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Huthis: US bombed Yemen after strike on Israel's airport
Sanaa, Yemen Yemen's Huthis on Monday accused the United States of carrying out strikes in and around Sanaa, after the Iran-backed rebels claimed a missile strike on Israel's main airport.
3 min |
May 06, 2025
The Freeman
DOTr requires drug tests, reduced hours for drivers
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Monday, May 5, announced several new measures in response to a series of deadly vehicular crashes, including regular, mandatory drug testing for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers.
2 min |
May 06, 2025
The Freeman
Pakistan conducts second missile test
The Pakistan military said on Monday it had conducted a missile test with a range of 120 kilometers (75 miles), the second launch in two days as tensions with India have soared over disputed Kashmir.
2 min |
May 06, 2025
The Freeman
SHDA marks 55 years amid growing home crisis
As the Philippines faces a housing shortage of over 6.5 million homes, the Subdivision and Housing Developers Association (SHDA) is marking its 55th anniversary with a renewed focus on industry reform and innovation.
2 min |
May 06, 2025
The Freeman
Ben&Ben kicks off global album tour with Cebu show
The Philippines' biggest folk-pop band Ben&Ben will be bringing their music to Cebu, Bacolod, and Davao for the Philippine leg of their \"The Traveller Across Dimensions World Tour.\"
1 min |
May 06, 2025
The Freeman
US mountain climber dies in Nepal
A US climber died attempting to scale the world’s fifth-highest mountain, Makalu, his expedition organizer said Monday, the second death of this climbing season.
1 min |
May 06, 2025
The Freeman
The metamorphosis of VP Sara Duterte
Aposematism is a term coined in 1877 by Edward Poulton to describe the art of the chameleon, which is changing colors to mislead the enemy. It's a very clever defense mechanism. Given the political konfrontasi between the Marcoses and Dutertes, we can see that the vice president has perfected the art of aposematism. She is the perfect image of a human chameleon.
3 min |
May 06, 2025
The Freeman
Gwen rallies behind BBM
In front of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. himself, who attended the One Cebu People's Rally in Dumanjug town on Monday, Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia reaffirmed her support for the chief executive and called on Cebuanos to fully stand behind his administration.
2 min |
May 06, 2025
The Freeman
Unacceptable loss of life
For 12 people, including four kids, what was supposed to be a long weekend ended in tragedy.
2 min |
May 05, 2025
The Freeman
When we'd just be chasing after the wind
This happens when with all the excitement we put into our earthly activities, we fail to reach the ultimate end proper to us, and that is, to be with God, to do everything to show our love for him, and to give him glory.
2 min |
May 05, 2025
The Freeman
Tulfo hits back at Gwen over "ignorant" remark
Senator Raffy Tulfo fired back at Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia after she called him “ignorant of the law” following his criticism of the collection of fees from passengers using public restrooms at the Cebu North Bus Terminal (CNBT) an act he claims clearly violates Republic Act 11311.
5 min |
May 05, 2025
The Freeman
PBBM to join One Cebu rally
Just 12 days after his recent visit to Cebu, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is expected to be back to the Province, this time to join the One Cebu People’s Rally at the Dumanjug Sports Complex (Mega Dome) in Dumanjug, Cebu on Monday, May 5, 2025.
1 min |
May 05, 2025
The Freeman
Chipmakers see modest export growth in 2025
The country’s electronics sector is projecting a modest export growth of one to two percent this year, following two years of contraction.
2 min |
May 05, 2025
The Freeman
Nuggets knock out Clippers, advance to West semifinals
The Denver Nuggets dominated the Los Angeles Clippers, 120-101, in the do-or-die Game 7 of their NBA playoff series to set up a second-round clash with Western Conference top seeds Oklahoma City.
1 min |
May 05, 2025
The Freeman
Tuburan to host first ever inter-collegiate cage wars
Six CESAFI teams slug it out for P120T top prize
1 min |
May 05, 2025
The Freeman
DICT launches project CLICK to boost digital literacy
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has launched a flagship initiative aimed at improving Internet literacy and computer knowledge in grassroots schools across the country.
2 min |
May 05, 2025
The Freeman
Huthis attack Israel's main international airport
Yemen's Huthi rebels claimed responsibility for a missile attack Sunday on Israel's main international airport, saying they were acting in support for Palestinians in Gaza.
1 min |
May 05, 2025
The Freeman
Japan, China accuse each other of airspace 'violation'
Tokyo and Beijing exchanged diplomatic protests, each accusing the other of “violating” national airspace, after a Chinese helicopter and coast guard vessels faced off with a Japanese aircraft around disputed islands.
1 min |
May 05, 2025
The Freeman
Equalizer voters in Philippine elections
Next week will be the Philippines midterm election to elect 12 senators, congressmen, governors, mayors and other local government officials. This is/will be an important election as it will lead to the 2028 election that will elect the Philippine president for 2028 to 2034, which will be the time for the country to move up, from a lower middle-income economy to an upper income economy.
3 min |
May 05, 2025
The Freeman
Man arrested for drugs
A resident of Barangay Guadalupe, Cebu City, was apprehended by operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-7 Regional Special Enforcement Team (PDEA-7 RSET) during a buy-bust operation in Sitio Camansi, Barangay Pajo, Lapu-Lapu City, at around 4:24 P.M. last Sunday.
1 min |
May 05, 2025
The Freeman
Warren Buffett to retire from Berkshire Hathaway by year's end
Influential billionaire investor Warren Buffett said Saturday he would retire from leading his Berkshire Hathaway business group by the end of the year and that he would recommend his chosen successor Greg Abel take over.
3 min |
May 05, 2025
The Freeman
DOT suspends tourism activities at Mt. Pinatubo
The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Sunday, May 4, issued an advisory calling on all visitors and tourism stakeholders to comply with the suspension of all tourism-related activities at Mt. Pinatubo in Botolan, Zambales, following the issuance of an executive order.
2 min |
May 05, 2025
The Freeman
'Thunderbolts*' proves MCU is back with heartfelt handling of mental health struggles
The central theme tackles the mental health of these anti-heroes. Since much of the story is carried by Yelena's perspective, viewers will get a lot of character development from her to see how she is dealing with her trauma and loss.
2 min |
May 05, 2025
The Freeman
Philippine ranks second in global digital fraud
The Philippines posted a suspected digital fraud rate of 13.4 percent in 2024, more than double the global average of 5.4 percent and the second highest among surveyed countries, according to global information solutions provider TransUnion.
1 min |
May 05, 2025
The Freeman
UN rights chief warns of Al threats to press freedom
States are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to monitor journalists and their sources online, violating their right to privacy and creating a chilling effect on media professionals around the world, the United Nations human rights chief has warned.
1 min |
May 05, 2025
The Freeman
Tulfo hits back at Gwen over "ignorant" remark
During the Senate hearing, Tulfo cited Republic Act 11311, also known as the “Act to Improve Land Transportation Terminals, Stations, Stops, Rest Areas, and Roll-on/Roll-off Terminals,” which provides for improvements in these facilities and prohibits certain practices.
4 min |
May 05, 2025
The Freeman
Government urged to strengthen students' foundational learning
Senator Loren Legarda has urged the government to prioritize strengthening students' foundational learning to address the alarming number of graduates classified as “functionally illiterate.”
2 min |
May 05, 2025
The Freeman
SILENT SANCTUARY RELEASES COMEBACK SINGLE 'SAGAD'
After a two-year wait, the beloved Filipino “Rockestra” is back with new material: the catchy single “Sagad,” released under Universal Records.
1 min |
May 05, 2025
The Freeman
WBC chief says Pacquiao will fight welterweight champ Barrios in July
It seems that Manny Pacquiao will be making his return to the ring later this year.
1 min |
May 05, 2025
The Freeman
The good and bad of the digital nomad visa
One proposed bill now being rushed as a priority is the Digital Nomad Visa bill principally authored by Senator Joel Villanueva.
1 min |