The Freeman - April 28, 2025
The Freeman - April 28, 2025
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In this issue
April 28, 2025
Sara slams P20/kilo rice program anew
Sara Duterte criticized the Marcos administration for the three-year delay in delivering the P20-per-kilo rice that President Bongbong Marcos had promised during his 2022 campaign.
2 mins
CCMC elevators funded twice?
The Department of Engineering and Public Works (DEPW) is being asked to clarify the inclusion of two elevators for the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) in the contract they submitted to the council, despite the elevators already being purchased through the “Piso Mo, Hospital Ko” program of former Mayor Michael Rama.
2 mins
Sara slams P20/kilo rice program anew
\"Nilabay na ang tulo ka tuig unya naa na kuno karon ang tag P20 nga bugas. Kabalo mo ngano? Kay election na man sad. Kinsay gipahimuslan? Ang kabus, ang ilang gipahimuslan,\" Duterte told the crowd.
1 min
VP Sara joins Baricuatro's rally but no endorsement
Vice President Sara Duterte yesterday joined the solidarity rally of Cebu gubernatorial candidate Pamela Baricuatro in Carcar City, while maintaining her earlier stance that she would not endorse any local candidate.
1 min
Bohol 911 hotline launched
As a province often hit by natural calamities such as typhoons and earthquakes, the launch of the first-ever 911 hotline in Bohol Island marks a major step toward faster and more efficient emergency response.
2 mins
Voters urged: Reject China-backed bets
The 67 million Filipino voters must exercise discernment in choosing between candidates loyal to the Philippine flag and those whose campaigns are allegedly funded by China, an administration lawmaker said yesterday.
2 mins
VISCOM chief visits Eastern Visayas units to boost troop morale
To boost troop morale and sustain effective command and control, Lieutenant General Fernando M. Reyeg, Commander of the Visayas Command (VISCOM), recently conducted a series of visits to military units in Eastern Visayas.
1 min
Over P8.2M drugs seized in 24 hours across Cebu
Over P8.2 million worth of suspected shabu have been seized during a series of coordinated anti-drug operations conducted by the operatives of Police Regional Office (PRO)-7 within 24 hours.
1 min
Resbak ni Sara
Angayng mangaliya ang mga kongresista sa Sugbo nga nipirma sa articles of impeachment ni Bise Presidente Sara Duterte: Nga wala mahibaw-i ang ilang mga eskandalo ug dili maapil sa kampanya sa panimawos sa anak ni kanhi presidente Rodrigo Duterte.
1 min
Funny but sad
There is now a viral video showing a policeman quizzing a motorcycle rider about common road signs. The rider couldn't figure out what the No Left Turn, Parking Area, and No Entry signs meant.
1 min
The nation continues to thirst
There is a problem with water supply on top of impending food shortage, spiraling prices of prime commodities, rising inflation, worsening crimes and corruption. And our nation is poised to elect actors and boxers again to make national policies and craft laws to address the many \"thirsts\" our country is suffering from.
3 mins
Banks keep credit standards steady
Philippine banks largely kept their credit standards unchanged in the first quarter, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)'s latest senior bank loan officers' survey (SLOS).
1 min
TVI powers up a greener future with Scubasurero cleanup drive
Therma Visayas, Inc. (TVI), part of the AboitizPower group, is making big waves in the fight against marine pollution.
2 mins
Pag-IBIG launches raffle promos for MPL borrowers
Pag-IBIG Fund has launched two new raffle promos aimed at increasing members’ awareness of the benefits and favorable terms of the Pag-IBIG MultiPurpose Loan (Pag-IBIG MPL), while encouraging greater employer engagement—further strengthening its efforts to provide timely financial support to members nationwide.
2 mins
Marcos: Pope Francis makes Filipino “feel seen”
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. lauded Pope Francis for making Filipinos “feel seen” as he joined fellow leaders and representatives from more than 130 countries in paying last respects to the late pontiff at the Vatican City.
1 min
China seizes disputed Sandy Cay near key Philippine military outpost
The Chinese coast guard has seized control of a disputed reef near a major Philippine military outpost in the South China Sea, according to Beijing's state media, adding to longstanding territorial tensions with the Philippines.
1 min
Thunder sweep past Grizzlies to reach West semis, Cavs on brink
The Oklahoma City Thunder, fueled by 38 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, held off the Memphis Grizzlies, 117-115, to complete a 4-0 sweep in their NBA Western Conference playoff series and become the first team to reach the second round.
1 min
Lead with compassion, give back with gratitude
Honoridez relishes living a life of purpose with her passion for sports
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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