The Freeman - May 16, 2025
The Freeman - May 16, 2025
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May 16, 2025
ARCHIVAL ON CCMC STATUS 1 year to finish construction
Cebu City mayor-elect Nestor Archival said he is looking to complete the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) within one year through a highly capable entity—not the city government—while vice mayor-elect Tomas Osmeña believes the national government should finish the project.
2 mins
Vendors hope Carbon Market reverts to institutional status
The Association of Market Vendors is placing its hope in the new administration of Cebu City to revoke the commercial land-use status of Carbon Market and revert it back to institutional.
3 mins
CA reverses De Lima's drug acquittal
CASE REMANDED TO TRIAL COURT
3 mins
Vendors hope Carbon Market reverts to institutional status
During the discussion, Archival raised a motion to revoke the resolution supporting the reclassification, which was authored by Councilor Jerry Guardo on November 6, 2024.
2 mins
Bercede vows to cooperate with Ouano
Fresh from his election victory, Mandaue City Vice Mayor-elect Glenn Bercede has expressed willingness to cooperate with Mayor-elect Thadeo Jovito “Jonkie” Ouano despite belonging to different political parties—all for the good of the Mandauehanons.
2 mins
P20/kilo rice program resumes
After a brief pause during the 2025 midterm election period, the government’s P20-per-kilo rice program has officially resumed in Cebu, with the arrival of 35,000 sacks of rice yesterday at the Cebu City port.
4 mins
Visayan Electric lowers power rates
Residential customers of Visayan Electric will benefit from a P0.62 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) reduction in their May-June electricity bills. This rate cut lowers the overall residential rate to P11.16/kWh, down from last month's P11.78/kWh.
2 mins
Upland farmers see less crop damage despite high heat index
Despite the high heat index recorded in recent months, upland farmers in Cebu City have experienced less damage this year compared to previous years, according to the Cebu City Agriculture Department (CAD).
1 min
Surprising results
Another election has ended. Citizens once again went to exercise their right to vote. And many, if not all, were surprised by the results.
2 mins
Our recreation shouldn't be the cause of our demise
Another motorcycle rider has been killed in a riding accident.
1 min
Gwen Garcia's wrong move
“And so, without a sword, David defeated and killed the giant Goliath with a sling and a stone.”-1 Samuel 17: 50
2 mins
The Son of God
The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God. Mark 1:1
1 min
Cebu leaders called to act on power security
As Cebu prepares for a political transition following the May 12 national and local elections, a leading energy rights group has called on newly elected officials to address growing concerns on power reliability and infrastructure.
1 min
CEBU DRIVES TOWARD A GREENER FUTURE WITH BYD
Cebu is a bustling and thriving province that is gradually embracing sustainability, as highlighted by BYD's successful launch of its electric vehicles across the region.
3 mins
Public Relations: The constructive cooperation with government is badly needed
Public Relations — that is, the relationship between companies and governments (national and local) and public institutions — faces a difficult situation.
2 mins
Kim Chiu: 'I want to be timeless'
\"Would you believe what's her request for lunch today?\" Oro China Jewelry chief operations officer Jennifer Ty shares to the crowd at the recent \"Love and Traditions\" Event at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino. \"Aside from her favorite lechon, it's ngohiong and pusô (hanging rice).\"
2 mins
Angeli Khang joins 'Batang Quiapo'
Primetime King Coco Martin is pulling out all the stops as he treats viewers to the ultimate action-packed battle, including the additions of Leo Martinez and Angeli Khang, in \"FPJ's Batang Quiapo.
1 min
Part-Pinoy actors lead cast of 'Final Destination Bloodlines'
“The cast in this film is really unique,” says co-director Zach Lipovsky about “Final Destination Bloodlines,” the latest movie in the fan-favorite horror franchise that is now in cinemas.
3 mins
SIGNATURE SPECIALS
A signature dish is defined as one “that identifies an individual chef or restaurant. Ideally, it should be unique and allow an informed gastronome to name the chef in a blind tasting. In practice, a chef's signature dish often changes with time, or they may claim several signature dishes”.
1 min
Toledo-Xignex Trojans grand champions at last in PCAP
A DREAM COME TRUE
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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