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The Freeman
Flexible rice tariff adjustments OKd
The Economy and Development (ED) Council has approved the recommendation to allow a more flexible rice tariff scheme starting in 2026, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) said.
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November 06, 2025
The Freeman
Death toll rises to 111
With this, Governor Pamela “Pam” Baricuatro convened a meeting with public utility providers early yesterday morning, November 5, to coordinate the immediate restoration of essential services and assess the full extent of the typhoon’s impact.
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November 06, 2025
The Freeman
Medieval tower collapse adds to Italy's workplace toll
The deadly collapse of a medieval tower in Rome has made global headlines, but for trade unions, it is simply the latest of many workplace tragedies in Italy.
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November 06, 2025
The Freeman
SSS earnings hit P94B in 9 months
State-run Social Security System grew its earnings by 20 percent from January to September, driven by higher service and business income that strengthened its overall financial performance during the period.
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November 06, 2025
The Freeman
Phl climbs to 56th in global competitiveness report
The Philippines climbed five places to the 56th spot out of 69 economies in this year’s World Digital Competitiveness Ranking (WDCR) released by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) World Competitiveness Center (WCC).
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November 06, 2025
The Freeman
Where things stand on China-US trade after Trump and Xi talk
China and the United States have lowered the temperature in their spiralling trade war, bringing a precarious end to months of back-and-forth measures between the economic and technological powerhouses.
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November 06, 2025
The Freeman
WATER MYTHCONCEPTIONS
Soft and hard water are two very different types of water. Broadly speaking, soft water is identified as treated water in which the only ion is sodium, while hard water is water that contains an appreciable quantity of dissolved minerals like magnesium and calcium. Following are takes on several “mythconceptions” that revolve around soft and hard water, along with some general water “mythconceptions”.
1 min |
November 06, 2025
The Freeman
Issues surrounding Miss Universe Thailand director loom over 74th MU
- Power struggle? -
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November 06, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu under state of calamity
Section 4 of the Executive Order mandates the Cebu PDRRMO, together with local disaster offices, to lead and coordinate the province’s overall response efforts.
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November 06, 2025
The Freeman
Palace: 343 flood control projects implemented in Cebu since 2016
Amid the massive flooding Cebu experienced during the onslaught of Typhoon Tino, Malacañang on Wednesday said there were a total of 343 flood control projects implemented in the province from 2016 to 2022, with 168 more projects undertaken from 2022 to 2025.
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November 06, 2025
The Freeman
City's upland barangays still cut off after typhoon
Several upland and interior barangays in Cebu City remain partially cut off as the aftermath of Typhoon Tino continues to hamper road access and mobility.
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November 06, 2025
The Freeman
Web of lies, secrets in Cebu-filmed 'The Alibi
How much are you willing to risk in order to conceal your darkest secrets?
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November 06, 2025
The Freeman
Lawsuit alleges Spotify allows streaming fraud
A new lawsuit alleges streaming giant Spotify turns a blind eye to vast networks of bots that inflate streaming figures to benefit megastars such as Drake at the expense of lesser-known artists.
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November 06, 2025
The Freeman
A double music offering from Shawn Crab
Up-and-coming artist Shawn Crab explores the highs and struggles of young love with back-to-back singles “Tago” and “Ang Labo”, available on all streaming platforms.
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November 06, 2025
The Freeman
Moira releases 'Umpisa' collab version with Adie
Singer-songwriter Moira Dela Torre has joined forces for the first time with fellow artist Adie for their touching collaboration “Umpisa.”
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November 06, 2025
The Freeman
Irregularities in Davao flood projects flagged
House Deputy Minority Leader and ACT Teachers party-list Representative Antonio Tinio revealed yesterday serious irregularities in flood control projects implemented along the Davao and Matina Rivers between 2019 and 2022.
2 min |
November 06, 2025
The Freeman
Protect us from further harm, Dear God!
The floods that have affected many parts of our province these past days remind us not only of the fragility of life but also of the sad state of our environment.
2 min |
November 06, 2025
The Freeman
A different war against China
While fearfully anticipating the passing of Typhoon Tino, I holed up myself last Monday in my study room.
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November 06, 2025
The Freeman
PHL universities talent-rich but research-poor — QS
The Philippines has more universities in international rankings than ever before, yet still struggles to produce graduates with the right skills for the jobs its economy needs.
2 min |
November 06, 2025
The Freeman
Typhoon Tino disrupts water supply
While floodwaters surged across Metro Cebu at the height of Typhoon Tino, many residents found themselves without a drop of potable water.
2 min |
November 06, 2025
The Freeman
PBBM wants simple Christmas celebrations for government agencies
President Marcos has ordered all government agencies to ensure simple Christmas and year-end celebrations in consideration for those affected by calamities that have hit the country.
1 min |
November 06, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu City Niños top performer among Cebuano contingents
Rank ninth place overall in Batang Pinoy 2025
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November 06, 2025
The Freeman
Thunder rolls Clippers to stay unbeaten
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander kept his remarkable scoring streak alive as the Oklahoma City Thunder came from behind to extend their unbeaten start to the NBA season with a 126-107 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
1 min |
November 06, 2025
The Freeman
At least 7 dead after UPS cargo plane crashes near Louisville airport
At least seven people died and several more were injured after a UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff on Tuesday from Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, exploding into flames as it crashed into businesses adjacent to the airport.
1 min |
November 06, 2025
The Freeman
Young leftist Mamdani on track to win NY vote, shaking up US politics
New Yorkers appeared poised to elect a young Muslim leftist as mayor on Tuesday, as U.S. voters cast judgment for the first time on Donald Trump's tumultuous second presidency in nationwide local elections.
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November 06, 2025
The Freeman
Anjo Yllana 'bluffs' about Tito Sotto's alleged affair
Former “Eat Bulaga” co-host Anjo Yllana made explosive remarks against current host and senator Vicente ‘Tito’ Sotto III, alleging that the senator-host has a mistress.
2 min |
November 05, 2025
The Freeman
BOC Port of Cebu has new collector
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Cebu welcomed a new district collector following an official turnover ceremony held last Monday, November 3.
1 min |
November 05, 2025
The Freeman
Petron net income up 37% to P9.7B in first nine months
Petron Corporation reported a net income of P9.7 billion for the first nine months, up 37% from last year’s P7.1 billion, driven by higher domestic sales, lower costs, and improved plant efficiency.
1 min |
November 05, 2025
The Freeman
No time to give up hope
Cebu woke up to devastation yesterday after Typhoon Tino carved a destructive path through the Visayas.
1 min |
November 05, 2025
The Freeman
Presidents, heroes, and causes of death
Sergio Osmeifia’s death was on October 19, 1961 and his death certificate shows the most complete cause of death among our presidents: he died due to pulmonary edema, due to heart failure, due to arteriosclerotic hypertensive cardiovascular disease, with other significant conditions including uremia due to renal sclerosis and benign prostatic hypertrophy.
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