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RTWPB-7 grants P1K to P2K wage hike for Kasambahay
RTWPB-7 said the wage hike was determined after public consultations and hearings held on August 31, 2025. The discussions considered the socioeconomic conditions in Central Visayas, the needs of domestic workers and their families, as well as employers' capacity to pay.
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September 18, 2025
The Freeman
Tech leaders warn of social deficit in AI-driven world
As artificial intelligence (AI) permeates daily life and reshapes industries, telecom executives and thought leaders at the 21st Asian Carriers Conference (ACC 2025) warned that societies risk losing the very fabric of human connection in pursuit of technological progress.
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September 18, 2025
The Freeman
DPWH scraps P255B flood control budget
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has struck off P255 billion of its flood control funds, bringing the agency's proposed budget down to P625.78 billion.
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September 18, 2025
The Freeman
The four horsemen of the flood control apocalypse
We all know that the apocalypse, as described in the Book of the Revelation, is the final, complete and total destruction of the world.
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September 18, 2025
The Freeman
SHDA convention to tackle housing backlog
Housing developers and policymakers will convene in Makati this October to address the country’s chronic housing backlog, as the Subdivision and Housing Developers Association, Inc. (SHDA) stages its 33rd National Developers Convention.
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September 18, 2025
The Freeman
China warship's live fire 'threat' forces PCG, fishermen to flee
A Chinese warship announced live fire exercises in waters some 90 nautical miles from the Zambales coastline yesterday morning, forcing Philippine Coast Guard vessels and dozens of Filipino fishing boats caught inside the designated danger zone to leave the area.
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September 18, 2025
The Freeman
Israel to open new route for fleeing Gazans
Gaza City, Palestinian Territories --- The Israeli military said Wednesday it will open a temporary new route to allow people to flee Gaza City, as it pressed a major ground assault aimed at crushing Hamas.
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September 18, 2025
The Freeman
Can something be done?
The no-dropping policy buses leaving or entering Cebu City now have to strictly comply with is getting the ire of many commuters.
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September 18, 2025
The Freeman
Agreement allows south buses to stop at schools
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro yesterday announced she has reached an agreement with Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival to allow provincial buses to make designated stops at universities along Cebu City's southern corridor, a development to resolve commuters' problems with the strict \"no dropping\" policy earlier.
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September 18, 2025
The Freeman
LTO-7 clarifies policy on ride-hailing apps
The Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) has clarified that its recent enforcement drive is not a targeted campaign against Maxim riders but part of a broader crackdown on “colorum” or illegal transport services in the region.
1 min |
September 17, 2025
The Freeman
FBI chief Kash Patel faces Senate panel
FBI Director Kash Patel faces a Senate panel on Tuesday amid criticism of his handling of the investigation into the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the case of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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September 17, 2025
The Freeman
Rice not fit for consumption given as financial assistance
The Mandaue City Government and the Cebu Provincial Government have agreed to classify the 397 unsold sacks of rice from the Sugbo Mercadong Barato (SMB) program as financial assistance from the Capitol to the city.
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September 17, 2025
The Freeman
DA: Zaldy Co demanded fish import permits for 3 firms
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said Rep. Elizaldy Co (Ako Bicol Party-list) attempted to force the agency to grant fish import permits to three companies he nominated to receive allocation.
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September 17, 2025
The Freeman
Sanya's 'Hot Maria Clara' now has a club mix
Following its viral resurgence, Sparkle artist Sanya Lopez’s 2022 hit “Hot Maria Clara” has been given a new life with the release of its official “club mix” version. The party track is now available in digital platforms.
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September 17, 2025
The Freeman
Mandaue govt. implements cost-cutting measures
The Mandaue City Government has begun implementing austerity measures to prevent a possible budget deficit by the end of the year.
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September 17, 2025
The Freeman
Visayan Electric bares P0.92/kWh rate hike
Residential customers of Visayan Electric will see an increase of P0.92 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in their September-October billing, raising the overall electricity rate to P12.51/kWh.
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September 17, 2025
The Freeman
Kapamilya acts make name in global music scene
Kapamilya acts BGYO, BINI, and Maki have bagged nominations from Brazil's award-giving body, BreakTudo Awards 2025.
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September 17, 2025
The Freeman
Israel bombards Gaza City; UN accuses it of ‘genocide'
Gaza City, Palestinian Territories --- Israel unleashed a massive new bombing campaign on Gaza City Tuesday after visiting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio backed the ally’s goal of eradicating Hamas and warned only days may be left for a diplomatic solution.
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September 17, 2025
The Freeman
World EV Day Forum highlights Phl's potential in electric mobility
Mober, a pioneer in green logistics in the Philippines, reinforced the country's ambition to become a regional hub for commercial electric vehicles (EVs) as it hosted the second edition of the World EV Day Forum Philippines at the EDSA Shangri-La Manila.
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September 17, 2025
The Freeman
Archival open to lifestyle check
The mayor made the statement after the City Council approved a resolution urging his office to create a task force to conduct lifestyle checks on all city officials.
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September 17, 2025
The Freeman
Orlando's time to shine?
Online newsletter Bleacher Report wrote about the Orlando Magic saying, \"Although talented, the group has yet to achieve anything significant in the Eastern Conference.
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September 17, 2025
The Freeman
Trump files $15B lawsuit against New York Times
US President Donald Trump filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times on Monday, accusing the outlet of a “decades-long pattern” of smears driven by feelings of “actual malice.”
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September 17, 2025
The Freeman
DA distributes 5K kilos of rice to 500 drivers
A total of 500 public transport drivers benefitted from the rice distribution program of the Department of Agriculture in Central Visayas (DA-7) under the nationwide “Handog ng Pangulo” initiative.
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September 17, 2025
The Freeman
Why punish the commuters?
If all goes as planned, transport groups Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (Piston) and Samahang Manibela Mananakay at Nagkaisang Terminal ng Transportasyon (Manibela) are pushing through with three-day nationwide transport strikes starting today.
1 min |
September 17, 2025
The Freeman
Phl auto sales drop by 7.6% in August
New vehicle sales slid by 7.6% in August amid a slump in sales of passenger cars and commercial vehicles, an industry report showed.
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September 17, 2025
The Freeman
Opening doors to next generation of storytellers
GMA PUBLIC AFFAIRS’ STORYTELLERS ACADEMY
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September 17, 2025
The Freeman
Minglanilla, Talisay set for grudge rematch in Gullas Cup finals
The defending champion Abante Minglanilla and Talisay Askyon Agad knocked out their respective rivals to arrange a grudge rematch in the Finals of the Rhea Gullas Cup 2025 Cebu First District 21 Under Basketball Tournament last Sunday, September 14, at the Talisay City Sports Complex.
1 min |
September 17, 2025
The Freeman
History of polling trust and mistrust
Binay, won with 41.6%. In 2016, Rodrigo Duterte won with 39%, while Leni Robredo narrowly won the vice presidency with 35%.
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September 17, 2025
The Freeman
McConaughey unveils California fire film 'The Lost Bus'
For Hollywood stars Matthew McConaughey and Jamie Lee Curtis, making an action film about the deadliest wildfire in California history hits close to home.
2 min |
September 17, 2025
The Freeman
Sara expects impeachment trial
Vice President Sara Duterte said she is still preparing for her impeachment trial as she expects the House of Representatives to be persistent in kicking her out of the 2028 presidential race.
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