The Freeman - May 12, 2025
The Freeman - May 12, 2025
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In this issue
May 12, 2025
Cebu City councilors set aside differences
Despite political rivalries and intense debates on the council floor, Cebu City officials running for re-election in the 2025 midterm polls set aside their differences at least for now offering each other well-wishes as the city heads to the polls today.
3 mins
BBM tells public: Vote responsibly
AS MILLIONS HEAD TO POLLS
4 mins
IN CEBU 5TH DISTRICT BAKUD seeking Comelec probe into alleged double registration
The Barug Alang sa Kauswagan ug Demokrasya (BAKUD) party of the 5th district of the Province of Cebu has asked the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to investigate their findings of more than 2,000 double registrations in the district.
1 min
Strengthened waste policies sought
The Solid Waste Management Board (SWMB) has appealed to the Cebu City Council to elevate legislative measures for strengthened waste policies, including the implementation of composting among households and incentive schemes.
2 mins
P47M drugs seized
The Lapu-Lapu City Police Office recently conducted a major drug-bust operation in Sitio Ibabao, Barangay Agus, resulting in a significant seizure.
1 min
DQ petition filed vs. bet
Two Mandaue City residents have filed a petition to disqualify Atty. Nilo “Olin” Seno and suspend his proclamation if he wins in the elections.
3 mins
DOJ denies ex-councilor's motion
SYNDICATED ILLEGAL RECRUITMENT AND ESTAFA CHARGES
1 min
Six killed in encounters in Maguindanao, Basilan
Policemen and soldiers on Saturday, May 10, arrested seven from an armed group that figured in gunfights with a rival partisan faction in Pandag, Maguindanao del Sur that left a candidate for municipal councilor and a student dead.
2 mins
The choice is ours
Today millions of Filipinos take to the voting precincts to cast their vote.
1 min
Our need for accompaniment and continuing conversion
We have to be more aware of this crying need.
2 mins
An upright voter's election decalogue
Whoever said: \"Give me 12 committed men, just 12 young men, and I shall turn the world upside down\"? Was it Jesus, referring to his 12 disciples? or Jacob with reference to his 12 sons, who would later head the 12 tribes of Israel? Was it Mao in reference to his core group of revolutionaries?
3 mins
Divine Revelation Today : Warning from Saint Michael to Luz de Maria - We Must Love the Virgin Mary
Dear brothers and sisters in faith, Our beloved Luz de Maria has emphasized how essential it is to show our gratitude to Archangel Michael for his constant defense.
7 mins
DOE on high alert for polls
On the eve of the May 12 national and local elections, the Department of Energy (DOE) raised a heightened alert status to ensure stable and uninterrupted power supply nationwide.
1 min
Election realization: Women voters weigh their hopes, history
Liset Taylo, 53, prepares a list of candidates she will vote for -- from senators down to the municipal councilors.
2 mins
Showbiz multiverse continues on Netflix Phl's 'Bida/B!da!'
Netflix Philippines’ social series Bida/B!da, continues on their YouTube channel, offering more casual conversations with a new set of beloved Filipino celebrities.
1 min
Cebuano P-pop group VLST to debut this May 17
To make it big in the P-pop scene, the aspiring Bisaya idol group VLST had to make a few, but significant sacrifices. One of these was putting a halt to their college education.
4 mins
UnionBank, ATRAM Group finalize trust units' merger
Union Bank of the Philippines has officially sealed a strategic partnership with the ATRAM Group, culminating in a merger of their respective trust operations to form what will become the fourth-largest private asset management firm in the country.
1 min
Energy business drives Vivant's 42% net income growth in Q1
Cebu-based Vivant Corporation posted a 42 percent year-on-year increase in consolidated core net income to P318 million for the first quarter of 2025, propelled by robust earnings from its power generation and electricity distribution businesses.
2 mins
Trump hails US-China trade ‘reset' after first day of talks
President Donald Trump hailed early Sunday a “total reset” in US-China trade relations following the first day of talks between top American and Chinese officials in Geneva aimed at de-escalating tensions sparked by his aggressive tariff rollout.
2 mins
Celtics dominate Knicks in crucial road victory; Wolves take 2-1 lead
Defending NBA champion Boston overpowered New York, 115-93, dominating to the finish after squandering 20-point leads to lose two prior playoff games to the Knicks.
1 min
Suarez falls short vs Navarrete in controversial WBO title bout
Rematch in the offing as Pinoy camp set to appeal result
1 min
Ginebra outguns Converge in PBA out-of-town matchup
Japeth Aguilar won his side battle with Justine Baltazar in the Barangay Ginebra-Converge duel in front of their cabalens in San Fernando, Pampanga.
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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