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The Freeman
Phl property sector thrives amid political uncertainties
Despite ongoing political developments, the Philippine real estate sector remains resilient, with developers tuning out political noise and focusing on legislative reforms and infrastructure projects, according to Colliers Philippines.
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April 09, 2025
The Freeman
Phl tech scene gets boost from teenage innovators
Chek Technologies Inc., an Al-driven software-as-a-service (SaaS) startup founded by two teenage innovators from Cebu, is making waves in the Philippine tech landscape with its bold mission to modernize and optimize logistics and enterprise operations.
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April 09, 2025
The Freeman
FOR ALLEGED ILLEGAL SOLICITATION Foundation sued
For alleged illegal solicitation, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has filed a criminal case against SimplyShare Foundation Inc. (SSFI), an organization founded by gubernatorial candidate Pamela Baricuatro.
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April 09, 2025
The Freeman
Poll bets barred from DSWD payouts
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian has reiterated yesterday that politicians and election candidates are strictly prohibited from entering payout sites of any DSWD programs, including the Ayuda sa Kapos Ang Kita Program (AKAP), ahead of the May 12 polls.
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April 09, 2025
The Freeman
Meta boasts ties with Philippine fact-checkers
While it had already moved to discontinue the program, Meta boasted its third-party fact-checking initiative as a critical defense against disinformation in the Philippines.
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April 09, 2025
The Freeman
Air quality in Cebu, Negros still safe amid Kanlaon eruption
As Mt. Kanlaon released a powerful eruption at dawn yesterday, spewing a massive plume of ash into the sky, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) in Central Visayas moved quickly to assure the public that air quality in Cebu and Negros Oriental remains within safe levels.
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April 09, 2025
The Freeman
Marcos promotes PNP’s Torre, Fajardo, 37 others
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has promoted 39 high-ranking officials in the Philippine National Police (PNP), including Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) chief Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III and Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo.
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April 09, 2025
The Freeman
Not funny
Two candidates for the midterm election are now under fire for making recent \"jokes\" that were seen to degrade and objectify women.
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April 09, 2025
The Freeman
City Hall starts implementing contingencies for dry season
Following the official declaration of the dry season in the country, the Cebu City government will begin implementing contingency plans and counter-measures against the possible impact of the dry spell.
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April 09, 2025
The Freeman
Sweetnotes to release debut album of original songs
With six million followers on Facebook and nearly two million subscribers on YouTube, the viral singing couple from General Santos City, Sweetnotes, has gigs booked left and right thanks to their unique and impressive covers.
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April 09, 2025
The Freeman
Lav Diaz teases Cannes premiere of Magellan film
Decorated filmmaker Lav Diaz teased his upcoming movie about Ferdinan Magellan starring Gael Garcia Bernal could premiere at this year's Cannes Film Festival.
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April 09, 2025
The Freeman
Mushroom farming no easy feat, says grower
An experienced mushroom grower in Sirao, Cebu City has shed light on the realities of mushroom cultivation, debunking the common belief that it is an easy livelihood to pursue as it requires precision, dedication, and proper environmental conditions.
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April 09, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu FC gets back at Stallion, bolsters Finals Series chances
The Cebu FC Gentle Giants stayed in contention for the Finals Series of the Philippines Football League (PFL) Season 2024-2025 after pulling off a vengeful 1-0 win over the Stallion Laguna FC before their home fans at the Dynamic Herb-Borromeo Sports Complex in South Road Properties recently.
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April 09, 2025
The Freeman
Webmasters chalk up second straight victory in PRISAA
The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters representing Central Visayas downed Central Luzon, 83-67, for their second consecutive win in men's basketball event of the 2025 Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) National Games on Tuesday, April 8, at the University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao (USLT) Gym in Cagayan Province.
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April 09, 2025
The Freeman
BFP, Comelec ready for May 12 elections
As election day approaches, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Mandaue City has conducted fire safety inspections at polling precincts in preparation for the 2025 National and Local Elections on May 12.
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April 09, 2025
The Freeman
DISINFORMATION 'INFECTS' AI CHATBOTS
A sprawling Russian disinformation network is manipulating Western AI chatbots to spew pro-Kremlin propaganda, researchers revealed recently. The Pravda network, a well-resourced Moscow-based operation to spread pro-Russian narratives globally, is said to be distorting the output of chatbots by flooding large language models (LLM) with pro-Kremlin falsehoods.
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April 09, 2025
The Freeman
Historical lessons from the Death March
Araw ng Kagitingan, formerly called \"The Fall of Bataan\" has been made positive by President Cory Aquino by renaming this day as The Day of Valor, in honor of the thousands of defenders who died trying to hold their lines against the Japanese Imperial Army.
3 min |
April 09, 2025
The Freeman
Bonus awaits Comelec nod
P385K CHARTER DAY GIFT FOR CITY HALL WORKERS
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April 08, 2025
The Freeman
Explosive start for UC Webmasters in PRISAA National Games 2025
The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters, representing Central Visayas, opened their campaign with a ruthless 120-59 demolition of Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) in men's basketball event of the 2025 Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) National Games on Monday, April 7, at the University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao (USLT) Gym in Cagayan Province.
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April 08, 2025
The Freeman
House to validate payouts to OVP, confi fund recipients with PSA records
After revealing a new list of questionable names tied to alleged confidential fund recipients, a House leader said the investigation into Vice President Sara Duterte’s fund use will also verify individuals whose names appear in birth, marriage or death records.
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April 08, 2025
The Freeman
Some Cabinet officials allowed to attend Senate probe
Malacañang has changed its tune, allowing select members of President Ferdinand \"Bongbong\" Marcos Jr.'s administration to attend Sen. Imee Marcos' probe into former president Rodrigo Duterte's arrest and turnover to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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April 08, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu hosts global education agents to boost ESL tourism
Over 100 international education agents from eight countries converged in Cebu as part of a major initiative to promote the Philippines as a leading destination for English as a Second Language (ESL) education.
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April 08, 2025
The Freeman
Residents with water problems to get containers
The Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office and the Department of Public Services has until today to distribute all the water containers to residents who are in need of water due to the dry season.
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April 08, 2025
The Freeman
Garcia hits back at Archival: Help rather than make issues
Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has challenged Councilor Nestor Archival Sr. to help improve the city's mushroom cultivation program instead of criticizing it as \"vote-buying\" and turning it into a political issue.
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April 08, 2025
The Freeman
An Elemental Show by Dior's Chiuri
Dior womenswear chief designer Maria Grazia Chiuri gave little clue about her future as she presented what could be her last collection at Paris Fashion Week, structured around the elements earth, air, ice and fire.
2 min |
April 08, 2025
The Freeman
Netanyahu, Trump to tackle Iran, Gaza
Talks on Monday between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump are expected to be dominated by Washington’s shock tariffs on Israel and escalating tensions with Iran.
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April 08, 2025
The Freeman
A visually stunning, terrifying horror story
After a successful streak of bringing award-winning Hollywood hits to local audiences, Ayala Malls Cinemas continues to redefine the moviegoing experience with the exclusive theatrical release of the terrifying and visually arresting horror film \"The Demon Disorder.\"
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April 08, 2025
The Freeman
May Cabinet members be compelled to attend Senate hearings?
The conflict between the Dutertes and the Marcoses has led to a major rift between President BBM and elder sister Senator Imee Marcos. BBM has supported the ICC and Interpol in the arrest and detention of former president Rodrigo Duterte. Imee takes the opposing position of the Dutertes that the arrest was illegal.
3 min |
April 08, 2025
The Freeman
Chinese ship nearly collides with Phl Coast Guard vessel
A Chinese Coast Guard ship came close to hitting a Philippine vessel during a confrontation in waters off Zambales over the weekend, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.
3 min |
April 08, 2025
The Freeman
Market panic deepens as China retaliates against Trump tariffs
World markets crashed on Monday with Asia leading the rout, as US President Donald Trump held firm on his swingeing tariffs despite China retaliating and global recession warnings growing louder.
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