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Sibling political rivalries
As Matthew 10:35 and Luke 12:53 predicted, brothers will be against brothers, sisters against sisters. Sons will defy their fathers and daughters will disobey their mothers. Sons-in-laws shall fight their fathers-in-laws and daughters-in-laws shall oppose their mothers-in-law.
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July 22, 2025
The Freeman
Phl eyes zero tariffs on some US goods
The Philippines is open to lowering duties on selected imports from the US to zero as part of tariff negotiations with Washington, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said.
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July 22, 2025
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Double delight for BPC winner Fajardo as Beermen on the cusp of PBA crown
Mar Fajardo achieved Sunday night a record-extending 12th Best Player of the Conference award then helped San Miguel Beer move on the brink of a return to the throne in the PBA Philippine Cup.
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July 22, 2025
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Online scammers, SIM card sellers fall
In a string of operations led by the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG), three separate arrests were made this week in Cebu City for various cybercrime violations, including online scamming, illegal Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card sales, and cyber libel.
1 min |
July 21, 2025
The Freeman
Beauty Empire hooks audiences in pilot week
A new force has emerged in Philippine primetime as “Beauty Empire” — a groundbreaking collaboration among GMA Network, Viu Philippines, and CreaZion Studios — captivated audiences and outperformed its competitors during its pilot week.
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July 21, 2025
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CPG welcomes SSS as anchor investor
Century Properties Group Inc. (CPG) of the Antonio family has welcomed the Social Security System (SSS) as an anchor investor following the latter's acquisition of a 6.39-percent stake in the company.
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July 21, 2025
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2nd Halal and Muslim-friendly Tourism Forum held in Cebu City
As the Philippines advances its position as a Muslim-friendly destination, Cebu emerged not only as host of the 2nd Halal and Muslim-Friendly Tourism Forum but also as a cultural compass guiding the nation's inclusive tourism vision.
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July 21, 2025
The Freeman
Ong seeks timely release of 30% RPT shares to barangays
The Cebu City Council, through Association of Barangay Councils (ABC) President Franklyn Ong, manifested the need for the timely distribution of the 30 percent share of the barangays in real property tax (RPT) for this year.
3 min |
July 21, 2025
The Freeman
3 reported dead, injured due to 'Crising,' habagat
Three people were reported dead and injured due to the combined effects of tropical storm “Whipa” (formerly Crising), the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said.
1 min |
July 21, 2025
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Council okays 5% tax cut for concert
AMID OBJECTION
2 min |
July 21, 2025
The Freeman
Pacman unites pinoys again
The “Pacman effect” still rippled through Cebu City streets with light to moderate traffic and only two minor road incidents recorded during the former senator Manny Pacquiao-Mario Barrios bout at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas yesterday, according to the Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO).
2 min |
July 21, 2025
The Freeman
3 ranking cops get new posts in latest revamp
MANILA - Three ranking police officials have been included in the latest reorganization of the Philippine National Police (PNP).
1 min |
July 21, 2025
The Freeman
Japan PM faces reckoning in upper house elections
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces a reckoning from voters on Sunday with upper house elections that could end his premiership and see a right-wing populist party make inroads.
3 min |
July 21, 2025
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East Asia tourism leaders to gather in Cebu for 23rd EATOF standing committee meeting
Tourism executives from countries in East Asia will converge in Cebu starting Monday, July 21, 2025, for the 23rd East Asia Inter-Regional Tourism Federation (EATOF) Standing Committee Meeting.
1 min |
July 21, 2025
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Registration to prioritize new voters
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Mandaue City will prioritize applications for new voter registration, correction of entries, and reactivation of records during the registration period in August.
1 min |
July 21, 2025
The Freeman
Phl rebuffs Beijing's 'inaccurate' security alert for China students
Philippine government on Sunday disputed China’s latest advisory warning its students about safety risks in the country, calling the security alert “inaccurate” and “mischaracterizing” the actual situation on the ground.
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July 21, 2025
The Freeman
Pinoy boxers Magsayo, Marcial make impression in Pacquiao undercard
LAS VEGAS - Filipino boxers Mark Magsayo and Eumir Marcial both made an impression - albeit in contrasting fashion - in the undercard of Manny Pacquiao-Mario Barrios World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight title fight on Saturday night (Sunday, July 20 Philippine time) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
1 min |
July 21, 2025
The Freeman
Luz de Maria - Millions Will Be Locked Out Of Their Bank Accounts! Global Reset Has Already Begun!
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I come to you today with a heavy heart and a message that can no longer be delayed or ignore.
5 min |
July 21, 2025
The Freeman
Is Pogacar’s Dominance Bad for Cycling?
The reason we love sports is the drama—the unpredictability, the suspense, the moments when underdogs defy the odds. But when one individual or team dominates a sport, does it start to feel dull and predictable?
2 min |
July 21, 2025
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Hong Kong axes flights, classes as Typhoon Wipha approaches
Hong Kong issued its highest tropical cyclone warning on Sunday morning as Typhoon Wipha battered the city, with authorities cancelling classes and grounding hundreds of flights.
1 min |
July 21, 2025
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Happy that he lost
Yesterday would have been another feat for Filipino boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao.
1 min |
July 21, 2025
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CTB: Resilience in hybrid banking
Going into its 51st year, the Chamber of Thrift Banks (CTB) in the Philippines held its national convention last July 15, 2025, to look back/assess its achievements and address the banking challenges in the coming years.
2 min |
July 21, 2025
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DOF: New law makes investing easier and cheaper for Filipinos
The Department of Finance (DOF) is urging Filipinos to explore more investment opportunities, now that a new law has made investing cheaper and more accessible.
2 min |
July 21, 2025
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Widening current account gap could weigh on peso'
The country's trade gap is expected to grow wider in the coming years as the government ramps up infrastructure spending, a trend that may put pressure on the peso even as the economy continues to expand, according to Deutsche Bank Research.
2 min |
July 21, 2025
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Palace still weighing online gambling ban
The government is still reviewing the broader implications of banning all forms of online gambling, amid snowballing calls to impose a total ban over numerous cases of Filipinos falling into financial ruin due to “gambling addiction,” Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said Sunday.
1 min |
July 21, 2025
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It's Showtime's 'Step in the Name of Love' redefines TV matchmaking
Josie, a 56-year-old woman, stood on stage with a hopeful smile. She opened up about how her late mother’s strictness once forced her to end a relationship, a decision that left a pain in her heart. Now, with the support of her best friend and the encouragement of the studio audience, she was finally ready to try again.
2 min |
July 21, 2025
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LGUS ASKED: Penalize prank 911 callers
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla calls on all local government units (LGUs) to pass ordinances that penalize prank callers with fines or imprisonment after finding out that over 60% of the nearly 12 million calls received by the country's emergency hotline in 2024 were identified as fraudulent or prank calls.
1 min |
July 21, 2025
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Rock 'n roll keeps Aeon band 'young' in their 10 years
The Aeon rock band from Cebu was in its fifth year when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the local music scene. The four-member group resorted to side hustles such as online live selling to compensate for the lack of bar gigs during that time.
3 min |
July 21, 2025
The Freeman
Bird flu Outbreaks in Mammals Double, Raising Human Risk
Outbreaks of bird flu in mammals more than doubled across the world last year, raising the risk that the virus could potentially spread between humans, an international agency warned recently.
2 min |
July 21, 2025
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Kice finds destined love in new single 'Tayo'
\"Idol Philippines” season 2 alum Kice returns to the music scene with a new self-penned love anthem “Tayo,” dedicated to anyone who has loved deeply from afar.
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