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Philippines top banks resilient despite tariff tensions – S&P
The country's top banks remain on solid footing despite growing global uncertainties stemming from tariff tensions and geopolitical risks, according to S&P Global Ratings.
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July 03, 2025
The Freeman
Memorial plan for seniors signed
A memorial plan tailored for senior citizens will be rolled out in Central Visayas following a Memorandum of Agreement signed between Kasugiran Sugbo and Cosmopolitan Memorial Chapel on Monday, June 30, at Junquera Street, Cebu City.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
The Freeman
Eala suffers early exit but earns praise from Wimbledon champion Krejcikova
Toodle-oo, Alex Eala.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
The Freeman
China: Dalai Lama successor must be approved by Beijing
China said on Wednesday that the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama “must be approved by the central government”, after Tibet’s exiled spiritual leader said he would have a successor after his death.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
The Freeman
Lionsgate Play's 'Kabul' relives the fall of a city
In August 2021, Kabul fell into the merciless grip of the Taliban, driving thousands to gamble with death just to escape the city. To kneel or to run away? This is the desperate reality that gripped the people of Kabul as the Taliban seized control and the world watched the rapid, chaotic withdrawal of American and NATO forces in Afghanistan.
3 min |
July 03, 2025
The Freeman
Seized substances positive for party drug ingredient
The powdery substances seized from an alleged drug laboratory in Barangay Zapatera, Cebu City have tested positive for a chemical used in the manufacture of party drugs.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
The Freeman
Kid's pleas to Regine sparks buzz on 'Idol Kids Phl'
A young contestant instantly captured hearts and made waves online after expressing his interest in being adopted by his idol, Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, in the first two episodes of the debut season of \"Idol Kids Philippines.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
The Freeman
Mayor Suan outlines 10-point agenda
Reelected Cordova Mayor Cesar “Didoy” Suan delivered his inaugural address on Tuesday, July 1, at the Cordova Sports and Cultural Center, outlining his administration's accomplishments during his first term and presenting a 10-point agenda for his second.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
The Freeman
Wimbledone
Alex Eala is the whole country's expectation.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
The Freeman
Iran suspends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog
Iran suspended on Wednesday its cooperation with the United Nations' nuclear watchdog, days after a ceasefire in a war that saw Israeli and US strikes on nuclear sites in the Islamic republic.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
The Freeman
Promise and performance
All throughout the country, a new set of officials have been sworn into office, each one, especially the higher ranking, enumerating their promises before their supporters.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
The Freeman
US halts some shipments of military aid to Ukraine
The White House said Tuesday it is halting some key weapons shipments to Ukraine that were promised under the Biden administration for Kyiv’s battle against the Russian invasion.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
The Freeman
2 Chinese nationals arrested in US for espionage
Two Chinese nationals have been arrested for espionage and for allegedly seeking to recruit members of the US Navy to serve as intelligence assets, the Justice Department said Tuesday.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
The Freeman
Pag-IBIG Fund earns 13th straight clean audit
Pag-IBIG Fund has earned its 13th consecutive Unmodified Opinion from the Commission on Audit (CoA), reaffirming its commitment to excellence in financial management, sound governance practices, and consistent compliance with accounting and auditing standards, officials announced on July 1.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
The Freeman
The online gambling epidemic
Perhaps, the deadliest disease of the decade is online gambling addiction.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
The Freeman
The Talamban-Pit-os road project
A few months ago, I decided to write again in this column my unwholesome traffic experience each time I visit my small garden in the mountain barangay of Paril.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
The Freeman
Archival eyes review of zoning ordinance
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival announced his plan on seeking a review of the recently approved revised zoning ordinance.
3 min |
July 03, 2025
The Freeman
BINI comes home with 'Here With You' fan meet
Fresh from their 15-stop “BINIverse World Tour,” the nation’s girl group BINI held a special homecoming with their fans called BLOOMs through the jam-packed “Here With You” event at the MOA Arena.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
The Freeman
Bacolod dance crew wins Changwon K-Pop World Fest Cebu Prelims
A nearly half-day bus journey from their hometown of Bacolod to Cebu City using their own pocket money was worth it for the K-pop dance group X: Encrypted, as they emerged grand champion in the dance category in the Changwon K-Pop World Festival 2025 Cebu preliminaries held June 29 at SM Seaside City.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
The Freeman
Mayor Ouano: MCC faces lack of classrooms, facilities
Mayor Thadeo “Jonkie” Ouano admitted that the Mandaue City College (MCC) is struggling to accommodate its growing student population, citing a serious lack of classrooms and facilities.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
The Freeman
How Sara's bank records can be disclosed in impeach trial
Should Vice President Sara Duterte face an impeachment trial, expect her bank records to be among the documents the House prosecution will request.
4 min |
July 03, 2025
The Freeman
Gilgeous-Alexander agrees to record $285M extension
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has agreed a four-year $285 million contract extension, the richest per-year contract in NBA history.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
The Freeman
The people's governor: then and now
Last 30 June 2025 at 12:01 P.M., Pamela Silagan Baricuatro, a first-time politician who upended Gwendolyn F. Garcia’s third and last bid for a gubernatorial term, took her oath as Cebu’s governor.
2 min |
July 02, 2025
The Freeman
Barrios will pay no respect to Pacquiao
Reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios said he has so much respect for Manny Pacquiao because of what the Filipino sports hero has done for the sport.
1 min |
July 02, 2025
The Freeman
A fair chance
Last Monday saw the assumption of two new local chief executives; both are new to their roles.
1 min |
July 02, 2025
The Freeman
'Sins of the Father' stars on why their series is captivating
Gerald Anderson and Jessy Mendiola have made their TV comeback with ABS-CBN’s crime drama “Sins of the Father” and they reveal what makes their new roles fascinating in the latest digital cover of Metro.
1 min |
July 02, 2025
The Freeman
Ethics for those who lost in the elections
Philippine history provides losers in the last polls with many behavior models to emulate if they wish to maintain their decency and still wish to make their political comebacks in 2028. The next three years should provide them time to reflect on their behavioral patterns as politicians and public servants.
3 min |
July 02, 2025
The Freeman
Archival eyes a solar-powered Cebu City Library
Following the relaunch of the 24/7 operations at the Cebu City Public Library, newly installed Mayor Nestor Archival unveiled plans to make the city library the first solar-powered library in the Philippines and to convert chapels into study centers.
4 min |
July 02, 2025
The Freeman
New contractor for CCMC welcomed
As Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival Sr. welcomes the development of having a contractor for the completion of the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC), he said he will personally supervise its progress but added that he will review the contract first.
2 min |
July 02, 2025
The Freeman
Pam vows reforms during inaugural speech
Cebu Governor Pamela \"Pam\" Baricuatro took her oath of office yesterday, July 1, 2025, during the inaugural ceremony held at the Capitol Social Hall, pledging to bring integrity, inclusivity, and urgency back to public service, and vowing to lead with purpose and conscience.
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