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All systems go
The Commission on Elections in Central Visayas (Comelec-7) announced it is “all systems go” for the upcoming May 12, 2025 elections following the final testing and sealing (FTS) of all automated counting machines (ACMs) in the region on Tuesday, May 7.
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May 08, 2025
The Freeman
MMK spotlights story of Maguad family's orphan killer
The heartbreaking true story of the Maguad family from North Cotabato, who opened their hearts and home to an adopted girl only to face an unimaginable tragedy, takes center stage in the third episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK), streaming this Thursday (May 8) on iWantTFC, with an exclusive director's cut version available worldwide, and airing Saturday (May 10) on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, and A2Z.
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May 08, 2025
The Freeman
Haliburton's last-second triple lifts Pacers to 2-0 series lead
Tyrese Haliburton scored a dramatic three-pointer with just over a second remaining as the Indiana Pacers stunned again the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers, 120-119, to take a commanding 2-0 lead in their NBA Eastern Conference semifinal series.
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May 08, 2025
The Freeman
Senate staff raise concerns over office hours used for political activities
Concerns have quietly surfaced among Senate staff regarding the alleged use of government time and resources by a former high-ranking senator, who is reportedly preparing for a political comeback in the 2025 elections.
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May 08, 2025
The Freeman
White smoke, a new pope, a Filipino?
This piece was written yesterday, Wednesday, the 7thday of May, 2025 - a very important date not only for the Catholic Church but for the whole world.
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May 08, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu City Council seeking clarity on 93-1 ownership
RESOLVED OR NOT?
3 min |
May 08, 2025
The Freeman
Lethal
The greatest Filipino athlete is reported to fight one more time.
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May 08, 2025
The Freeman
Visayan Electric ensures stable power during polls
Cebu’s power distributor Visayan Electric Co. has announced that it is fully prepared to ensure uninterrupted electricity service across its franchise area during the upcoming Philippine midterm elections on May 12, 2025.
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May 08, 2025
The Freeman
Comelec deploys 'keyboard warriors'
To combat the spread of misinformation and disinformation ahead of the May 12 midterm elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has formed its own team of so-called “keyboard warriors.”
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May 08, 2025
The Freeman
SC launches online data hub
The Supreme Court (SC) has launched a centralized online platform that would speed up the submission of reports by trial courts to the Office of the Court Administrator (OCA).
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May 08, 2025
The Freeman
Bull-ards
In a recent editorial we pointed out how accidents involving motor vehicles can become preventable just by improving some factors.
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May 08, 2025
The Freeman
ICC junks Duterte camp's bid to excuse two judges
FROM JURISDICTION ISSUE
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May 08, 2025
The Freeman
Gwen endorses Kiko Pangilinan
Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, founder of the ruling One Cebu Party, has officially endorsed former senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan in his bid to return to the Senate in 2025.
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May 08, 2025
The Freeman
LPA weakens, rains to persist
The low-pressure area (LPA) last monitored near the coastal waters of Pulupandan, Negros Occidental is projected to dissipate according to the latest advisory from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
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May 08, 2025
The Freeman
Learning never stops: Doc Dejaño relishes a very enriching sports medicine conference in Madrid
Cebu City Sports Commission (CCSC) Chairman Rhoel Dejaño, a well known sports medicine doctor, relishes a very enriching experience at the 32nd International Football Medicine Conference in Madrid, Spain just recently.
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May 08, 2025
The Freeman
More rate cuts likely after inflation slows to 5-yr low
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to continue its accommodative monetary policy stance after inflation dropped to its lowest level in over five years.
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May 08, 2025
The Freeman
Recto: Labor market remains strong in March
In March 2025, the country’s employment rate held at 96.1%—the same as in March 2024, reflecting sustained job creation.
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May 08, 2025
The Freeman
Cinema One honors Nora Aunor with month-long fest
Cinema One puts the spotlight on the late Superstar and National Artist Nora Aunor with a month-long movie festival this May that showcases her most renowned films and memorable performances that influenced Philippine Cinema and moved audiences of many generations.
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May 08, 2025
The Freeman
Budget airline braces for election rush
AirAsia Philippines is stepping up its operational readiness in anticipation of increased passenger traffic linked to the national and local elections scheduled for 12 May 2025, as millions of Filipinos are expected to return to their home provinces to vote.
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May 08, 2025
The Freeman
CPPO starts deployment of poll security personnel
The Cebu Police Provincial Office (CPPO) has begun deploying security personnel to ensure honest, orderly, and peaceful elections across Cebu Province.
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May 08, 2025
The Freeman
Dalaguete municipal council sued
Members of the Dalaguete Municipal Council, led by Vice Mayor William Lagahid, are facing criminal and administrative complaints before the Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas for allegedly approving the construction of a warehouse on a private lot without the consent of the landowners.
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May 08, 2025
The Freeman
Filipinos told to avoid India-Pakistan border
The Philippine Embassy in Pakistan has advised Filipinos to avoid travel to parts of Kashmir administered by Pakistan following recent missile strikes by India.
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May 08, 2025
The Freeman
Redirect funds to City Hall
Following the revelation of former Mayor Mike Rama that private donors for the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) have already withdrawn their pledges, Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia is now hopeful that the funds will be rerouted directly to Cebu City Hall.
2 min |
May 08, 2025
The Freeman
Impeachment hinges on election results
Filipinos who are using their coconuts know that both BBM and VP Sara are staking their necks in the upcoming elections because the winners shall join the incumbent senators in voting guilty or not guilty in the impending impeachment trial of the vice president.
3 min |
May 07, 2025
The Freeman
Government rolls out 10-year job creation program
The government has launched a long-term masterplan for job creation that aims to bring down the unemployment rate and increase the labor force participation rate (LFPR) by 2034.
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May 07, 2025
The Freeman
Punit passport
Following the incident where a passenger was denied getting on a flight to Bali, Indonesia, after his passport was found to have a tear, the Department of Transportation has warned airlines that any deliberate tampering of passengers' passports by their personnel will result in sanctions.
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May 07, 2025
The Freeman
Huge dust storm sweeps into Iran, affecting millions
Iranian authorities ordered schools and offices closed in seven western provinces Tuesday as a dust storm swept in from neighboring Iraq, with around 13 million people told to stay indoors.
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May 07, 2025
The Freeman
World's Sea Ice Cover Hits Record Low in February
The Copernicus Climate Change Service said February 2025 was the third-hottest on record, continuing a warming trend since 2023 stoked by greenhouse gas emissions.
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May 07, 2025
The Freeman
Mining firm renews gold deal with BSP until 2028
Publicly-listed OceanaGold (Philippines) (OGP) has renewed its gold buying agreement with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) for another three years, extending the partnership until March 2028.
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May 07, 2025
The Freeman
Palace declares May 12 special holiday
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared May 12, 2025-a Monday and election day-as a special non-working holiday nationwide to ensure Filipinos can freely exercise their right to vote.
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