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The Freeman
DA eyes higher tariffs on sugar substitutes
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is considering higher tariffs on artificial sweeteners to protect the local sugar industry amid a surge in imports.
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February 11, 2026
The Freeman
WTE realization remains 'open', say city officials
The doors toward the realization of the Waste-to-Energy (WTE) facility remain open despite top officials of Cebu City acknowledging the growing opposition of Binaliw residents to the project and the continued use of the landfill.
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February 11, 2026
The Freeman
SoKor police raid spy agency over drone flight into North
Investigators raided South Korea's spy agency on Tuesday as they probed possible government links to a drone incursion over the North Korean border.
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February 11, 2026
The Freeman
Hit-and-run suspect charged
The 21-year-old suspect who was involved in a hit-and-run in Maria Luisa Village, Barangay Banilad, Cebu City, which killed a young businessman earlier this week, was charged with two cases by authorities yesterday afternoon, February 10.
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February 11, 2026
The Freeman
Basket-brawl as five ejected in Pistons-Hornets clash
Cade Cunningham scored 33 points as the Detroit Pistons ended the Charlotte Hornets' nine-game winning streak on Monday (Tuesday Phl time) with a stormy 110-104 victory overshadowed by a mass brawl that saw four players ejected.
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February 11, 2026
The Freeman
Mandaue pitches P3B projects to RDC
At least 15 priority projects worth P3 billion for 2027 has been pushed by Mandaue City Government before the Regional Development Council (RDC) during the body's consultation meeting and technical budget review last Monday.
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February 11, 2026
The Freeman
Pay rules set for Feb. 17 and Feb. 25
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued guidelines on the payment of wages for employees working on the special nonworking day on February 17, 2026, and the special working day on February 25, 2026.
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February 11, 2026
The Freeman
Not something to be downplayed
If information that Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro received is to be believed, someone has hired a killer to get rid of her.
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February 11, 2026
The Freeman
AS NETANYAHU VISITS U.S. Iran warns of destructive influence on diplomacy
Iran warned Tuesday of “destructive” influence on diplomacy ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington for talks expected to focus on US negotiations with Tehran.
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February 11, 2026
The Freeman
SAC bares special awardees for milestone event
For their valuable contributions not only to Cebu sports but also to the country as a whole, several coaches and athletes are set to receive special citations in the highly anticipated 40th Sportswriters Association of Cebu-San Miguel Brewery (SAC-SMB) Cebu Sports Awards on March 8 at the Activity Center of Ayala Center Cebu.
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February 11, 2026
The Freeman
Archival reaches out to Alegado on waste disposal in Consolacion
Following remarks that there has been a “lack of courtesy” in negotiating waste disposal in Consolacion, Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival disclosed that he had reached out to the town’s mayor, Teresa “Nene” Alegado, first, although admitted that the conversation was seemingly unclear for both top officials.
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February 11, 2026
The Freeman
Clearing One's Name: Claro M. Recto's Burden of Honor
This week marks the birth anniversary of Claro M. Recto --former senator and associate justice of the Philippine Supreme Court, and grandfather of acting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto.
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February 11, 2026
The Freeman
Inner purity more than just following rules
That’s what we can gather from the Gospel of St. Mark (7,14-23) where Christ said, “There is nothing from without a man that entering into him, can defile him.
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February 11, 2026
The Freeman
Archival assures solidarity with Carbon Market vendors
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival has reiterated his solidarity with Carbon Market vendors as tensions resurface over the ongoing redevelopment of the city's largest public market.
2 min |
February 11, 2026
The Freeman
Phl banks' loan growth slows to near 2-year low
The Philippine banking sector's lending activity expanded to its slowest pace in nearly two years at the end of 2025 as loans for both consumers and business activities eased, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported.
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February 11, 2026
The Freeman
Premium steakhouse chain enters Cebu market
New York restaurateur Peter Zwiener is betting that Cebu's fast-growing food and beverage market can anchor the southern expansion of Wolfgang's Steakhouse, as rising disposable incomes and tourism reshape dining demand outside Metro Manila.
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February 11, 2026
The Freeman
CORRUPTION WATCHDOG: 'Worrying decline' in democracies
Anti-graft watchdog Transparency International (TI) warned Tuesday of worsening corruption in democracies worldwide and said the United States had slid to the lowest-ever score on its 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index.
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February 11, 2026
The Freeman
Cebu bets on discipline to win Japanese investors
Cebu is positioning itself as a credible long-term partner for Japanese investors, betting that discipline in governance and business standards will matter more than promotional campaigns in attracting capital.
2 min |
February 11, 2026
The Freeman
No work, no pay for senators and congressmen
From the mouths of babes come some nuggets of wisdom.
3 min |
February 11, 2026
The Freeman
Toledo community affairs head seeks answer on employees' salary delays
A division head of the Toledo City Government has appealed for clearer communication regarding the delay in employees' salaries, which have been pending since January 15.
1 min |
February 11, 2026
The Freeman
Lillard will try to match record
Portland’s Damian Lillard, who has not played all season while recovering from a torn left Achilles tendon, will return in this weekend’s NBA Three-Point Contest.
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February 11, 2026
The Freeman
IN RESOLUTION VS CHINESE EMBASSY
Minority focuses on Tarriela instead
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February 11, 2026
The Freeman
Senate panel to propose probe, not charges, against senators
FLOOD CONTROL MESS
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February 11, 2026
The Freeman
Over 200 tourists fall victim to online resort booking scam in Sta. Fe
More than 200 tourists have fallen victim to an online resort booking scam in Sta.
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February 11, 2026
The Freeman
Sengun replaces Shai as All-Star
Turkish center Alperen Sengun of the Houston Rockets was named to replace injured Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the World Team for the 75th NBA All-Star Game on February 16 (Phl time) at Intuit Dome, home of the Los Angeles Clippers.
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February 11, 2026
The Freeman
Moody's keeps stable outlook on Philippines banks
Moody’s Ratings kept a stable outlook on the Philippine banking system, as strong capital and liquidity buffers could cushion banks from moderate asset quality pressure arising from rapid retail loan growth and risks linked to an ongoing corruption probe in flood control projects.
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February 11, 2026
The Freeman
Five-time House speaker De Venecia Jr. dies at 89
Jose de Venecia Jr., the first lawmaker to serve five separate terms as House speaker, died at 89 on Tuesday, February 10, his wife, Rep. Gina de Venecia (Pangasinan, 4th District), announced.
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February 11, 2026
The Freeman
CENRO sets rules for trash collection in Lapu-Lapu City
The City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) in Lapu-Lapu has begun laying down the implementing rules and guidelines for the city's Purok-Based Solid Waste Management System, following a coordination meeting with members of the City Council and legal officers.
1 min |
February 10, 2026
The Freeman
Metrobank sees BSP rate cuts amid stable inflation
Metrobank expects the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to extend monetary easing this year after inflation opened 2026 within the central bank’s target, a backdrop the lender says should help sustain economic growth even as price pressures begin to reemerge.
1 min |
February 10, 2026
The Freeman
Mandaue Council honors 6 top PRC board passers
The Mandaue City Council has recognized six Mandauehanons for bringing honor to the city after topping recent licensure examinations administered by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
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