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Tagacanao to defend WBA Asia crown in first fight abroad today
Far from home, the undefeated Reymart \"Cebuano Assassin\" Tagacanao will put his World Boxing Association (WBA) Asia super flyweight throne on the line against Japanese challenger Ayumu Sano in a scheduled 12-round rumble today (Saturday, October 25) at the Bishkek Arena in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
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October 25, 2025
The Freeman
Charges against retired generals calling for coup
The Philippine National Police is reviewing possible criminal charges against people urging the Armed Forces of the Philippines to stage a coup, withdraw support from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., or form a military junta, AFP chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said Friday, October 24.
2 min |
October 25, 2025
The Freeman
Mobile library, barangay learning centers pushed
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival is pushing plans to launch a mobile library and establish Barangay Learning Centers across the city’s barangays to make education more accessible to children and residents in remote and underserved areas.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
The Freeman
Leadership skills that will make you irreplaceable
Everyone talks about leadership qualities like “vision” and “charisma.” But those are vague, and frankly, not what you really need. You need to develop real, tangible, high-leverage skills.
2 min |
October 24, 2025
The Freeman
Gus Abelgas returns with a new 'SOCO'
The iconic investigative program “SOCO: Scene of the Crime Operatives” returns with a more gripping and evolved format, continuing its legacy of uncovering the truth behind real-life crimes that have shaken communities across the country.
1 min |
October 24, 2025
The Freeman
Finally, I Got to Taste Them!
More or less a month ago, I covered the first day of Cebu Goes Culinary 2025 with the theme “Balik Isla: Foraging in the Philippine Countryside”.
1 min |
October 24, 2025
The Freeman
Man arrested after offering shabu as payment for fuel
A 31-year-old man was arrested for allegedly pointing a knife at a gasoline boy who refused to accept the sachet of shabu he offered as a payment for the fuel of his motorcycle in a gasoline station in Barangay Langtad, City of Naga, Cebu on Wednesday morning, October 22.
1 min |
October 24, 2025
The Freeman
Capitol earmarks P542 million recovery funds for northern cebu
The Cebu Provincial Government has allocated a P542.3-million Trust Fund to finance rehabilitation and resiliency projects in northern Cebu towns devastated by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake last month.
2 min |
October 24, 2025
The Freeman
CEPCA to hold tourney, give back to the chess community
ON 35TH ANNIVERSARY
1 min |
October 24, 2025
The Freeman
Barili local gov't best performer in Population and Dev't Program
The Municipality of Barili has once again brought pride to Cebu after being hailed as the Best Performing Local Government Unit (Municipal Level) in the implementation of the Philippine Population and Development Program (PPDP) in Region 7.
1 min |
October 24, 2025
The Freeman
IMSI CATCHERS, AI SCAMS BPI tags latest threats to digital banking security
Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has warned of emerging high-tech scams that exploit both hardware and artificial intelligence, revealing that criminal groups are now using international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) catchers to target digital banking customers in the country.
1 min |
October 24, 2025
The Freeman
Cebuano musicians mourn Davey Langit:
Passionate songwriter, advocate for regional music
5 min |
October 24, 2025
The Freeman
When vlogging and drugging mix
From our sister publication BANAT News comes to us this report of a vlogger in Bohol Province who was arrested after he bragged about his drug use online and even invited bashers to come to his house so they can have a drug session.
1 min |
October 24, 2025
The Freeman
SSS opens second E-Center in Cebu
The Social Security System (SSS) has opened its second E-Center in Cebu province through a partnership with Innodata Knowledge Services, Inc. (IKSI), reinforcing the state-run insurer's drive to make government services more accessible to private sector employees.
1 min |
October 24, 2025
The Freeman
Collecting 101
Based on social media posts, the hobby scene, particularly here in Cebu, is thriving and it’s nice to notice younger generations getting into the pastime.
2 min |
October 24, 2025
The Freeman
4,000 households need repair before CEBECO restores power
Around 4,000 households in northern Cebu have been identified for total rehabilitation or repair after sustaining severe structural damage from the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck the province on September 30, 2025, the Cebu II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CEBECO II) reported.
2 min |
October 24, 2025
The Freeman
UC Webmasters crowned double champion, Don Bosco Greywolves clinch Division A title
The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters bagged two championship crowns in the recently concluded Cebu Inter-School Alumni Invitational Basketball Tournament 2025 spearheaded by the Sacred Heart Ateneo Alumni Basketball Athletic Association (SHAABAA).
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October 24, 2025
The Freeman
Mabolo captain tells Archival: Solve Night Market legal flaws
Amidst the ongoing discussions regarding the operation of the Colon Night Market, Barangay Mabolo Captain Daniel Francis Arguedo raised concerns about the apparent \"privatization\" of the market, a move that he said lacks any supporting provision from the existing ordinance.
2 min |
October 24, 2025
The Freeman
P5.2B assets in flood control scandal frozen
The Anti-Money Laundering Council has frozen P5.2 billion worth of assets tied to public works officials and contractors implicated in the corruption scandal of anomalous flood control projects.
2 min |
October 24, 2025
The Freeman
Poultry giant reinforces food security via BDO partnership
Bounty Fresh Group Holdings, Inc., one of the Philippines' largest fully integrated poultry producers, is reinforcing its role in advancing national food security and nutrition, supported by a longstanding partnership with BDO Unibank Inc.
1 min |
October 24, 2025
The Freeman
Manila consultancy firm proposes comprehensive SRP traffic study
A Metro Manila-based consultancy firm has formally expressed interest in conducting a comprehensive traffic study at the Cebu South Road Properties (SRP), a move that is expected to be a potential turning point in addressing years of congestion, accidents, and urban mobility challenges along the coastal corridor.
1 min |
October 24, 2025
The Freeman
Wembanyama scores 40 in triumphant NBA return
Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points in a sensational NBA return, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 125-92 season-opening victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
1 min |
October 24, 2025
The Freeman
Flash floods feared due to artificial dam
TRIGGERED BY LANDSLIDE AFTER QUAKE
3 min |
October 24, 2025
The Freeman
DOTrseeks NHCP nod
The meeting, attended by World Bank Transport Specialist John Richardson, centered on three major agenda points: the overall development of the CBRT, the possible visit of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for its official launching next month, and updates on the Capitol segment of the project that has been stalled since February due to heritage concerns.
2 min |
October 24, 2025
The Freeman
LUCKY BLING
\"The best surprises don't wait in far-off places; they're hiding in yards, gardens, parks, even in the jumble of toys and galaxies at our feet.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
The Freeman
Council probes missing fees in night market operations
The Cebu City Council continues to dig deeper into the alleged irregularities involving the night market operations—this time, on its previous collections—where an executive session is being called to look into the operations of the former Colon Night Markets, specifically to determine why no special permit fees were collected by the City.
3 min |
October 23, 2025
The Freeman
Frasco eyes airport in Sogod but Pam tags it “ridiculous”
Frasco said the envisioned facility would serve as a backup to the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) in the event it becomes inoperable due to natural disasters or emergencies.
3 min |
October 23, 2025
The Freeman
Thunder, Warriors triumph in NBA season-opener
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder launched the defense of their NBA crown with a thrilling 125-124 triple-overtime victory over the Houston Rockets.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
The Freeman
Visayan Electric reduces rate for residential clients
Residential customers of Visayan Electric can expect lower electricity bills this month, following a P1/kWh reduction in rates for the October-November billing cycle.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
The Freeman
CCENRO installs trash trap along Mahiga River
In a renewed push to safeguard Cebu City’s waterways, the Cebu City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CCENRO) have installed a new trash trap along Mahiga River, marking a strategic revival of the city’s river waste interception program.
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