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Retailers push for de minimis removal, gradual reforms
The Philippine Retailers Association (PRA), which is pushing for the removal of the de minimis rule on low value goods, is proposing gradual reforms including lowering the threshold or limiting its usage to ensure the government is prepared for policy changes.
2 min |
May 13, 2025
The Freeman
Divine Revelation Today : Warning from Saint Michael to Luz de Maria - We Must Love the Virgin Mary
Dear brothers and sisters in faith, Our beloved Luz de Maria has emphasized how essential it is to show our gratitude to Archangel Michael for his constant defense.
7 min |
May 12, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu City councilors set aside differences
Despite political rivalries and intense debates on the council floor, Cebu City officials running for re-election in the 2025 midterm polls set aside their differences at least for now offering each other well-wishes as the city heads to the polls today.
3 min |
May 12, 2025
The Freeman
DQ petition filed vs. bet
Two Mandaue City residents have filed a petition to disqualify Atty. Nilo “Olin” Seno and suspend his proclamation if he wins in the elections.
3 min |
May 12, 2025
The Freeman
Our need for accompaniment and continuing conversion
We have to be more aware of this crying need.
2 min |
May 12, 2025
The Freeman
BBM tells public: Vote responsibly
AS MILLIONS HEAD TO POLLS
4 min |
May 12, 2025
The Freeman
An upright voter's election decalogue
Whoever said: \"Give me 12 committed men, just 12 young men, and I shall turn the world upside down\"? Was it Jesus, referring to his 12 disciples? or Jacob with reference to his 12 sons, who would later head the 12 tribes of Israel? Was it Mao in reference to his core group of revolutionaries?
3 min |
May 12, 2025
The Freeman
DOJ denies ex-councilor's motion
SYNDICATED ILLEGAL RECRUITMENT AND ESTAFA CHARGES
1 min |
May 12, 2025
The Freeman
The choice is ours
Today millions of Filipinos take to the voting precincts to cast their vote.
1 min |
May 12, 2025
The Freeman
Election realization: Women voters weigh their hopes, history
Liset Taylo, 53, prepares a list of candidates she will vote for -- from senators down to the municipal councilors.
2 min |
May 12, 2025
The Freeman
UnionBank, ATRAM Group finalize trust units' merger
Union Bank of the Philippines has officially sealed a strategic partnership with the ATRAM Group, culminating in a merger of their respective trust operations to form what will become the fourth-largest private asset management firm in the country.
1 min |
May 12, 2025
The Freeman
IN CEBU 5TH DISTRICT BAKUD seeking Comelec probe into alleged double registration
The Barug Alang sa Kauswagan ug Demokrasya (BAKUD) party of the 5th district of the Province of Cebu has asked the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to investigate their findings of more than 2,000 double registrations in the district.
1 min |
May 12, 2025
The Freeman
Ginebra outguns Converge in PBA out-of-town matchup
Japeth Aguilar won his side battle with Justine Baltazar in the Barangay Ginebra-Converge duel in front of their cabalens in San Fernando, Pampanga.
1 min |
May 12, 2025
The Freeman
Suarez falls short vs Navarrete in controversial WBO title bout
Rematch in the offing as Pinoy camp set to appeal result
1 min |
May 12, 2025
The Freeman
Trump hails US-China trade ‘reset' after first day of talks
President Donald Trump hailed early Sunday a “total reset” in US-China trade relations following the first day of talks between top American and Chinese officials in Geneva aimed at de-escalating tensions sparked by his aggressive tariff rollout.
2 min |
May 12, 2025
The Freeman
Cebuano P-pop group VLST to debut this May 17
To make it big in the P-pop scene, the aspiring Bisaya idol group VLST had to make a few, but significant sacrifices. One of these was putting a halt to their college education.
4 min |
May 12, 2025
The Freeman
Celtics dominate Knicks in crucial road victory; Wolves take 2-1 lead
Defending NBA champion Boston overpowered New York, 115-93, dominating to the finish after squandering 20-point leads to lose two prior playoff games to the Knicks.
1 min |
May 12, 2025
The Freeman
Showbiz multiverse continues on Netflix Phl's 'Bida/B!da!'
Netflix Philippines’ social series Bida/B!da, continues on their YouTube channel, offering more casual conversations with a new set of beloved Filipino celebrities.
1 min |
May 12, 2025
The Freeman
Six killed in encounters in Maguindanao, Basilan
Policemen and soldiers on Saturday, May 10, arrested seven from an armed group that figured in gunfights with a rival partisan faction in Pandag, Maguindanao del Sur that left a candidate for municipal councilor and a student dead.
2 min |
May 12, 2025
The Freeman
Energy business drives Vivant's 42% net income growth in Q1
Cebu-based Vivant Corporation posted a 42 percent year-on-year increase in consolidated core net income to P318 million for the first quarter of 2025, propelled by robust earnings from its power generation and electricity distribution businesses.
2 min |
May 12, 2025
The Freeman
Strengthened waste policies sought
The Solid Waste Management Board (SWMB) has appealed to the Cebu City Council to elevate legislative measures for strengthened waste policies, including the implementation of composting among households and incentive schemes.
2 min |
May 12, 2025
The Freeman
P47M drugs seized
The Lapu-Lapu City Police Office recently conducted a major drug-bust operation in Sitio Ibabao, Barangay Agus, resulting in a significant seizure.
1 min |
May 12, 2025
The Freeman
DOE on high alert for polls
On the eve of the May 12 national and local elections, the Department of Energy (DOE) raised a heightened alert status to ensure stable and uninterrupted power supply nationwide.
1 min |
May 12, 2025
The Freeman
11 nabbed for 'smuggling' over P441M cash at MCIA
Authorities arrested 11 individuals including nine foreigners and two Filipinos on Friday evening for allegedly attempting to smuggle out close to half a billion pesos through the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA).
1 min |
May 11, 2025
The Freeman
Exclusionary and unwelcoming
Recently, I had a very interesting discussion with one of my closest friends who is very active within the Filipino community in the New York area.
2 min |
May 11, 2025
The Freeman
Garcia sues Ombudsman
FOR VIOLATION OF OMNIBUS ELECTION CODE
3 min |
May 11, 2025
The Freeman
Comelec flags surge in vote buying
Just a day before polling precincts open for the 2025 National and Local Elections, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has observed a surge in vote-buying activities in the country.
2 min |
May 11, 2025
The Freeman
Meralco fends off NorthPort, TNT routs Terrafirma
Meralco simply refused to give up, clawing back from 15 points down then capitalizing on NorthPort’s bungled free throws at the finish to snatch a 105-104 win in the PBA Philippine Cup at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Friday night.
1 min |
May 11, 2025
The Freeman
Celebrating Mothers Around the World
In many parts of the world, the second Sunday of May is special because of Mother's Day.
3 min |
May 11, 2025
The Freeman
Group calls for clean election, literally
An environmental watchdog group urged both national and local candidates to comply with Republic Act No. 9003, or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, and keep the polls \"basura-free with the conduct of mid-term elections tomorrow, May 12, 2025.
1 min |