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'January inflation may settle within 1.4-2.2% range'

Inflation in January is expected to remain subdued, with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) projecting the consumer price index to settle within the range of 1.4 to 2.2 percent, reflecting a balance of emerging price pressures and easing cost factors.

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February 02, 2026

The Freeman

Most brgys compliant with finance disclosure

There were 97.7 percent, or at least 38,523 barangays nationwide, that are now compliant with the Barangay Full Disclosure Policy (BFDP), marking the highest compliance rate in Philippine history, according to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).

1 min  |

February 02, 2026
The Freeman

The Freeman

Eight more Discaya cars up for auction

Eight cars owned by contractor couple Curlee and Sarah Discaya will be up for auction this week.

1 min  |

February 02, 2026

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Trump welcomes Chinese investment in Venezuelan oil

US President Donald Trump said Saturday he would “welcome” Chinese investment in Venezuela’s oil industry as the South American country seeks to revive its battered economy following the ouster of leader Nicolas Maduro.

1 min  |

February 02, 2026
The Freeman

The Freeman

MEDICAL Developments

Dealing with Alzheimer’s Before it Develops?

1 min  |

February 02, 2026
The Freeman

The Freeman

Israel partially reopens Gaza's Rafah crossing

Israel partially reopened the Rafah crossing between the devastated Gaza Strip and Egypt on Sunday following months of urging from humanitarian organizations, though access is limited to the movement of people.

2 min  |

February 02, 2026
The Freeman

The Freeman

FDCP brings Cannes-winning films to Phl

A group of political prisoners seeking revenge, a family grappling with generational trauma, and a dreamer hopping from one time period to another.

5 min  |

February 02, 2026
The Freeman

The Freeman

Stephen Curry brings animation to the courtside in 'GOAT'

Smalls can ball!

2 min  |

February 02, 2026
The Freeman

The Freeman

STUDIO RISES FROM DARK BASEMENT OFFICE TO 'STRANGER THINGS'

The visual effects studio that worked on the hit Netflix show “Stranger Things” was born 20 years ago in a dim basement in Old Montreal.

2 min  |

February 02, 2026
The Freeman

The Freeman

HPG officer dies in road crash

A highway patrol police officer who was supposed to cap off his years of service through retirement this year met an untimely end when his motorcycle collided with a bus early Sunday morning.

4 min  |

February 02, 2026

The Freeman

Death toll in Basilan ferry sinking hits 40

Three more passengers—among them a prominent member of a large non-government organization—of the M/V Trisha Kirsten 3, which sank in the territorial waters of Basilan, were recovered by rescuers on Saturday, January 31.

1 min  |

February 02, 2026
The Freeman

The Freeman

RCBC plans to offer peso-denominated bonds

Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) is planning to offer peso-denominated bonds that could fund sustainable initiatives.

1 min  |

February 02, 2026

The Freeman

AICS appointments now online

The beneficiaries of Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) can now schedule appointments online as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-7 partners with Bagong Pilipinas eGovPH Serbisyo for a digitized thrust of its services.

1 min  |

February 02, 2026

The Freeman

City turns market waste into compost

The Cebu City government is ramping up its push for sustainable urban governance, demonstrating that disciplined waste segregation and composting can transform market refuse into a resource that supports farms, gardens, and environmental protection.

2 min  |

February 02, 2026

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A lesson of obedience and humility

That’s what we can gather from the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord.

2 min  |

February 02, 2026

The Freeman

Cebuana bridges cross-border investors from Phl and Dubai

What began as annual roadshows for overseas Filipino workers has evolved into a licensed real estate business in one of the world's most competitive property markets, as a young Cebuana broker builds a cross-border bridge between Philippine investors and Dubai's booming real estate sector.

1 min  |

February 02, 2026

The Freeman

DTI ramping up support for exporters

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is strengthening efforts to support exporters this year to sustain the sector’s growth after its strong performance in 2025.

1 min  |

February 02, 2026
The Freeman

The Freeman

P1.68M worth of undeclared cellphones seized in Mactan

The Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Port of Cebu, through the Subport of Mactan, has seized 12 packages containing undeclared mobile phones valued at nearly P1.68 million, officials said.

1 min  |

February 02, 2026

The Freeman

A Manufactured Yellow Jersey

Bradley Wiggins was never supposed to win the Tour de France.

2 min  |

February 02, 2026

The Freeman

Timor-Leste as ASEAN member-state

It is now the ASEAN 11, not just 10 member-nations.

3 min  |

February 02, 2026

The Freeman

City: DPWH behind SRP cover-up

The tarpaulins and board-ups drew criticism on social media, with netizens saying the coverings merely concealed the extent of pollution in Barangay Pasil instead of addressing the issues of poor waste management, informal settlements along waterways, and weak enforcement of environmental laws.

1 min  |

February 02, 2026
The Freeman

The Freeman

CA junks perjury case vs Dominican exorcist

The Court of Appeals (CA) has dismissed the perjury case against Dominican exorcist Winston Cabading over the Marian apparitions in Lipa.

2 min  |

February 02, 2026

The Freeman

Iran declares European armies 'terrorist groups'

Iran has declared European countries' armies \"terrorist groups\", its parliament speaker said Sunday, following the EU's decision to apply the same designation to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

2 min  |

February 02, 2026

The Freeman

A higher high, a lower low

Operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) recently arrested man in Consolacion for the “exotic” vape flavor he was providing: marijuana.

1 min  |

February 02, 2026

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Transparency in management

The objectives of all organizations are success and achievement of their targets.

2 min  |

February 02, 2026

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LPG prices hiked effective February 1

Prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) increased on Sunday, February 1, after LPG firms Petron and Solane announced a price hike on Saturday, January 31.

1 min  |

February 02, 2026

The Freeman

Solve P6.5M daily losses

The mayor mentioned that approximately 300,000 cubic meters of water are supplied daily to the MCWD by bulk water providers; however, only about 200,000 cubic meters actually reach consumers.

1 min  |

February 02, 2026

The Freeman

USC's Angel Galinato ends CESAFI volleyball journey in a blaze of glory

University of San Carlos (USC) volleyball star Angel Menadel Galinato is proud and happy to have ended his journey in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) with a flourish.

1 min  |

February 02, 2026

The Freeman

City advances tourism, economic, cultural exchange with Russia

The Cebu City government, led by Mayor Nestor Archival, is advancing discussions on tourism, economic cooperation, and cultural exchange with Russian Ambassador to the Philippines Marat Ignatyevich Pavlov following a meeting held at City Hall last week.

1 min  |

February 02, 2026

The Freeman

Paul George slapped with 25-game NBA drugs ban

Suspension costs 9-time All-Star $11.7M of his salary

1 min  |

February 02, 2026