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The Freeman
Japan seeks record $59.9B defense budget
Japan’s defense ministry is aiming for a major boost to its drone arsenal as part of another record spending request made Friday to deal with a “severely intensifying security environment”.
2 min |
August 30, 2025
The Freeman
Limited cold storage capacity threatens Cebu's agri progress
Cebu may need as many as 40 to 50 new cold storage facilities to support its farming and fishing industries, reduce post-harvest losses, and help lower consumer prices, according to the Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI).
1 min |
August 30, 2025
The Freeman
Dizon: Flood project built before my term
Congresswoman Emmarie \"Lolypop\" Ouano Dizon said that the collapsed flood control structure in Barangay Paknaan was not implemented under her term but during the previous administration.
2 min |
August 30, 2025
The Freeman
DPWH7 completes Taptap’s farm roads, issues rerouting plan on Tapon bridge
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region VII, through the Cebu City District Engineering Office, has completed the construction and concreting of farm-to-market roads in Sitio Udlom, Barangay Taptap, Cebu City.
1 min |
August 30, 2025
The Freeman
DOH urges stronger, united fight vs TB
The Department of Health (DOH) has called for stronger and united action in combating tuberculosis (TB), which continues to be a major public health concern nationwide, alongside the increasing cases of HIV.
3 min |
August 30, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu's hot streak comes to an end
The Cebu Greats saw their five-game winning streak come to an end after they bowed down to Zamboanga Sikat, 70-74, in the Manny Pacquiao presents 1xBet-MPBL 2025 Season on Thursday night, August 28, at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City.
1 min |
August 30, 2025
The Freeman
Phl, Australia, Canada stage air defense drills
The Philippines, Australia, and Canada deployed warships and air assets off Scarborough Shoal on Wednesday, August 27, in an exercise that had the three Navy forces practice working together to fend off simulated air threats.
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Freeman
Creating shared value
What is the proper role of business in society?
2 min |
August 29, 2025
The Freeman
Trump moves to limit stays of students, journalists in US
President Donald Trump’s administration moved Thursday to impose stricter limits on how long foreign students and journalists can stay in the United States, the latest bid to tighten legal immigration in the country.
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Freeman
Chavit answers rumored love child with Yen
Politician Chavit Singson sat down with actress Yen Santos for the latter's vlog where he answered questions most people wanted to know about him, including his past celebrity girlfriend and his rumored love child with the actress.
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Freeman
Alex Eala crashes out of US Open second round
In the City That Never Sleeps, Cristina Bucsa said good night and sweet dreams to Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala’s US Open run.
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Freeman
Ex-CIDG chief suspended 90 days
The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) on Thursday, August 28, said it imposed a 90-day preventive suspension on the former chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) over his handling of the case of missing sabungeros.
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Freeman
13 forms of graft and corruption
For all flood control and other government project contractors as well as DPWH officials and COA resident auditors, it might be useful for you to read Republic Act 3019 of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.
3 min |
August 29, 2025
The Freeman
Lessons from the martyrdom of St. John the Baptist
Indeed, precious lessons can be learned from the martyrdom of St. John the Baptist whose liturgical memorial is celebrated on August 29. One is that we should expect suffering and possible martyrdom if we truly seek to follow Christ, the very embodiment of truth and love, which we should pursue and defend without let up in our life.
2 min |
August 29, 2025
The Freeman
Street Foods from Around the World
(3 of 5)
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Freeman
Pepito gets fresh term as PCL-Cebu president
Running unopposed in yesterday’s election, Pepito secures another term as president of the Philippine Councilors League-Cebu Provincial Federation for three years (2025-2028).
2 min |
August 29, 2025
The Freeman
Local travel boom offsets declining foreign arrivals
Cebu’s hospitality sector is increasingly turning to the domestic travel market to offset moderating foreign arrivals, leveraging exhibitions and discounted stay packages to sustain occupancy and revenue growth.
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Freeman
Through the Lens of Cinema: War, Home, Lives
A Japanese-Filipino collaborative film screening will take place on September 25-26, 2025, at UP Lawak Sinehan, made possible by the strong support of the Japan Foundation.
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Freeman
Gladys signs with Star Magic; hopes to do more series, hosting
Showbiz icon Gladys Reyes officially joins the Star Magic family after signing a contract with ABS-CBN's premier talent agency during yesterday's “Grand Welcome to Star Magic.”
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Freeman
Season 3 of ANS Sports 3x3 tourney this weekend
Hundreds of young aspiring cagers are all raring to plunge into hardcourt action as the ANS Sports 3x3 Basketball Tournament Season 3 gets underway this weekend at The Sisters of Mary School-Boystown in Barangay Tungkop, Minglanilla.
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Freeman
Draft Combine to kick off PBA pre-season activities
The PBA holds the annual Draft Combine next week to officially kick off preseason activities for its golden anniversary.
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Freeman
Legal action vs those who killed mangroves
The Cebu City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CCENRO) is urging the Cebu City Legal Office (CLO) to take action against those responsible for the death of five mangrove trees in Barangay Cogon Pardo during a flood control project.
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Freeman
Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson are hilarious in 'The Naked Gun'
Pamela Anderson reveals a new side of her artistry in \"The Naked Gun.
2 min |
August 29, 2025
The Freeman
Archival, Aumentado eyed for RDC chair
From the private sector, Melisimo Agreo and Melanie Ng were nominated to serve as co-chairperson of the council.
2 min |
August 29, 2025
The Freeman
Councilor: No public funds spent in travel to Europe
Chan-Olmstead, who sits in the City Council as president of the Liga ng mga Barangay-Lapu-Lapu City Chapter, said the trip was a gift from her husband and was their first travel abroad together.
2 min |
August 29, 2025
The Freeman
Russian attack kills 10 in Kyiv
Kyiv, Ukraine --- Russian missiles and drones ripped through apartment blocks in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early Thursday, killing at least 10 people in what President Volodymyr Zelensky said represented a clear disregard for peace negotiations.
2 min |
August 29, 2025
The Freeman
Local automakers interested to join RACE
Local automakers have also expressed interest in participating in the Revitalizing the Automotive Industry for Competitiveness Enhancement (RACE) program, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said.
3 min |
August 29, 2025
The Freeman
Council wants Transport Summit, as CCTO tries new traffic scheme
While the City Council pushes for the convening of a Transportation Summit to address the symptoms of a sick transport system in the city, the Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) is set to conduct a dry run on the proposed new city traffic scheme at the Sto. Tomas Quadrangle in Barangay Pardo today (August 29).
3 min |
August 29, 2025
The Freeman
Mexican senators come to blows after debate
Mexican senators came to blows Wednesday after a heated debate over alleged opposition calls for the United States to intervene militarily against drug cartels.
1 min |
August 29, 2025
The Freeman
Kipchoge feeling the pressure ahead of Sydney Marathon
Eliud Kipchoge says the desire to inspire others drove him to enter this week’s Sydney Marathon with the Kenyan legend admitting there was “huge pressure” on him to win.
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