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Russia will stick to nuclear weapons limits if US does
Russia said Wednesday it would abide by limits on its nuclear weapons set out in a lapsed arms control treaty with the United States, so long as Washington did the same.
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February 12, 2026
The Freeman
Taiwanese opposition party agrees to consider defense bill
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s $40 billion defense spending plan will be reviewed in parliament after an opposition party on Wednesday did a U-turn and agreed to send the contentious bill to committee.
2 min |
February 12, 2026
The Freeman
Food inflation eases in January- DEPDev
Food inflation slowed in January 2026, helping keep the country's overall inflation rate manageable and within the government's target range at the start of the year, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) said.
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February 12, 2026
The Freeman
This Year's The Brides at Triton
This year’s holding of JPark Island Resort and Waterpark’s The Brides at Triton Wedding Expo is once again set on helping couples-to-be make their dream weddings come true.
2 min |
February 12, 2026
The Freeman
Man kills 9 at school, residence in Canada
A shooter killed nine people and wounded dozens more at a secondary school and a residence in a remote part of western Canada on Tuesday, authorities said, in a rare mass shooting in the country.
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February 12, 2026
The Freeman
FDI inflows hit 4-month high
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into the Philippines rose for a second consecutive month in November, offering early signs of stabilization after a softer stretch marked by political noise, adverse weather disruptions and global trade uncertainties.
2 min |
February 12, 2026
The Freeman
Another skill needed
According to a report in this newspaper, around 200 people have fallen victim to a tourism scam in Sta.
1 min |
February 12, 2026
The Freeman
What's Next on Netflix Philippines
After 10 years of being part of Filipino entertainment culture, Netflix Philippines enters 2026 with a slate that marks a striking new chapter: bigger in ambition, deeper in creative partnerships, and unmistakably Filipino at its core.
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February 12, 2026
The Freeman
THIS LOVE MONTH Public told to be wary of online 'romance scams'
Elderly individuals such as widows and widowers were identified as the most “vulnerable” to falling victim to romance scams that often lead to financial solicitation, authorities said, as they heightened awareness against this scheme during Love Month.
2 min |
February 12, 2026
The Freeman
Let us support Senate Resolution No 256
In several articles I wrote in this column on the Chinese incursions into the West Philippine Sea (WPS), I quoted the book of Senator Jovito Salonga, on Public International Law.
2 min |
February 12, 2026
The Freeman
CCCI urges action on road safety, transparency in hit-and-run probe
BIZ SECTOR MOURNS LOSS OF YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR
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February 12, 2026
The Freeman
Mga Lugpong sa Alamsulat
Alamsulát - this is a collective term for written bodies of work, with alamsulatón generally used to pertain to literature.
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February 12, 2026
The Freeman
Provincial hospitals to be upgraded
The Cebu provincial hospitals will soon be upgraded to meet the Level 1 and Level 2 standards of the Department of Health (DOH), as the local government will supplement them with medical equipment and infrastructure materials, improving long-overdue healthcare facilities.
1 min |
February 12, 2026
The Freeman
Why BBM won't dare to fire Sec. Frasco?
It would be a big political blunder for President BBM to remove DOT Secretary Cristina Frasco from the Cabinet.
3 min |
February 12, 2026
The Freeman
Ingram to replace injured Curry
Toronto guard Brandon Ingram will replace injured Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry in the NBA All-Star Game on Monday (February 16 Phl time) in Los Angeles.
1 min |
February 12, 2026
The Freeman
DOT-7 beefs up barrier-free tourism
The tourism industry in Central Visayas is now broadening its inclusivity and sensitivity in service by equipping tourism stakeholders and professionals to assist tourists on the Autism Spectrum, as well as Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).
2 min |
February 12, 2026
The Freeman
Spain PM vows justice, defends rail safety
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez vowed Wednesday that justice would be done following two train accidents that claimed 47 lives last month, and insisted the country’s rail system “is safe”.
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February 12, 2026
The Freeman
Cebu's tourism industry banks on digital upgrades, infra boost
Cebu's inbound tourism operators are banking on digital upgrades and a new wave of infrastructure projects to help the Philippines reclaim ground in the race for international visitors, as regional rivals intensify competition and local industry groups roll out large-scale campaigns to revive demand.
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February 12, 2026
The Freeman
Pepito wants Palace to help push CBRT
In a letter dated February 8, 2026, Pepito urged Malacañang, through Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto, to elevate the CBRT as a national priority and ensure its completion through strong inter-agency coordination.
2 min |
February 12, 2026
The Freeman
CIT-U Baby Wildcats end 17-year title drought in CESAFI basketball
Dethrone UV Baby Lancers to grab U15 crown
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February 12, 2026
The Freeman
Archival to meet business owners on waste disposal
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival is meeting today the owners and representatives of large establishments to discuss waste management, echoing Councilor Mikel Rama's call for businesses to take a more active role in addressing the city's worsening garbage problem.
1 min |
February 12, 2026
The Freeman
LTO chief wants lifetime ban on Pajarillo driver's license
\"I will recommend to ban the driver (Pajarillo), ban for life yung kanyang driver's license
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February 12, 2026
The Freeman
Discayas' Rolls-Royce old for P29M
Of the 10 seized luxury vehicles auctioned by the Bureau of Customs, only one, owned by contractor couple Sarah and Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya, was sold on Wednesday, January 11.
2 min |
February 12, 2026
The Freeman
PBB's Sofia Pablo, Eliza Borromeo prove their critics wrong
When it comes to public perception, Sofia Pablo and Eliza Borromeo had a lot to prove during their time inside the “Pinoy Big Brother” (PBB) house to show why they were deserving housemates.
3 min |
February 12, 2026
The Freeman
Iran marks 1979 revolution under shadow of US threat
Iran's president vowed on Wednesday that the Islamic republic would not bow to outside aggression, as it marked the anniversary of the 1979 revolution with events overshadowed by the looming threat of US military action.
1 min |
February 12, 2026
The Freeman
Pres. Marcos: Classroom building brought down to the local level
A formal agreement has been signed allowing local government units (LGUs) to take the lead in building classrooms in their respective areaseffectively decentralizing the process from the national government.
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February 12, 2026
The Freeman
Britney Spears sells rights to her music catalog
US singer Britney Spears has become the latest musician to sell the rights to her catalog that includes hits like \"...Baby One More Time\" and \"Oops!...I Did It Again,\" US media reported Tuesday.
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February 12, 2026
The Freeman
Visa strengthens anti-scam push
Visa is stepping up scam disruption efforts in the Philippines as fraudsters increasingly abandon SMS-based schemes in favor of phishing, online card fraud and account takeovers that target the country’s rapidly expanding digital payments space.
1 min |
February 12, 2026
The Freeman
BAYAN opposes Carbon Market modernization
Militant group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN)-Central Visayas has voiced strong opposition to the ongoing modernization of the Carbon Public Market, warning that the project under the Carbon Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) could lead to privatization and threaten the livelihood of thousands of workers.
1 min |
February 12, 2026
The Freeman
DA eyes higher tariffs on sugar substitutes
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is considering higher tariffs on artificial sweeteners to protect the local sugar industry amid a surge in imports.
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