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The Freeman
Tarriela invites Marcoleta to join WPS mission flight
Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela has invited Sen. Rodante Marcoleta to join a maritime domain awareness flight over the Kalayaan Island Group.
1 min |
February 09, 2026
The Freeman
Rogue Catholic traditionalists risk showdown with Vatican
A Catholic community wedded to tradition is preparing to defy Pope Leo XIV by ordaining new bishops without his approval, raising the specter of a new schism within the Church.
2 min |
February 09, 2026
The Freeman
Council OKs P10.25M Citizen Action Center
\"Ang Citizen Action Center is the online platform kon asa ka ka report.
2 min |
February 09, 2026
The Freeman
Cebu to host first-ever Hyrox fitness challenge
Cebu is set to witness another first with the staging of the Awaken Outdoor Series-Hyrox 365 Training Club Edition, a groundbreaking fitness challenge at the Hoops Dome in Lapu-Lapu City on February 28.
1 min |
February 09, 2026
The Freeman
Phl-US joint bomber patrols over West Philippine Sea
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) and Pacific Air Forces carried out a Bilateral Bomber Air Patrol and Live Drop Exercise from Feb. 2 to 6, 2026, spanning air bases in Luzon and airspace over the West Philippine Sea and Luzon Strait.
1 min |
February 09, 2026
The Freeman
Why did the attempted Senate coup fail?
It is confirmed that the nine members of the Senate minority did attempt to recruit four or five in the majority to join them in their conspiracy to oust Senate President Tito Sotto.
2 min |
February 09, 2026
The Freeman
81 families displaced by demolition get cash aid from city gov't
A total of 81 families from Barangay Calamba received more than P30,000 each in financial assistance from the Cebu City government after they were displaced by a court-ordered demolition.
1 min |
February 09, 2026
The Freeman
Santisima stuns Japanese champion to win WBO AsPac super bantam belt
Filipino boxer Gabriel “Iron Punch” Santisima of ZIP Sanman Gym scored the biggest win in his budding career when he dethroned the previously undefeated Japanese champion Subaru Murata by unanimous decision to seize the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific super bantamweight belt on Saturday, February 7, at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
1 min |
February 09, 2026
The Freeman
North China biotech factory blast kills 8
An explosion at a biotech factory in northern China has killed eight people, Chinese state media reported Sunday, increasing the total number of fatalities by one.
1 min |
February 09, 2026
The Freeman
DOST provides tech support to MSMEs
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has strengthened more than 600 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Central Visayas through its Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP), providing over P567 million worth of technology and innovation support since 2002.
1 min |
February 09, 2026
The Freeman
Rockets rally to beat Thunder
The Houston Rockets, fueled by Alperen Sengun’s triple-double and some timely baskets from superstar Kevin Durant, rallied to beat the shorthanded NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder, 112-106.
1 min |
February 09, 2026
The Freeman
'The Loved One' director would rather make you 'feel' than preach
There would have been a time when Irene Villamor was not a filmmaker known for directing relatable stories of love in its many forms, but as a documentarist doing investigative journalism or lifestyle features focused on culture and heritage.
6 min |
February 09, 2026
The Freeman
Young minds pitch digital tools to modernize Phl property sector
Filipino students are pitching digital tools aimed at modernizing the country's fragmented real estate market, highlighting growing interest in property technology as developers grapple with limited access to reliable data, according to an angel investor active in the sector.
2 min |
February 09, 2026
The Freeman
Old, dilapidated PUVs shouldn't be on the road
In preparation for its new policy to block the renewal of the franchises of dilapidated public utility vehicles (PUVs), the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) told drivers, operators, and transport firms to ensure the roadworthiness of their units.
1 min |
February 09, 2026
The Freeman
Iran FM looks to more nuclear talks, but warns US
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday he hoped talks with the United States would resume soon, while reiterating Tehran’s red lines and warning against any American attack.
3 min |
February 09, 2026
The Freeman
MCIA hits record 1.3M passengers in January
Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), has recorded a significant milestone to start the year, welcoming a total of 1.3 million passengers in January 2026.
1 min |
February 09, 2026
The Freeman
Cebu City sends help to distressed Iligan City
BASYANG AFTERMATH
4 min |
February 09, 2026
The Freeman
Mandaue City gov't to assess and repair daycare centers
The Mandaue City government is set to assess and carry out repairs on several daycare centers following concerns raised by daycare workers over the condition and safety of some facilities.
1 min |
February 09, 2026
The Freeman
Permanent evac centers pushed
Following two separate fire incidents that struck Barangay Tejero in the first two months of the year, Barangay Captain Harold Seno has called on the Cebu City government to establish long-term evacuation plans for disaster situations.
2 min |
February 09, 2026
The Freeman
Virgin Island reopens with stricter environmental rules
Bohol reopened one of its most visited sandbar islands, betting that tighter environmental rules can revive tourism income without repeating past damage.
1 min |
February 09, 2026
The Freeman
Like Christ, we have to be the world's salt and light
We therefore should not be afraid to be in the limelight.
2 min |
February 09, 2026
The Freeman
Tayud NHS wins big at Sarok Festival
Tayud National High School dominated this year's Sarok Festival after emerging as grand champion in the Grand Ritual Showdown during Consolacion town's Sarok Festival 2026 yesterday, besting seven other school-based contingents that showcased the town's culture and creativity.
3 min |
February 09, 2026
The Freeman
'Atong Ang not in Cambodia'
Fugitive tycoon Atong
1 min |
February 09, 2026
The Freeman
Mandaue council pushes use of water tumblers
To reduce plastic bottle waste
2 min |
February 08, 2026
The Freeman
Phl aims to wrap up talks on South China Sea code
Singapore — The Philippines said on Friday it will seek to accelerate long?
2 min |
February 08, 2026
The Freeman
Avoid fixers, report bribery
He also revealed that the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) recently conducted anti-fixing operations at the LTO office that would fully eradicate this illegal activity.
1 min |
February 08, 2026
The Freeman
GMA, ABS-CBN launch 'The Secrets of Hotel 88'
GMA Network and ABS-CBN team up once again to unveil “The Secrets of Hotel 88,” a suspense-filled series headlined by the breakout stars of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 1.
1 min |
February 08, 2026
The Freeman
Trump says US talks with Iran 'very good'
US President Donald Trump said that Washington had \"very good talks\" on Iran after the two sides held an indirect dialogue in Oman, pledging another round of negotiations next week.
2 min |
February 08, 2026
The Freeman
China overturns death sentence for Canadian in drug case
China has overturned the death sentence of Canadian Robert Lloyd Schellenberg, a Canadian official told AFP Friday, in a possible sign of a diplomatic thaw as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to boost trade ties with Beijing.
1 min |
February 08, 2026
The Freeman
DBM tightens measures to protect gov't resources
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said Saturday it is ramping up its anti-corruption measures to safeguard government resources.
1 min |