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The Freeman
Why the GNU Chorale 'never gets old,' according to its choir director
Darlane Yap, one of Cebu Normal University's (CNU) arts teachers, wasn't meant to be the university's choir director. She only took over when requested through a memo by the late university president, Ester Balgue-Velasquez, supposedly until they found the best person for the job, after the choir's then director left the country.
3 min |
August 05, 2025
The Freeman
Gasoline, diesel prices hit record highs amid renewed supply fears
Gasoline and diesel prices are set to hit record net increases in the first week of August, with an expected hike of nearly P2 per liter on Tuesday, August 5.
1 min |
August 05, 2025
The Freeman
Phl rolls out suite of e-governance upgrades
The Philippine government is accelerating its digital transformation agenda, rolling out an expansive suite of e-governance upgrades aimed at streamlining public service delivery, enhancing transparency, and bridging the digital divide across the archipelago.
2 min |
August 05, 2025
The Freeman
Marcos departs for India on first state visit
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. departed for India on Monday, August 4, for his first-ever state visit to the country, marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Manila and New Delhi.
1 min |
August 05, 2025
The Freeman
SSS set to roll out historic Pension Reform Program
In a landmark move aimed at enriching the lives of millions of retirees, the Social Security System (SSS) announced the rollout of a Pension Reform Program (PRP) starting September 2025, the first of a three-year increase of pension in the agency's 68-year history.
1 min |
August 05, 2025
The Freeman
P1.625B given to replenish QRFs of DSWD, DPWH
In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive to prioritize public safety during calamities, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P1.625 billion to replenish the Quick Response Funds (QRFs) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
1 min |
August 05, 2025
The Freeman
S. Korea removes loud speakers on NK border
South Korea said on Monday it has started removing loudspeakers used to blare K-pop and news reports into the North, as a new administration in Seoul tries to ease tensions with its bellicose neighbor.
1 min |
August 05, 2025
The Freeman
Senator slams CNU shift to online classes
According to the memorandum, the abrupt transition was due to retrofitting work tied to the ongoing Centralized Student Smart Hub project, which has rendered classrooms and buildings temporarily unusable.
2 min |
August 05, 2025
The Freeman
Pam and Nestor should beware of sycophants
A sycophant is a wheeling-dealing power broker, or influence peddler who showers the boss with praises and tries very hard to please the boss in exchange for favors and positions of trust and confidence, contracts, appointments and promotions, salary increases, and travel opportunities.
3 min |
August 05, 2025
The Freeman
Homegrown apparel firm braces for global relaunch
Cebu-born Golden ABC, the parent of iconic fast-fashion label Penshoppe, is gearing up for a robust international relaunch following the pandemic-induced retrenchment.
2 min |
August 05, 2025
The Freeman
A hard look at a defining ruling
Prior to the Supreme Court’s July 25, 2025 decision on the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, we had already heard talks that the highest court of the land would declare it null and void ab initio.
2 min |
August 05, 2025
The Freeman
Gilas begins gold medal quest at FIBA Asia Cup
Gilas Pilipinas has no other thing in mind than winning the gold medal as the 31st FIBA Asia Cup gets underway today (Tuesday, August 5) at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
1 min |
August 05, 2025
The Freeman
3 officials authorized to sign for guv in her absence
Three resolutions authorizing the provincial administrator, assistant provincial administrator, and chief of staff to sign documents in lieu of Governor Pamela Baricuatro were approved during the regular session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan on August 4, 2025.
2 min |
August 05, 2025
The Freeman
New-look Cebu FC embarks on double mission
After its historic championship win in the Philippines Football League (PFL) Finals Series, the Dynamic Herb-Cebu FC faces an unprecedented twin mission - rebuilding from near-zero while battling on the international stage.
2 min |
August 05, 2025
The Freeman
Plastic pollution 'grave, growing' health threat
Plastic pollution is a “grave, growing and under-recognized danger” to health that is costing the world at least $1.5 trillion a year, experts warned in a report on Monday.
1 min |
August 05, 2025
The Freeman
Is there a better way other than voting?
As per a report in this newspaper, a total of 5,688 applications for registration have been processed by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Central Visayas on the first day of voter registration for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections last August 1.
1 min |
August 05, 2025
The Freeman
Archival assures no politics in prioritizing brgy projects
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival Sr. denied claims that political affiliation is influencing the prioritizing of approved barangay programs and projects.
2 min |
August 05, 2025
The Freeman
Mayor Suan eyes to complete town's community hospital
After years of delay, Cordova Mayor Cesar Suan pushes to finally complete the long-anticipated establishment of a community hospital in town.
2 min |
August 05, 2025
The Freeman
12 police officers in case of sabungeros suspended
Twelve police officers have been placed on preventive suspension for up to 90 days to prevent them from influencing witnesses in the “missing sabungeros” case, where they are accused of involvement in the disappearance of cockfighting enthusiasts and taking bribes from the mastermind behind it.
2 min |
August 05, 2025
The Freeman
76 dead, dozens missing after migrant boat sinks off Yemen
At least 76 people have been killed and dozens are missing after a boat carrying mostly Ethiopian migrants sank off Yemen, in the latest tragedy on the perilous sea route, officials told AFP on Monday.
1 min |
August 05, 2025
The Freeman
23 Army personnel under probe after rookie soldier's death at rites
The Philippine Army has relieved two officers from their posts and launched an investigation into 21 other personnel following the death of a rookie soldier during the reception rites at a military base in Maguindanao del Sur, citing a “zero-tolerance policy” against hazing practices that endanger troops’ safety.
1 min |
August 05, 2025
The Freeman
'TGIS' cast reunite for Red Sternberg's memorial service
The cast of GMA Network’s “90s youth-oriented show “TGIS” reunited at the memorial service for their departed friend and costar Red Sternberg.
1 min |
August 05, 2025
The Freeman
Fire inspector dismissed for extortion
The Cebu City Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) fire inspector arrested in 2024 for alleged extortion has been found guilty and meted dismissal from service.
1 min |
August 05, 2025
The Freeman
The crime-solving trio is back
Disney+ recently announced that the Emmy®-winning, Original comedy series “Only Murders in the Building” starring Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez returns for season five on September 9, with three episodes followed by new episodes weekly, exclusively on Disney+.
1 min |
August 05, 2025
The Freeman
Atong welcomes charges over ‘missing sabungeros’
Tycoon Atong Ang welcomed the formal filing of cases against him over his alleged involvement in the “missing sabungeros” case, saying he is ready to address the allegations in the appropriate legal forum.
1 min |
August 04, 2025
The Freeman
Habagat, 3 tropical cyclones claim 38 lives so far—NDRRMC
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Sunday, August 3, that the death toll from the southwest monsoon (“habagat”) and tropical cyclones Crising (Wipha), Dante (Francisco) and Emong (Co-May) has climbed to 38.
1 min |
August 04, 2025
The Freeman
Pipelined PPP projects hit P2.86 trillion as of July
Six projects were added to the government’s public-private partnership (PPP) pipeline, bringing the total to 230 projects amounting to P2.86 trillion as of July.
1 min |
August 04, 2025
The Freeman
Chicken capital
Originally intended for North Cotabato, the program was redirected to Cebu and Kidapawan City due to political changes and the need for strong local government support.
2 min |
August 04, 2025
The Freeman
DepEd to carry out reading assessment
Starting in the second quarter of School Year 2025-2026, the Department of Education (DepEd) will implement its nationwide Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning Program in Reading (ARAL-Reading), a move that zeroes in on learners struggling to meet grade-level reading expectations across public and private schools.
1 min |
August 04, 2025
The Freeman
Gilas tames Jordan in Jeddah tune-up match
Gilas Pilipinas took the initiative against Jordan on the way to a 75-61 win in their friendly match early Sunday (Philippine time) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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