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The Freeman
Comelec renews push to amend party-list law
Following the official proclamation of the winning party-list groups, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) renewed its call for a comprehensive review and amendment of the Party-list Law.
2 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
‘No bloodbath, you’re the one on trial’
The constitutional process of impeachment has no room for the “chaos and theatrics” favored by Vice President Sara Duterte, whose calls for a “bloodbath” trial are out of place in what should be a “truth-seeking” proceeding, two House prosecutors said on Monday, May 19.
3 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
Student films at 17th CINE U feel human in the age of AI
Before they can walk on stage to accept their diplomas, many of the graduating student filmmakers of Cebu Normal University (CNU) had one last hurrah on May 17 at Cebu City Hall as they took home trophies at the 17th CINE U Film Festival Awards.
3 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
P758M earmarked for additional honorarium of poll workers
The government is allocating nearly P760 million to fund an additional P1,000 honorarium for teachers and poll workers who served during last week’s midterm elections.
1 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
PHAPI seeks payment for P7 billion in services
A group of private hospitals on Monday expressed concern over potential non-payment of more than P7 billion worth of medical services provided under the government's Medical Assistance for Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP) program. The worry stems from reports that some patients were endorsed by political candidates who failed to win in the recent elections.
1 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
PRO-7 reminds public: Gun ban still in effect
The Police Regional Office-7 (PRO-7) has reminded the public that the gun ban remains in effect until June 11, 2025, despite the conclusion of the national and local elections on May 12.
1 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
Garcia: Digital shift is better
Although he welcomes the initial introduction of the “Sleepless City Hall” by the incoming administration, Cebu City Mayor Raymond Garcia admitted they had also considered the same idea but found that a digital application would be a better alternative.
3 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
Baricuatro's transition team seeking DILG guidance for smooth handover
Governor-elect Pamela Baricuatro's transition team formally reached out to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on May 19 to begin preparations for the orderly and transparent assumption of office set on June 30, 2025.
3 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
DA, NFA to ensure smooth rollout of P20/kilo rice
The Department of Agriculture (DA) recently convened with regional managers and key officials of the National Food Authority (NFA) to ensure that rice distributed under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s P20-per-kilo rice program meets high-quality standards.
1 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
'No bloodbath, you're the one on trial'
MANILA The constitutional process of impeachment has no room for the \"chaos and theatrics\" favored by Vice President Sara Duterte, whose calls for a \"bloodbath\" trial are out of place in what should be a \"truth-seeking\" proceeding, two House prosecutors said on Monday, May 19.
3 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
Indon volcano erupts with kilometer-high ash cloud
A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted Monday, spewing an ash cloud more than a kilometee high after authorities raised the country's highest alert level.
1 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
Startup ecosystem's growth to continue
The Philippines' startup ecosystem continues to register notable growth, particularly in regional hubs like Central Visayas, buoyed by a wave of entrepreneurial activity and government-backed innovation programs.
2 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
DRUG RECOVERY PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN
Mandaue City is set to institutionalize its community-based recovery program for children affected by drug use, following the City Council's approval on first reading of a proposed ordinance on May 19, 2025.
3 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
Philippines may see chicken shortage as Brazil ban looms
The Philippines is likely to face a oneto two-week supply gap in chicken following a poultry import ban on Brazil, one of the world’s top exporters.
1 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
Mayor Garcia calls for job fair
FOR CH EMPLOYEES WHO MAY BE DISPLACED
2 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer
Former US president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, and is reviewing treatment options, his office said Sunday.
3 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
Gael Garcia Bernal retells Phl history in new film
Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal stars in a new film which re-examines the discovery of the Philippines by European explorers and questions the existence of a national resistance hero.
2 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
Pam won not because of the Dutertes
The Dutertes, if they have a sense of propriety and delicadeza, should not claim credit for the victory of Pam over Governor Gwen. Inday Sara never came up with a clear, explicit, and unequivocal endorsement of Baricuatro. Pam won not even because of Pam herself but because the people are already fed up with Gwen and her antics.
2 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
Fuel prices to rise by up to P1.70 per liter
Fuel prices will climb by up to P1.70 per liter on Tuesday, May 20, snapping the two-week straight decline.
1 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
Rising artist
I recently came across a rising artist whose fame has reached various barrios and towns in far-flung areas.
2 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
What's in a name? Plenty
It seems that the Commission on Elections is finally doing something about the ploy of some partylists to get votes; name themselves after various forms of ayuda, famous people, or popular TV shows, even if they have no connection to them.
1 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
Garcia creates transition team ahead of handover
With just over a month left before the next administration takes over Cebu City Hall, outgoing Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has begun laying the groundwork for a smooth transition, starting with the formation of a team composed largely of the city's 26 department heads.
2 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
UK-EU to seal closer ties in 1st summit since Brexit
Prime Minister Keir Starmer was set to seal a deal for closer ties with the European Union at a landmark summit on Monday, opening a new chapter after Britain’s acrimonious exit from the bloc five years ago.
3 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
Thunder storms past Nuggets, to face Wolves in West finals
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder thrashed the Denver Nuggets, 125-93, to book their place in the NBA Western Conference finals.
1 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
E-Painters hand Hotshots first loss
Rain or Shine delayed Magnolia’s expected playoffs entry as the Elasto Painters stopped the Hotshots’ unbeaten run with a 119-105 ambush in a well-attended match in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center Montalban last Sunday.
1 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
Group: harassment of NGOs, social workers continues
Despite the Philippines' removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, civil society organizations in Cebu assert that state-led repression of non-government organizations (NGOs) and development workers continues.
2 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
Majority of pro- impeachment congressmen were re-elected
Contrary to popular belief, candidates endorsed by Vice President Sara Duterte did not sweep the recent elections, as statistics show that a significant majority-86.9 percent of lawmakers who signed the impeachment complaint against her were successfully re-elected.
2 min |
May 19, 2025
The Freeman
'Sleepless City Hall'
CEBU CITY MULLS 24/7 PUBLIC SERVICE
2 min |
May 19, 2025
The Freeman
Two illegal gun workshops busted in Danao City
Two illegal gunmanufacturing facilities were uncovered in Danao City following back-to-back police operations on May 16 and 17, 2025.
1 min |
May 19, 2025
The Freeman
WHO Says More Must Be Done to Control Measles
The World Health Organization called for greater efforts to combat measles, which is spreading in 58 countries including the United States.
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