The Freeman - April 10, 2025
The Freeman - April 10, 2025
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In this issue
April 10, 2025
Cebu City prepares 2 alternate water sources for dry season
The Cebu City government has identified two alternative sources of water for the dry season. The two being the Mangyapyap Falls in Barangay Paril and the Bonbon River in Barangay Bonbon.
1 min
AMID ELECTION BAN Comelec okays P310M budget
The Commission on Elections Comelec) has approved the Cebu City government’s petition seeking exemption from the election ban on disbursements for social services programs, projects, and dole-outs amounting to at least P310.21 million.
2 mins
Comelec warns bets against campaigning
The Commission on Elections in Central Visayas (Comelec-7) has warned national and local candidates to suspend all campaigning on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday in observance of the religious significance of Holy Week.
2 mins
Comelec okays P310M budget
In a document sent to the media, it was stated that Comelec issued the notice of approval on March 18, 2025.
2 mins
PRO-7 rolls out security plan for summer season
The Police Regional Office-7 (PRO7) has implemented enhanced security measures across the region in anticipation of the upcoming summer vacation.
1 min
Garcia, Hontiveros lead Cebu City's Araw ng Kagitingan commemoration
The Cebu City government yesterday commemorated the 83rd Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Monument in Plaza Independenia.
2 mins
PhilHealth reaffirms commitment to UHC
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) reaffirmed its commitment to its mandate of delivering Universal Health Care (UHC) to all Filipinos.
2 mins
Cebu City opens nominations for 2025 Cebu Heritage Awards
The Cebu City Government, through its Cultural and Historical Affairs Office (CHAC), has officially opened nominations for this year's Cebu Heritage Awards (CHA).
1 min
Public urged: Don’t buy pups from street vendors
Following reports of the resurgence of street puppy vendors, the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF) has issued a public advisory, urging people not to buy puppies sold on sidewalks.
3 mins
Guard nabbed in failed robbery try
The swift response of law enforcers prevented an attempted robbery at Palladium Suites Hotel along Osmeña Boulevard early Tuesday morning, April 8.
1 min
No concern of theirs
There is good news concerning our defense modernization program. The US has approved the sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines, the entire package costing $5.58 billion.
1 min
Stop political dynasties
Senator Marcos? We have already a Senator Raffy Tulfo who by the way is reportedly only a high school graduate. Do we still need two other Tulfo’s for our senators? Cannot Raffy, Erwin and Ben discuss over dinner table what is good for our country? Why do we need another Villar to join Senator Mark?
1 min
Stern warnings to undesirable aliens in the Philippines
There are many good foreigners in the Philippines and a good number of them are my clients, friends and colleagues in church, civic clubs and social groups.
3 mins
"VISUAL PERSPECTIVES"
Art holds different meanings to different people.
1 min
Chinese treasures restored in the heart of Beijing
In a workshop tucked away in Beijing's historic Forbidden City, a restorer hunched over a centuries-old figurine, using a cotton bud to delicately clean its dusty crevices after years hidden in storage.
2 mins
Regal Entertainment looks ahead after Mother Lily's passing
As with any media empire, the show must go on – even when its founder passes away.
3 mins
CERA calls for energy task force ahead of polls
The Cebu Electricity Rights Advocates (CERA) is urging the Department of Energy (DOE) to urgently convene the Energy Task Force Election (ETFE), amid growing concerns over the stability of the country's power supply in the lead-up to the national elections.
1 min
Telco chamber raises concerns over 'Konektadong Pinoy' bill
The Philippine Chamber of Telecommunications Operators (PCTO) has sounded the alarm over key provisions in the proposed Konektadong Pinoy bill, warning that it could undermine national security, disrupt fair competition, and discourage investments in the country's telecommunications sector.
2 mins
Moody's: Phl banks among least affected by US tariffs
Philippine banks are among the least exposed in Asia-Pacific (APAC) to the credit risks stemming from the United States' latest import tariff hikes, according to credit watchdog Moody's Ratings.
1 min
ASEAN nations plan tariff talks with United States
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said his country and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners will dispatch officials to Washington, D.C. for talks following President Donald J. Trump's rollout of global tariffs.
2 mins
Unbeaten UC Webmasters roll into quarterfinals
The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters completed a three-game elimination round sweep with a 71-42 rout of St. Joseph's College of Maasin City to propel Central Visayas to the men's basketball quarterfinals of the 2025 Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) National Games on Wednesday, April 9, at the University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao (USLT) Gym in Cagayan Province.
1 min
3 grassroots sports advocates to receive ORLACSAN Award
Three advocates of grassroots sports development will take center stage as ORLACSAN Awardees in the forthcoming 39th Sportswriters Association of Cebu-San Miguel Beer (SAC-SMB) Cebu Sports Awards on April 26 at the Cube Wing of SM City Seaside.
2 mins
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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