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Pam Baricuatro takes oath, promises accessible and practical governance
“Having Mayor Nestor Archival here symbolizes harmonious collaboration between the Province of Cebu and Cebu City,” Baricuatro said.
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May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Ukrainian drone attacks halt flights in Moscow
Air traffic around Moscow was disrupted on Thursday as the Russian capital came under attack, with the defense ministry saying 35 Ukrainian drones targeting the city had been downed overnight.
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May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Why President Ferdinand Marcos can demand Cabinet resignations
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has requested the resignation of his entire Cabinet, a move announced on May 22, aimed at “realign[ing] government with the people’s expectations.”
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May 23, 2025
The Freeman
New Coast Guard CV chief assumes office
The Coast Guard District Central Visayas (CGDCV) recently held its change of command ceremony at HCGDCV Hawanan ni Lapulapu, Barangay Tinago, Cebu City.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Marcos asks entire Cabinet to resign
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday asked his entire Cabinet to hand in their courtesy resignations following a disappointing showing in the recently concluded elections.
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May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Scarlett Johansson faces tough reviews in director debut
Scarlett Johansson faced some tough initial reviews for her debut film as a director after it premiered in front of a VIP-packed crowd at the Cannes film festival on Wednesday.
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May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Micro-manufacturing eyed as Cebu's new growth path
Cebu's incoming governor, Pamela Baricuatro, has announced plans to establish investment corridors and promote micro-manufacturing across the province, outlining a policy shift aimed at broadening economic participation and driving inclusive growth beyond urban centers.
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May 23, 2025
The Freeman
LTO suspends Cebu firm over importation of illegal right-hand drive vehicles
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has ordered the preventive suspension of a Cebu-based company’s accreditation following its alleged involvement in the illegal importation and sale of right-hand drive vehicles.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
June 6 declared regular holiday for Eid'l Adha
Malacañang has declared June 6 a regular holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid'l Adha.
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May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Consumer groups want airlines to pay for baggage fees 'distress'
Sixteen European consumer groups on Wednesday called on the European Union to take action against seven low-cost airlines over their baggage fees.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Rama files protest
More than a week after the midterm elections, former Cebu City mayor and mayoral candidate Michael Rama has formally filed an election protest before the Commission on Elections (Comelec), challenging the results of the mayoral race and calling for a manual recount of votes.
3 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
TESDA taps GCash to bridge tech skills - employment gap
In a move aimed at addressing the critical gap between technical education and employment, the Philippines’ Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has entered into a strategic partnership with GCash, the country’s dominant mobile wallet platform operated by G-Xchange Inc. (GXI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Mynt.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
BINI'S 'Zero Pressure' performance video tops YouTube's Trending for Music
BINI's electrifying performance video for their single “Zero Pressure” has topped YouTube’s “Trending for music’ with over a million views as of writing.
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May 23, 2025
The Freeman
USC Baby Warriors grab U12 crown in Don Bosco Friendship Games
The University of San Carlos (USC) Baby Warriors emerged as champions in the 12 Under division of the Don Bosco Invitational Friendship Games at the Don Bosco Technical College (DBTC)-Cebu Gym in Barangay Punta Princesa, Cebu City recently.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
A New Hotel Opens
I received an invitation for the May 8 opening of NUSTAR Hotel at the NUSTAR integrated resort complex at the SRP from PR associate Paulyn Mendoza. A special gift was included with the physical invitation.
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May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Red carpet clash dampens Denzel Washington's award at Cannes
Hollywood star Denzel Washington had a tense exchange with a photographer before he received a surprise honorary award at the Cannes film festival on Tuesday.
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May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Five more brgys in Cebu City to be declared drug-cleared
Five more barangays in Cebu City are expected to be declared drug-cleared areas next month, after a thorough process conducted by the Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug Clearing.
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May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Ben Wang is the new Karate Kid
A worldwide search was on for the actor who will take on the mantle of Karate Kid for Karate Kid: Legends, and producer Karen Rosenfelt felt that Ben Wang was the perfect fit for the role.
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May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Nestor, Pam to team up on key Cebu projects
Cebu City Mayor-elect Nestor Archival has expressed his enthusiasm to collaborate with incoming Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro on major infrastructure and governance priorities, including the long-awaited completion of the Metro Cebu Expressway (MCE).
2 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead in Washington
Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot dead late Wednesday outside a Jewish museum in Washington by a gunman who shouted “free Palestine,” authorities said, with US and Israeli leaders expressing outrage over the killings.
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May 23, 2025
The Freeman
SHAABAA Season 28 to kick off on Sunday
With its usual pomp and pageantry, the 28th season of the Sacred Heart Ateneo Alumni Basketball Athletic Association (SHAABAA) will kick off on Sunday, May 25, at the Magis Eagles Arena of Sacred Heart Scool-Ateneo de Cebu in Barangay Canduman, Mandaue City.
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May 23, 2025
The Freeman
COMMON GOALS: Success will be achieved when everyone pulls in the same direction
Anyone who follows world events with open eyes and ears knows that real dialogues, where differing opinions are exchanged, rarely happen anymore.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
PGT Season 7 live semifinals begins this weekend
The road to the grand finals has officially begun.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Pam Baricuatro takes oath, promises accessible and practical governance
Over a month before officially assuming office, Governor-elect Pamela “Pam” Baricuatro took her oath on Thursday, May 22, 2025, marking the beginning of a new chapter in Cebu’s provincial leadership following her stunning victory over long-serving incumbent Gwendolyn “Gwen” Garcia.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Pacers roar back to stun Knicks
The Indiana Pacers pulled off an extraordinary fourth-quarter comeback to beat the New York Knicks, 138-135, in overtime in Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
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May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Japan taxi driver suspected of raping 50 women
Japanese police said Thursday they arrested a former taxi driver on suspicion of drugging and raping a female passenger, with media reports saying there could be dozens more victims.
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May 23, 2025
The Freeman
BEST Magazine Charity Projects 2025 goes to the Visayas
BEST Magazine Charity Projects 2025 in the Visayas, in collaboration with Intele Builders and Development Corporation, supported the annual charity events of Best Magazine nationwide last May 17 in Ati Village of the Aeta’s Tribe and in San Nicolas, Cebu City on May 21.
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May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Durano backs scrapping of Pasigarbo, Suroy-Suroy
Former tourism secretary Ace Durano has thrown his support behind Governor-elect Pamela Baricuatro’s decision to scrap the popular tourism programs Pasigarbo sa Sugbo and Suroy-Suroy Sugbo, calling instead for “honest-to-goodness” destination development and stronger healthcare services in tourism hubs.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Marcos to travel to Malaysia for ASEAN-Gulf meet
Following a major Cabinet shakeup, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to travel to Malaysia from May 26 to 27 for the ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council Summit.
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May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Medical incompetence
From Tondo, Manila, comes to us the tragic story about a 10-year-old boy who died while he was being circumcised at a lying-in clinic.
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