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Alcover: “Chaotic” process of night market operation
Councilor Pastor Alcover lambasted what he described as a “chaotic” process of the night market’s operation in a privilege speech before the Cebu City Council.
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September 13, 2025
The Freeman
'Tulo Ka Dagway sa Pari' re-staged today
Teatro de San Pedro Calungsod (TSPC) will restage today, September 13, one of its classic plays, “Tulo Ka Dagway sa Pari,” at the Marcelo Fernan Press Center.
1 min |
September 13, 2025
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CESAFI Season 25 opens in grand fashion today
Bannered by the theme: \"25 Years of Excellence: Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future\", the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) will kick off its milestone season in grand fashion today (Saturday, September 13) at the new Cebu Coliseum.
1 min |
September 13, 2025
The Freeman
'Magellan' exposes cost of colonization and the struggle for freedom
Throughout its two-hour-and-40-minute runtime (one of Diaz's shortest), we see Gael García Bernal embody our infamous colonizer, chronicling his earlier colonization of Malacca, where he enslaved Enrique (Amado Arjay Babon), his return to Portugal before moving to Spain to start another expedition that would have been the first European voyage to Asia through the Pacific Ocean, and their eventual arrival in Cebu.
3 min |
September 13, 2025
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BEYOND RESILIENCE:
How President Bongbong Marcos Jr.'s administration tackles disaster preparedness
3 min |
September 13, 2025
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House defers OVP budget hearing
The House of Representatives on Friday, September 12, deferred deliberations on the Office of the Vice President's proposed 2026 budget after it sought to field an assistant secretary in place of Vice President Sara Duterte or her more senior officials.
1 min |
September 13, 2025
The Freeman
Senate to proceed with 'flood' probe
While President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has established the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), the Senate will continue its investigation into the country's flood control mess, according to Senate President Tito Sotto and Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson.
2 min |
September 13, 2025
The Freeman
Registration now open for 24th Gullas Tennis Cup
The registration for the 24th Gullas Tennis Cup officially opens today (Friday, September 12).
1 min |
September 12, 2025
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DFA seeks SK clarification on loan cancellation claims
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday night, September 10, said it is in talks with South Korea to clarify Korean President Lee Jae-myung’s Facebook post citing a Philippine project proposal that Seoul has decided not to fund.
1 min |
September 12, 2025
The Freeman
Pam oks P11M to renovate Cebu South Bus Terminal
Cebu Governor Pamela “Pam” Baricuatro has approved the release of P11 million to fund the renovation of the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT) in preparation for the influx of passengers during the All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days in November, as well as the Christmas holidays.
2 min |
September 12, 2025
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Former chief justice tipped to lead political transition
Nepal's former chief justice Sushila Karki is the leading choice for interim leader, a representative of the “Gen Z” protesters said Thursday, after deadly demonstrations toppled the prime minister.
1 min |
September 12, 2025
The Freeman
Senator Imee's conspiracy theories
A conspiracy theory is a political prognosis that certain factions or alliances are concocting a plan to assure a desired strategic result and secure a successful ultimate outcome.
3 min |
September 12, 2025
The Freeman
MCIA gets Asia Pacific's Best Airport Award
Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) officially received the Best Airport Award in Asia Pacific for the 5-15 Million Passengers Per Annum Category for 2024.
1 min |
September 12, 2025
The Freeman
Flood wall collapsed
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival inspected the project on Thursday and saw for himself the damaged portions of the riprap wall.
2 min |
September 12, 2025
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Phl protests China’s plan to build ‘nature reserve’
The Philippines has condemned China for its plan to establish a so-called “national nature reserve” in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) — the latest in a string of moves by Beijing to step up its control over the feature.
2 min |
September 12, 2025
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How young people can fight corruption
Schools and an Integrity Academy. Throughout the program, young people have been developing their skills and confidence to be able to push for integrity and accountability from public authorities, plus practical tools to boost participation, citizenship and leadership.
2 min |
September 12, 2025
The Freeman
DPWH chief suspends use of uniforms amid public outrage
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vivencio \"Vince\" Dizon has ordered the temporary suspension of the mandatory wearing of uniforms by DPWH personnel following mounting public outrage over ghost and substandard flood control projects.
1 min |
September 12, 2025
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MGEN unveils refreshed corporate brand identity
Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) has unveiled its refreshed corporate brand identity, marking a milestone in its 15-year journey as it positions itself for stronger growth in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.
1 min |
September 12, 2025
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Cebuanas advance to live semifinals of ‘Idol Kids Phl'
The stage is set for a bigger showdown of kiddie hopefuls as \"Idol Kids Philippines\" officially named its 18 contenders who will battle it out in the live semifinals starting this Saturday (September 13) and Sunday (Sept. 14).
1 min |
September 12, 2025
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Desiderio steals the show
Lancers hold off Webmasters in duel of former CESAFI All-Stars
2 min |
September 12, 2025
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Poland warns of 'open conflict' risk after Russian drone intrusion
Poland warned on Wednesday that Russia and Europe are inching towards an \"open conflict\" after Warsaw shot down what it said were Russian drones in Polish airspace, drawing vows of support from the United States and other NATO members.
1 min |
September 12, 2025
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Mayor Ouano deputizes 18 new eco-enforcers
At least 18 new eco-enforcers from the Mandaue City Environmental and Natural Resources Office (MCENRO) have been deputized by City Mayor Thadeo Jovito “Jonkie” Ouano.
1 min |
September 12, 2025
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VP Sara paid for own trips abroad, but P7.5M spent on security, staff
The Office of the Vice President said that Vice President Sara Duterte has been paying for her foreign trips using personal funds, but confirmed that her office has so far disbursed P7.47 million this year for the travel of her security and staff.
1 min |
September 12, 2025
The Freeman
LTO-7 chief sues assistant over impounded car sale
Land Transportation Office (LTO)-7 Director Glen Galario has filed a complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman - Visayas against LTO-7 Assistant Regional Director Arturo Apolinar for allegedly overstepping his authority in the sale of impounded vehicles.
1 min |
September 12, 2025
The Freeman
Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot dead at university
Right-wing youth activist and influencer Charlie Kirk, a major ally of President Donald Trump, was shot dead Wednesday in a “political assassination” that sparked fears of more political violence in an increasingly febrile United States.
2 min |
September 12, 2025
The Freeman
A Cebu City Councilor's Birthday Bash
Pablo “Paul” G. Labra II, the newly elected Councilor of the South District, celebrated his birthday with family, friends, and supporters at the Barangay Guadalupe Gym.
1 min |
September 12, 2025
The Freeman
Romulo to make SALN public to refute Discaya
While most lawmakers kept mum on their statements of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALNs) after being linked to alleged flood control kickbacks, Rep. Roman Romulo (Pasig, Lone District) wasted no time in saying he would release hi
3 min |
September 12, 2025
The Freeman
Russell Crowe shaken by Nazi role in 'Nuremberg'
Russell Crowe's nerve-shredding portrayal of a notorious Nazi on trial and Angelina Jolie's deeply personal dive into the world of French fashion led a busy past week of world premieres at the Toronto film festival.
2 min |
September 12, 2025
The Freeman
How to motivate drivers
According to a story in this newspaper, some drivers of the Libreng Sakay program along the 01K route are no longer stopping for passengers because they are no longer getting incentives for picking up as many passengers as they can.
1 min |
September 12, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu hotels struggle with low occupancy amid supply glut
Cebu's hotel market is under mounting strain, with occupancy rates lagging well behind the rest of the country as new supply floods the market faster than demand can keep pace.
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