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The Freeman
Aloguinsan called out on wage disparities, unused funds, unliquidated cash
Several financial and administrative deficiencies in the 2024 Annual Audit Report of the Municipality of Aloguinsan, have been flagged by the Commission on Audit (COA) including nonuniform wages among job-order (JO) workers, unutilized government funds, low utilization of the local development find, and cash advances lefi unliquidated for as long as two decades.
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December 17, 2025
The Freeman
'Islamic State ideology' drove beach gunmen
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December 17, 2025
The Freeman
COA flags untitled city properties, etc. in Bogo City
The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged multiple deficiencies in the 2024 Annual Audit Report of Bogo City, including billions of pesos' worth of city-owned properties without proper land titles, and unsupported contract extensions for major infrastructure projects.
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December 17, 2025
The Freeman
Uy holds Misa de Gallo in quake-hit Tabogon
The dawn Mass was held within the parish compound after the main church sustained severe structural damage during the earthquake.
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December 17, 2025
The Freeman
SFI bares Sinulog sa Dakbayan contingents
Close to 20 barangays are set to showcase their artistry, devotion, and community pride during Sinulog sa Dakbayan 2026, which will serve as a preview of the Sinulog Grand Parade scheduled for the third week of January next year.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
EU facing 'very important' decisions on Kyiv funding
The EU must take “very important” decisions on funding Ukraine at a crunch summit this week, but talks over using frozen Russian assets are getting harder, the bloc’s top diplomat said Monday.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
COA flags cash advance, reporting issues in Bogo
The Commission on Audit (COA) has raised multiple financial management concerns in its 2024 Annual Audit Report for Bogo City, citing unliquidated cash advances, dormant fund transfers, delayed submission of accounting reports, and unsettled notices of disallowance (NDs).
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu investments at risk amid rising power woes
Cebu's private sector is warning that tightening power supply, coupled with political uncertainty, is emerging as a material risk to investment, particularly for manufacturers and export-oriented firms that depend on stable and competitively priced electricity.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
IMF lowers Phl growth forecasts for 2025, 2026
The Philippine economy is seen to grow below target until next year, following the recent slowdown in the third quarter, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said.
1 min |
December 16, 2025
The Freeman
Cambodia says Thai air strikes hit home of heritage temples
Cambodia accused Thailand on Monday of striking deep inside its territory, bombing areas less than a two-hour drive from the country’s main tourist draw, the centuries-old Angkor temples, in a reignited border conflict.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
What will Filipinos remember about 2025?
The year is about to end.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
An unforgettable all-star Cebu concert
If Cebu is going to have one last spectacular show before everyone celebrates Christmas this year, look no further than Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Ogie Alcasid, Marko Rudio, and NewFlame, who delivered a strong crowd-pleasing concert on Sunday, December 14.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu City Christmas League kicks off tonight
A good mix of Cebuano hardcourt stars from the commercial, amateur and pro leagues will showcase their skills before their hometown fans as the Cebu City Christmas Basketball Tournament blasts off today at the Cebu City Sports Institute in Barangay Sawang Calero.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
US, Canada call out China after attack hurts 3 fishers
The United States and Canada have denounced China’s dangerous assault on Filipino fishers last week after China Coast Guard vessels fired high-pressure water cannons and cut anchor lines during a confrontation near Escoda Shoal in the South China Sea.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
October remittance growth slowest in five months
Money sent home by Filipinos abroad grew by 3% year on year in October, the slowest pace in five months, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Monday.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
Gasoline up P0.20/liter as diesel, kerosene fall
Motorists can expect slight relief at the pump on Tuesday, December 16, as diesel and kerosene prices go down.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
Passport cancelation, deportation sought for mining exec Joseph Sy
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is seeking the cancelation of the Philippine passport and the deportation of mining executive Joseph Sy, whom authorities suspect of falsifying identity records to present himself as a Filipino—similar to the case of disgraced mayor Alice Guo.
2 min |
December 16, 2025
The Freeman
Nowhere is safe from terrorism
Another mass shooting has occurred, but this time it didn’t happen in the U.S.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
Al-powered forecasting tools to aid climate-smart farming
Agrilever, a Philippine agritech firm focused on smallholder rice farmers, has partnered with global weather intelligence company Tomorrow.io to roll out hyperlocal, Al-powered forecasting tools aimed at helping the farm sector manage climate risks and lift productivity.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
Cansino propels Bolts to outright quarters entry in PBA Phl Cup
A week to remember.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
Fur mom warns public vs. fake donation requests
While support and recognition continue to pour in for a fur mom who risked her life to save her two Pomeranian dogs during a fire in Barangay Guizo, Mandaue City, she has warned the public against individuals using photos from the incident to solicit cash donations.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
HARD CANDY AT 25
One of Cebu’s most well-loved bands from the late 1990s, Hard Candy, is set to reunite for a special concert marking its 25th anniversary, bringing back a sound that helped shape the local music scene.
2 min |
December 16, 2025
The Freeman
PB wants P178M cut from P11.9B outlay
Despite the recommended cuts, Martinez emphasized that the programs, projects, and activities of Governor Pamela Baricuatro remained intact.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
COA hits financial lapses in Liloan
The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged multiple financial management issues in the Municipality of Liloan in its 2024 Annual Audit Report, including unliquidated cash advances, delays in the release of financial assistance, and irregular monetary incentives granted under the local Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE).
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
Fewer LGUS join Capitol yearend trade fair
The Cebu provincial government's yearend trade fair under the Pasko sa Kapitolyo 2025 celebrations opened this week with fewer participating local government units (LGUs), as officials cited tightening budgets toward the close of the fiscal year.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
COA flags P3 billion left unspent
The Department of Health's controversial aid program faced multiple implementation issues in 2024, including low fund utilization partly due to delayed releases and unliquidated transfers, the Commission on Audit (COA) reported.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
AT AUSTRALIA'S BONDI BEACH Father, son gunmen kill 15 at Jewish fest
A father and son opened fire on a Jewish festival at Australia's Bondi Beach in a shooting spree that killed 15 people, including a child, authorities said on Monday, denouncing the attack as antisemitic \"terrorism.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
Cadiz, Codinera top CEPCA Battle of Champions 2025
National Master Arnolito Cadiz and Arena Grandmaster Kevin Codinera shined the brightest in the Cebu Executives and Professionals Chess Association (CEPCA) Battle of Champions 2025 last Sunday, December 14, at Handuraw Pizza along Lopez Jaena Street in Barangay Subangdaku, Mandaue City.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
CHAMP checks released to beneficiaries
After all the waiting, Cebu City residents who availed themselves of medical assistance under the City Hospitalization Assistance and Medicines Program (CHAMP) finally began receiving reimbursement checks.
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December 16, 2025
The Freeman
UV Green Lancers keep winning tradition alive with four-peat
The University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers launched a devastating rally bridging the third and fourth quarters to outlast the University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters, 85-77, in the deciding match of their best-of-three finals and complete a four-peat in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament on Saturday night, December 13, at the Cebu Coliseum.
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