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The Freeman
Nature's revenge and the Pope's "Laudato Si"
After the devastation by Typhoon Tino, we remember with poignant nostalgia one of the greatest papal masterpieces of all times, the encyclical \"Laudato Si\". It was the late Pope Francis’ most enduring legacy to humanity written on May 15, 2015 on the third year of his pontificate.
3 min |
November 14, 2025
The Freeman
Charlito Mendoza named new BIR chief
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. appointed Finance Undersecretary Charlito Martin R. Mendoza as the new Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner, replacing Romeo D. Lumagui, Jr.
1 min |
November 14, 2025
The Freeman
Suganob raring to return to action
The postponement of his upcoming fight only added fire deep within Regie Suganob as he braces for his ring return after an 11-month hiatus.
1 min |
November 14, 2025
The Freeman
2026 NBA All-Star to feature US and World teams
Next year's 75th NBA All-Star Game will feature a three-team round robin tournament with two teams of United States players and a World squad of global talent.
1 min |
November 14, 2025
The Freeman
AFTER THE NATURAL DISASTERS Cebu hotels, resorts take steps to restore tourists' confidence
The Hotel, Resort and Restaurant Association of Cebu (HRRAC) is intensifying efforts to restore visitor confidence and sustain tourism activity after a series of typhoons and earthquakes disrupted the province's hospitality industry in recent months.
1 min |
November 14, 2025
The Freeman
Highlights of the FASAVA Trip to Korea
In 2005, a group of small animal veterinarians from the Asia-Pacific region established FASAVA (Federation of Asian Small Animal Veterinary Associations) to enhance veterinary professional standards and animal welfare across member countries.
2 min |
November 14, 2025
The Freeman
What happened, happened
Tino, in his watery fury last November 4, dropped, as reported, up to a month’s worth of rain in just an hour that resulted in widespread flooding in the Metro Cebu area. With all the precautions and preparations, ghosts or actual projects in place, it is impossible to control flashfloods that cover rooftops in just minutes. This day will forever be recorded as one of Cebu’s most infamous dates.
1 min |
November 14, 2025
The Freeman
Rice Dishes from Around the World
(2 of 4)
1 min |
November 14, 2025
The Freeman
Marcos downplays corruption link in growth slump
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday attributed the country’s slower economic growth not to corruption but to natural hazards and global trade shifts.
1 min |
November 14, 2025
The Freeman
Star Cinema: P10.5M opening gross for 'Meet, Greet & Bye'
Star Cinema's newest family drama film, \"Meet, Greet & Bye,\" has kicked off its theater run with P10.5 million in box office sales on its opening day (November 12).
1 min |
November 14, 2025
The Freeman
Suroy-suroy London while Liloan wept
The couple Rep. Duke Frasco and Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco tried to justify their trip to the United Kingdom while Cebu, particularly Liloan, was being crushed by Typhoon Tino.
2 min |
November 14, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu-based fuel firm sustains strong growth in first 9 months
Cebu-based listed fuel distributor and retailer Top Line Business Development Corp. (TOP) sustained its strong growth trajectory in the first nine months of 2025, driven by robust retail fuel expansion and steady gains in commercial fuel trading.
1 min |
November 14, 2025
The Freeman
Chinese consulate donates P10.5M for hospital repairs
The Chinese Consulate in Cebu has donated P10.5 million to the Cebu Provincial Government to help repair the damage sustained by three Capitol-run hospitals following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck northern Cebu over a month ago.
1 min |
November 14, 2025
The Freeman
A double feature in 'Die My Love' and 'Bugonia'
It was an Oscar- worthy double feature for cinephiles in the Philippines when “Die My Love” and “Bugonia” were released November 5 in cinemas.
2 min |
November 14, 2025
The Freeman
MARCOS VOWS December jail for execs in flood control scandal
It will be an unhappy Christmas for those involved in the flood control corruption mess, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Thursday, November 13.
1 min |
November 14, 2025
The Freeman
Ex-mayor Rama: “Comelec's DQ rule on me, not yet final”
Former Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has asserted that the Commission on Elections’ ruling disqualifying him from the May 2025 elections is not yet final, citing a standing Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) from the Supreme Court and an unresolved appeal before the Office of the Ombudsman.
2 min |
November 14, 2025
The Freeman
Culture is the glue putting values into action
With government taking anti-corruption more seriously now, I think that we have to be aware that in corruption it needs three to tango: the government official who takes and the private sector person who is ready to give, and the lawyer who is willing to protect both against a significant fee. While we always complain about the ‘corrupt government agencies and their practices’, it is time now to get the house of the private sector in order also and address the legal system.
2 min |
November 14, 2025
The Freeman
All set for 3rd RPM Chess Championships
Everything is already in place for the 3rd RPM Chess Championships slated on November 23 at the GMall of Cebu.
1 min |
November 14, 2025
The Freeman
Water rationing continues in parts of Mandaue City
Several areas in Mandaue City continue to experience water rationing due to intermittent to zero water supply following the onslaught of Typhoon Tino more than a week ago.
1 min |
November 14, 2025
The Freeman
Major adjustments in schedule announced
The 461st Fiesta Sefior promises to be a spiritual renewal with millions of devotees expected to converge in Cebu City for the novenario, processions, and feast of the beloved Santo Nifio.
2 min |
November 14, 2025
The Freeman
Minor rescued, 2 others fall after shootout with cops
A minor was rescued, while two men were arrested after engaging in a shootout with police officers in Barangay Taloot, Argao town, southern Cebu, on Wednesday afternoon, November 12.
1 min |
November 14, 2025
The Freeman
Senator Marcos urges creation of Agriculture Data Dashboard
Senator Imee Marcos has called for greater transparency in the agriculture sector, urging the government to develop a comprehensive “Agriculture Data Dashboard” that would track food production, pricing, and importation across the country.
1 min |
November 14, 2025
The Freeman
2026 FIESTA SEÑOR Major adjustments in schedule announced
The Augustinian friars of the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu, in coordination with the Cebu City government and partner agencies, have announced major adjustments to the schedule of the 2026 Fiesta Señor, the 461st celebration of the country's oldest and grandest religious festival.
1 min |
November 14, 2025
The Freeman
The clock is ticking
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon has updated his previous statement that those involved in corruption in the flood-control projects will be spending Christmas in prison.
1 min |
November 14, 2025
The Freeman
DTI finds no price freeze violators
AFTER INSPECTION IN CEBU
3 min |
November 14, 2025
The Freeman
Juan Ponce Enrile dies at 101
Juan Ponce Enrile, a storied politician with a controversial history, died on Thursday, November 13, at the age of 101.
2 min |
November 14, 2025
The Freeman
End to government shutdown in sight
Washington, United States The longest-ever US government shutdown moved forward Monday toward an eventual resolution, after several Democratic senators broke ranks to join Republicans in a 60-40 vote passing a compromise deal -- sparking intra-party backlash.
2 min |
November 12, 2025
The Freeman
The making of Springsteen's most enduring album
'DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE'
2 min |
November 12, 2025
The Freeman
They should have stayed
Several high-ranking government officials are now in hot water for leaving the country --as well as their constituents-- despite their knowledge that a strong storm was headed to their districts or towns with the possibility of causing widespread death and devastation.
1 min |
November 12, 2025
The Freeman
Duterte fitness expert facing disqualification
International Criminal Court prosecutors have called on judges to remove a second medical expert from the panel examining Rodrigo Duterte's fitness to stand trial over \"profoundly offensive remarks\" the expert posted on social media.
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