The Freeman - April 11, 2025
The Freeman - April 11, 2025
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In this issue
April 11, 2025
Garcia open to reassessing mushroom program
Amid questions and varying opinions on the viability of Cebu City's mushroom growing initiative as a livelihood program, Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia said he remains open to reassessing its feasibility and welcomes suggestions for improvement.
3 mins
INTENSE HEAT EXPECTED DURING HOLY WEEK 'Extreme caution'
Cebu City and the rest of Cebu Province are expected to experience high temperatures in the coming week, with the area placed under an \"extreme caution\" level based on the latest weather forecast.
2 mins
Cebu City tightens Holy Week security
With Holy Week fast approaching, Cebu City is ramping up efforts to ensure peace and order in areas of public convergence, boosting police visibility and presence across the city.
2 mins
Landang: A kitchen staple for 4 centuries
As the soulful observance of the Holy Week unfolds, Cebuano households are filled with the comforting aroma of root crops simmering in coconut milk and a unique ingredient deeply rooted in the pre-colonial heritage of the Visayan people, called “landang.\"
3 mins
10 bus operators under fire
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Region 7 is set to issue a show cause order against 10 bus operators in Cebu, asking them to explain why they should not be penalized or have their franchises revoked.
3 mins
83 special permits issued for buses for Lenten break
At least 83 buses have been granted special permits by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB)-7 to operate outside their regular routes during the Holy Week as part of the government’s “Biyaheng Ayos 2025” initiative.
1 min
10-wheeler trucks temporarily banned from Mananga Bridge
Ten-wheeler vehicles are temporarily prohibited from passing through the Mananga Bridge in Tabunok, Talisay City after bearing pads underneath the bridge were found to be defective.
2 mins
DILG to launch infra audit tool
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) is set to launch an infrastructure audit tool to assess structural integrity of buildings in preparation for the possibility of a large-magnitude earthquake.
1 min
CH workers told: Stay away from election-related activities
While acknowledging that there are incumbent officials in Cebu City who are running in the May 12 midterm polls, the Human Resource Development Office (HRDO) has started monitoring employees who are participating in political activities and to ensure that no government resources are being used for electioneering.
2 mins
Targets of opportunity
Thieves strike in places where we least expect them to.
1 min
Our constant need for repentance and conversion
We should process well this truth about ourselves so that we would always feel urged to continually feel this need for repentance and conversion.
2 mins
The legal doctrine of executive privilege
Is the Philippine government too fixated on investigations instead of writing laws for the good of the people? Is there no more separation of powers? Is the principle of check and balance being abused?
3 mins
Cooking the Perfect Egg
Hard-boiled, soft-boiled or poached. Scientists have studied how to cook the perfect egg and have come up with a new recipe that they say optimizes its taste and nutritional quality. Cooking an egg is a delicate art because the yolk and the white do not cook at the same temperature. The yolk begins to solidify at 65 degrees Celsius and the white at 85C.
2 mins
The Best of Bicolano Cuisine
In 2012, Bicolano Cuisine took centerstage in that year's edition of Culinary Journeys at Marco Polo Plaza Hotel, with guest chef Leandro “Doy” Sto. Domingo taking the lead. Fast forward to 2025, Chef Doy is back with his wife, Rachelle, and once again teases our palates with the flavorful zings of authentic Bicolano specials.
1 min
Dennis ‘finished’ with wooing Barretto kids
Comedian Dennis Padilla revealed that he is deeply hurt by what happened to him during the wedding of daughter Claudia Barretto to Basti Lorenzo. In his new interview with Ogie Diaz, Dennis said it had been better if he was not invited.
2 mins
Cebu SBKZ Fest 2025 to feature Asia’s first Kizomba concert
The resounding success of last year’s Cebu SBKZ International Festival compelled many international artists to return for the 2025 edition, as organizers from Cebu Salsa Club aim once more to put the province on the map as a key destination in the global social dancing community.
3 mins
Insurance firm empowers gig workers with financial security
Insurance firm AXA Philippines has strengthened its support for the country’s growing gig economy by providing gig workers with easier access to health benefits and insurance coverage.
2 mins
Filinvest fast tracks CDM completion as investor interest soars
Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) is expediting the completion of amenities and other infrastructure components of its 58-hectare masterplanned township, City di Mare, at the South Road Properties (SRP) as it continues to attract strong interest from both local and foreign investors.
2 mins
Smartphone addiction is ruining our brains
While there's been plenty of anecdotal evidence of smartphones impacting our mental health, recent medical studies are showing how smartphone addiction is literally rewiring our brains.
2 mins
Philippines’ GDP may dip 0.1% due to Trump's tariffs - gov't
The government’s economic team estimates that US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs could shave off 0.1% from the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).
1 min
Phl eyes free trade pact with US amid new tariffs
The Philippines is eyeing a possible free trade agreement (FTA) with the United States following the new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
1 min
Forced interview of PWD vs Sotto held at foe’s compound
The interview where a 57-year-old woman with a psychological disability was reportedly coerced into speaking against Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto took place inside the compound of St. Gerrard Construction.
3 mins
DOJ chief accuses Senate of bullying
Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Boying Remulla on Thursday, April 10, accused senators of bullying and fishing for specific answers during the ongoing inquiry into former president Rodrigo Duterte’s turnover to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
2 mins
Tearful Doncic scores 45 on return to Dallas; Lakers grab playoff spot
Luka Doncic shrugged off the raw emotion of his return to Dallas with a dazzling 45-point display against his former club as the Los Angeles Lakers downed the Mavericks, 112-97, to punch their ticket to the NBA playoffs.
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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