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Telco chamber raises concerns over 'Konektadong Pinoy' bill
The Philippine Chamber of Telecommunications Operators (PCTO) has sounded the alarm over key provisions in the proposed Konektadong Pinoy bill, warning that it could undermine national security, disrupt fair competition, and discourage investments in the country's telecommunications sector.
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April 10, 2025
The Freeman
Unbeaten UC Webmasters roll into quarterfinals
The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters completed a three-game elimination round sweep with a 71-42 rout of St. Joseph's College of Maasin City to propel Central Visayas to the men's basketball quarterfinals of the 2025 Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) National Games on Wednesday, April 9, at the University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao (USLT) Gym in Cagayan Province.
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April 10, 2025
The Freeman
CERA calls for energy task force ahead of polls
The Cebu Electricity Rights Advocates (CERA) is urging the Department of Energy (DOE) to urgently convene the Energy Task Force Election (ETFE), amid growing concerns over the stability of the country's power supply in the lead-up to the national elections.
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April 10, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu City opens nominations for 2025 Cebu Heritage Awards
The Cebu City Government, through its Cultural and Historical Affairs Office (CHAC), has officially opened nominations for this year's Cebu Heritage Awards (CHA).
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April 10, 2025
The Freeman
Guard nabbed in failed robbery try
The swift response of law enforcers prevented an attempted robbery at Palladium Suites Hotel along Osmeña Boulevard early Tuesday morning, April 8.
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April 10, 2025
The Freeman
Moody's: Phl banks among least affected by US tariffs
Philippine banks are among the least exposed in Asia-Pacific (APAC) to the credit risks stemming from the United States' latest import tariff hikes, according to credit watchdog Moody's Ratings.
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April 10, 2025
The Freeman
PRO-7 rolls out security plan for summer season
The Police Regional Office-7 (PRO7) has implemented enhanced security measures across the region in anticipation of the upcoming summer vacation.
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April 10, 2025
The Freeman
Comelec okays P310M budget
In a document sent to the media, it was stated that Comelec issued the notice of approval on March 18, 2025.
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April 10, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu City prepares 2 alternate water sources for dry season
The Cebu City government has identified two alternative sources of water for the dry season. The two being the Mangyapyap Falls in Barangay Paril and the Bonbon River in Barangay Bonbon.
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April 10, 2025
The Freeman
Comelec warns bets against campaigning
The Commission on Elections in Central Visayas (Comelec-7) has warned national and local candidates to suspend all campaigning on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday in observance of the religious significance of Holy Week.
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April 10, 2025
The Freeman
Stop political dynasties
Senator Marcos? We have already a Senator Raffy Tulfo who by the way is reportedly only a high school graduate. Do we still need two other Tulfo’s for our senators? Cannot Raffy, Erwin and Ben discuss over dinner table what is good for our country? Why do we need another Villar to join Senator Mark?
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April 10, 2025
The Freeman
PhilHealth reaffirms commitment to UHC
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) reaffirmed its commitment to its mandate of delivering Universal Health Care (UHC) to all Filipinos.
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April 10, 2025
The Freeman
Chinese treasures restored in the heart of Beijing
In a workshop tucked away in Beijing's historic Forbidden City, a restorer hunched over a centuries-old figurine, using a cotton bud to delicately clean its dusty crevices after years hidden in storage.
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April 10, 2025
The Freeman
Stern warnings to undesirable aliens in the Philippines
There are many good foreigners in the Philippines and a good number of them are my clients, friends and colleagues in church, civic clubs and social groups.
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April 10, 2025
The Freeman
Shanaia releases new pop song
Shanaia Gomez expresses the emotional weight of leaving a loved one in her heartfelt new ballad, \"Tried To Tell You,\" available now on various streaming platforms.
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April 09, 2025
The Freeman
MCIA launches first direct Cebu-Ho Chi Minh route
In support of Cebu's growing reputation as a premier destination offering world-class hospitality, rich cultural experiences, and seamless travel connections, the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) announced on April 7, 2025, the launch of Cebu Pacific Air's new thrice-weekly route between Cebu and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).
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April 09, 2025
The Freeman
1.94 million Filipinos jobless in February 2025
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday, April 8, that there were 1.94 million jobless Filipinos in February 2025, translating to an unemployment rate of 3.8%.
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April 09, 2025
The Freeman
Even the mightiest political dynasties fall silent and fade away
Some dynasties fade away from politics and public consciousness due to lack of successors, defeats to emerging clans or even “erosion of narrative.”
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April 09, 2025
The Freeman
Oplan Baklas in Mandaue nets five tons of campaign posters
As part of the ongoing Oplan Baklas, the Commission on Elections office in Mandaue City has collected at least five tons of campaign posters and materials.
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April 09, 2025
The Freeman
Kitty Duterte asks SC to hold arguments over father’s arrest
MANILA —- Veronica Duterte, daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, has petitioned the Supreme Court to hold oral arguments challenging the legal basis of her father’s arrest under an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant.
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April 09, 2025
The Freeman
LaVine boosts Kings' postseason bid
Zach LaVine scored 43 points as the Sacramento Kings inched closer to the NBA postseason with a 127-117 road win over the Detroit Pistons.
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April 09, 2025
The Freeman
Get ready to sip some tea
Lisa Vanderpump is back, along with Stassi Schroeder and a mix of familiar faces and new staff for Season Two of “Vanderpump Villa,” this time at ‘Castello Rosato’ in the countryside of Italy.
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April 09, 2025
The Freeman
Asian markets stage mild rebound but Trump tariff uncertainty reigns
Asian markets battled Tuesday to recover from the previous day's tariff-fuelled collapse, though Donald Trump's warning of more measures against China and Beijing's vow to fight \"to the end\" raised concerns the trade war could worsen.
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April 09, 2025
The Freeman
Common Muslim surnames in the Philippines
MOHAMMAD follows Abdul, which has a population of 18,816 people with 78% in ARMM. It is found in 144 cities and municipalities in the Philippines and the name is from the Arabic verb hammada, which means \"praised\", \"commendable\", and \"laudable\".
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April 09, 2025
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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