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The Freeman
EU trade chief seeks FTAs with Malaysia, Phl, Thailand
Trade chief Maros Sefcovic said the European Union hopes to reach free trade agreements with Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand before the 50th anniversary of the bloc’s relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2027.
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September 26, 2025
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CCLEX now has weighing station
A smarter traffic management system in Cebu City is being anticipated following the completion of the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway's (CCLEX) weighbridge station.
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September 26, 2025
The Freeman
Always hope in God
No matter what happens, we should always continue hoping in God, since God never fails.
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September 26, 2025
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Trustworthy and Ethical AI Systems — needed!!
Far from the stuff of science fiction, AI has moved from the exclusive regimes of theoretical mathematics and advanced hardware to an everyday aspect of life.
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September 26, 2025
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COA exec tagged in flood scam out of the country
Commission on Audit (COA) Commissioner Mario Lipana, who has repeatedly been named in the flood control anomaly, is out of the country, according to state auditor Tracy Ann Sunico.
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September 26, 2025
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Cebu to host inaugural meet of GGG members
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro is hosting the inaugural meeting of Governors for Governance (GGG) next month.
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September 25, 2025
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Weak revenue dampens BSP profit in H1
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) posted a net income of P70.3 billion in the first half, as lower revenues weighed on the central bank’s earnings.
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September 25, 2025
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Heart skipping fashion week events
Heart Evangelista will not be present for the Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks, noting it currently isn’t a good idea for Filipinos to be abroad with luxury brands.
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September 25, 2025
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Ancient Statue Returns to Turkey After 65 Years
Turkey repatriated an ancient statue believed to depict Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius from the United States as part of efforts to recover antiquities illegally removed from the country, the government announced.
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September 25, 2025
The Freeman
Judge orders embezzlement trial for Spanish PM's wife
A judge investigating Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s wife Begona Gomez for alleged embezzlement has ordered that she face trial in a case roiling national politics, a court document showed on Wednesday.
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September 25, 2025
The Freeman
DSWD-7 beneficiaries told to use national ID
The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas (DSWD-7) is urging the public to present their Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)-issued PhilSys National ID when availing of assistance programs, including the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) and the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS).
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September 25, 2025
The Freeman
Recognition, but then what?
France and several other Western nations have formally declared their recognition of a Palestinian state during a recent United Nations summit in New York on a two-state solution to the issue involving Palestine.
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September 25, 2025
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Governor wants Senate flood probe held in Cebu
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro, in a press conference yesterday, raised the possibility that the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee's investigations into flood control projects be conducted in Cebu also.
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September 25, 2025
The Freeman
Russia to continue Ukraine offensive
The Kremlin on Wednesday said it had no choice but to continue its military offensive on Ukraine, as Moscow rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that Russia was a “paper tiger.”
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September 25, 2025
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Governor wants Senate flood probe held in Cebu
\"Kay ang mga tawo, I can feel nga they are really kuan na gud adamant. People are really starting to be very angry about this corruption in Cebu,\" the governor added.
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September 25, 2025
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Couple nabbed for selling fake tire sealants
Around 300 boxes of counterfeit auto tire sealant products worth more than P600,000 were seized from a married couple during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Mantuyong, Mandaue City.
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September 25, 2025
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Globe Celebrates You: GDay 2025 Honors Ka-Globe employees, Strengthens community engagement
91.7 MINUTES OF GLOBE OF GOOD
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September 25, 2025
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Gabby and the Gabby Cats get their big screen debut
Gabby takes audiences on a cinematic journey for the first time in “Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie,” based on the global hit streaming series.
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September 25, 2025
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Phl wants to conclude FTA talks with EU by mid-2026
The Philippines is looking to conclude negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) by the middle of next year, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
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September 25, 2025
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14 killed, 152 missing after barrier lake burst
At least 14 people were killed when a decades-old lake barrier burst in Taiwan, a government official said Wednesday, after Super Typhoon Ragasa pounded the island with torrential rain.
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September 25, 2025
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Discayas, ex-DPWH officials now ‘protected witnesses’
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said Wednesday that individuals implicated in anomalous flood control projects are now considered protected witnesses.
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September 25, 2025
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Klarisse embarks on empowering journey with new album
Soul Diva Klarisse de Guzman has released her sophomore album “Unimaginable,” which instantly topped the iTunes Philippines albums chart.
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September 25, 2025
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Signal No. 1 up as Opong approaches
Tropical Depression Opong (international name: Bualoi) has intensified and is now a direct threat to the Visayas region, with Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 raised over Samar, the state weather bureau PAGASA said.
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September 25, 2025
The Freeman
Abolish the DPWH, fire all and do it now
A house that is about to collapse on its own, because of trillions of termites sucking the lifeblood of the nation, can no longer be saved by any band-aid solution or peripheral makeover.
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September 25, 2025
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Limited screenings for 'Cha Eun-woo: Memories in Cinemas'
Ayala Malls Cinemas is once again bringing K-Pop to the big screen with “Cha Eun-Woo: Memories in Cinemas” showing exclusively in select Ayala Malls Cinemas, including Ayala Central Bloc in Cebu, beginning yesterday.
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September 25, 2025
The Freeman
Discayas' luxury cars valued at P277 million, says Dizon
Cars registered under contractors Sarah and Curlee Discaya are worth P277.25 million.
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September 25, 2025
The Freeman
Retaining wall proposed to protect Buhisan School
The Office of the Building Official (OBO) has recommended the construction of a structural retaining wall with protective fencing to prevent further damage to the buildings of Buhisan Elementary and Night High School in Barangay Buhisan, Cebu City.
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September 25, 2025
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S&P cuts Philippines growth outlook
S&P Global Ratings has trimmed its growth forecast for the Philippines to 5.6 percent this year from its earlier 5.9 percent estimate, citing subdued private consumption and investment alongside persistent global uncertainties.
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September 25, 2025
The Freeman
Archival wants sustainable plan versus street dwellers
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival has called on the Anti-Mendicancy Board to act on the increasing number of street dwellers in the city, especially with the start of the “ber months,” the heightened public activity they bring, and the upcoming Sinulog season.
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September 25, 2025
The Freeman
Visa pushes mobile payments to boost financial inclusion
Digital payment firm Visa, is stepping up efforts to accelerate the use of mobile payment platforms such as Google Pay, Apple Pay and Samsung Pay in the Philippines, aiming to deepen financial inclusion and expand the country's fast-growing digital payments sector.
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