The Freeman - April 12, 2025
The Freeman - April 12, 2025
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In this issue
April 12, 2025
Family, friends of detained BPO execs appeal to PBBM
Family and friends of Cebu-based Hiyas Pilipinas founder and Innocentrix Philippines chief executive officer (CEO) Michael Cris “Mike” Sordilla, along with another company official Bryan Navales Tarosa—both currently detained in the United States for alleged publishing fraud—are appealing to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for their repatriation.
3 mins
Gwen backs 8 admin bets
At least eight senatorial candidates from the administration party have been endorsed by the ruling One Cebu Party, led by reelectionist Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia.
2 mins
Distribution of farmers’ aid on hold despite ban exemption
Despite receiving an exemption certification from the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) that allows the release of financial aid to farmers, the distribution process remains stalled, according to city agriculturists
2 mins
CPA deploys 23 K9 units to beef up port security
In anticipation of the surge in travelers during Holy Week, the Cebu Port Authority (CPA) will deploy 23 newly funded K9 units trained to detect explosives and illegal drugs at port terminals across Cebu City.
3 mins
Garcia tells CCPO to sustain visibility during Holy Week
Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia expressed satisfaction with the performance of the police force, and he hoped that it would be sustained, especially in the coming observance of Holy Week.
2 mins
Buhing Kalbaryo to go on sans financial aid from City Hall
Despite the absence of a financial support from the Cebu City government, the presentation of the Buhing Kalbaryo will still go on.
2 mins
City disaster office pushes for quake preparation plan
Taking a cue from the unfortunate incident in Myanmar recently, the Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council wants the Cebu City government to prepare ahead for a major earthquake.
2 mins
Mandaue City government workers reminded not to take political sides
The Mandaue City government is reminding regular City Hall employees not to engage in partisan political activities.
1 min
DA starts crackdown on SRP violators amid low compliance
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has begun cracking down on violators of the maximum suggested retail price (SRP) for pork, as compliance remains low at just 30 percent.
2 mins
Teachers’ group opposes CSC memo on social media use during campaign period
Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) has urged the Civil Service Commission (CSC) to recall its recent memorandum prohibiting all government workers, including public school teachers, from liking, sharing or commenting on political posts in social media that would solicit support for or against any candidate or party during the campaign period.
2 mins
Close to P15M worth of shabu, weeds seized
Authorities in Central Visayas have seized an estimated P13.6 million worth of suspected shabu and destroyed around P1.22 million worth of marijuana in separate anti-drug operations.
1 min
The weekend before
It must have slipped the minds of many of us that Lenten will start tomorrow.
2 mins
Road safety a must for Holy Week
Safety hazards were discovered during a surprise inspection by Senator Raffy Tulfo, chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Services, of the situation at the Cebu North Bus Terminal.
1 min
Women in the eyes of some politicians
It was my naive belief that awareness and sensitivity towards women had heightened themselves much more.
2 mins
Hosanna - Crucify Him- Hallelujah!
Holy Week starts tomorrow.
2 mins
Is PhilHealth the most mismanaged government agency?
Many of us who followed the avalanche of difficult questioning by Supreme Court Associate Justices Amy Lazaro-Javier of the solicitor general, the government corporate counsel, and its senior vice president, must have been tempted to conclude PhilHealth is the worst led government-owned and controlled corporation and worst managed provider of financial support for the peoples' health needs.
3 mins
'Incognito' features extreme terrains in Phl and abroad
\"Incognito\" continues to take Filipino action to the next level as the series' stars share how they worked together as one unit while braving extreme weather conditions in recent taping locations such as Itogon, Benguet and Yamagata, Japan during the show's midseason media conference on Monday April 7).
2 mins
Darren drops new PBB eviction night theme song
Asia’s Pop Heartthrob Darren Espanto brings to life the new eviction theme song of “Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition” called “Paalam Muna Sandali,” which is now available on music streaming platforms.
1 min
Experience Squid Game in real life
Apply for any PLDT Home Fiber Netflix plan now for an opportunity that could bring you and a plus-one to the immersive playground inspired by the hit Netflix series right in Seoul.
2 mins
'Black Mirror' returns to roots in new season
The much-anticipated British television series “Black Mirror” returns to Netflix today for a seventh season, promising to immerse fans once again in its iconic, dystopian worlds replete with futuristic technology.
1 min
‘Until Dawn’ finds creative ways to kill off characters
As fans of the “Until Dawn” videogame, director-producer David F. Sandberg and writer-producer Gary Dauberman wanted to create an ode to the horror genre for its film adaptation.
2 mins
Digital lending alliance formed
Netbank Inc., a key player in rural banking, has joined forces with JuanHand, the country’s top fully digital lending app, to make financial services more accessible to unbanked and underserved Filipinos nationwide.
1 min
MCWD inks joint venture deal with Vivant Water
In response to growing water shortages in Metro Cebu, the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) has signed a 25-year joint venture agreement (JVA) with Vivant Hydrocore Holdings Inc., also known as Vivant Water.
1 min
UN trade chief warns against tariff pain for countries
The top UN trade official on Thursday urged the United States to spare the poorest countries \"the pain of tariffs,\" as the world braces for a possible global trade war unleashed by President Donald Trump.
1 min
Trade deficit or Trump’s narcissism?
As Trump's reciprocal tariffs were on a pause, the global stock market bounced back at once. However, after knowing that the tariffs on Canada and Mexico stayed and that of China egregiously went up to 145%, all bourses plunged to the bottom again as quickly as it rose the following day.
3 mins
BSP further eases interest rates in April
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Monetary Board cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points.
1 min
Pulyn Dialysis and diagnostic center opens in Carcar
Pulyn Fortune Corporation officially opened the Pulyn Dialysis and Diagnostic Center in Carcar City, bringing essential healthcare services closer to residents of southern Cebu.
1 min
Aboitiz infra arm preps Laguindingan airport handover
Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. (AIC), the infrastructure arm of the Aboitiz Group, is coordinating the phased handover of facilities, buildings, and land at Laguindingan International Airport, aligning with its long-term vision for the airport’s growth and modernization ahead of its official takeover in April 2025.
2 mins
Pentagon announces $5.1B spending cuts
The US Department of Defense will cut $5.1 billion in “wasteful” spending, including on climate and diversity initiatives, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said on Thursday.
1 min
Gaza rescuers say Israeli strike kills 10
Gaza’s civil defence agency reported that a pre-dawn Israeli air strike on Friday killed 10 members of the same family, including seven children, in the southern city of Khan Yunis.
1 min
Japan jets scrambled at Chinese drones up threefold on-year
Japan scrambled jets in response to Chinese drones 30 times during the past year, the military said, up over threefold year-on-year as Beijing bolsters its air force.
1 min
Xi calls for EU to resist Trump trade ‘bullying’
China’s President Xi Jinping urged the European Union on Friday to join hands with Beijing in resisting “unilateral bullying,” after US President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught sparked mayhem on world markets.
3 mins
Whistleblower Sandra Cam dies at 64
Former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) board member Sandra Cam died on Thursday, April 10, according to her son Marco Martin.
2 mins
AFTER THREE DECADES Teacher licensure exams set to undergo revamp
The licensure exam for teachers is set to undergo its biggest change in three decades as the government introduces separate tests for different teaching specializations.
2 mins
Marcos rejects Chinese nat'l’s bid for Philippine citizenship
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vetoed the Philippine citizenship bid of Chinese national Liduan Wang, according to the Palace on Friday, April 11.
1 min
DPWH District Engineer to grace 26th Ornopia Cup
A longtime benefactor of motocross who works with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will grace the opening ceremony of the 26th Ornopia Cup set this Sunday, April 13, at the MS Motosuit Motorsports Park in Barangay Calambua, San Remigio north of Cebu.
2 mins
Wolves trounce Grizzlies as playoff race heats up
Anthony Edwards scored 44 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves produced a devastating burst of second-half scoring to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies, 141-125, in their crucial Western Conference clash.
1 min
Tapales’ WBC title fight moved to April 27 in Gensan
The World Boxing Council (WBC) International Silver super bantamweight title showdown between former two-division world champion Marlon “Nightmare” Tapales and Indonesian knockout artist Jon Jon Jet has been rescheduled to a new date and location.
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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