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The Freeman
Proposal to fence Pasil fish market hits a snag
A P9.6 million proposal to install a perimeter fence around the Pasil Fish Market has met resistance from several Cebu City councilors.
2 min |
April 25, 2025
The Freeman
Woman recalls how Pope Francis changed her life
They say “third time’s a charm,” but for one Cebuana, each encounter with Pope Francis was not merely a bling of fortune --it was a calling, an affirmation, and her compass for a lifelong mission.
3 min |
April 25, 2025
The Freeman
P165K annual scholarship to low-income students
MANILA — Students from low-income families who qualified for admission to the University of the Philippines can now apply for a scholarship program that will provide them with financial aid worth P165,000 covering housing, meals, transportation, and other academic expenses.
2 min |
April 25, 2025
The Freeman
Genre-bending 'Sinners' is already one of 2025’s best films
The words of Linda Martell — the first commercially successful Black female country artist — sum up the ethos of Beyoncé’s Grammy-winning album Cowboy Carter: “Genres are a funny little concept, aren’t they?”
3 min |
April 25, 2025
The Freeman
DOF streamlines tax perks for education
The Department of Finance (DOF) has rolled out new regulations aimed at simplifying access to tax incentives for education-related initiatives, in a bid to attract more private sector investments in the country’s human capital development.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
The Freeman
Cortes turns challenges into strength, outlines development agenda
Former Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes, who is seeking a return to office in the 2025 midterm elections, vowed to build on the progress of his previous terms and push for greater development in Mandaue City, undeterred by the political storms that tested his leadership.
4 min |
April 25, 2025
The Freeman
Unpopular, but makes sense
In his interview with The FREEMAN, Cebu 4th District congressional aspirant Salvador Cariaga suggested that instead of giving out ayuda, the government should focus on providing jobs instead.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
The Freeman
Garcia blames VM
Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has welcomed the Department of Budget and Management's (DBM) move to address inconsistencies in the city's P14.6-billion 2025 annual budget-but questioned the rushed approval made by Vice Mayor Donaldo Hontiveros, who was the acting mayor, which he said may have compromised a thorough review.
3 min |
April 25, 2025
The Freeman
Palace hits back at VP Sara over P20/ kilo rice criticism
Malacañang yesterday fired back at Vice President Sara Duterte for linking the administration's P20-per-kilo rice program to the upcoming midterm elections, urging her to avoid crab mentality and warning against being a “termite” as President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. strives to fulfill his campaign promise.
2 min |
April 25, 2025
The Freeman
Americans wary of Trump’s about-faces over economy
President Donald Trump’s various U-turns are leaving Americans disillusioned -- especially after he was elected on vows of guaranteeing economic prosperity.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
The Freeman
Direct India-Philippines flights to launch soon
The Philippines will soon have direct flights to and from India later this year, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced on Wednesday, April 23.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
The Freeman
What Is GRC? Understanding Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Why should companies take my article seriously? An important driver of GRC is corporate governance. Investors are increasingly interested in how companies are managed and what kind of risks they are exposed to.
2 min |
April 25, 2025
The Freeman
What if VP is or isn't removed from office?
By all the looks of it, I truly believe that VP Sara is going to be acquitted by the Senate impeachment court.
3 min |
April 25, 2025
The Freeman
iWant serves coming-of-age sports dramedy 'Love at First Spike'
iWant Originals brings an exciting new serve to its lineup with its first original series this year, \"Love at First Spike,\" a coming-of-age sports romantic dramedy that explores one's identity, second chances, and friendship set against the vibrant world of high school volleyball.
2 min |
April 25, 2025
The Freeman
SWIATEK BEGINS MADRID TITLE DEFENSE WITH EALA REMATCH
Iga Swiatek says she has grown accustomed to the high pressure of expectations she shoulders each claycourt season and that she is \"grateful\" for the public's \"high hopes\" for her.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
The Freeman
Immunization week starts
With the country’s goal to fully immunize Filipinos, the Department of Health Central Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH CVCHD) officially launched the World Immunization Week 2025 last Wednesday at SM City Cebu.
2 min |
April 25, 2025
The Freeman
Cortes turns challenges into strength, outlines development agenda
\"It made me stronger,\" Cortes said.
4 min |
April 25, 2025
The Freeman
LTO-7’s road safety drive nets close to 200 violators
The Land Transportation Office-7 concluded its \"Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Semana Santa and Summer Vacation 2025\" toad safety campaign on Tuesday, April 22, during which hundreds of motorists were issued temporary operator's permits for various traffic violations.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
The Freeman
Charges filed vs vloggers for risky road contents
The Regional Highway Patrol Unit-7 has filed complaints of alarm and scandal, as well as unjust vexation, against two Cebuano content creators over risky content filmed on public roads, which authorities say posed dangers not only to themselves but also to motorists and passengers.
1 min |
April 25, 2025
The Freeman
Miscommunication, lack of restraint
You might have seen it by now, that viral video of the principal of the Col. Ruperto Abellon National High School in Barangay Guisijanon, Laua-an, Antique, sternly ordering students wearing togas during a graduation ceremony to take them off, or else they cannot get onstage and receive their diploma.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
The Freeman
Lakers level playoff series; Pacers, Thunder win again
Luka Doncic scored 31 points and LeBron James added 21 as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 94-85, to level their NBA Western Conference playoff series at one game apiece.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
The Freeman
Negative side of the gov’s propa
The political campaigning in the province of Cebu seems to be getting unpredictably interesting.
2 min |
April 24, 2025
The Freeman
Mayoral bet banks on tech, engineering background
Independent mayoral candidate Gepind Requierme considers his background in engineering and skills in information technology as his competitive edge as he runs for the highest position in Mandaue City Government in the upcoming midterm elections.
2 min |
April 24, 2025
The Freeman
The Ramas and the Garcias in the political horizon
Time shall come eventually, when the most powerful political beasts in the electoral jungle shall confront and seek to exterminate each other.
5 min |
April 24, 2025
The Freeman
Pilgrims flocking to pay tribute to Pope Francis
Pope Francis’s open coffin was transferred Wednesday to St Peter’s Basilica for three days of lying in state, with thousands of people gathering to pay their respects to the leader of the world’s Catholics.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
The Freeman
Art At the Mall
With the many exhibition venues operating within its bounds, one would be hard pressed to say that art galleries have become a rarity in Metro Cebu.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
The Freeman
Comelec online precinct finder up
Registered voters for the upcoming National and Local Elections can now verify their registration status and locate their designated polling precincts, as the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has reactivated its online precinct finder, which went live early yesterday.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
The Freeman
Japanese PM Ishiba to visit Philippines
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru is set to visit the Philippines from April 29 to 30.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
The Freeman
DOST-7 launches 'Blue Economy' initiative
With a strong focus on unlocking the economic potential of marine biodiversity, the Department of Science and Technology in Central Visayas (DOST-7) officially launched its “Blue Economy” initiative during the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) held yesterday, April 23.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
The Freeman
Dear Pope Francis, our deepest gratitude forever!
The more we read about his good deeds and words shared with so many all throughout the world, the more painful and difficult it is to accept that our dear Pope Francis has left our world.
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