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The Freeman
No signal jamming
However, the measure has drawn criticism from attendees, particularly due to the inconvenience of being unable to communicate, especially near the parade route and grandstand.
1 min |
December 30, 2025
The Freeman
6 LET topnotchers 4Ps beneficiaries
Six former child-beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Central Visayas have brought pride and honor to the region after stellar performances in the September and November 2025 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET), highlighting the long-term impact of sustained government support and access to education.
2 min |
December 30, 2025
The Freeman
Phl opens limited route tapping Mongolian market
The Philippines is opening a new tourism front in Central and North Asia with the arrival of its first charter flight from Mongolia.
1 min |
December 30, 2025
The Freeman
House ratifies P6.7T 2026 national budget
The House of Representatives has ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the proposed P6.7-trillion 2026 national budget on Monday, December 29, despite objections from lawmakers who warn the spending plan remains riddled with “pork barrel” allocations in the form of unprogrammed appropriations.
2 min |
December 30, 2025
The Freeman
Bersamin denies link to P8.3B DPWH projects in Cabral Files
Former executive secretary Lucas Bersamin rejected allegations that he is the “ES” tagged in the so-called Cabral Files, saying he had no role at any stage in the approval of public works projects.
1 min |
December 30, 2025
The Freeman
Suansing belies P150M offer for lawmakers' budget votes
The chairperson of the powerful House appropriations committee denied allegations by Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste that lawmakers were offered millions of pesos in \"incentives\" to help pass the 2026 national budget.
1 min |
December 30, 2025
The Freeman
Return of global funds puts Southeast Asia in spotlight
Foreign capital is coming back to Southeast Asia's stock markets this month, positioning the cohort as one of the must-watch pockets of global finance for 2026.
1 min |
December 30, 2025
The Freeman
SEC issues new sustainability reporting guidelines for firms
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued new sustainability reporting guidelines for publicly listed companies and large non-listed entities that are in line with global practices.
3 min |
December 30, 2025
The Freeman
The Kapuso New Year Countdown
As a heartfelt 'thank you' to Kapuso fans for their love and support throughout the year, GMA Network will welcome the New Year in grand fashion with \"Kapuso Countdown to 2026,\" a star-studded thanksgiving celebration happening this December 31.
2 min |
December 30, 2025
The Freeman
China warns 'external forces' backing Taiwan
China made a warning against “external forces” backing Taiwan on Monday after launching live-fire drills around the island that it said would simulate a blockade of its key ports.
1 min |
December 30, 2025
The Freeman
Netanyahu meets Trump for crucial Gaza talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was set to meet Donald Trump in Florida on Monday, with the US president pushing to move to the next stage of the fragile Gaza truce plan.
2 min |
December 30, 2025
The Freeman
N. Korea tests cruise missiles in show of 'combat readiness'
North Korea test-fired two strategic long-range cruise missiles, state media reported Monday, hailing the exercise as a show of “combat readiness” against foreign threats.
1 min |
December 30, 2025
The Freeman
Brigitte Bardot: the screen goddess who gave it all up
She was the ultimate sex symbol whose voluptuous figure and libertine lifestyle sent tremors through the straitlaced 1950s, but Brigitte Bardot soon tired of the male gaze and walked away from it all to care for animals.
3 min |
December 30, 2025
The Freeman
DOT partners with Philippine Star, other media outlets
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Philippine STAR and eight other media organizations to serve as information dissemination partners for the Philippines' hosting of the 45th ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) in January 2026.
2 min |
December 30, 2025
The Freeman
MOA to allow Nursing students to train in CCMC and CCHD
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival has formalized a new partnership with universities across the city by signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that will allow Nursing students to train at the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) and the Cebu City Health Department.
1 min |
December 30, 2025
The Freeman
Blast sets firecracker stalls on fire in Barili
\"As per atong tindera tag-iya atong kuan (tindahan), naay duha ka lalaki nga nipalit og pabuto sa ilaha
2 min |
December 30, 2025
The Freeman
Decisions made in despair
According to a story in this newspaper, a recent fire in Barangay Cubacub, Mandaue City, that left 80 people homeless three days after Christmas wasn't caused by faulty wiring, electrical misuse, an accident, or carelessness, but by a man who was trying to set himself on fire.
1 min |
December 30, 2025
The Freeman
Over P13.2M illegal drugs seized, 353 nabbed in CV holiday drive
Over P13.2 million worth of illegal drugs were seized and at least 353 suspects were arrested during weeklong police operations conducted across Central Visayas amid the holiday season.
1 min |
December 30, 2025
The Freeman
Kainan rules Uniprint Basketball Christmas League
Team Kainan emerged as champion of the Uniprint Basketball Christmas League 2025 played at the Ball Brothers Sports Center along Lopez Jaena Street in Mandaue City.
1 min |
December 30, 2025
The Freeman
NBA-best Thunder snaps skid, Kawhi fires career-high 55 pts.
Chet Holmgren scored 29 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead reigning champion Oklahoma City over Philadelphia, 129-104, snapping a two-game losing streak.
1 min |
December 30, 2025
The Freeman
Star Cinema wins 7 awards for 'Call Me Mother', 'Love You So Bad'
Hit comedy-drama movie “Call Me Mother” bagged four wins, including Best Actor for Vice Ganda, at the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal held Saturday, December 27.
1 min |
December 30, 2025
The Freeman
MCPO deploys troops ahead of New Year's eve
The Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO) is maximizing the deployment of its personnel ahead of the 2026 New Year celebrations to ensure peace and order across the city.
2 min |
December 30, 2025
The Freeman
BSP sees December 2025 inflation at 1.2%-2.0%
Headline inflation likely remained subdued in December, with price growth expected to fall within the lower end of the government's target range, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said.
1 min |
December 30, 2025
The Freeman
Holt's buzzer- beater sends Ginebra to semis
They'd done it many times before in the past, and their knack for it isn’t about to end.
1 min |
December 30, 2025
The Freeman
Rizal's relentless fight against corruption
Today is the 129th anniversary of the martyrdom of Dr. Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realonda.
3 min |
December 30, 2025
The Freeman
PSE to reclassify 13 listed firms by January 5
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) will reclassify 13 listed companies into new sectors and subsectors effective Jan. 5.
1 min |
December 30, 2025
The Freeman
City gets P200M to fix 4 bridges
The Cebu City government has secured nearly P200 million from the Department of Public Works and Highways to rehabilitate four major city bridges severely damaged by Typhoon Tino.
2 min |
December 30, 2025
The Freeman
BOC rolls out e-payment system
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has rolled out the Electronic Payment Portal (ePay) System as part of its ongoing digital transformation efforts, in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive to fast-track digitalization across government services.
1 min |
December 30, 2025
The Freeman
TNT rolls into semis, Meralco stays alive
Missing out on a Triple Crown bid last season with a fall in the season-ending All-Filipino tourney, the TNT Tropang 5G didn’t stop working.
1 min |
December 29, 2025
The Freeman
BSP warns of wider BOP deficit in 2026
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects the country's balance of payments (BOP) deficit to widen in 2026 as external headwinds persist, prompting a downward revision in its latest quarterly forecasts.
2 min |