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The Freeman
Does the Senate have no limits in impeachment?
How far can the Senate go in handling an impeachment trial?
2 min |
June 18, 2025
The Freeman
Sponsors make Johndorf Run '25 more exciting, enticing to runners
Over a thousand runners filled the streets of Cebu Business Park to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Johndorf Ventures Corporation during the recent Johndorf Run, where athletes and community members vied for victory, prizes, and pride.
2 min |
June 18, 2025
The Freeman
The Freeman defends report amid CCPO legal action threat
Based on the reporter's accounts supported by photos and time stamps, he was outside the school by 7:00 a.m., during the busy arrival of students and parents. The photo accompanying the post was taken at 7:02 a.m., at the start of the crowd buildup.
2 min |
June 18, 2025
The Freeman
Online disinformation concern hits record high
Concern over online misand disinformation in the Philippines climbed to a record 67% in early 2025 amid a politically charged midterm election season that saw Vice President Sara Duterte impeached on corruption charges and former president Rodrigo Duterte arrested by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity tied to his brutal drug war.
3 min |
June 18, 2025
The Freeman
Baricuatro seeks ‘outright’dismissal of poll protest
After given a five-day period to reply before the Commission on Elections (Comelec), incoming Cebu Governor Pamela “Pam” Baricuatro has called for the outright dismissal of the election protest filed against her by outgoing Cebu Governor Gwendolyn “Gwen” Garcia.
2 min |
June 18, 2025
The Freeman
Thunder on cusp of NBA crown
Jalen Williams erupted for 40 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder held off the Indiana Pacers to score a 120-109 victory and move to within one win of clinching the NBA Finals.
1 min |
June 18, 2025
The Freeman
Batch 2015 earns share of Division C lead
Janjan Jaboneta delivered a spectacular double-double show of 31 points and 16 rebounds as the Imperial House Furniture Batch 2015 slammed FADI Batch 2021, 86-70, to stay undefeated in the Sacred Heart Ateneo Alumni Basketball Athletic Association (SHAABAA) Season 28 on Sunday, June 15, at the Magis Eagles Arena in Barangay Canduman, Mandaue City.
2 min |
June 18, 2025
The Freeman
Sheraton Cebu targets local tourists with day use offers
Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort is capitalizing on the resurgence of domestic and regional travel with the launch of its new Sheraton Day Experience packages, a suite of leisure offerings designed to strengthen the resort’s position as a premier short-stay destination in the central Philippines.
2 min |
June 18, 2025
The Freeman
Air Conditioning Without Polluting Gases?
The soft, waxy \"solid refrigerant\" being investigated in a UK laboratory may not look very exciting, but its unusual properties promise an air-conditioning revolution that could eliminate the need for greenhouse gases.
2 min |
June 18, 2025
The Freeman
Crimes against humanity under the Rome Statute
From the inordinate ado about impeachment, let us look at the more global problem before the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
3 min |
June 18, 2025
The Freeman
Female rider told to explain viral stunt video
The Land Transportation Office Region 7 has issued a show cause order against a female rider after a video of her performing dangerous motorcycle stunts on a busy highway in Mandaue City went viral on social media.
1 min |
June 18, 2025
The Freeman
If it's not the truth, it's a lie
Senator Ronald dela Rosa recently came under fire for sharing video of students expressing their support for beleaguered Vice President Sara Duterte Carpio.
3 min |
June 18, 2025
The Freeman
Disney Cruise Line, Marvel Comics join forces in exclusive new comic
Disney Cruise Line and Marvel Comics announced a new Special Edition of Amazing Adventures #1 — an all-original 32-page collectors' comic featuring Spider-Man, the Avengers, and a host of Marvel's finest Super Heroes, many who will be found onboard the Disney Adventure.
2 min |
June 18, 2025
The Freeman
Man arrested for falsifying government documents, IDs
A 47-year-old man was arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation Cebu District Office (NBI-CEBDO) for allegedly falsifying government-issued identification cards, including NBI and police clearances.
2 min |
June 18, 2025
The Freeman
Garcia: City to turn over P12.1B in cash assets to incoming admin
With the city’s money in the bank, Garcia said it reflects both efficient revenue collection and prudent spending, contradicting the notion that the next administration would face a deficit.
2 min |
June 18, 2025
The Freeman
NBI raises alarm over use of minors in drug trade
The National Bureau of Investigation Cebu District Office (NBI-CEBDO) has raised concerns over the alleged use of minors in the illegal drug trade following a buy-bust operation in Sitio Manga, Barangay Tisa, where a suspect was reportedly employing young girls to repack shabu.
2 min |
June 18, 2025
The Freeman
The senators of the 19th Congress: A brief genealogical profile
Escudero is almost pure Bikolano, while Bong Go and Dela Rosa are Mindanaoans.
1 min |
June 18, 2025
The Freeman
Philippines jumps to 51st in global competitiveness
The Philippines saw its ranking move up one notch to 51st place out of 69 economies in this year’s World Competitiveness Yearbook (WCY) released by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), but the country continued to lag behind its peers in Asia-Pacific.
1 min |
June 18, 2025
The Freeman
UN scales back global aid plan
The United Nations on Monday said it was drastically scaling back its global humanitarian aid plans due to the “deepest funding cuts ever”.
1 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
Jurisprudence to guide both Senate and House
The Filipino people have reason to be dismayed by the latest development on the impeachment of the vice president. The actions of both Houses of Congress indicate that both senators and congressmen aren’t well-grounded on law and jurisprudence.
3 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
Spotify launches new series of K-Pop performance videos
Spotify, the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service, announced the launch of a new series of K-Pop performance videos.
2 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
Lifestyle Anthology: A curated ode to conscious living in Cebu
Amid Cebu's growing creative corridor, Lifestyle Anthology arrives not merely as a showroom—but as a 1,100-square meter statement.
2 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
Embracing The Endless Summer Vibe
Vivid streaks of color matched with swaths of refreshing patterns and neutrals were the dominant motifs of a recent runway presentation held in Mactan — one which showed how Cebu’s Dexter Alazas has masterfully been embracing the endless summer vibe.
1 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
Fuel prices to climb by almost P2/ liter
Motorists are facing yet another round of fuel price hikes starting today, June 17, with rates climbing by nearly P2 per liter.
1 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
8 MM police chiefs relieved from posts
OVER '5-MINUTE RESPONSE' RULE
2 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
Italian designer Piccioli named creative director at Balenciaga
Italian designer Pierpaolo Piccioli has been named creative director at fashion house Balenciaga, taking over from Georgian designer Demna, parent company Kering announced recently.
1 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
Council double-times to pass ordinances
It will be a busy two weeks for the Cebu City Council as they are now doubling their efforts on the remaining piled-up city ordinances, aiming to pass these during the last two sessions before the new set of legislators come in.
3 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
BSP to cut rates by 25 bps – poll
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to cut rates by 25 basis points (bps) this week amid easing price pressures and slowing economic growth.
1 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
Schools report less enrollees
LESS ENROLLEES
2 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
ERC sets final prices for 4th green energy auction
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has issued the final ceiling prices for the fourth round of the Green Energy Auction (GEA-4), which will offer 10,653 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy (RE) capacities.
1 min |