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OPASCOR unions' disaffiliation surprises ALU
The decision of both the supervisory and rank-and-file unions of the Oriental Port and Allied Services Corporation (OPASCOR) to disaffiliate from the Associated Labor Unions (ALU) has surprised the officials of the country’s biggest labor federation.
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October 21, 2025
The Freeman
'New credit card users to drive lending growth'
New-to-card consumers, or Filipinos opening their first-ever credit card accounts, are emerging as a crucial driver of inclusive and sustainable credit growth in the country, according to a new study by global information and insights firm TransUnion.
2 min |
October 21, 2025
The Freeman
Sotto: Senate may hold detainees until 2028
Senate President Vicente Sotto III said the Senate could continue detaining four individuals cited in contempt for refusing to cooperate in its flood control corruption investigation until the 20th Congress adjourns in 2028— unless the courts order their prosecution or release.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
How to be truly poor to be truly rich
That’s what Christ actually wants us to be. We have to be truly poor in order to be truly rich in what really matters in our life. This is the lesson that we can get from the gospel parable about the rich fool. (cfr. Lk 12,13-21)
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
Let them do their job
According to a GMA online news report, two volunteer firefighters were assaulted by residents while responding to a fire last Friday afternoon in Barangay 650, in the Port Area in Manila.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
CCDRRMO told to provide data of critical structures
The Cebu City Council approved a resolution directing the Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CCDRRMO) to provide an updated inventory of evacuation centers, buildings, and structures in the city designed for disaster response.
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu property market seen to bounce back after quakes
Housing developers in Central Visayas have reported minimal structural damage from the recent earthquakes that shook Cebu and nearby provinces, with the industry now turning its attention toward rebuilding efforts in the hardest-hit areas of northern Cebu
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
Instability in the Senate leadership
The persistent rumor that the position of Senate president (SP) is going to be declared vacant anytime in the next few days indicates the leadership instability of the Upper Chamber. And this is nothing new or unprecedented.
3 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
DHSUD fast-tracking second Bayanihan Village
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is accelerating the completion of a second Bayanihan Village, this time, in Barangay Pajo, Daanbantayan, Cebu to provide safer and more dignified shelter for families displaced by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu last month.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
Bangladesh probes cause of massive airport fire
Bangladeshi traders on Sunday assessed heavy losses after a devastating fire tore through the cargo complex of the country's main international airport, as the government opened an investigation into possible arson.
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
'Through the Lens of Cinema' Opens Eyes to Consequences of War
- DAY 1: Science and intergenerational trauma -
4 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
Sordilla explodes for 27 points as Webmasters outlast Cheetahs
Gica the hero as Warriors tame Jaguars
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
Execs mull Japan-like approach vs. quakes
As Cebu Province and Cebu City confront the realities of seismic vulnerability, local leaders are pushing for a multi-pronged approach to disaster preparedness --one that includes emergency \"Go Bags\", protective gear for children, and a cultural shift inspired by Japan's earthquake resilience.
3 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
Quake-hit northern Cebu gets UAE, Taiwan help
A total of 26,000 hygiene and food kits from the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been delivered to families affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck northern Cebu on September 30, 2025.
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
Ako Bicol's 3rd nominee moves up to assume seat vacated by Zaldy Co
The third nominee of the Ako Bicol party-list has been promoted one rank higher following the resignation of former congressman Zaldy Co, who stepped down amid massive corruption allegations tied to the flood control scandal that has rocked the national government.
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
Reports: New deal puts Takaichi on track to be Japan's first woman PM
Japan’s ruling party is set to sign a new coalition deal on Monday, paving the way for Sanae Takaichi to become the country’s first woman prime minister, media reports said.
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
Archival strengthens tie-up with international partners
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival continues to build international partnerships, engaging with three foreign delegations in the first half of October to strengthen cooperation in education, disaster resilience, cultural exchange, and sustainable development.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
'Pusong Filinvest' leads relief for earthquake survivors
STANDING STRONG WITH NORTHERN CEBU
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
Sotto: Senate won't allow lump-sum unprogrammed funds in 2026 budget
The Senate will not allow billions of pesos in lump-sum allocations under the unprogrammed appropriations in the House-approved version of the proposed 2026 national budget, Senate President Vicente Sotto III said on Sunday.
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
Pope to proclaim seven new saints
INCLUDING THREE NUNS
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
NYBL teams all set for 13th Asia Pacific Cup in Singapore
Two teams from the National Youth Basketball League (NYBL)- Central Visayas will carry a daunting mission as they represent the Philippines in the 13th Asia Pacific Cup slated on October 22-26 in Singapore.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
CEC win third straight, CIT-U stuns ULCM
Louie Jay Estorba rifled 29 points with five rebounds, one assist, and three steals as the Cebu Eastern College (CEC) Dragons rolled to their third straight victory with an 86-69 rout of the Don Bosco Technical College (DBTC)-Cebu Greywolves in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc, (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament on Saturday, October 18, at the Cebu Coliseum.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
France's ex-president Sarkozy goes to jail
France's ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy is to be jailed Tuesday over a scheme to acquire Libyan funding for his 2007 presidential run, becoming the first former head of an EU country to serve time behind bars.
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
Phl targets $253 million in deals at China expo
The Philippines is gearing up for a strong comeback at this year's China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, intensifying its push to capture a larger share of the world's second-largest consumer market amid rising global demand for sustainable and health-oriented food products.
2 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
Relief amid the rains
Despite the heavy downpour in the earthquake-hit communities of Northern Cebu, Operation Damayan and The Freeman Foundation, led by Philippine Star Media Group President and CEO Miguel Belmonte, delivered much-needed aid to families in Barangay Maharuhay, Medellin, and Barangay Poblacion, Daanbantayan, on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
ENVIRONMENT DRIVE: Cebu City Hall to deploy 280 tanks to barangays
Rainwater harvesting is gaining ground in Cebu City as 280 intermediate bulk container (IBC) tanks—each with a 1,000-liter capacity—are set for deployment across barangays to support water conservation and climate adaptation efforts.
1 min |
October 20, 2025
The Freeman
Youth, lawyers, Church unite against repression
In a gathering that fused the voices of the youth, the legal profession, and the Church, Kabataan Partylist Representative Renee Louise Co and Bishop Gerardo “Jerry” Alminaza of the Diocese of San Carlos rallied for unity amid what they described as “intensifying state repression” and deepening socioeconomic crises.
2 min |
October 19, 2025
The Freeman
The chosen
Now that the Marcos family's recognized successor, ex-speaker of the House Martin Romualdez, seems to have been knocked out of presidential contention due to accusations that have linked him to the massive corruption scandal, with the surveys showing his numbers to be dismally dismaying, the analysts and armchair columnists have written finis to his ambitions and started speculating.
3 min |
October 19, 2025
The Freeman
China and US agree to fresh trade talks
China and the United States agreed Saturday to conduct another round of trade negotiations in the coming week, as the world’s two biggest economies seek to avoid another damaging tit-for-tat tariff battle.
1 min |
October 19, 2025
The Freeman
The people's rage! My personal anger
“We area country enraged!” This is how Ican best summarize the words of Professor Clarita Carlos when she was interviewed by two gentlemen anchors of the Manila station dwIZ which interview was carried live on stream thru the wonders of the internet.
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