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The Freeman
Finger heart
Whenever the photographer would yell \"wacky!\" during a shoot, the very definition of it confuses me.
2 min |
September 30, 2025
The Freeman
Monthly payout for seniors eyed
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival is considering shifting the release of financial assistance for senior citizens from a quarterly to a monthly payout scheme to ensure budget sustainability and discourage ineligible beneficiaries from claiming.
1 min |
September 30, 2025
The Freeman
"Not to destroy souls, but to save"
That’s what Christ told his disciples, James and John, who, feeling aghast that the Samaritans were not welcoming to Christ, suggested that fire come down from heaven to consume them. (cfr. Lk 9,51-56) Of course, Christ rebuked them, telling them straight that they did not have the right spirit.
2 min |
September 30, 2025
The Freeman
Better case handling
Six activists arrested in 2018 during an alleged encounter between government troops and New People's Army rebels in Mabinay Town in Negros Oriental have been freed by the court after being cleared of charges of illegal possession of firearms and explosives.
1 min |
September 30, 2025
The Freeman
Developers told to help fight corruption in housing sector
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has called on property developers to play a more active role in combating corruption in the country's housing sector, warning that bribery and under-the-table transactions continue to undermine reforms designed to accelerate project approvals and expand affordable housing supply.
2 min |
September 30, 2025
The Freeman
Selena Gomez weds music producer Benny Blanco
American actress and singer Selena Gomez married her boyfriend, music producer Benny Blanco, in a star-studded southern California wedding ceremony on Saturday.
1 min |
September 30, 2025
The Freeman
Mayor seeking formal commitment from public works contractors
As the Cebu City Government continues to pursue projects under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival said there is only one contractor so far that has been required to submit a Commitment of Undertaking (COU).
2 min |
September 30, 2025
The Freeman
SSS rolls out LoanLite to shield members from loan sharks
The Social Security System (SSS), in partnership with Union Bank of the Philippines, has launched SSS LoanLite, a micro-lending program designed to provide members with accessible, secure, and affordable credit while protecting them from predatory lending practices.
1 min |
September 30, 2025
The Freeman
DepEd, DOH launch school-based immunization drive in Region-7
In a proactive move to safeguard learners against vaccine-preventable diseases, the Department of Education (DepEd) Region VII, in partnership with the Department of Health - Central Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH-CVCHD), is rolling out a region-wide orientation and mobilization for the October 2025 School-Based Immunization (SBI) campaign.
1 min |
September 30, 2025
The Freeman
Archival: Syndicates behind mendicancy
Mayor Nestor Archival has raised alarm over reports of multiple modus operandi disguised as begging, stressing the possibility that organized groups or \"syndicates\" may be behind these activities.
2 min |
September 30, 2025
The Freeman
Abet: Oppose ghost projects
Speaking during the civic reception hosted by the Cebu City government in his honor, Uy lamented how “ghost projects,” or projects that exist only on paper, have become far too common in the Philippines.
3 min |
September 30, 2025
The Freeman
Italians still kings of the volleyball world
On a glitzy night of lights, sounds and colors, Italy's Gli Azzurri were at the center of all, celebrating the extension of their proud reign as FIVB Men's World Championship rulers.
1 min |
September 30, 2025
The Freeman
Pump prices up anew as US threatens tariffs on Europe
Escalating tensions in oil-producing nations are driving another round of fuel price hikes, with diesel and kerosene set to rise for the sixth week in a row.
1 min |
September 30, 2025
The Freeman
Questions the Calderons need to answer
Public servants shouldn't be onion-skinned. They need to answer bona fide questions from their constituents.
3 min |
September 30, 2025
The Freeman
Trump to push Netanyahu on Gaza peace plan at WH
US President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday for high-stakes talks aimed at pushing an elusive Gaza peace plan over the line.
3 min |
September 30, 2025
The Freeman
PB okays expanded scholarship program
At least 5,300 college students are expected to benefit annually from the expanded Cebu Province Grants Intended for Tertiary Students (CP-GIFTS) after the Cebu Provincial Board approved the measure on third and final reading during its regular session on Monday, September 29, 2025.
1 min |
September 30, 2025
The Freeman
Brgys told to formalize protest vs WTE facility
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival advised residents of Barangay Guba and neighboring upland communities to formally write to the city government regarding their opposition to the proposed Waste-to-Energy (WTE) facility, following a wave of protests and renewed scrutiny over the project's environmental and health implications.
2 min |
September 30, 2025
The Freeman
Elizaldy Co resigns as member of House of Representatives
Rep. Elizaldy Co (Ako Bicol Party-list) has resigned as a member of the House of Representatives, citing grave and imminent threats to his and his family's lives while the government tracks him down and investigates the alleged corruption tied to his name.
1 min |
September 30, 2025
The Freeman
China to hold key political meeting in late October
China’s ruling Communist Party will hold a key meeting in late October to discuss the country’s direction for the next five years, state media said Monday.
1 min |
September 30, 2025
The Freeman
FASHION By the VARIETY Numbers
French luxury group Kering reported a 46% plunge in net profit during the first half of the year, with sales slumping again at its flagship Gucci brand, as the group awaits a new CEO to try to regain its footing.
1 min |
September 30, 2025
The Freeman
High five for Lancers; Wildcats nail first win
The three-time defending champions University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers stretched their unbeaten streak to five games while the Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) Wildcats scored a breakthrough win in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament at the Cebu Coliseum over the weekend.
2 min |
September 30, 2025
The Freeman
Mrs. Cebu-Philippines 2025 finals set for Nov. 29
Donning sharp, colorful corporate “girl boss” outfits for their sashing ceremony, the 15 candidates of Mrs. Cebu-Philippines 2025 each have their reasons for joining the pageant for married women, single mothers, and older women.
4 min |
September 30, 2025
The Freeman
EU confirms of Iran sanctions
The European Union confirmed on Monday it had reimposed sweeping sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, after the United Nations reinstated its overarching measures.
1 min |
September 30, 2025
The Freeman
Moldova’s pro-EU party wins key polls
AFTER RUSSIAN MEDDLING CLAIMS
1 min |
September 30, 2025
The Freeman
P5 billion sought to improve Cebu ports
Cebu Provincial Board Member Lakambini Reluya has urged the Office of the President to set aside P5 billion for the rehabilitation and upgrading of ports across Cebu, stressing that maritime transport is now a critical solution to worsening road congestion and a driver for stronger commerce and tourism in the province.
1 min |
September 30, 2025
The Freeman
DA eyes rice import ban extension until year-end
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is considering extending the ban on rice imports until the end of the year as farmgate prices of unmilled rice continue to fall.
1 min |
September 30, 2025
The Freeman
Visayan Electric opens new service center in Banawa
Visayan Electric, the largest electric distribution utility in Cebu, has opened its newest service center operated by DBB Industrial Services in Banawa, Cebu City.
1 min |
September 30, 2025
The Freeman
Bolick focus on making first ever semis
Six seasons in the PBA and yet Robert Bolick hasn’t played in a single semifinals game.
1 min |
September 30, 2025
The Freeman
Goat sale sparks family spat, ends in arrest
A 57-year-old man was arrested for allegedly chasing his wife and daughter with a knife out of anger that his wife sold their goat without his permission.
1 min |
September 30, 2025
The Freeman
Metro Retail expansion spurs Bais City economy
Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. (MRSGI), one of the Philippines' biggest retail chains, has opened a new Metro Store and Supermarket in Bais City, showing its confidence in the consumer market and its plan to expand further in the Visayas.
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