The Freeman - May 02, 2025
The Freeman - May 02, 2025
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In this issue
May 02, 2025
Dep't of Agriculture halts rollout amid Comelec ban
CEBU TO CONTINUE P20 RICE PROGRAM
4 mins
BBM: Due process
OMBUDSMAN DEFENDS GWEN'S SUSPENSION President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos has called for fairness and respect to be shown to Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia amid her preventive suspension, stressing that due process and the rule of law must be upheld.
4 mins
Labor group: P20 rice program not enough
The labor group Partido Manggagawa (PM) has called on the national government to complement its P20-per-kilo rice initiative with a P200 wage increase, arguing that affordable rice alone is insufficient to ease the suffering of poor and hungry Filipinos.
1 min
Dep't of Agriculture halts rollout amid Comelec ban
However, Governor Garcia, who has been suspended by the Office of the Ombudsman, clarified that Cebu Province is exempt from the ban and will continue the program's rollout.
3 mins
DOLE-7 awards over P10M to TUPAD beneficiaries
The Department of Labor and Employment in Central Visayas (DOLE-7) marked this year's Labor Day celebration by awarding more than P10 million in aid to over 1,000 beneficiaries of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Displaced/Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) program in Cebu.
2 mins
Creation of new office hits snag
The Human Resource Development Office (HRDO) of Cebu City Hall has found inconsistencies with the rules and policies of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in the proposed ordinance on the creation of the Land Management Office (LMO).
2 mins
CSCR safety ordinance in the works
An ordinance to promote safety on the Cebu South Coastal Road (CSCR) facilities by prohibiting pedestrians and other activities, and by providing enforcement mechanisms, is now underway to address the number of accidents in the area.
1 min
Creation of new office hits snag
The Human Resource Development Office (HRDO) of Cebu City Hall has found inconsistencies with the rules and policies of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in the proposed ordinance on the creation of the Land Management Office (LMO).
2 mins
CSCR safety ordinance in the works
An ordinance to promote safety on the Cebu South Coastal Road (CSCR) facilities by prohibiting pedestrians and other activities, and by providing enforcement mechanisms, is now underway to address the number of accidents in the area.
1 min
LTFRB urged to reconsider moratorium on Move It riders
A party-list congressman representing motorcycle taxi riders in the House of Representatives has called on the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to reconsider its one-year moratorium on new riders for motorcycle taxi operator Move It.
1 min
18M basic education graduates lack reading comprehension
An estimated 18 million students who graduated from basic education between 2019 and 2024 are considered functionally illiterate, meaning they struggle with reading comprehension, according to a new survey by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
1 min
Too close attention
There have always been speculations that foreign powers are trying to meddle --or at least influence-- our elections.
1 min
Too close attention
There have always been speculations that foreign powers are trying to meddle --or at least influence-- our elections.
1 min
Gwen suspended again!
I remember sending my radio reporter to Lusaran Dam to cover the colorfully painted rocks that went viral on social media last year.
2 mins
Time Well Spent
On March 14, 2019, NASA rockets ignited, catapulting astronaut Christina Koch toward the International Space Station. Koch wouldn't return to Earth for 328 days, giving her the record for the longest continuous space flight by a woman. Every day, living roughly 254 miles above the Earth, a screen kept track of the astronaut's time in five-minute increments. She had a myriad of daily tasks to complete (from meals to experiments), and—hour after hour—a red line inched along the display, constantly showing whether Koch was ahead or behind schedule. Not a moment to waste.
1 min
Certify wage hike bill as urgent
PRESIDENT MARCOS URGED:
1 min
FILINVEST GROUP AT 70: A GROWING LEGACY OF MAKING FILIPINO DREAMS A REALITY
Seventy years ago, a young couple, with a shared entrepreneurial spirit and vision for progress, made it their life’s mission to create opportunities for everyday Filipinos.
2 mins
The Art of Food
Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is an international society of gourmets and gourmands whose members share a passion for the culinary arts, camaraderie, fine dining and the pleasures of the table.
2 mins
'Prutasan ni Adan' eyes national expansion
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2 mins
Welcome High School grads in intelligence and tech jobs
I have always been a big supporter of “Learning by Doing”.
2 mins
'Prutasan ni Adan' eyes national expansion
What began as a modest enterprise inspired by overseas travels is fast becoming one of Cebu's most recognized names in the fresh produce sector.
2 mins
Welcome High School grads in intelligence and tech jobs
I have always been a big supporter of “Learning by Doing”.
2 mins
Trade gap balloons to $4.13 billion in March
The Philippines' trade-in-goods deficit widened to a two-month high in March as both exports and imports picked up, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Wednesday.
3 mins
The Pinoy folklore costumes of Cebu's MUP 2025 bets
“Emerging from the depths of myth and mystery...rooted in Visayan folklore, the Kugtong is said to be a human-sized creature born from the tides of time, pollution, and wonder even whispered to be the work of beings beyond this world. Feared and revered, it is a symbol of both caution and fortune,” the costume description states.
1 min
Russia may have helped NoKor with new warship
North Korea's newly unveiled warship could have involved Russian help, South Korea's military said on Thursday while cautioning it was still conducting \"a more detailed analysis\".
1 min
Millions of kids to suffer from Trump aid cuts
When he grows up, five-year-old Ahmad wants to be “stronger than Spider-Man”.
2 mins
Tensions between India and Pakistan shoots up
Authorities in Pakistan-administered Kashmir shut more than 1,000 religious schools Thursday over fears of possible military action from India in retaliation for last week's deadly attack.
2 mins
Wolves oust Lakers; Rockets stay alive
The Minnesota Timberwolves sent LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers tumbling out of the NBA playoffs at the first hurdle, producing a clinical 103-96 win to complete a 4-1 series victory.
1 min
Cebuano guard Orlan Wamar sets MPBL record 22 points in fourth quarter
Explosive Cebuano guard Orlan Wamar turned hot when San Juan's win streak in the Manny Pacquiao presents 1xBet-MPBL 2025 Season was at stake on Wednesday.
1 min
Gerrypens forges partnership with Japan's Kameda Promotions
Former two-division world champion turned boxing promoter Gerry Peñalosa has sealed a co-promotional contract with his Japanese counterpart Tomoki Kameda of Kameda Promotions in a big boost to the career of rising Filipino bantamweight star Kenneth “The Lover Boy” Llover.
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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