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Joint resolution filed to open bicam budget deliberations
Six House minority lawmakers filed a joint resolution on Tuesday, July 29, seeking to open the bicameral conference committee deliberations to the public, starting with the 2026 national budget bill to be proposed by the 20th Congress.
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July 30, 2025
The Freeman
NDRRMC: Death toll from habagat, tropical cyclones rises to 34
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Tuesday, July 29, that 34 people have died due to the combined effects of the southwest monsoon (habagat) and tropical cyclones Crising (Wipha), Dante (Francisco) and Emong (Co-May).
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July 30, 2025
The Freeman
Moalboal parochial vicar holds farewell 3rd Fr. Francis Cup
Fr. Francis Manugas, the Parochial Vicar of San Juan Nepomuceno Parish in Moalboal, successfully staged the third edition of his annual Fr. Francis Cup, this time uniting the three tennis clubs in the bustling municipality.
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July 30, 2025
The Freeman
ABS-CBN premieres its first original YouTube movie
'THE FOUR BAD BOYS AND ME'
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July 30, 2025
The Freeman
Fighting on Thailand-Cambodia border halts amid shaky truce
A shaky ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia appeared to be holding Tuesday, as military commanders met despite Bangkok’s allegations the truce had been breached with overnight skirmishes.
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July 30, 2025
The Freeman
Provincial Tourism Council to convene today
The Province of Cebu is set to convene its Provincial Tourism Council (PTC) today, July 30, to assess the state of its tourism sector and tackle pressing concerns, particularly the significant decline in tourist arrivals from South Korea.
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July 30, 2025
The Freeman
Archival told: Hire personnel for payroll work, remittance
The Cebu City Council called on Mayor Nestor Archival Sr. to hire qualified personnel exclusively tasked with payroll processing and remittance following disclosure of concerns over multi-million pesos worth of unremitted employee benefits flagged by the Commission on Audit (COA).
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July 30, 2025
The Freeman
Aida Patana: single mom, entrepreneur, pageant titlist
A quick peek at Aida Patana's Facebook page and you'd see that she lived a fabulous life.
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July 30, 2025
The Freeman
Dolly de Leon dreams to be in an 'X-Men' film
Award-winning actress Dolly de Leon has expressed interest in joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), specifically as part of the X-Men.
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July 30, 2025
The Freeman
DA lifts temporary ban on Australian poultry imports
The Philippines has lifted its temporary ban on the importation of poultry products from Australia after the latter declared itself free from bird flu.
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July 30, 2025
The Freeman
Kyiv: 17 killed as Russian strike on Ukraine prison
A Russian airstrike on a prison in southeastern Ukraine overnight killed 17 inmates and wounded dozens of others, Kyiv said on Tuesday, after Washington pressured Russia to end its invasion.
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July 30, 2025
The Freeman
Soco wants review of national infra projects here
In response to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.'s call to hold accountable those behind anomalous flood control projects, Cebu Vice Governor Glenn Anthony Soco announced a renewed legislative push to review all national infrastructure initiatives in the province --starting with a directive for the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to coordinate directly with the Cebu Provincial Government.
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July 30, 2025
The Freeman
A missed opportunity
During last year's State of the Nation Address (SONA) one of the biggest rounds of applause came after the announcement of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. that he was making Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs) illegal.
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July 30, 2025
The Freeman
'Famine now unfolding in Gaza
Famine is “now unfolding” in Gaza, with thousands of children malnourished and hunger-related deaths on the rise among the youngest, a UN-backed monitor warned on Tuesday.
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July 30, 2025
The Freeman
A New Star in the Practical, Space Saving EV Tier
Japan’s KG Motors has been making waves for developing a single-seat electric vehicle that touts a less-than-Php400K price tag.
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July 30, 2025
The Freeman
Brownlee shines as Gilas turns back Black Bears
Gilas Pilipinas bucked a slow start to turn back the visiting Macau Black Bears, 103-98, in a fitting sendoff before it embarks on its campaign in the FIBA Asia Cup.
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July 30, 2025
The Freeman
What Marcos didn't say in SONA 2025
While it would take more than an hour and a half to talk about every issue the country is facing, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. left out several key concerns in his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA).
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July 30, 2025
The Freeman
Archival orders temporary halt to Ccmcc work
“So mao na karon naa nay gipatan-aw kung asa na anh plano. Mangayo ta og plano nila kay unsaon nila pag trabaho kung walay tarong nga plano?” he added.
2 min |
July 30, 2025
The Freeman
King Properties expands in key cities in Visayas
King Properties is expanding across the Visayas with new residential and commercial projects, moving beyond Cebu into key cities like Bacolod and Iloilo.
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July 30, 2025
The Freeman
The spectacle of a boxing match
I was surprised on Sunday morning that the boxing match between PNP Chief Nicolas Torre and acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte pushed through.
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July 29, 2025
The Freeman
Leuterio calls for investor-focused tourism
Filipino Homes founder Anthony Leuterio is urging the Department of Tourism (DOT) to expand its global promotional efforts, calling for a more strategic, investor-focused campaign that positions the Philippines not only as a tourist haven but also as a destination for long-term investment and residency.
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July 29, 2025
The Freeman
High Speed Hitters complete sweep, Chameleons grab quarterfinals spot
The PLDT High Speed Hitters blasted the Galeries Tower Highrisers in straight sets, 25-20, 25-14, 25-17, to complete a clean 5-0 sweep of Pool A and formalize their entry into the quarterfinals of the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) On Tour last Sunday, July 27, at the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Basak Campus Coliseum in Cebu City.
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July 29, 2025
The Freeman
Lahug fire affects 19 families
A total of 19 families and at least 57 individuals were displaced after a fire broke out in Sitio Laguerta, Barangay Lahug, Cebu City on Sunday evening, July 27.
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July 29, 2025
The Freeman
BBM declares end of guerrilla groups
SONA 2025
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July 29, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu Pacific bets big on Bohol with wide-body Airbus upgrade
Cebu Pacific is set to begin deploying its wide-body Airbus A330neo at Bohol Panglao International Airport (BPIA) by October, marking a major capacity upgrade for the route as the airline continues to expand its domestic network.
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July 29, 2025
The Freeman
Zero-balance billing
During his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 28, Marcos stressed that basic accommodation at DOH hospitals should already be funded by the government. In other words, patients no longer have to pay out of pocket.
2 min |
July 29, 2025
The Freeman
There's new blood to spill
Old horrors meet a brand new set of characters in “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” the continuation of the hit 1997 slasher film of the same name.
2 min |
July 29, 2025
The Freeman
'Sunshine' is painfully real yet hopeful
Seeing Maris Racal embody a teenage Sunshine, panicking through the streets of Manila in desperation after finding out she's pregnant, made me uncomfortable, because I couldn't help but think that there are many Sunshines in the country who are in the same position.
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July 29, 2025
The Freeman
Armed attackers kill 14 civilians in Ecuador
Armed attackers killed at least 14 civilians, including a child, in two separate attacks on Sunday in coastal Ecuador, authorities said, as drug trafficking gangs battle for control.
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July 29, 2025
The Freeman
Most of Cebu solons vote for Romualdez
The majority of Cebu's representatives were among the 269 representatives who voted for Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez to remain as speaker of the House of Representatives.
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