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The Freeman
CH employees shift to tumblers in support of plastic-free initiative
A gradual shift toward using tumblers at Cebu City Hall has become more noticeable, thanks to the cooperation of several employees and the positive response from department heads, including Acting Mayor Donaldo “Dondon” Hontiveros.
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June 11, 2025
The Freeman
Philippines, US to cooperate on 'destabilizing actions' in SCS
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio have committed to ramping up cooperation to address Beijing’s “destabilizing actions” in the South China Sea.
2 min |
June 11, 2025
The Freeman
China, S. Korea must safeguard free trade
Chinese leader Xi Jinping urged South Korea’s new President Lee Jae-myung on Tuesday to work with Beijing to uphold free trade and defend “multilateralism”, state media said.
1 min |
June 11, 2025
The Freeman
Aventus opens 22nd clinic at Cebu IT Park
Outpatient healthcare service provider, Aventus Medical Care Inc., has opened its 22nd clinic in the Philippines, at Cebu IT Park, in a move that emphasized the group’s ambition to scale its tech-driven healthcare model across fast-growing urban centers nationwide.
2 min |
June 11, 2025
The Freeman
70 ex-gunsmiths now work as Danao's forest rangers
A total of 70 former gunsmiths graduated from the Project Trident: Livelihood Program, making them the first batch of former gun-makers who are now designated as forest rangers and eco-tourism guides under the local government unit (LGU) of the City of Danao.
2 min |
June 11, 2025
The Freeman
UN accuses Israel of 'extermination'
An independent United Nations commission said on Tuesday Israeli attacks on schools, religious and cultural sites in Gaza amount to war crimes and the crime against humanity of seeking to exterminate Palestinians.
1 min |
June 11, 2025
The Freeman
Archival urges flood measures as rainy season begins
Guardo stressed the need for a new study, noting that the last drainage master plan was created 20 years ago and that Cebu City has undergone major changes since then.
1 min |
June 11, 2025
The Freeman
CDO vs DPWH project extended
The cease and desist order (CDO) issued against the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and its contractor, WTG Construction, for their project in Cogon Pardo remains in effect after it was found that certain requirements had not been met.
1 min |
June 11, 2025
The Freeman
After retaining most agency chiefs, Marcos to review undersecretaries
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said his administration’s performance review has expanded to undersecretaries across all government agencies after most Cabinet members passed his initial evaluation.
1 min |
June 11, 2025
The Freeman
Archival wants honor graduates, topnotchers
Less than a month before he officially assumes office, Cebu City Mayor-elect Nestor Archival is calling on Latin honor graduates and board topnotchers to join his transition team and help “re-engineer” the Cebu City Government.
1 min |
June 11, 2025
The Freeman
Danao Pistoleros, Catmon Mighty Bakers dominate Frasco Cup
The Danao City Pistoleros and the Catmon Mighty Bakers reigned supreme in the Cong. Duke Frasco Cup 2025 Under 25 Tournament at the Panphil B. Frasco Memorial Sports Complex in Liloan, Cebu recently
1 min |
June 11, 2025
The Freeman
Mandaue schools expect rise in kinder enrollment
Mandaue City is anticipating an increase in kindergarten enrollment for School Year 2025-2026 following the Department of Education's (DepEd) updated age requirement for incoming learners.
1 min |
June 11, 2025
The Freeman
Stricter customs rules imposed to protect OFW balikbayan boxes
In a move aimed at safeguarding the valuable packages sent home by millions of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has introduced new regulations to ensure the safe and timely delivery of balikbayan boxes.
2 min |
June 11, 2025
The Freeman
Chase Tower Runs rules Crossover 3x3 cage wars
Three weeks since they defended their throne in Dayo23 Streetball Invitational, Cebu's Chase Tower Runs (CTR) secured another 3x3 basketball crown.
1 min |
June 11, 2025
The Freeman
Fête de la Musique Cebu '25 features 8 stages and over 50 performers
The 2024 lineup at Fête de la Musique Cebu was an ideal one for festival director Dexter Sy, who praised the global festival as a major opportunity for Cebuano artists and a reflection of the local scene's diversity.
5 min |
June 11, 2025
The Freeman
Banks' bad loans ratio worsens
The proportion of soured loans in the banking system rose to its highest level in five months in April, driven by weak income growth and slower business activity.
2 min |
June 11, 2025
The Freeman
Ford Philippines to rollout EVs by end-2025
Ford Philippines is gearing up to rollout its Electrified Vehicle (EV) lineup to the local market before the end of 2025, as part of the company’s broader strategy to align with global trends in sustainable mobility while expanding its footprint in high-growth regions like Cebu.
2 min |
June 11, 2025
The Freeman
The PNP OLC Foundation: Service driven by care and compassion
Mary Rose Marbil paved the way for wellness to thrive in the police force
2 min |
June 11, 2025
The Freeman
Zelensky urges US, Europe response to Russian attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday called on the United States and Europe to respond to a fresh bout of Russian attacks of more than 300 drones and seven missiles.
1 min |
June 11, 2025
The Freeman
4K seniors in Cebu City yet to claim Q2 aid
Over 4,000 senior citizens from Cebu City have yet to claim their second-quarter financial assistance from the city, and will have until June 20 to do so or else will be forfeited.
1 min |
June 11, 2025
The Freeman
Disney's Snow White debuts June 11 on Disney+
Whether from the comfort of their living room or an enchanted forest, audiences of all ages can experience the magic and music of \"Disney's Snow White\" when the film streams exclusively on Disney+ on June 11.
1 min |
June 10, 2025
The Freeman
Israel diverts Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg
Israel intercepted a Gaza-bound aid boat on Monday morning, preventing the activists onboard, including Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg, from reaching the blockaded Palestinian territory.
3 min |
June 10, 2025
The Freeman
Criminal operations hidden among homes
Wednesday evening last week, the National Bureau of Investigation raided a house in a subdivision in Barangay Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City, in connection with alleged cybercrime activities.
1 min |
June 10, 2025
The Freeman
LTO cracks down on 205 driving schools for license irregularities
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has intensified its nationwide crackdown on driving schools, issuing show cause orders to 205 institutions for alleged violations, including falsifying records and issuing certificates without proper procedures.
1 min |
June 10, 2025
The Freeman
Motion to dismiss the impeachment
Since under the law, the Senate acts as an impeachment court, it follows that any interested party may file a motion to dismiss the articles of impeachment based on legal grounds.
3 min |
June 10, 2025
The Freeman
Mandaue public school pupils getting free school supplies
The Mandaue City Government, through the Special Education Fund (SEF), has allocated P80 million for free school supplies for public school students from Kindergarten to Grade 6.
2 min |
June 10, 2025
The Freeman
Paulo Avelino joins Star Magic
Award-winning actor and one of the country’s most sought-after leading men, Paulo Avelino, remains a Kapamilya as he officially came home and joined the Star Magic family, ABS-CBN's premier talent agency.
1 min |
June 10, 2025
The Freeman
Sara's defense ready for trial, but calls process 'flawed'
Vice President Sara Duterte's defense team is prepared to confront the charges against her in an impeachment trial even as they maintain that the process itself is constitutionally flawed.
2 min |
June 10, 2025
The Freeman
19 days 'not enough' to try Sara Duterte
The 19-day timeline proposed by Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino is not enough to present evidence, a House prosecutor said, cautioning against a rushed impeachment trial.
2 min |
June 10, 2025
The Freeman
VP Duterte allies: Junkimpeachment
In a growing show of defiance against the impending impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, the DDS Sara All Confederation and Duterte’s legal defense team issued separate but aligned statements Monday, denouncing the process as unconstitutional, politically motivated, and designed to derail her rising influence ahead of the 2028 elections.
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