The Freeman - April 23, 2025
The Freeman - April 23, 2025
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April 23, 2025
Pope Francis' funeral scheduled for Saturday
The Vatican officially announced that the late pope will be laid to rest in the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major, per his personal wishes.
2 mins
No endorsement
Vice President Sara Duterte clarified that she is not officially endorsing local candidates in Cebu, including those in the gubernatorial race.
4 mins
Cariaga: Ditch ayuda, create jobs to fight poverty
Salvador Cariaga, who considers himself the least known among the candidates for Cebu's 4th District representative position, is banking on his advocacy for self-sufficiency and job creation over financial aid to stand out in the congressional race.
3 mins
Pope Francis' funeral scheduled for Saturday
“Tungod kay ang Santo Papa maoy naghiusa nato isip usa ka katawhan, mura tag nawad-an og amahan,” Go shared.
1 min
Cariaga: Ditch ayuda, create jobs to fight poverty
In his recent guest appearance on The Freeman's “Know Your Candidate,” Cariaga strongly criticized the practice of giving ayuda—a form of aid commonly associated with elected officials, particularly members of Congress.
3 mins
CV posts fastest economic growth
Despite the split of Siquijor and Negros Oriental that left only Cebu and Bohol under its jurisdiction, Central Visayas recorded the fastest economic growth among all regions in the country in 2024, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority Region 7 (PSA-7).
2 mins
Teachers, others reminded of election responsibilities
The Commission on Elections (Comelec), through the Office of the Election Officer, is reminding Mandaue teachers and other stakeholders of their duties and responsibilities in the upcoming midterm elections on May 12, 2025.
1 min
Counting machines starting to arrive in Cebu
The Commission on Elections in Central Visayas (Comelec-7) has started receiving the initial batch of Automated Counting Machines (ACMs) in preparation for the upcoming 2025 midterm elections.
1 min
IF COMELEC DOES NOT RESPOND City to merge Charter Day, midyear bonuses
With the Charter Day bonus still in limbo, the Cebu City Government is considering consolidating it with the midyear bonus if the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) does not approve its release within the election period.
1 min
PRO-7 reports 98.71% crime solution efficiency
The Police Regional Office -7 has announced a significant milestone in its anti-criminality campaign, reporting a remarkable 98.71 percent index crime clearance and solution efficiency rating for the first quarter of 2025.
1 min
CCENRO: Pond A close to passing all water quality tests
Despite being located in a reclaimed area, Pond A at the South Road Properties (SRP) may soon become the first water body in Cebu City's highly urbanized zone to pass all water quality testing standards.
2 mins
DA urges hog farms to join pork program
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is urging more hog farms to join a pilot program led by its marketing arm, Food Terminal Inc. (FTI), to help bring down pork prices and address profiteering in the supply chain.
1 min
From POGOs to something else
Not too long ago we cautioned that POGO operations here, those that were not quite dismantled by the time the deadline set by President Bongbong Marcos rolled by, might venture into other kinds of criminal enterprise entirely.
1 min
The pope and the Philippines
The Supreme Leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has been in and out of the hospital due to several health issues.
2 mins
What happens if both Digong and Sara are acquitted?
The Villars, Cayetanos, and Senator Imee Marcos have declared they are for the Dutertes. This is bad news to the administration alyansa. The Nacionalista Party, with Mark Villar, and possibly Camille and Pia as well as Imee going back to the Senate and joining Alan Peter and Robinhood, the number of pro-Duterte senators is increasing. That means the impeachment prosecution cannot muster 16 votes for conviction.
3 mins
Oracle to Invest $5 billion in Al-hungry UK
US tech group Oracle said recently that it plans to invest $5 billion in the UK over the next five years to meet \"rapidly growing demand\" for cloud services helping drive artificial intelligence.
1 min
MICROSOFT COPILOT: SMARTER AI, HANDS-FREE INTERACTION AND MORE
Microsoft Copilot just got smarter with a new set updates designed to enhance productivity and accessibility.
1 min
Cebuano dance crew gets Golden Buzzer in PGT Season 7
Freddie “FMG” Garcia finally gave his coveted Golden Buzzer after he was left in awe of FM Lightrix, which utilized colorful LED strips in their high-tech dance performance in “Pilipinas Got Talent” Season 7 on Sunday, April 20.
1 min
OPM icon Hajji Alejandro dies of cancer
Original Pilipino Music (OPM) veteran singer Hajji Alejandro died at the age of 70, as announced yesterday by Girlie Rodis, the manager of his daughter Rachel Alejandro.
1 min
Nora Aunor laid to rest in Libingan ng mga Bayani
The Superstar and National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts in 2022 Nora Aunor was laid to rest at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig yesterday, with her family, friends, and fans in attendance.
1 min
Metro Retail net sales up 3.5% in 2024 at P39 62B
Cebu-based Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. (MRSGI) reported a P39.62 billion in net sales for 2024, a 3.5 percent increase compared to P38.27 billion in 2023, reflecting positive contributions from the Company's ongoing expansion efforts and a solid 4.9 percent upswing in the food retail business.
2 mins
New partnership aims to curb plastic pollution in Cebu City
Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. (Prime Infra), through its social development arm Prime Infra Foundation and waste management subsidiary Prime Integrated Waste Solutions (PWS), has partnered with global environmental company RiverRecycle to strengthen efforts in addressing plastic pollution in Cebu City.
2 mins
CAAP hikes terminal fees for air passengers
Air passengers will have to pay higher terminal fees starting April 21 as the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) approved the collection of new passenger service charge (PSC) and other fees at its airports.
1 min
Tariff concerns to cap Q1 GDP growth at 6%
The Philippine economy likely grew by six percent in the first quarter, slightly lower than earlier projected, amid uncertainties triggered by the tariffs imposed by the United States on its trading partners, according to the University of Asia and the Pacific.
1 min
Closed banks' borrowers get more loan relief
State-run Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) has enhanced its loan settlement program to offer bigger incentives and wider coverage for borrowers of closed banks, aiming to help more people settle their debts and avoid foreclosure.
1 min
Groups urge climate action in May polls
MANILA As climate change becomes more visible in the routines of ordinary Filipinos, environmental watchdogs are calling on voters to reflect its urgency through their ballot in the May 12 elections.
2 mins
Law requires proper burial of Muslim cadavers
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law a measure mandating the immediate and proper burial of Muslim cadavers, in accordance with Islamic religious practices.
1 min
60K Myanmar students must retake exams burned in earthquake blaze
Yangon, Myanmar --- More than 60,000 Myanmar students must retake university entrance exams after their answer papers were incinerated in a blaze caused by last month's earthquake, state media said Tuesday.
1 min
EXPERTS EXPRESS CONCERN: Global warming is security threat
Paris, France - From responding to weather disasters to rising competition in the fast-warming Arctic, militaries are exposed to climate change and cannot let it become a strategic \"blind spot\", security experts say.
2 mins
Pope Francis death sets off global tributes, mourning
Pope Francis died of a stroke, the Vatican announced hours after the death on Monday of the 88-year-old reformer who inspired devotion but riled traditionalists during 12 years leading the Catholic Church.
2 mins
The NBA Playoffs
All 16 teams had played their first games in the first round of the post-season, and most of the results had been blowouts. The LA Lakers have the unpleasant distinction of being the only team slowly stewed to softness by their opponent on their homecourt.
1 min
Pistons snap playoff skid; Clippers rebound
The Detroit Pistons snapped their record 15-game NBA playoff losing streak with a 100-94 victory over the New York Knicks to level their Eastern Conference first-round series at one game apiece.
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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