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Romualdez warns of Al threats
House Speaker Martin Romualdez has raised alarm over the rising threat of artificial intelligence (AI) being weaponized to spread disinformation, influence political outcomes, and undermine democratic institutions. He called for urgent global collaboration and stronger legislative efforts to address these challenges.
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May 26, 2025
The Freeman
Indonesia, China bolster ties ahead of ASEAN summit
Chinese Premier Li Qiang reaffirmed Beijing's ties with Jakarta on Sunday during his visit to Indonesia ahead of a regional summit in Kuala Lumpur.
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May 26, 2025
The Freeman
Drug-cleared barangays to undergo reevaluation
Close to half the total number of previously drug-cleared barangays in Cebu City are currently undergoing reevaluation for the retention of their status, said Jonah Rodriguez, executive director of the Cebu City Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (COSAP).
1 min |
May 26, 2025
The Freeman
Djokovic becomes third man to win 100 ATP titles
Novak Djokovic became just the third man to win 100 ATP titles with a typically dramatic comeback victory over Hubert Hurkacz in the final of the Geneva Open.
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May 26, 2025
The Freeman
PWS launches plastic credits to back sustainability efforts
Prime Integrated Waste Solutions (PWS), a subsidiary of Enrique Razon Jr.'s Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc., has launched the commercial sale of verified plastic credits, a move that underscores the group's growing presence in the environmental solutions space and aligns with global trends toward measurable sustainability efforts.
2 min |
May 26, 2025
The Freeman
Wolves get back at Thunder, avoid 3-0 hole
Anthony Edwards scored 30 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves overwhelmed Oklahoma City, 143-101, to tighten their NBA playoff series.
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May 26, 2025
The Freeman
'Narcos' star Wagner Moura wins best actor at Cannes
Brazilian Wagner Moura -- best known for playing Pablo Escobar in “Narcos” -- won the best actor award at the Cannes film festival yesterday for playing a good guy.
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May 26, 2025
The Freeman
Lancers, Webmasters rout foes in Tuburan cage wars
The reigning Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Grand Slam champions University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers and the University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters kicked off their campaigns with a dominant victory over their respective rivals at the start of the 1st Mayor Aljun Diamante Inter-Collegiate Basketball Tournament on Saturday night, May 24, at the Tuburan covered court in Tuburan town, northwest of Cebu.
1 min |
May 26, 2025
The Freeman
Local execs urged: Allow council members to attend PCL polls
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged local chief executives of local government units to allow Sanggunian members to attend and participate in the Philippine Councilors' League's election for new set of officers.
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May 26, 2025
The Freeman
CAD alarmed over declining youth interest in farming
The Cebu City Agriculture Department (CAD) has raised concerns over the dwindling interest of the younger generation in farming, which could negatively impact the city's long-term agricultural productivity.
2 min |
May 26, 2025
The Freeman
4 Chinese nationals nabbed for immigration violations
Four Chinese nationals were arrested in Liloan, northern Cebu, for allegedly violating the Philippine Immigration Act, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) reported Wednesday.
1 min |
May 26, 2025
The Freeman
Family dynasty makes politics/elections expensive
After an expensive mid-term election season of at least P150 billion, with unsatisfactory political and economic results, we have to redo our “cost-benefit” analysis of this necessary democratic process.
3 min |
May 26, 2025
The Freeman
Mandaue City 'over-staffed'
Malig-on said a reduction in personnel—even by a few thousand—could save the city hundreds of millions of pesos annually, money that could be redirected toward essential public services.
3 min |
May 26, 2025
The Freeman
PCG, Navforcen join Alalayan 2025
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Naval Forces Central (Navforcen) participated in the recent Alalayan 2025, a flagship multi-agency maritime security exercise, held in Lapu-Lapu City on May 22 and 23.
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May 26, 2025
The Freeman
Trump defends block on foreign students at Harvard
US President Donald Trump defended on Sunday his administration’s move to block foreign students at Harvard after a judge suspended the action, branded by the top university as unlawful.
1 min |
May 26, 2025
The Freeman
Ending initiatives
Governor-elect Pam Baricuatro is planning to do away with the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo and the Suroy-Suroy Sugbo events.
1 min |
May 26, 2025
The Freeman
'Atin Ito' launches third civilian mission to West Philippine Sea
A third civilian mission to the West Philippine Sea organized by the Atin Ito coalition commenced early Sunday, May 25.
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May 26, 2025
The Freeman
State subsidies up 15% to P23 billion
The government increased its budgetary support to state-run firms by 15 percent to almost P23 billion in the first quarter, with the bulk of the subsidies intended to support irrigation projects.
2 min |
May 26, 2025
The Freeman
N. Korea detains 3 over warship launch accident
North Korea has detained three people over an accident that occurred during the launch of a new warship this past week, state media reported early Sunday.
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May 26, 2025
The Freeman
Malaysia calls for Myanmar truce extension
Malaysia called Sunday for the extension and expansion of a post-earthquake ceasefire in Myanmar due to run out at the end of May, despite ongoing fighting calling into question its effectiveness.
2 min |
May 26, 2025
The Freeman
TEAM WARNS Brace for heavy traffic
The Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM) has advised motorists to expect traffic congestion due to upcoming road rehabilitation works by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), which will begin either this month or next.
2 min |
May 26, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu Province top 4 and 5 most wanted fall
Police operatives arrested a 25-year-old man ranked as the top 4 most wanted person in Cebu Province last Thursday in Carcar City, Cebu.
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May 26, 2025
The Freeman
Council urges incoming leaders to reclaim open space in OPRRA
The Cebu City Council has appealed to the incoming administrations of both Cebu Province and the Cebu City Government to make use of an open space in Barangay Kalunasan currently being rented out by the outgoing administration.
2 min |
May 26, 2025
The Freeman
3 landmarks now declared nat'l treasures
Three iconic landmarks in Cebu City can now be officially called National Cultural Treasures following the formal turnover and unveiling of their markers from the National Museum of the Philippines. Another landmark is set to be unveiled later this year.
2 min |
May 25, 2025
The Freeman
MCIA first in Phl to use electric aircraft handling equipment
Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) has made a pioneering move in sustainable aviation, becoming the first airport in the Philippines to utilize fully operational electric aircraft handling equipment.
1 min |
May 25, 2025
The Freeman
Bona fide, how Gov Gwen can demonstrate it
Among the earliest teachings a student encounters in Law school is couched in the Latin term “bona fide” which, for our common understanding, translates to \"in good faith\" or \"genuine.\"
2 min |
May 25, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu Titan Surplus Inc. takes action to clarify distinction from Cebu Titan Supplies
AMID INVESTIGATION
2 min |
May 25, 2025
The Freeman
Danao brgys back PRO-7's drive vs illegal gun-making
The campaign against illegal gun manufacturing gained further momentum as barangay officials in Danao City, Cebu voluntarily surrendered additional tools believed to be used in crafting homemade weapons.
1 min |
May 25, 2025
The Freeman
Comelec refutes '17 million overvoters' claim in elections
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has dismissed as misleading the claim that 17 million voters overvoted during the 2025 midterm elections, saying the figure refers to ballots with overvoted selections, not the number of voters.
1 min |
May 25, 2025
The Freeman
Parents play a key role in nurturing young athletes
Children look up to their parents as a pillar of strength and primary source of motivation.
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