The Freeman - April 30, 2025
The Freeman - April 30, 2025
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In this issue
April 30, 2025
FOR SIX MONTHS WITHOUT PAY Ombudsman suspends Gwen
Just weeks before the May 2025 elections, the Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the six-month preventive suspension without pay of Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia—an unexpected development stemming from an administrative complaint over a controversial permit issued last year.
3 mins
Rama seeks comeback, vows to fast-track stalled projects
With hindsight, Rama said he chose to bury the odds he faced, adding that in the political arena, there will always be “surprises” and that one cannot be “onion-skinned.”
4 mins
Cebu now ready for polls
MULTIPLE AGENCIES REPORT
4 mins
City waits for guidelines on P20 rice rollout
Following the announcement to begin the rollout of the P20 rice among Local Government Units (LGUs), the Cebu City Government has to wait for the guidelines outlining its limitations, said Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia.
2 mins
DOJ orders filing of qualified theft vs Sing siblings
A family dispute over control and assets of a well-known Cebu-based auto parts business has taken a significant turn after the Department of Justice (DOJ) reversed earlier findings by the Cebu City Prosecutor's Office and ordered the filing of qualified theft charges against the siblings of the late Arturo Yu Sing.
3 mins
MCIA acquires new rescue vehicle
U.S. Ambassador MaryKay Carlson lauded Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) on its latest acquisition of a new Oshkosh Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle.
1 min
Bohol gubernatorial bet faces disqualification
A gubernatorial candidate in Bohol is facing possible disqualification from the May 12 midterm elections after allegedly discussing a woman's undergarments on air.
2 mins
Marcos meets Japan's Ishiba, pushes for peace and security
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. discussed peace and security with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba during the latter's visit to Malacañang Palace in Manila on Tuesday, April 29.
1 min
Lacson advocates for aspiring seafarers
Independent senatorial candidate Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson has pledged his support for aspiring seafarers, advocating for legislation to make their education and training more affordable.
1 min
Mas andam sa 2028
Kon makabalik sa Senado silang Bam Aquino ug Kiko Pangilinan, mapamatud-an nga sakto sila ug sayop ang mga nanaway sa kausaban nga gipatuman sa ilang mga kampanya:
1 min
No job opportunities for killers-for-hire
When someone commits murder, they usually take great care to ensure the crime is committed as quietly or discreetly as possible, or that as few people as possible witness what has been done.
1 min
Tragedy in Vancouver
Last Saturday, tragedy struck during Lapu-Lapu Day, a festival held by the Filipino community in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
2 mins
What shall actors, jokers, and boxers do in the Senate?
The primordial task of senators is to make laws and not to entertain the people.
4 mins
The cross as the summit of our life
We have this happy assurance from our Christian faith—“God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.” (Jn 3,16) We should just know what this divine assurance implies.
2 mins
How did Cebu's bets do at the MUP 2025 Preliminaries?
After their performances at Monday's Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) 2025 preliminaries, will Cebu City's Gabriella Carballo, Lapu-Lapu City's Natasha Testa, or San Fernando's Thelma Suzanne Dayao become possibly the next Cebuana to compete at the Miss Universe pageant?
4 mins
Gordon Ramsay brings new dining concepts to Cebu
British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is set to expand his footprint in the Philippines' fast-growing food and beverage sector, with the launch of two new restaurant concepts at the Mactan Newtown Township in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, developer Megaworld Corporation announced.
1 min
'Too early to tinker with growth targets'
It is quite early to tinker with economic growth targets for the year even with the potential impact of the reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States, the head of the Cabinet-level Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) said yesterday.
1 min
Power crunch hits Cebu amidst plant shutdowns
The decommissioning of key baseload power plants in Cebu has triggered a renewed surge in electricity prices, compounding concerns over energy security and market volatility in the region, according to the Cebu Electricity Rights Advocates (CERA).
2 mins
Infrastructure spending jumps 23%
State spending on infrastructure rose by 23.1% in the first two months of 2025, as the government ramped up disbursements for public works projects ahead of the election ban, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said.
2 mins
Cavs sweep Heat, cruise into second round
The Cleveland Cavaliers thrashed the Miami Heat to cruise into the next round of the NBA playoffs as the Golden State Warriors battled past the Houston Rockets, 109-106, to move to the brink of a series victory.
1 min
Tapales, Canoy capture WBC Int'l crowns
In a spectacular night of boxing at Venue 88 in General Santos City, two-time world champion Marlon “Nightmare” Tapales delivered a spectacular performance, stopping Jon Jon Jet in the third round to claim the World Boxing Council (WBC) International Silver super bantamweight belt.
1 min
Cebu City Sports Summit a success
Close to a hundred participants from various sectors took part in the first ever Cebu City Sports Summit that was a resounding success over the weekend.
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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