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The Freeman
Nearly 200 power firms face DOE blacklisting
At least 175 power producers are at risk of blacklisting over prolonged plant outages that have strained the country’s electricity system and triggered blackouts, according to the Department of Energy.
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July 01, 2026
The Freeman
Archival orders review of swelling riders' list
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival said the distribution of the city’s fuel subsidy program will have to wait after the list of beneficiaries allegedly swelled dramatically, with the number of habal-habal drivers alone jumping from 9,000 to 35,000.
2 min |
July 01, 2026
The Freeman
Russia shoots down more than 400 Ukraine drones
BABY KILLED OUTSIDE MOSCOW
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July 01, 2026
The Freeman
‘Deliberate’ Monaco blast wounds Ukrainian oligarch
A blast from an explosive device wounded Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Yermolaiev and two others in Monaco on Monday, authorities said, in a “deliberate” act unprecedented in the principality.
1 min |
July 01, 2026
The Freeman
Top US court upholds $5M Trump sex assault judgment
The US Supreme Court rejected on Monday Donald Trump’s effort to overturn a jury judgment that he sexually assaulted and defamed E Jean Carroll and must pay her $5 million.
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July 01, 2026
The Freeman
‘Philippines faces risk of losing investment-grade ratings’
The Philippines faces the risk of losing its investment-grade sovereign credit ratings, under twin threats of the oil shock and a prolonged flood-control corruption scandal, according to Monetary Board member Benjamin Diokno.
2 min |
July 01, 2026
The Freeman
Ecozone investments nearly double in H1
Investments approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) surged by 94 percent in the first semester, putting the agency on track to hit its target.
1 min |
July 01, 2026
The Freeman
Mandaue govt., firm ink compromise deal
The Mandaue City Government and Asian Energy Systems Corp. have signed a compromise agreement to settle the city’s financial obligation amounting to around P9 million.
2 min |
July 01, 2026
The Freeman
Mayor to appeal before village chiefs on strict segregation policy
In the continuing pursuit of solving the city’s garbage woes, Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival is set to stand before the barangay captains to personally appeal for the strict enforcement of the “No Segregation, No Collection” policy.
1 min |
July 01, 2026
The Freeman
HORMUZ STRAIT ATTACK 40 Pinoy seafarers safe, unharmed, says Palace
Malacañang confirmed that the 40 Filipino seafarers aboard two separate commercial vessels attacked in the Strait of Hormuz last week are all safe.
1 min |
July 01, 2026
The Freeman
Chinese truck giant eyes long-term growth in Phl
BANKING ON LOGISTICS BOOM
2 min |
July 01, 2026
The Freeman
Philippines’ trade deficit widens to $5.5-B in May
The Philippines’ trade deficit widened to $5.48 billion in May from a year ago, as imports grew faster than exports, preliminary data from the statistics agency showed.
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July 01, 2026
The Freeman
BBM cancels events to monitor INC rally
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. canceled his morning activities on Tuesday, June 30, to keep abreast of the protest actions that stalled EDSA traffic early morning and drew thousands to the People Power Monument in support of plunder-bound Sen. Rodante Marcoleta.
2 min |
July 01, 2026
The Freeman
Prank calls to emergency services now a serious offense
Prank calls and false alarms directed at emergency response units may soon be treated as a serious offense in Mandaue City.
1 min |
July 01, 2026
The Freeman
A Mid-Year-In-Review: Cebu's Standout Art Exhibits (1 of 2)
With July 2 earmarked as the mid-point mark of 2026, we’re ushering-in the second half of the year with a lookback on some of Cebu’s standout gatherings, celebrations, fashion shows and art exhibits.
2 min |
July 01, 2026
The Freeman
Marquina and the myths that outlived him
Today, July 1, in 1788, Felix Berenguer de Marquina y FitzGerald became governor-general of Las Islas Filipinas.
3 min |
July 01, 2026
The Freeman
Metro Manila minimum wage to rise to P780/day
MANILA — The daily minimum wage in Metro Manila will rise to P780 by January 2027 after the regional wage board approved an P85 increase to be implemented in two tranches.
1 min |
July 01, 2026
The Freeman
Cellphone ban
To improve the municipality's academic performance and encourage students to focus on reading, studying, and face-to-face interaction, Dumanjug Mayor Guntrano ‘‘Gungun’’ Gica said they are enforcing a \"total ban\" on cellular phones in all public schools starting June 29.
1 min |
July 01, 2026
The Freeman
Analog, keypad phones still okay
Two days after the implementation of a total cellphone restriction in public schools, Dumanjug Mayor Guntrano \"Gungun\" Gica clarified that students may still bring analog or keypad phones.
3 min |
July 01, 2026
The Freeman
Pam's promises begin taking shape
If there is one campaign commitment that has defined Baricuatro's first year, it is healthcare.
3 min |
July 01, 2026
The Freeman
FOR JUNE BILLING PERIOD CEBECO consumers to pay higher rate
Consumers served by Cebu’s three electric cooperatives will pay higher electricity rates for the June 2026 billing period due to higher generation charges, rising prices in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM), and tight power supply in the Visayas Grid.
2 min |
July 01, 2026
The Freeman
Property owners urged: Pay taxes before July 3
Over the years, many property owners have struggled with unpaid obligations, often compounded by surcharges, penalties, and interest that make settlement difficult.
1 min |
July 01, 2026
The Freeman
How NATO will try to keep Trump happy in Ankara
US President Donald Trump will join fellow NATO leaders for a summit in Ankara next week after lashing out over their response to his war with Iran.
2 min |
July 01, 2026
The Freeman
Iran: no technical meeting with US
Iran’s foreign ministry on Monday denied reports that Iranian and American technical teams will meet in the coming days to discuss the implementation of the deal to end the Middle East war.
1 min |
June 30, 2026
The Freeman
Cebu City heightens measures against ASF
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival has ordered the immediate intensification of African Swine Fever (ASF) preventive measures, directing the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF) to implement a comprehensive program aimed at shielding the city’s swine industry, food security, and economy from the continuing threat of the viral disease.
1 min |
June 30, 2026
The Freeman
CCPO gets new chief, mayor surprised
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival admitted he was caught by surprise when Police Colonel Ricky Sumalde was introduced to him yesterday as the new acting city director of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO), barely a week after he had met with another caretaker following the reassignment of Police Colonel George Ylanan to the Police Regional Office (PRO-7).
2 min |
June 30, 2026
The Freeman
Capitol restores compliance options for recla proponents
Developers undertaking reclamation projects in Cebu may now choose from three ways to comply with the provincial government's mandatory 10-percent entitlement after the Capitol restored flexible compliance options under its amended reclamation ordinance.
3 min |
June 30, 2026
The Freeman
Sara should personally explain ‘assassin’ threat
ACCORDING TO HOUSE PROSECUTORS
2 min |
June 30, 2026
The Freeman
FILSCAP pushes for music licensing compliance
The Philippines’ sole accredited music collective management organization is ramping up efforts to expand licensing compliance among businesses, arguing that paying for the legal use of copyrighted music represents a negligible cost relative to the commercial value music creates for restaurants, malls, hotels and other establishments.
2 min |
June 30, 2026
The Freeman
Harley Davidson Batch 2012, Core+ Batch 2018 a win away from return to the finals in SHAABAA
Harley Davidson Batch 2012 and Core+ Batch 2018 downed separate rivals to move one win away from a return to the division finals of the Sacred Heart Ateneo Alumni Basketball Athletic Association (SHAABAA) Season 29 last Sunday, June 28, at the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles Arena in Barangay Canduman, Mandaue City.
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