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The Freeman
Inday Barretto calls out Raymart for abuse toward Claudine
Claudine Barretto’s mother, Inday, accused Raymart Santiago of physically and emotionally hurting her daughter. In an interview with Ogie Diaz on his YouTube channel, Inday revealed that the Barretto family wholeheartedly accepted Raymart when he married Claudine.
2 min |
October 21, 2025
The Freeman
Zelensky ready to join Putin, Trump at Budapest summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he would be ready to join Russian President Vladimir Putin and US counterpart Donald Trump at their summit in Hungary if he is invited.
1 min |
October 21, 2025
The Freeman
City Hall promises protection of informal workers, vendors
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival underscored his administration’s commitment to protecting the livelihood of informal workers and small traders while ensuring that Cebu City remains clean, safe, and orderly.
2 min |
October 21, 2025
The Freeman
Condo glut weighs on home prices
Sluggish demand and oversupply of condominium units in the market have dampened the growth in prices of residential properties in the National Capital Region (NCR), analysts said, which could persist until yearend as the glut remains.
1 min |
October 21, 2025
The Freeman
Warriors try to extend hot streak but face tall order vs Lancers
The University of San Carlos (USC) Warriors are aiming to stretch their hot streak to four games.
1 min |
October 21, 2025
The Freeman
Japan set for first woman PM
Japan's ruling LDP will sign a coalition deal later Monday, its new partner party said, paving the way for Sanae Takaichi to become the country's first woman premier and lifting the Nikkei to a new record.
2 min |
October 21, 2025
The Freeman
A fitting finale, 'Quezon' shows how heroes can turn into villains
Manuel Quezon will be remembered for his quote: “I would rather have a country run like hell by Filipinos than a country run like heaven by the Americans.” This soundbite isn’t just him calling for independence; it also establishes the tone of our political system today. Any frustration we have with our government now can be traced back to his patronage politics.
3 min |
October 21, 2025
The Freeman
Sting finds fractured modern music scene 'quite odd'
British singer-songwriting legend Sting finds the multiple genres and streaming platforms of the modern music scene “quite odd,” but still believes in the power of song to unite people.
3 min |
October 21, 2025
The Freeman
Concern over corruption reaches record high amid protests, probes
For the first time, ending government corruption has emerged as the second most important issue Filipinos expect the government to address, OCTA Research Group said Monday.
2 min |
October 21, 2025
The Freeman
NBA champions OKC Thunder still fancied to repeat
Superstar players on new teams and All-Stars sidelined by severe injuries have jumbled expectations, but Oklahoma City remains a championship favorite when when the NBA’s 80th season begins Tuesday (Wednesday Phl time).
1 min |
October 21, 2025
The Freeman
Hontiveros visits quake-hit areas in Northern Cebu
In the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck Northern Cebu, Senator Risa Hontiveros visited Bogo City and the municipalities of Daanbantayan and San Remigio yesterday, October 20, 2025, as part of her continuing relief and recovery mission across affected areas.
1 min |
October 21, 2025
The Freeman
Keeping the legacy of Dodong Gullas alive
The Gullas family is overcome with joy for keeping the legacy of Dr. Jose “Dodong” Rivera Gullas alive in the field of sports.
2 min |
October 21, 2025
The Freeman
Economists warn Trump's tariff policies could hurt Phl economy
Economists at the 15th Security Bank Economic Forum cautioned that the Philippines could face renewed trade headwinds if a Trump-led resurgence in U.S. tariff measures materializes, warning that such protectionist policies may unsettle global supply chains and weigh on the country’s export competitiveness.
2 min |
October 21, 2025
The Freeman
OPASCOR unions' disaffiliation surprises ALU
The decision of both the supervisory and rank-and-file unions of the Oriental Port and Allied Services Corporation (OPASCOR) to disaffiliate from the Associated Labor Unions (ALU) has surprised the officials of the country’s biggest labor federation.
4 min |
October 21, 2025
The Freeman
'New credit card users to drive lending growth'
New-to-card consumers, or Filipinos opening their first-ever credit card accounts, are emerging as a crucial driver of inclusive and sustainable credit growth in the country, according to a new study by global information and insights firm TransUnion.
2 min |
October 21, 2025
The Freeman
Sotto: Senate may hold detainees until 2028
Senate President Vicente Sotto III said the Senate could continue detaining four individuals cited in contempt for refusing to cooperate in its flood control corruption investigation until the 20th Congress adjourns in 2028— unless the courts order their prosecution or release.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
How to be truly poor to be truly rich
That’s what Christ actually wants us to be. We have to be truly poor in order to be truly rich in what really matters in our life. This is the lesson that we can get from the gospel parable about the rich fool. (cfr. Lk 12,13-21)
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
Let them do their job
According to a GMA online news report, two volunteer firefighters were assaulted by residents while responding to a fire last Friday afternoon in Barangay 650, in the Port Area in Manila.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
CCDRRMO told to provide data of critical structures
The Cebu City Council approved a resolution directing the Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CCDRRMO) to provide an updated inventory of evacuation centers, buildings, and structures in the city designed for disaster response.
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu property market seen to bounce back after quakes
Housing developers in Central Visayas have reported minimal structural damage from the recent earthquakes that shook Cebu and nearby provinces, with the industry now turning its attention toward rebuilding efforts in the hardest-hit areas of northern Cebu
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
Instability in the Senate leadership
The persistent rumor that the position of Senate president (SP) is going to be declared vacant anytime in the next few days indicates the leadership instability of the Upper Chamber. And this is nothing new or unprecedented.
3 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
DHSUD fast-tracking second Bayanihan Village
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is accelerating the completion of a second Bayanihan Village, this time, in Barangay Pajo, Daanbantayan, Cebu to provide safer and more dignified shelter for families displaced by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu last month.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
Bangladesh probes cause of massive airport fire
Bangladeshi traders on Sunday assessed heavy losses after a devastating fire tore through the cargo complex of the country's main international airport, as the government opened an investigation into possible arson.
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
'Through the Lens of Cinema' Opens Eyes to Consequences of War
- DAY 1: Science and intergenerational trauma -
4 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
Sordilla explodes for 27 points as Webmasters outlast Cheetahs
Gica the hero as Warriors tame Jaguars
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
Execs mull Japan-like approach vs. quakes
As Cebu Province and Cebu City confront the realities of seismic vulnerability, local leaders are pushing for a multi-pronged approach to disaster preparedness --one that includes emergency \"Go Bags\", protective gear for children, and a cultural shift inspired by Japan's earthquake resilience.
3 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
Quake-hit northern Cebu gets UAE, Taiwan help
A total of 26,000 hygiene and food kits from the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been delivered to families affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck northern Cebu on September 30, 2025.
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
Ako Bicol's 3rd nominee moves up to assume seat vacated by Zaldy Co
The third nominee of the Ako Bicol party-list has been promoted one rank higher following the resignation of former congressman Zaldy Co, who stepped down amid massive corruption allegations tied to the flood control scandal that has rocked the national government.
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
Reports: New deal puts Takaichi on track to be Japan's first woman PM
Japan’s ruling party is set to sign a new coalition deal on Monday, paving the way for Sanae Takaichi to become the country’s first woman prime minister, media reports said.
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
Archival strengthens tie-up with international partners
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival continues to build international partnerships, engaging with three foreign delegations in the first half of October to strengthen cooperation in education, disaster resilience, cultural exchange, and sustainable development.
1 min |