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Tourism groups back resigned DOT Secretary Frasco
Several tourism organizations expressed their support to Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco who complied with a sweeping order from President Marcos to have all Cabinet-rank officials resign out of courtesy.
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May 25, 2025
The Freeman
Thousands remain isolated as floods ease in Australia
Tens of thousands of Australians remained isolated and thousands were without power on Saturday, authorities said as conditions in New South Wales eased after days of heavy rain that caused widespread flooding.
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May 25, 2025
The Freeman
MCIA first in Phl to use electric aircraft handling equipment
“As part of our ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, we focus on expanding infrastructure for green aviation fuels and zero-emission electric ground support equipment,” said Atty. Julius G. Neri Jr., general manager and CEO of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA), in a statement.
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May 25, 2025
The Freeman
Syria: US lifting of sanctions a positive step
Syria on Saturday hailed the formal lifting of sanctions by the United States as a “positive step” that will help its post-war recovery.
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May 25, 2025
The Freeman
US Government launches voluntary self deportation with benefits
The Trump administration has launched a program that allows undocumented immigrants to voluntarily depart from the United States enticing them with a $1,000 stipend, financial assistance in booking tickets, deprioritization in detention and removal proceedings, and extended period of time to depart from the United States.
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May 25, 2025
The Freeman
DSWD-7 reports P21.5 million in AICS given to 7,000 students
With its objective to showing support for students in need, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas (DSWD-7) has provided educational aid to 7,665 students during the third round of payouts.
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May 25, 2025
The Freeman
PEOPLE COME AND GO, BUT THE RIGHT ONES WILL STAY
LIFE'S ESSENCE
2 min |
May 25, 2025
The Freeman
South Korea concerned by China's 'no-sail zone'
South Korea has voiced concerns to China over its establishment of a “no-sail zone” in a shared area of the Yellow Sea, Seoul’s foreign ministry said Saturday.
1 min |
May 25, 2025
The Freeman
HK to open universities to more foreign students
AFTER US BAN
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May 25, 2025
The Freeman
3 landmarks now declared nat'l treasures
The Freeman learned that the NCT markers actually arrived around last year.
2 min |
May 25, 2025
The Freeman
David Licauco's 'I Think I Love You' makes an impression
There is no stopping David Licauco.
2 min |
May 25, 2025
The Freeman
LTFRB: Charging plus-size passengers double fare is illegal, discriminatory
Charging higher fares to passengers based on their size or weight is illegal and discriminatory, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said
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May 25, 2025
The Freeman
Jenie Meets Kizuna Al
Every night, little Jenie would scroll through her favorite YouTube videos with her mother. Some of them were dancing cartoons and funny game streams. But one name made her eyes sparkle every time: Kizuna AI. She wasn’t just a regular YouTuber. For Jenie, she was something more magical, like a virtual friend who lived inside the Internet and made millions of people smile.
2 min |
May 25, 2025
The Freeman
Looking back at Charli xcx's DIY pandemic album 'how i'm feeling now' 5 years later
2024 is considered by pop culture enthusiasts as the “year of the brat” thanks to Charli xcx’s smash-hit, Grammy-nominated album. Who knew that a simple cover art with a Pantone green background and a stretched-out ‘brat’ text would spark an internet phenomenon?
3 min |
May 25, 2025
The Freeman
UC-backed Samson Norombaba Law bags U21 crown in Jr. MPBL Cebu leg
The Samson Norombaba Law manned by the University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters were crowned as champions in the 21 Under division of the Junior Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Season 3 Provincial Circuit: Cebu leg on Friday, May 23, at the Game Changer Sports Facility in Mandaue City.
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May 25, 2025
The Freeman
Doubt cast on claim of 'hints' of life on faraway planet
When astronomers announced last month they might have discovered the most promising hints of alien life yet on a distant planet, the rare good news raised hopes humanity could soon learn we are not alone in the universe.
1 min |
May 25, 2025
The Freeman
Just bodyguards
This early, reelected Sen. Ronald dela Rosa is confident that the emerging “Duterte bloc” in the Senate will get more than enough votes to acquit Vice President Sara Duterte in her upcoming impeachment trial.
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May 25, 2025
The Freeman
Siakam shines as Pacers go 2-0 in East finals
Pascal Siakam scored a playoff career-high 39 points as the irrepressible Indiana Pacers opened up a 2-0 lead over the New York Knicks in the NBA Eastern Conference finals with a 114-109 win at Madison Square Garden.
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May 25, 2025
The Freeman
2 more brgys in Mandaue cleared from illegal drugs
The Regional Oversight Committee on the Barangay Drug Clearing (ROCBDC) Program declared Barangays Cabancalan and Maguikay in Mandaue City as drug-cleared barangays.
2 min |
May 25, 2025
The Freeman
Zelensky urges more sanctions on Russia
AFTER OVERNIGHT ATTACK
3 min |
May 25, 2025
The Freeman
Thunder takes 2-0 lead over Wolves
Newly crowned NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to an imposing 118-103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves to open up a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.
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May 24, 2025
The Freeman
Bigger, grander COI Run set June 15
The Cebu Orthopaedic Institute will mark its 26th anniversary with a bigger and grander COI Run slated on June 15 at Pescadores Road in Cebu Business Park.
1 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
Safe from axe: Marcos' top economic minds staying on
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is keeping Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and his economic team following a surprise call for Cabinet officials to resign.
1 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
DepEd school opening preparations in full blast
The Department of Education’s preparations for the opening of classes next month remain in “full blast” even after Education Secretary Sonny Angara’s courtesy resignation as part of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Cabinet-wide reshuffle.
1 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
DENR, DFA, DHSUD get new chiefs
Environment Secretary Maria Yulo-Loyzaga is one of the first casualties of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s sweeping resignation orders, with current Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla set to take over the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
2 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
Knowing and protecting our environment
For sure, everyone knows that like all other regions throughout the Philippines, Central Visayas generates a significant volume of solid waste every single day.
2 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
KMC expansion to reinforce Cebu City's BPO hub status
KMC Solutions, the Philippines' largest provider of flexible office space, is expanding its presence in Cebu, with two additional floors under construction at SkyRise 4A building in Cebu IT Park, pushing its total capacity in the city to nearly 4,000 seats and strengthening Cebu's status as one of the company's top three strategic markets, alongside Makati and Bonifacio Global City.
2 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
Not by destiny, but by design
It’s a lesson often overlooked in post-election commentary, but one that perhaps offers the most insight into how real change can be won.
3 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
How Ben&Ben stays strong after nearly a decade
The members of Ben&Ben hold Cebu dear to their hearts, and it’s not just because they appreciate Cebuanos as fans of their music.
5 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
Pag-IBIG housing loans rise 7.5% to P30-B in Q1
The Home Development Mutual Fund, commonly known as Pag-IBIG Fund, released P30 billion in housing loans in the first quarter for over 20,000 members.
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