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The Freeman
China's ambiguous foreign policy
Last week, China officially declared Philippine Secretary of National Defense Teodoro “persona non grata”, including members of his family from all Chinese territories. This was stated by the Chinese Embassy was the provocative statements of Teodoro on the incursions of Chinese ships/boats, Coast Guard ships, the latest an exploration/research ship inside the coastal waters of the Philippines. Unofficially, maybe the arrest of illegal undocumented Chinese nationals suspected as spies.
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June 22, 2026
The Freeman
Risa reinforces call for strong waste management in LGUs
Senator Risa Hontiveros has called for the stronger implementation of national policies on waste management and water services, saying both remain among the country’s most pressing concerns, especially in highly urbanized areas such as Cebu City.
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June 22, 2026
The Freeman
BBM orders release of P3B more for displaced OFWs from MidEast
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the release of an additional P3 billion for the government’s repatriation and reintegration program for overseas Filipino workers displaced by the conflict in the Middle East.
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June 22, 2026
The Freeman
Onion farmers get credit line via Jollibee, BanKo partnership
The Jollibee Group Foundation (JGF) has partnered with the microfinance arm of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) to provide onion farmers access to financing that may help them improve their productivity and boost their income.
1 min |
June 22, 2026
The Freeman
The off-ramp for judgmentalism
Christ tells us where we can find that exit from our strong tendency to be judgmental. “Judge not, that you may not be judged, for with what judgment you judge, you shall be judged, and with what measure you mete, it shall be measured to you again.” (Mt 7,1-2)
2 min |
June 22, 2026
The Freeman
Bolivia declares state of emergency, deploys military to quell protests
Bolivia’s president declared a state of emergency on Saturday and deployed soldiers and bulldozers to raze anti-government roadblocks that have paralyzed the Andean nation.
2 min |
June 22, 2026
The Freeman
Community runs keep thriving in Cebu
Community runs continue to gain traction among runners in Cebu, serving as a platform to train, connect, and prepare for upcoming races.
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June 22, 2026
The Freeman
Infra, trust crucial in sustaining digital agriculture across ASEAN
Technology infrastructure may be foundational to digital agriculture, but access and connectivity are just the beginning. In ASEAN countries, it is critical to meet smallholder farmers halfway and provide them not just internet and devices, but community-wide support that will help them sustain digital farming practices.
1 min |
June 22, 2026
The Freeman
Health care spending rises to P1.87 trillion
Health care spending in the country rose by 15 percent in 2025, as Filipinos are placing more importance on taking care of their health.
1 min |
June 22, 2026
The Freeman
Exciting aquathlon race set in Argao
Everything is already in place for the Adlaw sa Kublan-Argao Aquathlon slated on September 20 in the municipality of Argao in southern Cebu.
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June 22, 2026
The Freeman
'Home Along Da Riles Da Reunion' is heartfelt return of the Cosmes
As an older Gen Z kid who lived overseas and watched Pinoy television through TFC, I don’t share the same memories of Dolphy that Gen Xers and millennials have from watching him as Mang Kevin Cosme in “Home Along da Riles.”
3 min |
June 22, 2026
The Freeman
‘Francisco’ intensifies into typhoon
Tropical depression Francisco has intensified into a typhoon over the Philippine Sea on Sunday afternoon, June 21, but no Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal has been raised so far, state weather bureau PAGASA said.
1 min |
June 22, 2026
The Freeman
New love anthems from ABS-CBN Music
Love comes with unforgettable highs and heartbreaking lows, and music often helps us make sense of it all. These four new releases from ABS-CBN Music capture the kilig of new beginnings, the pain of letting go, and the journey of healing. Check these out on all digital streaming platforms:
1 min |
June 22, 2026
The Freeman
Poll finds Israelis believe Iran won Mideast war
Israelis overwhelmingly believe that Iran emerged stronger from the Middle East war and its subsequent deal with the United States, a poll released on Sunday found.
1 min |
June 22, 2026
The Freeman
549 violators apprehended under safer cities initiative
The Cebu Police Provincial Office (CPPO) continued its intensified implementation of the Safer Cities Initiative, resulting in the apprehension of 549 individuals for various local ordinance violations during a province-wide anti-criminality campaign conducted on June 20.
3 min |
June 22, 2026
The Freeman
Seafarers’ $40B remittances shield Phl economy from global shocks
The Philippines’ position as the world’s largest supplier of maritime labor is helping shield the economy from mounting global uncertainty, with Filipino seafarers continuing to generate billions of dollars in remittances and sustain household spending despite geopolitical tensions and slowing growth in key markets.
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June 22, 2026
The Freeman
DSWD-7 clarifies 4Ps potential list still needs validation
The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas (DSWD)-7 clarified that families whose names appeared on the recently released lists of potential Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries in Cebu and Bohol are not automatically enrolled in the government’s flagship poverty reduction program.
1 min |
June 22, 2026
The Freeman
US, Iran set for talks as Lebanon conflict threatens deal
The first round of negotiations between the United States and Iran since the two sides signed a preliminary agreement to halt their war was due to begin in Switzerland on Sunday, with the conflict in Lebanon threatening the deal.
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June 22, 2026
The Freeman
US envoy Witkoff headed to Switzerland for talks
US envoy Steve Witkoff was headed to Switzerland for talks, American media outlets reported Friday, after scheduled negotiations due to take place there between the United States and Iran were postponed.
1 min |
June 21, 2026
The Freeman
Vandalism shouldn't go unpunished
Thinking that he could get away with it, a 16-year-old vandalized the wall of a public school in Mandaue City in the early hours last June 10.
1 min |
June 21, 2026
The Freeman
Mandaue braces for El Niño
The Mandaue City government has begun preparing for the possible effects of the El Niño phenomenon expected to affect the country from this year until the first quarter of 2027, following a warning from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
1 min |
June 21, 2026
The Freeman
Phl Navy joins drills ahead of world's largest naval exercise
The Philippine Navy participated in a live-fire air defense exercise with naval forces from Japan, Singapore and Italy while sailing toward Hawaii for this year's Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise, the world's largest international maritime drill.
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June 21, 2026
The Freeman
Tales of celebs and their dads
Fathers are often the leading figures in a family. No matter how much their children try to be different as they grow up, traces of their father’s values and upbringing often seep into their demeanor.
5 min |
June 21, 2026
The Freeman
P1.12M shabu seized from HVI
More than P1.12 million worth of suspected shabu was seized and a High-Value Individual (HVI) was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Sitio Kolis, Barangay Tangke, Talisay City, on the evening of Friday, June 19.
1 min |
June 21, 2026
The Freeman
Ron Manalang: On The Virtues of Leadership and Fatherhood
The metro’s hospitality sphere is no stranger to visionary leanings of Ron Manalang. At one point at the helm of a 2000-room property in the United States, Ron has seen to the seamless openings of various Seda developments in the country — famously steering Seda Central Bloc Cebu when it opened in 2020 through challenges brought about by the pandemic, and through disruptions brought about by regional natural calamities in the years that came after.
3 min |
June 21, 2026
The Freeman
Malabuyoc hospital upgrade underway
Residents of southern Cebu may soon gain access to expanded healthcare services after the Cebu provincial government and the Municipality of Malabuyoc signed a Deed of Usufruct that paves the way for the upgrading of the Mariano Jesus Cuenco Memorial Hospital into a Level 1 hospital.
2 min |
June 21, 2026
The Freeman
How has Brexit affected key issues?
Tuesday marks 10 years since the UK voted for Brexit, upending the country’s politics and triggering fraught negotiations that finally concluded when it left the European Union in January 2020.
1 min |
June 21, 2026
The Freeman
Giving Immigrants a VOICE - Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement
The Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) Office was established by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in 2017 and reestablished in 2025 pursuant to Executive Order 14159.
2 min |
June 21, 2026
The Freeman
Satisfaction with Marcos gov’t drops
Only around one in every three Filipinos are satisfied with the performance of the Marcos Jr. administration, according to the results of the first quarter survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS).
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June 21, 2026
The Freeman
Foc Fashion takes on modern dating in new track
Indie rock outfit Foc Fashion continues their creative resurgence with the release of \"I Wish That I Said\", the band's fifth single in their ongoing comeback era.
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