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China hails coming of 'multipolar world' ahead of Trump-Xi talks
China's foreign minister warned on Monday that a \"multipolar world is coming,\" a veiled jab at Washington ahead of key talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
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October 28, 2025
The Freeman
Holy ground no longer holy?
A woman was recently murdered by her husband in Liloan town. But here's the shocker; she was choked to death in broad daylight, in public, inside a church.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The Freeman
Cybersecurity threats surge in Phl as digitalization rises
As the Philippines accelerates its push for digitalization across industries, the same transformation driving progress has also expanded the country’s exposure to cyber threats.
2 min |
October 28, 2025
The Freeman
'Bubble Gang' celebrates 30th anniversary with return of iconic skits
Despite these standout moments, something about the two-part special felt less spectacular than expected.
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October 28, 2025
The Freeman
Ouano pushes P4.5B Mandaue budget for 2026
Mandaue Mayor Jonkie Ouano has proposed a P4.5-billion annual budget for 2026, maintaining the same amount as this year to keep what he described as a “more realistic” financial plan for the city.
3 min |
October 28, 2025
The Freeman
Diesel prices up by P2, gasoline by P1.20 today
After last week’s rollback ended the two-month fuel price hike, motorists have to brace for a big-time increase bordering P2 per liter starting Tuesday, October 28.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The Freeman
Phl, Japan agree on new defense logistics accord
For the first time, ending government corruption has emerged as the second most important issue Filipinos expect the government to address, OCTA Research Group said Monday.
2 min |
October 28, 2025
The Freeman
GCash: No evidence of data breach
E-wallet firm GCash on Monday, October 27, reassured clients that their funds are secure following reports of an alleged data leak involving one of the country's leading digital payment services.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The Freeman
Diokno sees more easing as graft woes weigh
The Philippine central bank may cut its key interest rate again in December and further next year, as the economic fallout from a corruption scandal may linger through the end of 2026, an official said.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The Freeman
DENR flags recla disguised as flood control project
There is a reclamation project in Laguna de Bay that the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) found was presented as a flood control project.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The Freeman
The Khos and the politics of Masbate
Masbate Province might as well be renamed Masbate Kho. All the top elective offices in the province are monopolized by only one dynasty, the Kho family. As of today, there's no strong opposition.
3 min |
October 28, 2025
The Freeman
Archival: Remaining CBRT packages to go on
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival remains positive that the remaining packages of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project will still push through despite the World Bank’s pronouncement to resolve Package 1 first before considering continued support for the remaining packages.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The Freeman
Gloc-9, Loonie headline FlipTop show in Cebu
FlipTop is holding back-to-back concerts in Cebu and Manila with the icons of the genre.
2 min |
October 28, 2025
The Freeman
Rivamonte formally assumes presidency of Mandaue City College
Dr. Joey Rivamonte has officially assumed his post as President of Mandaue City College (MCC) following confirmation of his appointment by the Civil Service Commission (CSC).
2 min |
October 28, 2025
The Freeman
Teen killed in 'illegal' quarrying in Poro town
What began as an ordinary workday for an 18-year-old boy ended in tragedy when he was fatally struck by a massive boulder during an alleged illegal quarrying operation in Barangay Cagcagan, Poro, on Friday afternoon, October 24, 2025.
2 min |
October 28, 2025
The Freeman
CEB boosts Cebu hub with new routes, flights
Cebu Pacific, the budget carrier under the Gokongwei group, is betting big on the Philippines' tourism rebound with 108 additional flights and a new Cebu-El Nido route, defying headwinds in foreign travel demand.
2 min |
October 28, 2025
The Freeman
City doubles reward for info on cop killers
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival made this announcement in a press conference yesterday (October 27), while he expressed sadness over the death of the police officer, while performing his duty.
2 min |
October 28, 2025
The Freeman
Webmasters notch fifth straight win, Cheetahs pull an upset vs Lancers
The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters rolled to their fifth consecutive victory while the Benedicto College (BC) Cheetahs stunned the three-time defending champions University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament on Sunday, October 26, at the Cebu Coliseum.
2 min |
October 28, 2025
The Freeman
Military drives away Chinese fishing boats
The Armed Forces of the Philippines said troops under its Western Command intercepted and drove away Chinese fishing boats allegedly engaged in illegal fishing near Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea last week, confiscating bottles of suspected cyanide chemicals believed to be used for destructive fishing.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The Freeman
Trump rules out vice presidential run to stay in power after 2028
Donald Trump said on Monday that he would not run for vice president in the 2028 American election, a move some supporters suggest would allow him to skirt term limits and stay in the White House.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The Freeman
Jona reveals experiencing abuse from dad
Singer Jona shared that she experienced sexual abuse from her father when she was 10 years old.
2 min |
October 28, 2025
The Freeman
CCYDO, 2 SK councils honored
The Cebu City Youth Development Office (CCYDO) and two of its Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) councils—Barangay Tisa and Barangay Lorega-San Miguel—were among the honorees in the 5th Philippine Sangguniang Kabataan Awards (PSKA) held recently in Manila.
2 min |
October 28, 2025
The Freeman
Israel: UN peacekeepers shooting down drone
The Israeli military on Monday accused UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon of shooting down one of its drones a day earlier during an intelligence-gathering mission.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The Freeman
DSWD, DOLE deploy TUPAD workers to support mobile kitchens in quake-hit Cebu
The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas (DSWD-7) has partnered with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE-7) to deploy 86 beneficiaries of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/ Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program to assist in the agency's mobile kitchen operations in Northern Cebu.
2 min |
October 28, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu City steps up preparations
Aside from the CCPO, the city government's deployment also involves multiple agencies, such as the Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO), the Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CCDRRMO), Barangay Public Safety Officers (BPSO), and volunteer force multipliers.
2 min |
October 28, 2025
The Freeman
P13.4B budget 'to be reduced'
\"Mao tung gi-meeting nako ang mga department heads just to let them know nga I cannot give them an assurance in their budget, because suntok sa buwan,\" said the councilor.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The Freeman
P740.8M allocated to replenish DSWD, OCD disaster funds
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved a total of P740.834 million to replenish the Quick Response Funds (QRF) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) to sustain ongoing disaster relief and recovery operations across the country.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The Freeman
Spurs pay tribute to Popovich before Wemby sparks NBA win
On a Sunday (Monday Phl time) when the San Antonio Spurs paid tribute to longtime coach Gregg Popovich, Victor Wembanyama made sure the unbeaten NBA club celebrated a victory as well.
1 min |
October 28, 2025
The Freeman
Government eyes higher tax-free benefits for workers
To help ease the financial burden on Filipino workers, the Department of Finance (DOF) and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) are proposing higher ceilings for tax-exempt benefits in both the private and public sectors.
2 min |
October 27, 2025
The Freeman
CitiFine Project bags silver in DOST tilt
The Cebu City Government CitiFine Project recently earned national recognition after winning a silver award in the DOST-Wadhwani Cohort II Smart Cities Capstone Demo Day held at Bayview Hotel, Manila.
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