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NFA: No “bukbok” in P20 rice
The National Food Authority (NFA) has assured the public that all rice stocks to be sold under the government’s P20 rice program are clean and free from weevils or “bukbok.”
1 min |
June 11, 2026
The Freeman
The Senate without the "tainted" senators
If push comes to shove, and the rubber should hit the road, so to say, and we find ourselves one morning in a possible scenario, when all senators with pending cases and with imminently probable cases and controversies, out of that august body, then we shall be left with 12 or more but less than 16 senators.
3 min |
June 11, 2026
The Freeman
DANIEL CRAIG'S 'QUEER' NOW IN PHL CINEMAS
This Pride Month, Ayala Malls Cinemas brings bold, cinematic storytelling with the acclaimed film from visionary director Luca Guadagnino (Call Me by Your Name, Challengers), “Queer,” based on the novel by William S. Burroughs.
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June 11, 2026
The Freeman
Lyon Woo rules Amo Cup X
Cebu-based Korean Lyon Woo bagged the top honors in the premiere category of the Albino D. Gothong Memorial Cup also known as the Amo Cup played at Alta Vista Golf and Country Club in Pardo, Cebu City last weekend.
1 min |
June 11, 2026
The Freeman
Villegas: Corruption risks more poverty as infra spending drops
More Filipinos risk falling into poverty as corruption concerns stall infrastructure spending, while rising geopolitical tensions and higher global costs add pressure on household incomes, economist Bernardo Villegas said.
2 min |
June 11, 2026
The Freeman
Cebu City gives P5 million aid to GenSan
Mayor Nestor Archival, in a letter to Councilor David Tumulak dated June 9, requested the sponsorship of a resolution authorizing the release of the amount from PAGCOR funds, stressing that the aid would “directly contribute to relief operations, rehabilitation, and recovery efforts for the affected communities, alleviating their immediate hardships and helping them rebuild their lives.”
2 min |
June 11, 2026
The Freeman
Taking a pause
The circus in our country goes on. To watch the news needs one to have the right mindset. To be stable or you either end up laughing or scared.
2 min |
June 11, 2026
The Freeman
"Atong Kabilin"
On a long enough timeline, art’s propensity as a medium for communication goes beyond its affinity with decorative density — a graduation that lays down how ambivalently similar-yet-divergent artists perceive the world as.
1 min |
June 11, 2026
The Freeman
DOLE releases pay rules for Independence Day
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued Labor Advisory No. 11, Series of 2026, outlining the rules on payment of wages for employees who will work or not work during the regular holiday on June 12, 2026, in observance of Independence Day.
1 min |
June 11, 2026
The Freeman
Naga sports complex proposal under review
Less than a month after unveiling plans for a massive mixed-use government estate in Naga City, the Cebu provincial government is already revisiting portions of the proposed development.
2 min |
June 11, 2026
The Freeman
New thriller 'The Loyalty Game'
BS-CBN Studios and Prime Video explore the limits of love and trust in “The Loyalty Game,” a thriller starring Jericho Rosales and Janine Gutierrez, which will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on July 3.
1 min |
June 11, 2026
The Freeman
IKEA expands in Cebu despite global headwinds
Swedish home furnishing giant IKEA has officially announced its expansion in Cebu despite growing geopolitical tensions and a weaker global economic outlook, betting that the province’s booming housing market and rising consumer spending will continue to drive demand for home furnishings.
2 min |
June 11, 2026
The Freeman
Pam mulls leaner cultural showcase
Almost a year after signaling the end of Pasigarbo sa Sugbo under her administration, Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro is now considering a leaner province-wide cultural showcase that could bring Cebu’s festivals back to the spotlight without the hefty price tag.
2 min |
June 11, 2026
The Freeman
CV child labor still a concern
In line with the observance of World Day Against Child Labor, representatives from various sectors, including Glenda N. Riel, Strategic Helpdesks for Information, Education, Livelihood, and Other Developmental Interventions (SHIELD) Program focal person of DSWD-7, and Roberto Cabardo, Information Officer III of DOLE-7, tackled the issue during the Kapihan sa PIA forum yesterday as they called for stronger and sustained action against child labor.
2 min |
June 11, 2026
The Freeman
'Tayo sa Wakas' is a satisfying swan song for DonBelle
Though not always, a loveteam’s “final” movie is usually their best work to date because of its maturity, and it’s safe to say that Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano’s “Tayo sa Wakas” is among those, joining LizQuen’s “Alone/Together” and JaDine’s “Never Not Love You.”
2 min |
June 11, 2026
The Freeman
Osmeña, Tumulak clash over emergency call data
An exchange over emergency call data erupted at the Cebu City Council on Tuesday as Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña challenged Councilor David Tumulak's claim of 400 monthly emergency calls before the body voted 7-2 to approve a P14.88-million budget for the city's ambulance service.
2 min |
June 11, 2026
The Freeman
FANS CREATE AI-GENERATED TEAM SONGS AHEAD OF WORLD CUP
World Cup fans are wielding artificial intelligence to mass-produce viral songs supporting their teams ahead of next month’s tournament.
2 min |
June 11, 2026
The Freeman
To Governor Pam from Cebu CSOs-eco-partners: Integrated statement of concerns/recommendations
“Today, our shared ecosystems continue to face severe degradation, threatening the sustainable future of our children and their children.
2 min |
June 11, 2026
The Freeman
Hailed as ‘Province of Charm,’ Cebu reaffirms ties with China
“Generation after generation, Chinese immigrants and their descendants have made enormous, irreplaceable contributions to every single stage of the Philippines’ development,” she said.
2 min |
June 11, 2026
The Freeman
Capitol sets aside P16M for hospital expansion, sewage
The Cebu provincial government has earmarked P16 million for expansion projects at Ricardo L. Maningo Memorial Hospital (RLMMH) and for the construction of a sewage treatment plant (STP), Piso Health Consultant Dr. Elisse Nicole Catalan confirmed Tuesday, June 9.
1 min |
June 11, 2026
The Freeman
Spotify and Universal strike deal for fan AI remixes
Spotify is teaming up with Universal Music Group to let users create AI-powered remixes and covers of songs by artists on the label — for an extra fee on top of a standard subscription.
1 min |
June 11, 2026
The Freeman
Ukraine should pick its targets well
Ukraine has stepped up its attacks against cities in Russia. Just recently, Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Bryansk have come under missile attack.
1 min |
June 11, 2026
The Freeman
Abante files libel raps vs lawyer, 18 ex-soldiers
Rep. Benny Abante (Manila’s 6th District) has filed libel complaints against lawyer Levi Baligod and 18 former soldiers over their testimonies alleging that the lawmaker received bags of money.
1 min |
June 10, 2026
The Freeman
“Teach me your paths, my God”
That’s a beautiful psalm (25,4b) that should remind us that we need to be aware that it is God’s continuing, loving, merciful and effective providence that guides us toward our ultimate and real goal in life.
2 min |
June 10, 2026
The Freeman
Smartphones reduce birth rate, studies say
As governments around the world struggle with ways to reverse plunging birth rates, new US studies suggest they have ignored a key culprit -- the smartphone.
2 min |
June 10, 2026
The Freeman
“Potentially active fault”
During a news forum yesterday, June 9, Engr. Robinson Jorgio, director of the DOST-PHIVOLCS Visayas Cluster Monitoring Center for Earthquake and Tsunami, addressed concerns about whether the recent Mindanao earthquake and its continuing aftershocks could affect the Visayas region because of its proximity.
4 min |
June 10, 2026
The Freeman
First Bisaya GL film spotlights Cebuano queer experiences
A handful of Filipino queer films will be making their way to the big screen for Pride Month, including the first Bisaya Girls’ Love (GL) movie, “A Quiet Bloom,” which will premiere on June 21 at SM Seaside Cinema.
5 min |
June 10, 2026
The Freeman
BFAR records rising jellyfish sightings along Cebu shores
Following recent jellyfish sightings along Cebu’s coastlines, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Central Visayas-7 said changes in water temperature, the summer season, and food availability are among the factors driving their presence.
2 min |
June 10, 2026
The Freeman
Lebanon residents flee after Israel evacuation warning
Residents of south Lebanon’s Tyre including the Christian quarter fled on Tuesday, an AFP correspondent said, after Israel’s army for the first time warned the entire city to evacuate ahead of strikes.
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June 10, 2026
The Freeman
Petroleum supply ‘very stable’ - DOE
In its virtual conference yesterday, Rino Abad, director of the DOE's Oil Industry Management Bureau (DOE-OIMB), said that based on the regular Friday inventory monitoring conducted as of June 5, 2026, the country's petroleum supply remains “very stable” across all major fuel products.
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