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Construction permits down in August
New construction projects declined in August as the number of approved building permits went down by two percent from a year ago amid rising costs of materials and unfavorable weather conditions.
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October 23, 2025
The Freeman
DEPDev backs push for online gambling ban
The Philippines’ economic planning department on Wednesday said a total ban on online gambling would likely have minimal impact on the economy, as it backed moves to either shutter or tightly regulate the industry that has come under close scrutiny due to its social impact.
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October 23, 2025
The Freeman
Asian Banker award reaffirms Metrobank's financial stability
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) is once again named as the Strongest Bank in the Philippines for 2025 by The Asian Banker, a recognition that affirms not only the lender's balance sheet strength but also the resilience of the Philippine banking sector amid a complex global economic environment.
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October 23, 2025
The Freeman
ICI to livestream hearings
Following clamor for publicized hearings, the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) will now livestream its proceedings.
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October 23, 2025
The Freeman
Governor questions P10M Pinamungajan tennis court
After the controversy over the P1.15-million public restroom in Pinamungajan, another project in the same town has sparked public discussion — this time, a roofed tennis court worth nearly P10 million.
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October 23, 2025
The Freeman
Lancers cool off Warriors
The four-peat seeking University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers reaffirmed their dominance over the University of San Carlos (USC) Warriors, 80-68, to get back on the winning track in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament on Tuesday evening, October 21, at the Cebu Coliseum.
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October 23, 2025
The Freeman
France's Sarkozy protected by two bodyguards in jail
France’s interior minister on Wednesday confirmed former president Nicolas Sarkozy would be protected by two security officers while serving jail time in a criminal conspiracy case involving Libya.
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October 23, 2025
The Freeman
Russian strikes kill six, cut power in Ukraine
A Russian overnight barrage on Ukraine killed six people in and around the capital Kyiv and triggered power cuts across the country, Ukrainian authorities said Wednesday.
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October 23, 2025
The Freeman
BSP expands investment options for OFWs
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has updated its regulations to allow more overseas Filipinos to invest in central bank securities through retirement funds, expanding their access to diversified and secure investment options.
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October 23, 2025
The Freeman
Building resilience: A closer look at the DPWH flood control project
Flooding has long been a recurring nightmare for many Filipino communities, disrupting lives, damaging property, and slowing down local economies. In response, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has consistently highlighted its Flood Control Project as a vital solution to mitigate risks. On paper, this initiative offers hope. But in practice, it raises questions about sustainability, transparency, and long-term impact.
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October 23, 2025
The Freeman
Quakes jolt Cebu property market
BUT LONG-TERM DEMAND STILL INTACT
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October 23, 2025
The Freeman
Council debates authorization letters for senior financial aid
Discussion arose among Cebu City Council members regarding the proposal to allow authorization letters for claiming senior citizen financial assistance on behalf of beneficiaries.
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October 23, 2025
The Freeman
Fil-Am Sam Morelos was 'first and only choice' to play Lexie
IN 'REGRETTING YOU'
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October 23, 2025
The Freeman
Japan-like discipline needed
After speaking with Japanese ambassador Endo Kazuya who came with relief goods for the quake victims in northern Cebu last week, Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro said she was inspired by the Japanese approach as to how they deal with earthquakes.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
The Freeman
Mobile Kitchen and #No Hunger Cebu!
Cebualso suggested that these Mobile Health-Kitchen roll outs should also be accompanied by trainings for household/ community gardens, other waste management options for livelihood and climate action to encourage constituents to raise their own household food for their own needs or for trading, to cook their own grown food with charcoal produced from paper waste, and to practice ecobricking, to avoid polluting their rivers and communities.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
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Celebrities, AI giants urge end to superintelligence campaign
More than 700 scientists, political figures and celebrities including Prince Harry, Richard Branson and Steve Bannon on Wednesday called for an end to the development of artificial intelligence capable of outsmarting humans.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
The Freeman
Let us unite against China
It is very sad to admit that we are a fragmented people! This is my own personal observation.
3 min |
October 23, 2025
The Freeman
'Pinoy Dream Academy' alum Davey Langit dies at 38
Singer-songwriter Davey Ryan Edward Langit has passed away, his wife Therese has confirmed. He was 38 years old. The couple had previously shared that Davey was diagnosed with rare spinal infection last August, affecting his back and function of his legs.
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October 23, 2025
The Freeman
Sumabong joins elite roster of PMI Bohol boxing champs
Stuns unbeaten Japanese foe to grab WBO AsPac belt
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October 23, 2025
The Freeman
CCPO reports 24.1% downtrend in crimes
The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) has reported a 24.1 percent reduction in overall incidents and a 52.2 percent decline in vehicular and quasi-offense cases in the city from January to September 2025.
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October 22, 2025
The Freeman
Internet services cut for hours by Amazon cloud outage
Popular internet services ranging from streaming platforms to messaging services to banking were offline for hours Monday due to an outage in Amazon’s crucial cloud network, illustrating the extent to which internet life depends on the tech titan.
2 min |
October 22, 2025
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Gov't, private sectors join forces for quake recovery
Government agencies and private sector organizations have joined forces to help communities and businesses in northern Cebu recover from the devastation caused by the September 30, 2025’s 6.9 magnitude earthquake in northern Cebu.
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October 22, 2025
The Freeman
Indonesia to repatriate British grandmother on death row
Indonesia will sign an agreement on Tuesday to repatriate two British nationals, including a grandmother languishing on death row for drug-related crimes, an Indonesian government source told AFP.
2 min |
October 22, 2025
The Freeman
AFTER DEVELOPER FAILS TO BUILD HOMES
Group asks Gov for help
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October 22, 2025
The Freeman
Presidents and Family History Month
Every October is celebrated as Family History Month, a time dedicated to honoring the art of tracing and preserving one’s lineage.
2 min |
October 22, 2025
The Freeman
BBM weaponizing the ombudsman?
If the nation takes the words of such trapos as Senators Imee Marcos, Bato de la Rosa, or Rodante Marcoleta, we would be led to believe the appointment of Jesus Crispin Remulla as ombudsman would foment political instability.
3 min |
October 22, 2025
The Freeman
BoP surplus narrows to $82-M in September
The Philippines' balance of payments (BoP) surplus sharply narrowed year on year in September, the central bank reported on Monday.
2 min |
October 22, 2025
The Freeman
Netters from quake-hit Bogo City shine in 24th Gullas Tennis Cup
NEVER LOSING SIGHT OF THEIR DREAMS
1 min |
October 22, 2025
The Freeman
Friendship is the foundation of Cebu's new P-pop group ARZA
This December, a new girl group is set to represent Cebu in the P-pop scene: ARZA, a play on the Cebuano word “alsa”, which means “to rise.”
4 min |
October 22, 2025
The Freeman
Ombuds finds Rama "guilty"
They were charged with Grave Misconduct, Oppression, Grave Abuse of Authority, Conduct Unbecoming of a Public Officer, Conduct Prejudicial to the Best Interest of the Service, and violation of Republic Act 6713 or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.
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