The Freeman - May 05, 2025
The Freeman - May 05, 2025
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In this issue
May 05, 2025
Tulfo hits back at Gwen over "ignorant" remark
Senator Raffy Tulfo fired back at Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia after she called him “ignorant of the law” following his criticism of the collection of fees from passengers using public restrooms at the Cebu North Bus Terminal (CNBT) an act he claims clearly violates Republic Act 11311.
5 mins
PBBM to join One Cebu rally
Just 12 days after his recent visit to Cebu, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is expected to be back to the Province, this time to join the One Cebu People’s Rally at the Dumanjug Sports Complex (Mega Dome) in Dumanjug, Cebu on Monday, May 5, 2025.
1 min
Tulfo hits back at Gwen over "ignorant" remark
During the Senate hearing, Tulfo cited Republic Act 11311, also known as the “Act to Improve Land Transportation Terminals, Stations, Stops, Rest Areas, and Roll-on/Roll-off Terminals,” which provides for improvements in these facilities and prohibits certain practices.
4 mins
OCTA: Inflation, healthcare key issues for Pinoy voters
For a majority of Filipinos, addressing inflation and improving the country's health care system remain the top issues that could influence their voting behavior in the upcoming midterm elections, according to a survey conducted by the OCTA Research group.
1 min
DICT launches project CLICK to boost digital literacy
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has launched a flagship initiative aimed at improving Internet literacy and computer knowledge in grassroots schools across the country.
2 mins
UN rights chief warns of Al threats to press freedom
States are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to monitor journalists and their sources online, violating their right to privacy and creating a chilling effect on media professionals around the world, the United Nations human rights chief has warned.
1 min
Government urged to strengthen students' foundational learning
Senator Loren Legarda has urged the government to prioritize strengthening students' foundational learning to address the alarming number of graduates classified as “functionally illiterate.”
2 mins
Man arrested for drugs
A resident of Barangay Guadalupe, Cebu City, was apprehended by operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-7 Regional Special Enforcement Team (PDEA-7 RSET) during a buy-bust operation in Sitio Camansi, Barangay Pajo, Lapu-Lapu City, at around 4:24 P.M. last Sunday.
1 min
DOT suspends tourism activities at Mt. Pinatubo
The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Sunday, May 4, issued an advisory calling on all visitors and tourism stakeholders to comply with the suspension of all tourism-related activities at Mt. Pinatubo in Botolan, Zambales, following the issuance of an executive order.
2 mins
Close to 6,000 jobseekers HOTS on Labor Day—DOLE
Almost 6,000 job seekers were hired on the spot (HOT) during the Labor Day job fairs, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reported yesterday.
1 min
The good and bad of the digital nomad visa
One proposed bill now being rushed as a priority is the Digital Nomad Visa bill principally authored by Senator Joel Villanueva.
1 min
Unacceptable loss of life
For 12 people, including four kids, what was supposed to be a long weekend ended in tragedy.
2 mins
When we'd just be chasing after the wind
This happens when with all the excitement we put into our earthly activities, we fail to reach the ultimate end proper to us, and that is, to be with God, to do everything to show our love for him, and to give him glory.
2 mins
Equalizer voters in Philippine elections
Next week will be the Philippines midterm election to elect 12 senators, congressmen, governors, mayors and other local government officials. This is/will be an important election as it will lead to the 2028 election that will elect the Philippine president for 2028 to 2034, which will be the time for the country to move up, from a lower middle-income economy to an upper income economy.
3 mins
SUV driver in NAIA crash gets 90-day suspension
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) temporarily suspended the license of the sports utility vehicle (SUV) driver who rammed through the outer railing and onto the walkway near the entrance of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 Sunday morning, May 4.
1 min
CBCP defends Tagle over clerical sex abuse
The Philippines' governing body of Catholic bishops has issued a rare statement on clerical sexual abuse, defending Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle on the issue days before the opening of a conclave to elect a new pope.
1 min
SILENT SANCTUARY RELEASES COMEBACK SINGLE 'SAGAD'
After a two-year wait, the beloved Filipino “Rockestra” is back with new material: the catchy single “Sagad,” released under Universal Records.
1 min
'Thunderbolts*' proves MCU is back with heartfelt handling of mental health struggles
The central theme tackles the mental health of these anti-heroes. Since much of the story is carried by Yelena's perspective, viewers will get a lot of character development from her to see how she is dealing with her trauma and loss.
2 mins
Philippine digital economy balloons to P2.25 trillion
The value of the Philippine digital economy went up by 7.7 percent last year amid increasing use of digital services.
1 min
Cebu-based fuel firm hits record P3.35-B gross revenues in 2024
Publicly-listed Top Line Business Development Corp. posted record gross revenues of P3.35 billion in 2024, a 21 percent increase from the previous year, driven by strong fuel volume growth and disciplined inventory management.
1 min
Warren Buffett to retire from Berkshire Hathaway by year's end
Influential billionaire investor Warren Buffett said Saturday he would retire from leading his Berkshire Hathaway business group by the end of the year and that he would recommend his chosen successor Greg Abel take over.
3 mins
Philippine ranks second in global digital fraud
The Philippines posted a suspected digital fraud rate of 13.4 percent in 2024, more than double the global average of 5.4 percent and the second highest among surveyed countries, according to global information solutions provider TransUnion.
1 min
Chipmakers see modest export growth in 2025
The country’s electronics sector is projecting a modest export growth of one to two percent this year, following two years of contraction.
2 mins
Japan, China accuse each other of airspace 'violation'
Tokyo and Beijing exchanged diplomatic protests, each accusing the other of “violating” national airspace, after a Chinese helicopter and coast guard vessels faced off with a Japanese aircraft around disputed islands.
1 min
Huthis attack Israel's main international airport
Yemen's Huthi rebels claimed responsibility for a missile attack Sunday on Israel's main international airport, saying they were acting in support for Palestinians in Gaza.
1 min
WBC chief says Pacquiao will fight welterweight champ Barrios in July
It seems that Manny Pacquiao will be making his return to the ring later this year.
1 min
Nuggets knock out Clippers, advance to West semifinals
The Denver Nuggets dominated the Los Angeles Clippers, 120-101, in the do-or-die Game 7 of their NBA playoff series to set up a second-round clash with Western Conference top seeds Oklahoma City.
1 min
Tuburan to host first ever inter-collegiate cage wars
Six CESAFI teams slug it out for P120T top prize
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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