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Iran, US hold new round of nuclear talks in Rome
Iranian and US negotiators meet in Rome on Friday for a fifth round of nuclear talks, after a public disagreement over Tehran’s uranium enrichment.
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May 24, 2025
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AirAsia Philippines soars with 3M passengers in H1
AirAsia Philippines announced a strong operational performance for the first half of 2025, carrying close to 3 million passengers across its domestic and international network.
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May 24, 2025
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Construction of new CCPO building set to push through
The construction of the Cebu City Police Office's new building is set to proceed, said outgoing Mayor Raymond Garcia as Mayor-elect Nestor Archival said that projects from the previous administration will be finished if budget is enough.
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May 24, 2025
The Freeman
Trump tariff tensions test Southeast Asian leaders
Southeast Asian leaders will express deep concern over US President Donald Trump's tariff blitz when they meet at a summit Monday, warning that the unilateral move posed huge challenges to economic growth and stability in the region, according to a draft statement seen by AFP.
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May 24, 2025
The Freeman
LGUs: Pro-dole out, anti-progress
In every election cycle, during the campaign period, in just listening to the candidates' speeches and supposed programs, you can feel that the economic and social ills besetting the country will all be gone.
3 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
Russia downs 112 Ukrainian drones, 8 people wounded
Russia's defense ministry said Friday that it had downed 112 Ukrainian drones in a third night of attacks, with Moscow again targeted with strikes that again disrupted operations at several airports.
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May 24, 2025
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DOJ junks Duterte's complaint vs Abalos over Quiboloy arrest
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has dismissed the complaints filed by former president Rodrigo Duterte and supporters of detained doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy against government officials over the latter's arrest.
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May 24, 2025
The Freeman
Baricuatro to continue P20 rice program
Cebu Governor-elect Pamela Baricuatro affirmed her commitment to continue the P20-per-kilo rice program, but emphasized that its implementation will depend on the availability of funds.
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May 24, 2025
The Freeman
China blasts BFAR research vessel with water cannon
A China Coast Guard vessel water cannoned and sideswiped a Philippine fisheries research vessel on Wednesday, May 21, endangering scientists aboard in what the government says is the first such action against a fisheries vessel near Pag-asa.
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May 24, 2025
The Freeman
Tuburan inter-collegiate cage wars fires off today
The 1st Mayor Aljun Diamante Inter-Collegiate Basketball Tournament gets underway today (Saturday, May 24) with an exciting double-header featuring the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) three-peat champions University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers and the University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters against separate foes at the Tuburan covered court in Tuburan town, northwest of Cebu.
1 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
US revokes Harvard's right to enroll foreign students
Donald Trump's administration on Thursday revoked Harvard's ability to enroll foreign nationals, putting the future of thousands of students at risk and threatening the prestigious university with a huge financial blow.
2 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
New traffic scheme at UN Avenue intersection
The Mandaue Traffic Management Board has convened and adopted a new traffic scheme at the UN Avenue intersection --a continuity of the traffic intervention near a mall located in the area.
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May 24, 2025
The Freeman
Joel to reintroduce e-bus purchase
Dismayed over the lack of progress on the proposal to procure electric buses (e-buses) in Cebu City, Councilor Joel Garganera is eyeing to reintroduce the project ahead of the new administration.
1 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
Continuing challenges, continuing conversions
With all the rapid developments taking place these days, we know that our life has become more complicated.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
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Contact centers target 5% growth
The Contact Center Association of the Philippines (CCAP) is projecting at least 5% growth in revenues and jobs this year, even as companies increasingly adopt new technologies, including artificial intelligence.
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May 23, 2025
The Freeman
CCPO gears up for rainy season
In anticipation of the upcoming rainy season and possible severe weather events, the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) has proactively taken measures to enhance disaster preparedness.
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May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Massive floods strand over 50,000 in Australia
Rising floodwaters stranded more than 50,000 people in eastern Australia on Thursday, as torrential rain pummeled water-logged towns for a second day and engorged rivers swallowed roads, leaving two dead.
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May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Cebuanos are watching the Capitol
\"My loyalty to my party ends, when my loyalty to my country begins.\"-Pres. Manual Quezon Calling her devastating defeat a \"seeming defeat\", Governor Gwen Garcia, who will be Cebu's governor until June 30, 2025 only, is still in utter disbelief. From all indications, it does not look like she is conceding.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
OKC Thunder's Shai wins MVP award
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named Most Valuable Player in the NBA for the 2024-2025 season.
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May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Gwen faces contempt
The Office of the Ombudsman has directed outgoing Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia to explain why she should not be cited for indirect contempt over her refusal to comply with a six-month preventive suspension related to an administrative complaint filed by Moises Garcia Deiparine.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Council calls for united front against cybercrime
The Cebu City Council is calling for a united effort to dismantle cybercrime syndicates following the alleged discovery of an investment scam hub operating in the city.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
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Pam Baricuatro takes oath, promises accessible and practical governance
“Having Mayor Nestor Archival here symbolizes harmonious collaboration between the Province of Cebu and Cebu City,” Baricuatro said.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Ukrainian drone attacks halt flights in Moscow
Air traffic around Moscow was disrupted on Thursday as the Russian capital came under attack, with the defense ministry saying 35 Ukrainian drones targeting the city had been downed overnight.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Why President Ferdinand Marcos can demand Cabinet resignations
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has requested the resignation of his entire Cabinet, a move announced on May 22, aimed at “realign[ing] government with the people’s expectations.”
2 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
New Coast Guard CV chief assumes office
The Coast Guard District Central Visayas (CGDCV) recently held its change of command ceremony at HCGDCV Hawanan ni Lapulapu, Barangay Tinago, Cebu City.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Marcos asks entire Cabinet to resign
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday asked his entire Cabinet to hand in their courtesy resignations following a disappointing showing in the recently concluded elections.
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May 23, 2025
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Scarlett Johansson faces tough reviews in director debut
Scarlett Johansson faced some tough initial reviews for her debut film as a director after it premiered in front of a VIP-packed crowd at the Cannes film festival on Wednesday.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Micro-manufacturing eyed as Cebu's new growth path
Cebu's incoming governor, Pamela Baricuatro, has announced plans to establish investment corridors and promote micro-manufacturing across the province, outlining a policy shift aimed at broadening economic participation and driving inclusive growth beyond urban centers.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
LTO suspends Cebu firm over importation of illegal right-hand drive vehicles
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has ordered the preventive suspension of a Cebu-based company’s accreditation following its alleged involvement in the illegal importation and sale of right-hand drive vehicles.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
June 6 declared regular holiday for Eid'l Adha
Malacañang has declared June 6 a regular holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid'l Adha.
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