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June 09, 2025
Yedda denies Cebu guv bid
But Yedda's family is from Cebu and she grew up and studied in the city. She is the granddaughter of the late Cebuano labor leader Democrito Mendoza of Liloan town.
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Public school enrollment, Brigada Eskwela start today
Enrollment for public schools officially begins nationwide today, June 9, 2025, coinciding with the launch of Brigada Eskwela, a community-driven initiative to prepare schools for the upcoming academic year.
1 min
Expanded child welfare center gets council nod
Cebu City will soon have an expanded child welfare center following the council's approval of an ordinance authored by Councilor Jocelyn Pesquera.

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Payments for buffet, snacks questioned
The Cebu City Council has questioned a purchase order from a company for the assemblies of Cebu City Cooperative Development Council (CCCDC) after some legislators reportedly found the qualification of the supplier sketchy.
2 mins
Council defers approval of slope protection project
A proposed slope protection project in Barangay Agsungot hit a snag before the Cebu City Council after the proponent reportedly failed to defend its purpose and after inconsistencies were found in the contract.
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Pepito to seek reelection as PCL-Cebu president
Following his landslide reelection as the number one councilor of Toledo City in the May 12 midterm elections, Councilor Ricardo “Kuya Nick” Pepito has officially declared his intention to seek another term as President of the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) Cebu Provincial Federation.

1 min
LTO chief orders probe into 160 clinics, 40 regional offices
Land Transportation Office (LTO) Chief Vigor Mendoza has ordered an investigation into nearly 160 medical clinics and 40 district offices nationwide over alleged anomalies in the issuance of medical certificates and vehicle ownership transfers.
1 min
Chan to push for bigger Visayas budget in 2026 ΝΕΡ
Congressman-elect Junard “Ahong” Chan of Lapu-Lapu City’s lone district is pushing for a larger budget allocation for the Visayas under the 2026 National Expenditure Program (NEP).
2 mins
27M students returning to schools on June 16
The Department of Education (DepEd) is bracing for the return of at least 27 million students as school year 2025-2026 officially opens on June 16, with nationwide preparations already underway to ensure a smooth transition back to in-person classes.
2 mins
Ex-NDF chief Jalandoni dies at 90
Luis Jalandoni, the former chairman of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP), has died, the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) said.
1 min
50% of Pinoy families see themselves as poor
Fifty percent of Filipino families consider themselves poor, according to the latest survey by Social Weather Stations (SWS).
2 mins
Religious group hits ‘deliberate delay’ in VP Sara Duterte impeachment trial
A Catholic religious organization has issued a scathing statement condemning what it called the “deliberate delay” in the Senate trial for the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.
1 min
Musk vs. Trump
The bromance between US President Donald Trump and industrialist Elon Musk is over.
1 min
Consequences of no impeachment
The main and social media are ablaze with the news on the possibility that the impeachment trial of VP Sara will be aborted and not proceed.
2 mins
Why Cebu pop-rock band Coloura works best remotely than in a studio
Nostalgia for the good old college days is what carries Coloura. After nine years together and two EPs under their belt, the Cebuano pop-rock band is heading back to their roots with their self-titled debut studio album by Melt Records set for release on August 22 - an effort they say best represents their sound and the reason they started making music in the first place.
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The final duos of 'PBB Celebrity Collab'
“Academic rivals” Ralph de Leon and Shuvee Etrata have chosen their “unexpected” final duos for the upcoming finale of the reality show “Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition.”

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Studio Ghibli's top five films
Japan's Oscar-winning anime house Studio Ghibli turns 40 this month.
2 mins
MEDICAL Developments
Al's forthcoming role(s) in healthcare
1 min
AS AIC TAKES OVER Bohol-Panglao airport to get major upgrade
Undeniably, the ocean, due to its vastness will always remain a mystery. However, its potential is a certainty. Its resources are now viewed as central in our efforts to address the multitude of challenges that humanity is expected to face in the coming decades.
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SSS rolls out mobile services to remote Cebu communities
The Philippine Social Security System (SSS) is ramping up its service delivery to remote communities, deploying its mobile “E-Wheels” program to Bantayan Island in northern Cebu in a bid to close access gaps for residents far from traditional branch offices.
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PHILCONSTRUCT VISAYAS 2025 Cebu takes center stage as construction innovation hub
Cebu is set to reinforce its status as a regional construction and innovation hub as it hosts the 14th edition of PHILCONSTRUCT Visayas, the country's premier industry trade event, from June 19 to 21, 2025.
2 mins
Cosmetics sector eyes 10% growth this year
The country's cosmetics industry is expected to continue to bloom and post a 10-percent growth this year as Filipinos put importance on skin care.
1 min
Factory output picks up in April
The country's manufacturing output posted growth in April, driven mainly by the uptick in production of basic metals, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
1 min
World leaders head for UN summit on ocean threats
World leaders descend on the French Riviera on Sunday ahead of a high-level summit to tackle a deepening crisis in the oceans driven by overfishing, climate change and pollution.
2 mins
Colombian presidential contender in critical condition after shooting
A prominent Colombian right-wing presidential candidate is in critical condition after being shot three times during a campaign event in Bogota on Saturday, authorities said.
2 mins
Trump rewarding loyalists with pardon
Reality TV stars. Former lawmakers. A sheriff. A nursing home executive. A drug kingpin.

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Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of delaying prisoner swap
A large-scale prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine -- the only concrete outcome of peace talks -- was thrown into doubt Saturday after Moscow and Kyiv accused each other of delaying and thwarting the swap.
3 mins
Thousands protest in Tel Aviv for release of Gaza hostages
When astronomers announced last month they might have discovered the most promising hints of alien life yet on a distant planet, the rare good news raised hopes humanity could soon learn we are not alone in the universe.

1 min
Trump threatens Musk with 'serious consequences'
OVER SPENDING BILL ROW
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China vice premier set to meet US delegation for trade talks
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will meet a US delegation for talks next week in Britain, Beijing announced Saturday amid a fragile truce in the trade dispute between the two powers.
1 min
BluMerVin Gambit! rules 4th Hinulawan Joyful Cup chessfest
The Team BluMerVin Gambit! bannered by National Master Merben Roque, Vincent Balena and Triton Blue Ares Garcia dominated the Tatluhan category of the 4th Hinulawan Joyful Cup Chess Tournament 2025 held last Friday, June 6, at the Toledo City Badminton Center in Barangay Sangi.

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Beermen bolster Top 4 bid
San Miguel Beer held off Rain or Shine’s spirited chase in the fourth quarter in a road game in Cagayan de Oro and hacked out a 120-111 victory that boosted their Top Four bid in the PBA Philippine Cup elims.
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The Freeman Newspaper Description:
Yayıncı: Philstar Daily Inc.
kategori: Newspaper
Dil: English
Sıklık: Daily
Founded in 1919, The Freeman - "fair and fearless" - is the oldest and most respected local newspaper in Cebu, or the "Queen City of the South". It is published daily in English and is also circulated in other major cities in the Visayas region, which is one of the country's major economic hubs. No one knows Cebu better than The Freeman.
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