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The Freeman
Martinez welcomes food security plan
Ex-officio Cebu Provincial Board Member and Liga ng mga Barangay President Celestino “Tining” Martinez III welcomed the introduction of two high-value crops, sorghum and soybeans, to revitalize idle lands, particularly in the northern towns.
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July 01, 2025
The Freeman
China defends diplomats after Taiwan VP car ramming claims
China defended its diplomats on Monday after Taiwan accused Beijing's embassy staff of planning to ram its vice president's car during an official visit to Europe.
1 min |
July 01, 2025
The Freeman
Smooth transition as Archival assumes city mayoral post
In the days leading up to the transition, Archival expressed frustration over the alleged slow pace of the handover from Garcia's team—an accusation Garcia denied, stating his team had been cooperative.
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July 01, 2025
The Freeman
Ouano orders review of City Hall personnel, flags 'oversized' workforce
Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo Jovito “Jonkie” Ouano has ordered a comprehensive review of city government personnel, calling attention to an “oversized” workforce of around 13,000 employees.
3 min |
July 01, 2025
The Freeman
Unqualified
Saying she is “undoubtedly Chinese”, a Manila Regional Trial Court has voided the mayorship of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac, mayor Alice Guo.
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July 01, 2025
The Freeman
BSP: Two banks eye shift to digital banking
Two banks, including a rural bank and a European player, have formally expressed intent to convert or enter as digital banks, as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) pushes for a level playing field among digital-first lenders.
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July 01, 2025
The Freeman
Rifle grenade turned over to cops
A rifle grenade allegedly found years ago was voluntarily turned over by a concerned citizen to the Regional Mobile Force Battalion-7 (RMFB-7) in Barangay Colonia, Tuburan Town, Cebu, last Saturday, June 28.
1 min |
July 01, 2025
The Freeman
LeBron to stay with LA Lakers
LeBron James is exercising his $52.6 million player option to rejoin the Los Angeles Lakers next season, hoping to challenge for his fifth NBA title, according to multiple reports on Sunday (Monday Philippine time).
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July 01, 2025
The Freeman
Drug chemist, lab busted in raid
An alleged drug chemist believed to be the source of ecstasy and cocaine in multiple regions was arrested Monday afternoon, June 30, in a raid that also led to the discovery of a suspected drug laboratory inside a residential unit along D. Jakosalem Street, Barangay Zapatera.
1 min |
July 01, 2025
The Freeman
Poll: Inflation likely picked up in June
Headline inflation may have slightly picked up in June as stable food prices helped offset the spike in fuel prices, analysts said.
4 min |
July 01, 2025
The Freeman
V-League a golden opportunity for Cebu volleyball community
Inaugural Visayas tournament set to kick off July 6
2 min |
July 01, 2025
The Freeman
Southern Europe roasts as temperatures soar
A punishing heatwave gripped southern Europe on Monday, prompting authorities to issue health and wildfire warnings as temperatures are expected to soar again.
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July 01, 2025
The Freeman
Osmeña downplays rift with Archival, says debate is part of democracy
Cebu City Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña has dismissed rumors of a rift with Mayor Nestor Archival, his running mate in the recent elections, saying differing opinions are normal in governance and should not be taken personally.
2 min |
July 01, 2025
The Freeman
From househelp to topnotcher: Julie Pañares makes CEC history
Julie Marcojos Pañares once scrubbed floors and washed dishes to pay for her college education. This June, she made history—placing fifth in the June 2025 Special Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (Elementary) and becoming Cebu Eastern College’s (CEC) first-ever topnotcher.
2 min |
July 01, 2025
The Freeman
P50 minimum wage hike for NCR
Minimum wage earners in the National Capital Region (NCR) will receive a P50 increase in their daily pay starting July 18, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced on Monday, June 30.
1 min |
July 01, 2025
The Freeman
Fire hits school's stock room
A fire hit a stock room in the Sangi Elementary School in Toledo City, Cebu, last Monday morning, June 30, causing temporary suspension of classes.
1 min |
July 01, 2025
The Freeman
NUSTAR Hotel Cebu earns Michelin Guide honors
NUSTAR Hotel, the first ultra-luxury hotel in Cebu recently earned a place in the coveted Michelin Guide list of recommended hotels this 2025.
2 min |
July 01, 2025
The Freeman
ARQ Builders capture historic four-peat in Bayugan cage wars
The ARQ Builders of businessman-sportsman Jason Arquisola bagged a historic four-peat in the Mayor Kirk Asis Invitational Basketball Tournament 2025 in Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur.
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July 01, 2025
The Freeman
Makeup artist and aspiring nurse is Mr. Gay Sugbo 2025
The freelance makeup artist and aspiring nurse from Barangay Punta Princesa was crowned Mr. Gay Sugbo 2025 during the coronation night held June 28 at Plaza Independencia.
2 min |
July 01, 2025
The Freeman
When life's tempests assault us
That gospel episode about Christ's disciples experiencing a terrible tempest at sea while Christ was simply sleeping in one corner of the boat (cfr. Mt 8,23-27) should remind us that while we cannot help but be filled with fear and worries when all kinds of life's troubles would assail us, we should never lose the hope that Christ will always come to our aid one way or another.
2 min |
July 01, 2025
The Freeman
Ahong bares lineup of infra projects
As he prepares to take his seat in Congress, Lapu-Lapu City Lone District Representative Junard \"Ahong\" Chan has announced several infrastructure projects lined up for his termmany of them turned over by his predecessor and wife, former Congresswoman Ma. Cynthia King-Chan, now the city mayor.
2 min |
July 01, 2025
The Freeman
Aboitiz InfraCapital pushes for sustainable water infra
As Western Visayas grapples with growing water insecurity amid rapid economic expansion, Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc., (AIC) and its water subsidiary, Apo Agua Infrastructura, Inc., joined government leaders, business groups, and civil society in a critical dialogue on the future of water in the region at Water Dialogue 2025 held in Iloilo City last June 19, 2025.
3 min |
June 30, 2025
The Freeman
LTO-7 summons "reckless" modern jeepney driver
The Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) has summoned the driver of a modern public utility jeepney (MPUJ) for reckless driving, following an incident that was caught on video by a Cebu-based media personality.
1 min |
June 30, 2025
The Freeman
Senator-judges travelling abroad with impeached officials
It isn’t enough that judges are imbued with propriety. Their behavior must at all times be proper. It isn’t enough that they are impartial. They must behave in a manner that doesn’t show any taint of partiality. Like Caesar's wife, their life must be beyond reproach.
3 min |
June 30, 2025
The Freeman
OBO: Action vs fast-food chain branch up to mayor, legal office
The Office of the Building Official (OBO) has provided a timeline of actions taken against the disputed fast-food chain structure in downtown Cebu City, highlighting that the next course of action now lies with the Office of the Mayor and the City Legal Office (CLO).
2 min |
June 30, 2025
The Freeman
OWWA-7: Deployment of OFWs to Israel, Iran, Lebanon on hold
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration Region 7 (OWWA-7) has confirmed that the deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Central Visayas to Israel, Iran, and Lebanon remains on hold due to the Department of Foreign Affairs' (DFA) continued enforcement of Alert Level 3.
1 min |
June 30, 2025
The Freeman
The case of the missing sabungeros
The story of the 34 missing sabungeros in Luzon didn't break out all at once.
1 min |
June 30, 2025
The Freeman
2 separate fires hit Bulacao and Tisa
Two separate fire incidents broke out in residential houses in Barangay Bulacao and Barangay Tisa, Cebu City, respectively, on Sunday dawn, June 29.
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June 30, 2025
The Freeman
Phl's first BPO-focused mall to generate jobs, spur growth
The Philippines marked a milestone in its bid to decentralize economic activity with the soft opening of Bay Mall, the country's first business process outsourcing (BPO)-focused shopping complex, in Liloan, Cebu.
2 min |
June 30, 2025
The Freeman
Lacson ready to convict Sara
IF EVIDENCE MEETS IMPEACHMENT THRESHOLD
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