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DOTr vows stronger commitment, tighter watch on maritime policies
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the domestic shipping industry as it aims to shape more practical, effective, and responsive maritime policies.
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January 29, 2026
The Freeman
Phl auto industry sales may breach 500K units this year
Total vehicle sales in the country may hit another record high and breach the 500,000-unit mark this year amid growing demand for electrified vehicles and commercial vehicles, according to the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI).
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January 29, 2026
The Freeman
Stranded Las Piñas Sinulog participants finally return home
The last batch of Las Piñas City residents stranded in Cebu following their participation in the recently concluded Sinulog Festival has finally returned home, ending more than a week of uncertainty.
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January 29, 2026
The Freeman
BIR launches one-stop shop for business taxpayers
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has launched the Registered Business Enterprise Taxpayer Service (RBETS), anew office designed to make tax processes easier and more consistent for registered business enterprises (RBEs).
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January 29, 2026
The Freeman
Visa-free policy seen to boost Chinese tourist arrivals in Phl
The Philippines is expecting a rise in Chinese group tourists after the Department of Foreign Affairs began allowing visa-free entry for organized tour groups for up to 14 days starting Jan. 16, a move seen as a boost for a tourism sector still struggling to regain pre-pandemic momentum.
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January 29, 2026
The Freeman
Yamyamin, Rosales are January champions of CEPCA monthly tilt
Rosendo Yamyamin and Stephen Membreve Rosales dominated the January edition of the 2026 Cebu Executives and Professionals Chess Association (CEPCA) monthly tournament at Robinsons Galleria Cebu.
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January 29, 2026
The Freeman
Donaire set for March return
Following a tough split-decision loss in his previous bout, Nonito Donaire will return to the ring in March.
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January 29, 2026
The Freeman
Former Comelec spox Jimenez dies
Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) spokesperson James Jimenez has died at the age of 52 on Wednesday, January 28.n:
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January 29, 2026
The Freeman
Cebu strengthens ties with Malaysia
After meeting with China's new ambassador earlier this week, Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival and Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro received Malaysian Ambassador Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino in separate courtesy calls that position Cebu in stronger regional diplomatic ties.
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January 29, 2026
The Freeman
Weaving Stories of Culture and Heritage
Formalized via Proclamation No. 313 in 2012 during the term of President Benigno Aquino III, the month-long observance has traditionally been led by the Philippine Textile Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PTRI), with activities, highlights and events intent on raising awareness about the use of natural fibers derived from pineapple, banana and abaca, among many others.
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January 29, 2026
The Freeman
BIR resumes tax audits
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is resuming the issuance of letters of authority (LoA) and mission orders after a two-month suspension triggered by complaints these were being misused and weaponized.
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January 28, 2026
The Freeman
Aleson Shipping Lines' fleet grounded after Basilan sinking
The operations of Aleson Shipping Lines has been suspended following the sinking of the MV Trisha Kerstin 3, which left at least 18 people dead, including a 6-month-old baby.
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January 28, 2026
The Freeman
DSWD-7 showcases Project BINHI at LAWA
The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas (DSWD-7) highlighted the impact of its Risk Resiliency Program (RRP) during the Project LAWA at BINHI Program Implementation Review (PIR) held recently in Cebu City, bringing together partner local government units (LGUs) and national agencies to assess program progress, sustainability, and best practices.
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January 28, 2026
The Freeman
Chinese ambassador visits Pam, Archival, pushes bilateral relations
The new Chinese ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan underscored Cebu's importance in bilateral relations during separate courtesy calls to Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro and Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival the other day.
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January 28, 2026
The Freeman
Doncic magic sparks Lakers over Bulls
Luka Doncic produced a 46-point masterpiece as the Los Angeles Lakers snapped the Chicago Bulls' four-game winning streak with a 129-118 victory on the road.
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January 28, 2026
The Freeman
Marcos free to attend impeachment hearings
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. may or may not attend the House justice committee hearings on the impeachment complaints filed against him.
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January 28, 2026
The Freeman
Economist: Phl economic growth may slip below 5%
The Philippines risks squandering a rare opportunity to sharply reduce poverty and lift living standards if economic growth slows below 5 percent warned economist Ronilo Balbieran.
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January 28, 2026
The Freeman
Developments highlighted by Chinese consul general in new year briefing
Chinese Consul General Zhang Zhen led a new year media briefing in Cebu yesterday where she outlined China’s major development milestones, diplomatic priorities, and relations with the Philippines, while underscoring the role of the media in promoting mutual understanding between the two countries.
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January 28, 2026
The Freeman
Baricuatro creates anti-poverty body
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro has issued an executive order creating the Provincial Poverty Reduction Action Committee (PRAC), a body designed to strengthen participatory governance in the fight against poverty.
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January 28, 2026
The Freeman
Nostalgia and new fans as Tamagotchi turns 30
Japan's Tamagotchi toys were a 1990s playground craze and the virtual pets that demand food and attention are still a hit among retro-loving Gen Z and nostalgic parents.
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January 28, 2026
The Freeman
Self-diagnosis
The Milwaukee Bucks, as of this writing, are sitting at 11th on the Eastern Conference with an 18-26 win-loss record.
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January 28, 2026
The Freeman
JAYVEE LYN LOREJO
Fresh face from Davao among MWP 2026 frontrunners
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January 28, 2026
The Freeman
US alliance would collapse if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the alliance between Tokyo and Washington would collapse if Japan failed to act in the event of an attack on the US military during a conflict in Taiwan.
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January 28, 2026
The Freeman
MCWD board now complete
AFTER MONTHS OF DISPUTE, PARALYSIS
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January 28, 2026
The Freeman
Healing wounds: The 1948 wartime collaborators amnesty
Seventy-eight years ago today, President Manuel A. Roxas issued a general amnesty to Filipinos accused of wartime collaboration --a decision both consequential and controversial.
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January 28, 2026
The Freeman
NoKor fires missiles towards Sea of Japan
North Korea fired what appeared to be two ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan on Tuesday, Tokyo said.
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January 28, 2026
The Freeman
China eyes stronger economic ties with Phl
China is seeking to deepen its economic partnership with the Philippines, with a renewed focus on trade, investment, technology and infrastructure cooperation as Beijing enters a new phase of its long-term development strategy, Chinese Consul General to the Philippines Zhang Zhen said.
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January 28, 2026
The Freeman
USC Lady Warriors, UC Webmasters crowned back-to-back champions
DOUBLE THRILLER IN CESAFI VOLLEYBALL FINALS
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January 28, 2026
The Freeman
A servant, a leader, a child of God
At first sight, we might think that these three categories are three separate divisions, hardly related to each other and having different rankings in our classification of them, one higher than the others, etc.
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January 28, 2026
The Freeman
What if the accused dies before final judgment?
Assuming that criminal charges have already been filed prior to the death of the accused, what would happen to the said cases?
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