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The Freeman
It's too late to quit
I have been riding and racing bikes for more than 30 years now. No, I never rode as a professional, not that I didn’t want to but because cycling wasn’t my dream job. Besides, only playing professional basketball can give you a quality life. Or boxing, if your first name starts with Manny.
2 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
Beermen clinch top seeding, Gin Kings claim No. 4 spot
The powerhouse San Miguel Beer of old showed up in a time of need and swamped NorthPort, 126-91, last Sunday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo to clinch the top seeding in the PBA Philippine Cup playoffs.
1 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
DTI re-exports substandard inner tubes to place of origin
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) re-exported 19,499 pieces of non-compliant rubber inner tubes for motorcycles, valued at approximately P500,000, back to their country of origin.
1 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
Who's afraid of the impeachment?
The twists and turns leading to the convening of the Senate impeachment court that will try VP Sara Duterte were/are mind boggling.
2 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
Urgent repair of Taboan Public Market pushed
San Nicolas Proper Barangay Captain Clifford Niñal has once again appealed to the Cebu City Government to urgently repair the Taboan Public Market, citing safety concerns for both vendors and visitors—locals and tourists alike.
1 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
The teacher exodus from Central Visayas
According to Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) regional director Dr. Salustiano Jimenez, Central Visayas has become a hotspot for overseas teacher recruitment.
3 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
Learning from a loss
A girl drowned in Sitio Kanipaan, Barangay Basak, Mandaue City, Tuesday last week after she allegedly fell into the river there.
1 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
DTI launches AI chatbots to help citizens, businesses
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has launched two helpful AI chatbots to make it easier for Filipinos to get information and services from the government. These chatbots are called 'FAI' and 'TIA', and they are part of DTI's effort to improve customer service and reduce long waiting times.
2 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
Chinese fugitive slams head on glass after being barred from Philippines
A Chinese national attempted to violently disrupt his exclusion from the Philippines by deliberately slamming his head into the glass shield of a fire extinguisher case at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3.
1 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
PH, Japan navies hold anti-submarine drills in WPS
The navies of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) conducted joint maritime exercises focusing on anti-submarine warfare in the West Philippine Sea.
1 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
US researchers seek to legitimize AI mental health care
Researchers at Dartmouth College believe artificial intelligence can deliver reliable psychotherapy, distinguishing their work from the unproven and sometimes dubious mental health apps flooding today's market.
2 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
Alcover wants more upland developments
Councilor Pastor \"Jun\" Alcover recently expressed his observation of a seeming disparity in development between Cebu City proper and the upland barangays.
1 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
P29M Barangay San Roque multi-purpose hall deferred
The Cebu City Council deferred a resolution for a P29-million rehabilitation of a multi-purpose hall in Barangay San Roque after multiple issues were raised during their recent session.
2 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
Mandaue SKF prexy wants more vehicles
Mandaue City SK Federation President and ex-officio Councilor Gayle Jumao- as has expressed hope that the incoming administration will allocate funds to provide vehicles for other Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials who were not included in the recent distribution.
3 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
'Biodiesel blend hike still in sight'
Even with the impending pause, the Marcos administration remains committed to implementing higher biodiesel blends after a thorough review and once market conditions improve.
1 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
Akbayan hits Senate, LEDAC over failed P200 wage hike
Akbayan Party-list Representative Perci Cendaña condemned the Senate and the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) for their alleged failure to advance the proposed P200 across-the-board wage hike.
1 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
Bankers group expresses support for new DICT chief
Bankers nationwide have aired their support for the new leadership of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
1 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
Family business forum in Cebu highlights succession planning
Against a backdrop of generational transition challenges and mounting demand for structured succession planning in Philippine family enterprises, Premier Family Business Consulting founder Jon Ramos launched his debut book “Legacy in Action,” at a high-level forum in Cebu.
2 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
UC Webmasters to hold basketball tryouts
Basketball players who aspire to become part of the University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters college varsity team in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) will have a chance to do so.
1 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
Donaire is world champion again
It was not a pretty way to win the championship, but Filipino boxer Nonito Donaire Jr. is world champion once again.
1 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
Shuvee Etrata's goal in PBB: To provide permanent home for family
-pushed Shuvee and Klarrise to the bottom with 31.50%, trailing closely behind the AZ Ver duo of AZ Martinez and River Joseph, who garnered 31.67%, a slim 0.17% difference.
4 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
Better Sleep Is Affected By Heat
Cool showers and less coffee or alcohol: sleep quality is being harmed by hotter temperatures caused by climate change, and scientists say we need to learn how to adapt.
2 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
Pacquiao eyes another piece of history
When Manny Pacquiao was enshrined in the International Boxing Hall of Fame a week ago, the Filipino sports hero set a record as the only active Hall of Famer.
1 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
Why Good Sleeping Habits Matter
Sleep is important for maintaining optimal health and well-being. Like exercise and a balanced diet, getting enough sleep may help prevent a range of health issues.
1 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
Baricuatro gets support from medical community
According to her team, Baricuatro prioritized early consultations with medical experts to ensure accessible and quality healthcare from the start of her administration.
2 min |
June 15, 2025
The Freeman
Was it really necessary?
Any hope for some peace in the Middle East was shattered the other day after Israel launched missile attacks against targets in Iran.
1 min |
June 15, 2025
The Freeman
Air India plane crash death toll rises to 279
Grieving families waited Saturday for news after one of the deadliest air disasters in decades, with the toll rising to 279 people killed in the Indian passenger jet crash.
1 min |
June 15, 2025
The Freeman
Al's arrival at work reshapes employers' hunt for talent
Predictions of imminent AI-driven mass unemployment are likely overblown, but employers will seek workers with different skills as the technology matures, a top executive at global recruiter ManpowerGroup told AFP at Paris's Vivatech trade fair.
1 min |
June 15, 2025
The Freeman
Assistance for Pinoy workers amid Israel-Iran tensions
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Saturday, June 14, that it is on heightened alert to assist overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
1 min |
June 15, 2025
The Freeman
Foolish (nay, devious) ideas from idle minds
For the purpose of writing this column today, I researched for an explanation of the popular saying \"an idle mind is the devil's workshop\".
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