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Partylist bets hit up vote-rich Cebu
Murang Kuryente Partylist (MKP) and Pwersa ng Pilipinong Pandagat (PPP) Partylist first nominees, Arthur Yap and Harold Duterte, respectively, visited the vote-rich Cebu yesterday as they hope to get more votes here.
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May 03, 2025
The Freeman
Ricky Davao dies at 63
Ricky Davao has passed away at the age of 63. His death was announced by Viva Entertainment on Friday, May 2. \"Pahinga ka na, Sir Ricky,\" it said in a Facebook post.
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May 03, 2025
The Freeman
Israel strikes Syria near Damascus presidential palace
Israel's military said Friday it launched air strikes near the presidential palace in Damascus after the country's defense minister threatened intervention if Syrian authorities failed to protect the Druze minority.
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May 03, 2025
The Freeman
Fiber broadband provider achieves 'AA' ESG rating
Philippine fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has been elevated to an 'AA' rating in the latest Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) assessment by research firm MSCI, signaling its emergence as an industry leader in managing sustainability-related risks.
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May 03, 2025
The Freeman
Gaza humanitarian work on verge of total collapse
The Red Cross warned Friday that the humanitarian response in Gaza was on the “verge of total collapse” after two months of Israel blocking aid to the war-torn Palestinian territory.
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May 03, 2025
The Freeman
Teatro de San Pedro Calungsod uses theater to carry on Pope Francis' teachings
As the playwright and director of Teatro de San Pedro Calungsod (TSPC), Msgr. Agustin Ancajas wants to use the medium of theater to spread the teachings of the Lord without being too on-the-nose.
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May 03, 2025
The Freeman
Our vote- our spiritual oath to the Lord!
Together with more than 130 electors, Filipino Cardinal Pablo Virgilio \"Ambo\" David is now preparing and requesting for prayers to the Holy Spirit to guide them in choosing the next pope.
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May 03, 2025
The Freeman
Mayoralty bets face business leaders to present platforms
Five candidates vying for the Cebu City mayoralty came together to present their platforms, promises, and policy positions— focusing particularly on economic growth and business development— during a forum organized by the business leaders of Cebu yesterday.
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May 03, 2025
The Freeman
Malacañang won't meddle
Malacañang will not interfere in the preventive suspension the Office of the Ombudsman has imposed on Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro assured the public on Friday.SIX-MONTH SUSPENSION
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May 03, 2025
The Freeman
TESDA, SSS partner to cover non-regular workers
Roughly 3,800 Job Order (JO) and Contract of Service (COS) personnel at the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) will now be covered under the government’s social security system, following a partnership inked between TESDA and the Social Security System (SSS).
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May 03, 2025
The Freeman
Trump to rename world war anniversaries as 'Victory Day'
US President Donald Trump on Thursday expressed his intent to rename both May 8 and November 11 “Victory Day” in his latest attempt to alter the country’s nomenclature.
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May 03, 2025
The Freeman
Knicks clinch series, Clippers force Game 7
Jalen Brunson scored 40 points as the New York Knicks clinched a series victory over the Detroit Pistons while the Los Angeles Clippers downed the Denver Nuggets to set up a titanic NBA playoff decider.
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May 03, 2025
The Freeman
Palace sacks NCSC commissioner
Malacañang has dismissed an official of the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) for serious dishonesty, grave misconduct, and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service.
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May 03, 2025
The Freeman
Duterte's lawyers challenge ICC jurisdiction in bid to prevent trial
Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s lawyers have formally sought the dismissal of his case by arguing the International Criminal Court cannot exercise its jurisdiction after the Philippines’ withdrawal from the Rome Statute in 2019.
3 min |
May 03, 2025
The Freeman
Netflix's ‘The Eternaut’ echoes fight against tyranny
Survival through teamwork: It’s a tale as old as time with particular resonance today, says Argentine actor Ricardo Darin of his latest project \"The Eternaut,\" which hit Netflix on Wednesday.
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May 03, 2025
The Freeman
If elected, would Tagle be the first 'Asian' pope?
Following the death of Pope Francis, several cardinals have been considered as “papabiles” or the potential successor of the late pontiff.
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May 03, 2025
The Freeman
Diano, Cortes top April edition of CEPCA monthly
Eden Diano and Leo Cortes ruled their respective divisions in the April leg of the Cebu Executives and Professionals Chess Association (CEPCA) monthly tournament at Robinsons Galleria Cebu.
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May 03, 2025
The Freeman
PB OKs speed limit ordinance for Bantayan and Camotes islands
The Cebu Provincial Board has approved an ordinance regulating speed limits for all vehicles traveling through Bantayan, Santa Fe, and Madridejos in Bantayan Island, as well as Tudela, Poro, Pilar, and San Francisco in Camotes Island.
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May 03, 2025
The Freeman
Ayala Land expands into Cebu's underdeveloped dormitel market
Ayala Land Inc. (ALI), one of the Philippines' largest property developers, is entering the underdeveloped dormitel market in Cebu, launching a total of 858 co-living units in two of the city's major business hubs: Cebu IT Park and Cebu Business Park.
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May 03, 2025
The Freeman
One Doce Pares now official, agreement sealed in Germany
In a breakthrough move, the three direct descendants of the Cañete family signed a formal agreement that officially created One Doce Pares - a unified identity that endeavors to further promote and develop the indigenous Filipino martial art of eskrima all over the world.
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May 03, 2025
The Freeman
"The medium is the message"
On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, I had the opportunity to deliver a short talk to the youth of Argao during a seminar entitled \"LSakto: Leader Sakto - A Youth Empowerment for Wise Leadership and Career Development.\" The event was organized by the Argao Youth Development Council, led by the town's Sangguniang Kabataan officials. The event focused on scholarships, leadership development, and voter's education. I was assigned to speak on voter's education, with an integrated focus on media literacy and disinformation.
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May 03, 2025
The Freeman
BBM: Due process
OMBUDSMAN DEFENDS GWEN'S SUSPENSION President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos has called for fairness and respect to be shown to Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia amid her preventive suspension, stressing that due process and the rule of law must be upheld.
4 min |
May 02, 2025
The Freeman
'Prutasan ni Adan' eyes national expansion
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May 02, 2025
The Freeman
Welcome High School grads in intelligence and tech jobs
I have always been a big supporter of “Learning by Doing”.
2 min |
May 02, 2025
The Freeman
Too close attention
There have always been speculations that foreign powers are trying to meddle --or at least influence-- our elections.
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May 02, 2025
The Freeman
Creation of new office hits snag
The Human Resource Development Office (HRDO) of Cebu City Hall has found inconsistencies with the rules and policies of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in the proposed ordinance on the creation of the Land Management Office (LMO).
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May 02, 2025
The Freeman
'Prutasan ni Adan' eyes national expansion
What began as a modest enterprise inspired by overseas travels is fast becoming one of Cebu's most recognized names in the fresh produce sector.
2 min |
May 02, 2025
The Freeman
CSCR safety ordinance in the works
An ordinance to promote safety on the Cebu South Coastal Road (CSCR) facilities by prohibiting pedestrians and other activities, and by providing enforcement mechanisms, is now underway to address the number of accidents in the area.
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May 02, 2025
The Freeman
Dep't of Agriculture halts rollout amid Comelec ban
CEBU TO CONTINUE P20 RICE PROGRAM
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May 02, 2025
The Freeman
FILINVEST GROUP AT 70: A GROWING LEGACY OF MAKING FILIPINO DREAMS A REALITY
Seventy years ago, a young couple, with a shared entrepreneurial spirit and vision for progress, made it their life’s mission to create opportunities for everyday Filipinos.
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