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The Freeman
Marcos: Pope Francis makes Filipino “feel seen”
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. lauded Pope Francis for making Filipinos “feel seen” as he joined fellow leaders and representatives from more than 130 countries in paying last respects to the late pontiff at the Vatican City.
1 min |
April 28, 2025
The Freeman
CCMC elevators funded twice?
The Department of Engineering and Public Works (DEPW) is being asked to clarify the inclusion of two elevators for the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) in the contract they submitted to the council, despite the elevators already being purchased through the “Piso Mo, Hospital Ko” program of former Mayor Michael Rama.
2 min |
April 28, 2025
The Freeman
The nation continues to thirst
There is a problem with water supply on top of impending food shortage, spiraling prices of prime commodities, rising inflation, worsening crimes and corruption. And our nation is poised to elect actors and boxers again to make national policies and craft laws to address the many \"thirsts\" our country is suffering from.
3 min |
April 28, 2025
The Freeman
China seizes disputed Sandy Cay near key Philippine military outpost
The Chinese coast guard has seized control of a disputed reef near a major Philippine military outpost in the South China Sea, according to Beijing's state media, adding to longstanding territorial tensions with the Philippines.
1 min |
April 28, 2025
The Freeman
VISCOM chief visits Eastern Visayas units to boost troop morale
To boost troop morale and sustain effective command and control, Lieutenant General Fernando M. Reyeg, Commander of the Visayas Command (VISCOM), recently conducted a series of visits to military units in Eastern Visayas.
1 min |
April 28, 2025
The Freeman
Resbak ni Sara
Angayng mangaliya ang mga kongresista sa Sugbo nga nipirma sa articles of impeachment ni Bise Presidente Sara Duterte: Nga wala mahibaw-i ang ilang mga eskandalo ug dili maapil sa kampanya sa panimawos sa anak ni kanhi presidente Rodrigo Duterte.
1 min |
April 28, 2025
The Freeman
Pag-IBIG launches raffle promos for MPL borrowers
Pag-IBIG Fund has launched two new raffle promos aimed at increasing members’ awareness of the benefits and favorable terms of the Pag-IBIG MultiPurpose Loan (Pag-IBIG MPL), while encouraging greater employer engagement—further strengthening its efforts to provide timely financial support to members nationwide.
2 min |
April 28, 2025
The Freeman
Over P8.2M drugs seized in 24 hours across Cebu
Over P8.2 million worth of suspected shabu have been seized during a series of coordinated anti-drug operations conducted by the operatives of Police Regional Office (PRO)-7 within 24 hours.
1 min |
April 28, 2025
The Freeman
Bohol 911 hotline launched
As a province often hit by natural calamities such as typhoons and earthquakes, the launch of the first-ever 911 hotline in Bohol Island marks a major step toward faster and more efficient emergency response.
2 min |
April 28, 2025
The Freeman
Banks keep credit standards steady
Philippine banks largely kept their credit standards unchanged in the first quarter, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)'s latest senior bank loan officers' survey (SLOS).
1 min |
April 28, 2025
The Freeman
Thunder sweep past Grizzlies to reach West semis, Cavs on brink
The Oklahoma City Thunder, fueled by 38 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, held off the Memphis Grizzlies, 117-115, to complete a 4-0 sweep in their NBA Western Conference playoff series and become the first team to reach the second round.
1 min |
April 28, 2025
The Freeman
Lead with compassion, give back with gratitude
Honoridez relishes living a life of purpose with her passion for sports
2 min |
April 28, 2025
The Freeman
TVI powers up a greener future with Scubasurero cleanup drive
Therma Visayas, Inc. (TVI), part of the AboitizPower group, is making big waves in the fight against marine pollution.
2 min |
April 28, 2025
The Freeman
Funny but sad
There is now a viral video showing a policeman quizzing a motorcycle rider about common road signs. The rider couldn't figure out what the No Left Turn, Parking Area, and No Entry signs meant.
1 min |
April 28, 2025
The Freeman
Sara slams P20/kilo rice program anew
\"Nilabay na ang tulo ka tuig unya naa na kuno karon ang tag P20 nga bugas. Kabalo mo ngano? Kay election na man sad. Kinsay gipahimuslan? Ang kabus, ang ilang gipahimuslan,\" Duterte told the crowd.
1 min |
April 28, 2025
The Freeman
VP Sara joins Baricuatro's rally but no endorsement
Vice President Sara Duterte yesterday joined the solidarity rally of Cebu gubernatorial candidate Pamela Baricuatro in Carcar City, while maintaining her earlier stance that she would not endorse any local candidate.
1 min |
April 28, 2025
The Freeman
Gwen asks CCLEC anew for toll council rep
Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has once again asked the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway Corporation (CCLEC) to grant Cebu Province representation in the Toll Regulatory Council (TRC) for the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX).
1 min |
April 27, 2025
The Freeman
Return of Amorsolo painting to NegOcc museum hailed
Negros Occidental’s provincial government has hailed the return of the “Mango Harvesters” painting of National Artist Fernando Amorsolo to the Hofileña Museum in Silay City, Negros Occidental.
1 min |
April 27, 2025
The Freeman
Dante Nico Garcia looks back on Juday's 'Ploning'
In a time when theaters and streamers are battling for people's attention and wallets, Dante Nico Garcia wants to catch up with what he calls the current \"transition stage\" in Philippine cinema.
5 min |
April 27, 2025
The Freeman
3 new franchises intend to join the PBA
At least three firms expressed interest to join Asia’s first professional league.
1 min |
April 27, 2025
The Freeman
Lahug fire victims cleared to rebuild homes
Fire victims from Sitio San Vicente Ferrer in Barangay Lahug Cebu City have finally received entry permits allowing them to rebuild their homes on a Capitol-owned lot.
1 min |
April 27, 2025
The Freeman
US, Iran hold new round of high-level nuclear talks
The United States and Iran were to hold a fresh round of technical and high-level nuclear negotiations in Oman on Saturday, after both sides reported progress in previous meetings.
3 min |
April 27, 2025
The Freeman
Zelensky meets with Trump at pope's funeral in Vatican
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky met briefly at Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday, Kyiv said, marking their first encounter since a disastrous White House clash as the US president pushes the Ukrainian to make a peace deal with Russia.
2 min |
April 27, 2025
The Freeman
It was only a matter of time
It would seem that in the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip, Hamas may not just have to deal with Israel only; they might have to deal with the Gazans themselves.
1 min |
April 27, 2025
The Freeman
NGO head sues military general for defamation
A leader of a non-government organization (NGO) and a member of the Community Empowerment Resource Network (CERNET) has filed a civil lawsuit against the commander of the Philippine Army’s 302nd Infantry Brigade over alleged defamatory statements.
1 min |
April 27, 2025
The Freeman
BLACKPINK'S LISA, MAROON 5 COLLABORATE ON A SINGLE
Pop-rock band Maroon 5 is set to release a new single in collaboration with Thai singer Lalisa Manoban, better known as Lisa from the Korean girl group Blackpink.
1 min |
April 27, 2025
The Freeman
Magic, Bucks claw back; Wolves regain control versus LA Lakers
The Orlando Magic held off the defending champion Boston Celtics, 95-93, to cut the deficit in their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series to 2-1 as the Milwaukee Bucks clawed back a game against the Indiana Pacers.
1 min |
April 27, 2025
The Freeman
SUMMER DREAMS IN CEBU
Eleven-year-old Krista Ferrer stared out the classroom window, daydreaming as Teacher Jamaica talked to them about summer plans. She asked them where they were going with their family. Some classmates mentioned going to beach resorts, others talked about trips to another island.
2 min |
April 27, 2025
The Freeman
Partylist groups say ayuda is okay, but...
Two partylist groups expressed their opinion regarding the ongoing ayuda program of the current administration.
2 min |
April 27, 2025
The Freeman
Hamas open to freeing hostages, 5-year truce
Hamas is open to an agreement to end the Gaza war that would include the one-time release of all remaining hostages and a five-year cessation of hostilities, an official from the Palestinian group said Saturday.
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