy country once again!\"
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
The 45-day run
A couple of readers asked my opinion on the personality with an indefinite sojourn on The Hague.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
OBO collects nearly P70M in the 1st quarter of 2025
The Cebu City's Office of the Building Official collected close to P70 million for the first quarter (or first three months) of 2025, surpassing its collection for the same period last year.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu indie rock band KANA releases new single
Indie rock band KANA has just released their latest single, \"Leave It to the Moon\", on all major streaming platforms.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
Telco bridges digital gap with eco-friendly solution
Globe Telecom is accelerating digital inclusion in rural communities by deploying innovative, cost-efficient, and eco-friendly technology to overcome long-standing barriers to reliable telecom services.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
DepEd Mandaue prohibits graduation ceremonies in extremely hot venues
As the school year comes to a close, the Department of Education (DepEd) Mandaue City Division will not allow graduation ceremonies to be held in extremely hot venues due to the current heat index.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
Phl leads Earth Hour 2025 with 1.3M hours saved
MANILA The Philippines led all countries during this year's Earth Hour demonstrations with 1.3 million hours saved, nearly half of the collected hours globally.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
New Spielberg, Nolan films teased at CinemaCon
Hollywood studio Universal Pictures on Thursday teased new movies from Steven Spielberg and Christopher Nolan, while showcasing footage from its upcoming sequels \"Jurassic World Rebirth\" and \"Wicked: For Good\" at the CinemaCon event.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
MCWD, BFP conduct inventory of Cebu City’s 397 fire hydrants
An inventory of fire hydrants in Cebu City has been set to effectively respond to fire incidents especially as the dry season unfolds.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
Ghibli style
My childhood was as colorful as that of many other millennials. It was the golden age of television, a time when technology was slowly transitioning from analog to digital, and the outdoors remained a paradise waiting to be explored.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu exporters brace for tariff hike impact
Business leaders in Cebu are closely monitoring the potential economic impact of a newly announced 17 percent tariff on Philippine exports to the United States, following a major policy shift by US President Donald Trump.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
Heart for culture and the arts
Election campaigns are already in full gear at the local and national levels, reflecting an increasing political passion as the months go by.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
Oversized campaign ads masquerading as free expression
A day before the official campaign period for local elective posts began, I thought I would be seeing the last of those private billboards along our main thoroughfares featuring the names and faces of local candidates. I was wrong.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
Curry fires 37 as Warriors outgun LeBron's LA Lakers
Stephen Curry scored 37 points as the Golden State Warriors outdueled LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, 123-116, to claim a crucial victory in their blockbuster Western Conference clash.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
Velez grad tops med tech licensure
A Cebuano has made history by clinching the top 1 spot nationwide in the March 2025 Medical Technologists Licensure Examination, with his alma mater being the only Cebu-based university to secure a place on the topnotcher list.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
Morissette voices love song for the Philippines
Asia's Phoenix, Morissette, is the powerful voice behind the Department of Tourism's (DOT) new \"Love the Philippines\" song, which showcases the many reasons to fall in love with the country.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
DFA: Three Pinoys detained in China
MANILA — The Philippine government has been informed of the charges against three Filipinos allegedly currently detained in China on espionage allegations, the Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Friday, April 4.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
China floats battle barges in Taiwan invasion plans
Beijing, China Vast new Chinese barges spotted off the country's south coast could be used to land heavy equipment and thousands of personnel in a possible invasion of Taiwan, defence experts say.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
Inflation eases to 1.8% in March 2025
Philippine inflation continued to ease with the March 2025 inflation rate declining to 1.8% from 2.1% in the previous month, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Friday, April 4.
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April 05, 2025
The Freeman
Small-format stores gain traction in Phl
As consumer preferences evolve, small-format modern trade stores-such as neighborhood supermarkets, mini-marts, and convenience stores are emerging as key players in the industry, driven by demand for speed, accessibility, and efficiency.
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April 04, 2025
The Freeman
Bercede orders probe into fallen tree accident
Mandaue City Mayor Glenn Bercede has assured that there will be accountability for the failure to act on a request to cut a buri tree in Barangay Ibabao-Estancia, which resulted in the death of a six-year-old boy.
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April 04, 2025
The Freeman
Judges to decide if Duterte's surrender is illegal
MANILA While former president Rodrigo Duterte's camp questions the legality of his arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC), the tribunal's spokesperson said only its judges can rule on the matter.
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April 04, 2025
The Freeman
Our Father's Treasures
They were holding golden bowls full of . . . the prayers of God’s people. Revelation 5:8
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April 04, 2025
The Freeman
Heat humbles Celtics for sixth straight victory
The Miami Heat ended Boston's nine-game NBA winning streak with a 124-103 victory that pushed the reigning champion Celtics further behind Eastern Conference leaders Cleveland -- who rallied to beat New York.
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April 04, 2025
The Freeman
SK police raise security levels ahead of impeachment verdict
South Korean police began dialing up their security levels Thursday in preparation for a Constitutional Court ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment, as they sealed off areas around the court.
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