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DANIEL CRAIG'S DETECTIVE RETURNS IN NEW 'KNIVES OUT'

Daniel Craig led an A-list cast to Toronto with his latest “Knives Out” whodunit movie, one of several star-studded world premieres on a packed night yesterday at North America’s biggest movie festival.

2 min  |

September 08, 2025

The Freeman

Sec. Teodoro orders tight security for BARMM polls

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro personally directed military officials in Central Mindanao to assist the Commission on Elections in ensuring a safe and credible Bangsamoro parliamentary election next month.

1 min  |

September 08, 2025

The Freeman

6 more in flood control scandal under watchlist

The Department of Justice (DOJ) issued additional Immigration Lookout Bulletin Orders (ILBOs) against several contractors and officers allegedly involved in the anomalous flood control projects.

1 min  |

September 08, 2025

The Freeman

Condo supply to hit 102,000 units by 2028

CEBU'S RESIDENTIAL BOOM

1 min  |

September 08, 2025

The Freeman

Trump escalates crackdown threats with Chicago 'war' warning

President Donald Trump threatened on Saturday to unleash his newly rebranded “Department of War” on Chicago, further heightening tensions over his push to deploy troops into Democratic-led US cities.

2 min  |

September 08, 2025

The Freeman

Hontiveros pushes for tougher action vs. child sex exploitation

The arrest of American fugitive Thomas Scheuer in Cebu prompted Senator Risa Hontiveros to once again press for tougher action against child sexual exploitation and the emerging dangers of deepfake pornography.

1 min  |

September 08, 2025

The Freeman

Italian teen is first millennial saint

Tens of thousands of people gathered at the Vatican on Sunday for the canonization of an Italian teenager dubbed “God’s Influencer” for his efforts to spread the Catholic faith online.

2 min  |

September 08, 2025

The Freeman

P418M budget sought for city's infra projects

Cebu City Councilor Alvin Arcilla filed a resolution seeking help from North and South District representatives, and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) for the allocation of at least P418 million for road widening, drainage system, and bridge construction in the city.

1 min  |

September 08, 2025

The Freeman

CBCP: Return stolen wealth from flood control projects

More than just punishing those involved in corruption in flood control projects, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said those responsible must return the wealth they have stolen from the people.

1 min  |

September 08, 2025

The Freeman

Why Coloura believes their songs hit harder live

The members of Coloura draw from different musical inspirations.

3 min  |

September 08, 2025

The Freeman

Marcos eyes stronger trade, investment ties with Cambodia

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will seek to strengthen the country's trade and investment ties with Cambodia during his upcoming state visit.

1 min  |

September 08, 2025

The Freeman

'Quezon' will have special ticket price for students, teachers

Students and teachers can watch the awaited historical biopic “Quezon” at a special price when the film begins its Philippine theatrical run on October 15.

2 min  |

September 07, 2025

The Freeman

Is hope all?

Over the many years this paper has seen fit to publish my rants, the incessant refrain one would find in this column would be the scandalous waste of taxpayer's money.

3 min  |

September 07, 2025
The Freeman

The Freeman

Indonesian film kicks off 'A-Reel Asia: Stories from the Heart of the East'

Showcasing a selection of heartwarming dramas, thrilling blockbusters and critically acclaimed films from across the region, including titles from Indonesia, India, South Korea, Japan and China, “A-Reel Asia” is a groundbreaking initiative that brings these films to local audiences, providing alternative content for an all-new cinema experience and cultural appreciation.

1 min  |

September 07, 2025

The Freeman

Clippers owner Ballmer has no idea about Leonard deal

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer says he had no idea that a sponsor of his NBA club reportedly was paying superstar Kawhi Leonard $28 million for a no-work job.

2 min  |

September 07, 2025

The Freeman

A TALE OF ART, CULTURE AND FRIENDSHIP

At Zapeto Elementary School, the classrooms buzzed with excitement.

2 min  |

September 07, 2025

The Freeman

Hontiveros lauds launch of anti-graft group

With the recent launch of the Cebu Citizen Anti-Corruption Watch, Senator Risa Hontiveros praised the initiative, stressing that citizen watchdogs play a vital role in ensuring accountability, and must be fully supported.

1 min  |

September 07, 2025
The Freeman

The Freeman

Sydney Sweeney details preparation to play female boxer

At yesterday's premiere of \"Christy,\" a gritty biopic of US female boxing pioneer Christy Martin, the film's star Sydney Sweeney declined to address her recent jeans ad controversy that caused a firestorm online.

2 min  |

September 07, 2025

The Freeman

India's ties with US still ‘very positive’

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Saturday New Delhi and Washington still shared “very positive” ties, after US President Donald Trump reaffirmed their personal friendship and downplayed his earlier remarks about “losing India” to China.

1 min  |

September 07, 2025

The Freeman

A summary of adverse social media posts

Senator Jinggoy, lambasted Senator Bong Go, for delivering a privilege speech instead of participating in the investigation.

1 min  |

September 07, 2025
The Freeman

The Freeman

Identity Made Visible

Primed as a show that features \"artistic gems\" from the Pearl of the Orient (“hiyas” being a word that translates to “gems”), it hitched its curatorial score on how the creative viewpoints of its exhibiting talents has been shaped by the richness of Philippine heritage.

2 min  |

September 07, 2025

The Freeman

Eala on brink of historic WTA crown

Alex Eala is one win away from her first-ever Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) title.

1 min  |

September 07, 2025

The Freeman

Trump blacklists countries for imprisoning Americans

US President Donald Trump moved Friday to create a blacklist of countries that Washington says unjustly detain Americans, spelling out harsh punishments including bans on travel.

1 min  |

September 07, 2025

The Freeman

Yet another great escape

This might be a familiar sentence by now but we have to say it: It has happened yet again.

1 min  |

September 07, 2025

The Freeman

CPPO gets new chief

Mangelen officially assumed the post effective September 5, during a turnover ceremony led by P/Brigadier General Dionisio Bartolome Jr., deputy regional director for administration of the Police Regional Office-Region 7 (PRO-7).

1 min  |

September 07, 2025

The Freeman

Cebu City sets CBRT dry run before Package 1 operations

The test run is intended to identify and resolve possible issues before the CBRT becomes fully operational, marking a major step in the city's push for a modern mass transport system.

1 min  |

September 07, 2025

The Freeman

P100M budget pushed for terminals

FOR 2026

2 min  |

September 07, 2025

The Freeman

Business groups seek probe into corruption

IN GOVERNMENT PROJECTS

2 min  |

September 07, 2025
The Freeman

The Freeman

Japan prince comes of age as succession crisis looms

Japan heralded on Saturday the coming-of-age of Prince Hisahito with an elaborate ceremony at the Imperial Palace, where a succession crisis is brewing.

2 min  |

September 07, 2025

The Freeman

Israel tells residents to leave Gaza City

AHEAD OF OFFENSIVE

2 min  |

September 07, 2025