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The Freeman
United States, Iran hit each other again
AS HOPES FOR QUICK PEACE DEAL FADE
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June 12, 2026
The Freeman
FDI inflows rise 26% to $611 million
Foreign direct investment (FDI) net inflows climbed to $611 million in March from a year earlier, driven by higher investments across equity capital, reinvested earnings and debt instruments, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
2 min |
June 12, 2026
The Freeman
‘SCARY MOVIE’ SCORES FRANCHISE BEST
It’s a career high for Shorty and the rest of the beloved Scary Movie Core Four.
1 min |
June 12, 2026
The Freeman
High expectations as Cebu hosts global youth basketball tourney
Expectations are high as the Queen City of the South turns into a global basketball hub with its hosting of the highly anticipated Sinag Liga Asya (SLA) Junior World Showcase 2026-Visayas Cup on July 1-5.
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June 12, 2026
The Freeman
Cebu routs Parañaque for ninth victory in MPBL cage wars
The Cebu Greats breathed fire from start to finish to obliterate the hapless Parañaque Patriots, 100-51, in what is by far their most lopsided victory in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Season 8 last Wednesday, June 10, at the Caloocan Sports Complex.
1 min |
June 12, 2026
The Freeman
Imee urges bayanihan for quake victims
Senator Imee R. Marcos has called on Filipinos to unite and extend help to residents of Mindanao affected by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck on Monday, June 8.
1 min |
June 12, 2026
The Freeman
Freedom meaningless without genuine independence
Kalayaan Na Walang Kasarinlan. Kagawasan Nga Walay Kaugalingnan. Meaningless. Huwad, Haw-ang. Haguka. Walay kahulugan. Freedom is a political principle. Independence is a socio-economic concept.
3 min |
June 12, 2026
The Freeman
City taps schools to reduce waste
ALSO TO ENSURE FOOD SECURITY
2 min |
June 12, 2026
The Freeman
DHSUD under fire as permit delays stall project launches
The Philippines’ largest real estate marketing network is urging the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) to disclose data on housing project approvals, saying delays in the issuance of Licenses to Sell (LTS) are slowing project launches and constraining housing supply across the Philippines.
2 min |
June 12, 2026
The Freeman
Cops identify parents of fetus found in trash bin
Police have identified the parents of a fetus found inside a trash bin at a women’s comfort room in the interim Carbon Market along Calderon Street, Barangay Ermita, Cebu City on Wednesday afternoon, June 10.
1 min |
June 12, 2026
The Freeman
53 bodies retrieved after quake — BFP
The death toll of the devastating 7.8-magnitude quake off Sarangani is seen to further climb above 50 on the fourth day of response and retrieval operations Thursday, June 11.
2 min |
June 12, 2026
The Freeman
Robin won't say where Bato is
Even after the government ordered the arrest of Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, Sen. Robin Padilla still refused to say where he is.
1 min |
June 12, 2026
The Freeman
PUV operators, drivers still getting LTFRB-7 fuel subsidy
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in Central Visayas (LTFRB-7) continues the distribution of fuel subsidy checks to qualified public utility vehicle (PUV) operators and drivers affected by the continuing increase in fuel prices.
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June 12, 2026
The Freeman
Guv eyes personal turnover of P10 million aid to GenSan
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro said she hopes to personally hand over the provincial government’s P10 million financial assistance to General Santos City this weekend.
2 min |
June 12, 2026
The Freeman
Bringing China closer to locals through the big screen
Beyond its entertainment value, movies can be used as a diplomatic tool to strengthen ties between nations.
2 min |
June 12, 2026
The Freeman
Man found dead in Argao waters
A man’s body was found floating in the waters off Barangay Guiwanon, Argao on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
1 min |
June 12, 2026
The Freeman
Pickleball boom fuels sports tech growth in the Philippines
The rapid rise of pickleball and other fitness-oriented recreational activities is opening a new avenue for investment in the Philippines, driving demand not only for sports facilities but also for the technology platforms and lifestyle businesses that support them.
2 min |
June 12, 2026
The Freeman
NFA: No “bukbok” in P20 rice
The National Food Authority (NFA) has assured the public that all rice stocks to be sold under the government’s P20 rice program are clean and free from weevils or “bukbok.”
1 min |
June 11, 2026
The Freeman
The Senate without the "tainted" senators
If push comes to shove, and the rubber should hit the road, so to say, and we find ourselves one morning in a possible scenario, when all senators with pending cases and with imminently probable cases and controversies, out of that august body, then we shall be left with 12 or more but less than 16 senators.
3 min |
June 11, 2026
The Freeman
DANIEL CRAIG'S 'QUEER' NOW IN PHL CINEMAS
This Pride Month, Ayala Malls Cinemas brings bold, cinematic storytelling with the acclaimed film from visionary director Luca Guadagnino (Call Me by Your Name, Challengers), “Queer,” based on the novel by William S. Burroughs.
1 min |
June 11, 2026
The Freeman
Lyon Woo rules Amo Cup X
Cebu-based Korean Lyon Woo bagged the top honors in the premiere category of the Albino D. Gothong Memorial Cup also known as the Amo Cup played at Alta Vista Golf and Country Club in Pardo, Cebu City last weekend.
1 min |
June 11, 2026
The Freeman
Villegas: Corruption risks more poverty as infra spending drops
More Filipinos risk falling into poverty as corruption concerns stall infrastructure spending, while rising geopolitical tensions and higher global costs add pressure on household incomes, economist Bernardo Villegas said.
2 min |
June 11, 2026
The Freeman
Cebu City gives P5 million aid to GenSan
Mayor Nestor Archival, in a letter to Councilor David Tumulak dated June 9, requested the sponsorship of a resolution authorizing the release of the amount from PAGCOR funds, stressing that the aid would “directly contribute to relief operations, rehabilitation, and recovery efforts for the affected communities, alleviating their immediate hardships and helping them rebuild their lives.”
2 min |
June 11, 2026
The Freeman
Taking a pause
The circus in our country goes on. To watch the news needs one to have the right mindset. To be stable or you either end up laughing or scared.
2 min |
June 11, 2026
The Freeman
"Atong Kabilin"
On a long enough timeline, art’s propensity as a medium for communication goes beyond its affinity with decorative density — a graduation that lays down how ambivalently similar-yet-divergent artists perceive the world as.
1 min |
June 11, 2026
The Freeman
DOLE releases pay rules for Independence Day
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued Labor Advisory No. 11, Series of 2026, outlining the rules on payment of wages for employees who will work or not work during the regular holiday on June 12, 2026, in observance of Independence Day.
1 min |
June 11, 2026
The Freeman
Naga sports complex proposal under review
Less than a month after unveiling plans for a massive mixed-use government estate in Naga City, the Cebu provincial government is already revisiting portions of the proposed development.
2 min |
June 11, 2026
The Freeman
New thriller 'The Loyalty Game'
BS-CBN Studios and Prime Video explore the limits of love and trust in “The Loyalty Game,” a thriller starring Jericho Rosales and Janine Gutierrez, which will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on July 3.
1 min |
June 11, 2026
The Freeman
IKEA expands in Cebu despite global headwinds
Swedish home furnishing giant IKEA has officially announced its expansion in Cebu despite growing geopolitical tensions and a weaker global economic outlook, betting that the province’s booming housing market and rising consumer spending will continue to drive demand for home furnishings.
2 min |
June 11, 2026
The Freeman
Pam mulls leaner cultural showcase
Almost a year after signaling the end of Pasigarbo sa Sugbo under her administration, Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro is now considering a leaner province-wide cultural showcase that could bring Cebu’s festivals back to the spotlight without the hefty price tag.
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