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Russia hits Ukraine with largest barrage
Russia launched its largest-ever drone and missile attack on Ukraine overnight on Friday just hours after a telephone call between US and Russian presidents ended without any breakthrough.
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July 05, 2025
The Freeman
No more reason to encourage gambling
Some lawmakers have filed a proposed House bill seeking to penalize e-wallet platforms if they promote online gambling sites on their apps.
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July 05, 2025
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Rama says he is open for party alliances
While there is no direct confirmation as to whether Partido BARUG and KUSUG will rekindle their alliance to form the majority bloc of the Cebu City Council, former mayor Michael Rama said he is open to any alliance.
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July 05, 2025
The Freeman
N. Korean detained after crossing border
A North Korean civilian voluntarily crossed the heavily mined land border between the two countries, aided by the South's military in a delicate 20-hour operation, Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said Friday.
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July 05, 2025
The Freeman
DoF eyes tax on online gaming
The Department of Finance (DoF) is proposing a tax on online gaming, as well as studying potential policies to curb unrestricted access to gambling, including digital gambling platforms.
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July 05, 2025
The Freeman
Rama willing to be Garcia's lawyer
Former Cebu City mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has found an ally in erstwhile mayor Michael Rama on the alleged purchase of a luxury vehicle.
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July 05, 2025
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'Born to Be Wild' explores Al tech
This July, “Born to be Wild” rolls out a refreshed format to bring more compelling stories, continuing its mission as a dynamic platform for wildlife conservation, environmental education, and advocacy.
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July 05, 2025
The Freeman
"You're drawing people, they are human beings, not characters."
\"Anime also draws humans.
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July 05, 2025
The Freeman
More than 3K wanted persons arrested since January
Over 3,000 wanted persons have been arrested across Central Visayas in the past six months.
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July 05, 2025
The Freeman
June inflation rises slightly to 1.4%
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines recorded a slight acceleration in inflation in June 2025, rising to 1.4% from 1.3% in May.
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July 05, 2025
The Freeman
Del Monte Philippines stable amidst US unit's bankruptcy
Del Monte Philippines Inc., known for its canned pineapples and tomato sauce, is not part of the bankruptcy filed by Del Monte Foods Holdings Limited in the United States.
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July 05, 2025
The Freeman
Good early signs – and the usual transition woes
It’s only been five days since the new administrations in Cebu City and Cebu Province assumed office, and I’m already seeing visible improvements, particularly in traffic flow along the Banilad-IT Park corridor, a route I take every day.
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July 05, 2025
The Freeman
Doce Pares International returns to its barangay-based roots
Eskrima tournaments have become school-based and were staged in malls and somewhat out of reach of the masses.
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July 05, 2025
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Garcia: CH budget deficit 'inaccurate'
Former Cebu City mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia described the alleged budget deficit at the Cebu City Hall as \"inaccurate.
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July 05, 2025
The Freeman
Veteran showbiz personality Lolit Solis dies at 80
Veteran columnist and talent manager Lolit Solis has died. She was 80.
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July 05, 2025
The Freeman
New Mandaue gov't center to cater to growing needs
CURRENT OFFICES TOO SMALL NOW
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July 05, 2025
The Freeman
Israel minister says army will 'ensure Iran cannot threaten' country again
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the army must draw up a plan to prevent Iran from threatening Israel again after the arch-foes fought a 12-day war last month, in comments released Friday.
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July 05, 2025
The Freeman
Brazil to host BRICS meet wary of Trump
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- A summit of BRICS nations will convene in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday and Monday, with members hoping to weigh in on global crises while tiptoeing around US President Donald Trump's policies.
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July 05, 2025
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs: music pioneer, entrepreneur - and convicted felon
“Larger than life,” said witnesses over and over — his accusers included. And that he was, until it all came crashing down.
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July 05, 2025
The Freeman
Eala also bows out of Wimbly doubles
Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala has reached the end of the road in her Wimbledon debut.
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July 05, 2025
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Reformed gangster fights to escape past in 'The Nice Guy'
This July 18, stars Lee Dongwook and Lee Sungkyoung return to Disney+ in “The Nice Guy,” an all-new 14-part Korean drama about a reformed gangster trying to escape his past.
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July 04, 2025
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Lea is first Pinay to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Award-winning singer-actress Lea Salonga will be among the latest celebrities to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next year.
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July 04, 2025
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PEZA investments surge in 1st half
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) saw a 59% increase in approved investment pledges in the first six months of 2025, despite a drop in approvals in June.
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July 04, 2025
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Japan to attempt 'world first' deep-sea mineral extraction
Japan will from January attempt to extract rare earth minerals from the ocean floor in the deepest trial of its kind, the director of a government innovation program said Thursday.
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July 04, 2025
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How OVP's media rebuke can trigger harassment
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines is urging public officials to take their complaints directly to newsrooms rather than airing their grievances publicly — a move the group's chairperson says can embolden online harassment against journalists.
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July 04, 2025
The Freeman
Today is our true Independence Day
We should celebrate Independence Day on July 4, and not June 12. The truth is that we were not truly independent on June 12, 1898. The declaration made by the Magdalos led by Emilio Aguinaldo in Kawit, Cavite, was not recognized by the international community of nations. In fact, on December 10, 1898, the Kingdom of Spain sold the Philippine Islands to America by virtue of the Treaty of Paris.
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July 04, 2025
The Freeman
WBank: Phl still a lower middle income country
The World Bank has retained the Philippines' classification as a lower middle income country, despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration pushing for an upgrade to upper middle income status.
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July 04, 2025
The Freeman
2 ambulances left idle at disaster office hub
A \"waste of government funds.\" This is how Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo Jovito “Jonkie” Ouano described the purchase of two ambulances, which cost P2 million each, and have been sitting idle at the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) hub in Barangay Looc for four years since its purchase.
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July 04, 2025
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Tropa on the cusp of PBA Finals, Beermen forge 2-2 deadlock
The manpower woes continued to plague TNT, but it didn’t stop the Tropang 5G from beating Rain or Shine, 108-92, to move one win away from a finals stint in the PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday night at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
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July 04, 2025
The Freeman
St. Ignatius Run to benefit PWDs
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
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