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The Freeman
'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
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
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MEDICAL Developments
Dealing with Alzheimer’s Before it Develops?
1 min |
February 02, 2026
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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
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
Stephen Curry brings animation to the courtside in 'GOAT'
Smalls can ball!
2 min |
February 02, 2026
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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
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
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
The Freeman
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
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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
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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
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
The Freeman
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.
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February 02, 2026
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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
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