The Freeman - April 09, 2025
The Freeman - April 09, 2025
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In this issue
April 09, 2025
FOR ALLEGED ILLEGAL SOLICITATION Foundation sued
For alleged illegal solicitation, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has filed a criminal case against SimplyShare Foundation Inc. (SSFI), an organization founded by gubernatorial candidate Pamela Baricuatro.
3 mins
Air quality in Cebu, Negros still safe amid Kanlaon eruption
As Mt. Kanlaon released a powerful eruption at dawn yesterday, spewing a massive plume of ash into the sky, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) in Central Visayas moved quickly to assure the public that air quality in Cebu and Negros Oriental remains within safe levels.
3 mins
Mushroom farming no easy feat, says grower
An experienced mushroom grower in Sirao, Cebu City has shed light on the realities of mushroom cultivation, debunking the common belief that it is an easy livelihood to pursue as it requires precision, dedication, and proper environmental conditions.
4 mins
Oplan Baklas in Mandaue nets five tons of campaign posters
As part of the ongoing Oplan Baklas, the Commission on Elections office in Mandaue City has collected at least five tons of campaign posters and materials.
1 min
City Hall starts implementing contingencies for dry season
Following the official declaration of the dry season in the country, the Cebu City government will begin implementing contingency plans and counter-measures against the possible impact of the dry spell.
2 mins
BFP, Comelec ready for May 12 elections
As election day approaches, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Mandaue City has conducted fire safety inspections at polling precincts in preparation for the 2025 National and Local Elections on May 12.
2 mins
Even the mightiest political dynasties fall silent and fade away
Some dynasties fade away from politics and public consciousness due to lack of successors, defeats to emerging clans or even “erosion of narrative.”
6 mins
MCIA launches first direct Cebu-Ho Chi Minh route
In support of Cebu's growing reputation as a premier destination offering world-class hospitality, rich cultural experiences, and seamless travel connections, the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) announced on April 7, 2025, the launch of Cebu Pacific Air's new thrice-weekly route between Cebu and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).
1 min
Poll bets barred from DSWD payouts
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian has reiterated yesterday that politicians and election candidates are strictly prohibited from entering payout sites of any DSWD programs, including the Ayuda sa Kapos Ang Kita Program (AKAP), ahead of the May 12 polls.
1 min
Not funny
Two candidates for the midterm election are now under fire for making recent \"jokes\" that were seen to degrade and objectify women.
1 min
Common Muslim surnames in the Philippines
MOHAMMAD follows Abdul, which has a population of 18,816 people with 78% in ARMM. It is found in 144 cities and municipalities in the Philippines and the name is from the Arabic verb hammada, which means \"praised\", \"commendable\", and \"laudable\".
1 min
Historical lessons from the Death March
Araw ng Kagitingan, formerly called \"The Fall of Bataan\" has been made positive by President Cory Aquino by renaming this day as The Day of Valor, in honor of the thousands of defenders who died trying to hold their lines against the Japanese Imperial Army.
3 mins
DISINFORMATION 'INFECTS' AI CHATBOTS
A sprawling Russian disinformation network is manipulating Western AI chatbots to spew pro-Kremlin propaganda, researchers revealed recently. The Pravda network, a well-resourced Moscow-based operation to spread pro-Russian narratives globally, is said to be distorting the output of chatbots by flooding large language models (LLM) with pro-Kremlin falsehoods.
2 mins
Shanaia releases new pop song
Shanaia Gomez expresses the emotional weight of leaving a loved one in her heartfelt new ballad, \"Tried To Tell You,\" available now on various streaming platforms.
1 min
Get ready to sip some tea
Lisa Vanderpump is back, along with Stassi Schroeder and a mix of familiar faces and new staff for Season Two of “Vanderpump Villa,” this time at ‘Castello Rosato’ in the countryside of Italy.
1 min
Lav Diaz teases Cannes premiere of Magellan film
Decorated filmmaker Lav Diaz teased his upcoming movie about Ferdinan Magellan starring Gael Garcia Bernal could premiere at this year's Cannes Film Festival.
1 min
Sweetnotes to release debut album of original songs
With six million followers on Facebook and nearly two million subscribers on YouTube, the viral singing couple from General Santos City, Sweetnotes, has gigs booked left and right thanks to their unique and impressive covers.
2 mins
Phl property sector thrives amid political uncertainties
Despite ongoing political developments, the Philippine real estate sector remains resilient, with developers tuning out political noise and focusing on legislative reforms and infrastructure projects, according to Colliers Philippines.
2 mins
Asian markets stage mild rebound but Trump tariff uncertainty reigns
Asian markets battled Tuesday to recover from the previous day's tariff-fuelled collapse, though Donald Trump's warning of more measures against China and Beijing's vow to fight \"to the end\" raised concerns the trade war could worsen.
2 mins
1.94 million Filipinos jobless in February 2025
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday, April 8, that there were 1.94 million jobless Filipinos in February 2025, translating to an unemployment rate of 3.8%.
1 min
Phl tech scene gets boost from teenage innovators
Chek Technologies Inc., an Al-driven software-as-a-service (SaaS) startup founded by two teenage innovators from Cebu, is making waves in the Philippine tech landscape with its bold mission to modernize and optimize logistics and enterprise operations.
2 mins
Meta boasts ties with Philippine fact-checkers
While it had already moved to discontinue the program, Meta boasted its third-party fact-checking initiative as a critical defense against disinformation in the Philippines.
2 mins
Marcos promotes PNP’s Torre, Fajardo, 37 others
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has promoted 39 high-ranking officials in the Philippine National Police (PNP), including Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) chief Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III and Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo.
1 min
Kitty Duterte asks SC to hold arguments over father’s arrest
MANILA —- Veronica Duterte, daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, has petitioned the Supreme Court to hold oral arguments challenging the legal basis of her father’s arrest under an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant.
1 min
LaVine boosts Kings' postseason bid
Zach LaVine scored 43 points as the Sacramento Kings inched closer to the NBA postseason with a 127-117 road win over the Detroit Pistons.
1 min
Webmasters chalk up second straight victory in PRISAA
The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters representing Central Visayas downed Central Luzon, 83-67, for their second consecutive win in men's basketball event of the 2025 Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) National Games on Tuesday, April 8, at the University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao (USLT) Gym in Cagayan Province.
1 min
The Freeman Newspaper Description:
Publisher: Philstar Daily Inc.
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
Founded in 1919, The Freeman - "fair and fearless" - is the oldest and most respected local newspaper in Cebu, or the "Queen City of the South". It is published daily in English and is also circulated in other major cities in the Visayas region, which is one of the country's major economic hubs. No one knows Cebu better than The Freeman.
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