The Freeman - April 16, 2025
The Freeman - April 16, 2025
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In this issue
April 16, 2025
Alegado vows to turn Consolacion into “Smart City”
Consolacion Mayor Teresa “Nene” Alegado, who is seeking reelection in the 2025 midterm polls, has vowed to continue transforming Consolacion from a “sleepy town” into the richest municipality in Cebu Province.
4 mins
Security tightened
With a lot of people expected to head home starting today, Wednesday— traditionally a halfday and the last working day before the long Holy Week break—the Cebu City government has beefed up its preparations, setting security measures in place and heightening medical and disaster responses.
2 mins
3 PUV drivers test positive for drug use
Three public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers tested positive for illegal drug use during a surprise random drug testing conducted as part of inter-agency preparations for the anticipated surge in passengers this Holy Week and summer vacation.
1 min
Politicians, voters urged: Reflect, pray
In observance of Holy Week, the Basilica Minore del Santo Nifio de Cebu (BMSN) renewed its call for political candidates and voters to observe the sacred season with deep reflection, prayer, and reverence for the Church’s solemn traditions.
1 min
TEAM to deploy 60 personnel for Holy Week
To maintain peace and security, at least 60 personnel from the Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM) will be deployed across key areas in Mandaue City during the observance of Holy Week.
1 min
China likely mapping out underwater terrain — PN
Two underwater drones that Filipino fishermen discovered within Philippine waters last year were likely deployed by the Chinese government for military purposes, a Philippine Navy spokesperson said on Tuesday, April 15.
2 mins
Asylum?
Former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager and former police official Royina Garma is now applying for political asylum in the US.
1 min
Pilita Corrales and the End of an Era
The Philippines recently lost a beloved icon when Pilita Corrales, known throughout her career as “Greatest singer in the Philippines” and “Asia's Queen of Songs”, passed away on April 12, 2025.
2 mins
"Today, you will be with me in Paradise"
If there are thieves among the incumbent public officials and those who are still running and do intend to steal public funds in order to recover their millions of campaign expenses, this column is dedicated to them.
3 mins
Fire balancing act gets Uge’s Golden Buzzer
Eugene Domingo gave new hope to JB Bangcaya when she pressed the Golden Buzzer after being amazed by the blazing fire-balancing act of the Muntinlupa native during the April 12 episode of “Pilipinas Got Talent” Season 7.
1 min
Multi-specialty clinic network expands in key cities in Vismin
Aventus Medical Care Inc., one of the Philippines’ fastest-growing multi-specialty clinic networks, is pushing beyond Metro Manila with an aggressive expansion plan to key cities in the Visayas and Mindanao regions.
1 min
Meralco unit honors top students at MVP Awards
Global Business Power Corporation (MThermal), the thermal energy arm of Meralco PowerGen (MGEN), recently honored exceptional students at the MVP Academic Achievement Awards (MVP AAA).
1 min
OFW remittances rise 2.6% in February, topping $3 billion
Personal remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) climbed 2.6% year-over-year in February 2025, reaching $3.02 billion, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
1 min
Robinsons tops off Cybergate Dumaguete
Robinsons Offices, the commercial office arm of Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC), has officially topped off the Cybergate Dumaguete project.
1 min
Vehicle sales up 6.8% in Q1
Vehicle sales in the country rose by 6.8 percent in the first quarter from a year ago, supported by strong demand for commercial vehicles.
1 min
Fish vendors told: Keep prices reasonable this Holy Week
MANILA —As Catholics abstain from meat this Holy Week, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has urged fish vendors not to take advantage of consumers in the coming days.
1 min
Ukrainian drone strike kills 1 in Russia's Kursk
A Ukrainian drone strike on the Russian city of Kursk on Tuesday killed an elderly woman and wounded nine others, local authorities said.
1 min
Harvard sees $2.2B funding freeze after defying Trump
Elite US university Harvard was hit with a $2.2 billion federal funding freeze on Monday after rejecting a list of sweeping demands that the White House said was intended to crack down on campus anti-Semitism.
2 mins
Sudan marks two years of war with no end in sight
Sudan on Tuesday marked two years of a war that has killed tens of thousands, displaced 13 million and triggered the world's worst humanitarian crisis -- with no signs of peace.
1 min
Cebu FC makes Top 4, secures spot to PFL Finals Series
The Cebu FC Gentle Giants fought to a 1-1 draw with the Davao Aguilas UMAK but that was all they needed to clinch a Top 4 seat in the Philippines Football League (PFL) Season 2024-2025 at the Dynamic Herb-Borromeo Sports Complex over the weekend.
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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