Try GOLD - Free

Gov-elect Pam Baricuatro's challenges

The Freeman

|

June 27, 2025

It is now clear that outgoing Governor Gwen Garcia is bent on making life difficult for Governor-elect Pam Baricuatro.

- Atty. Ruphil Bañoc

Gwen is ready to throw every possible obstacle into Pam's path. It would be foolhardy for the incoming governor to think that appealing to her predecessor's better nature would work.

After losing in the recent election, Gwen has not slowed down. She has grown fiercer each day. Bitter and angry, she shows no sign of exiting gracefully.

Look at the facts. At the eleventh hour, she still pushed for the P1.2 billion supplemental budget. It was only due to public outrage that the usually canine-obedient Provincial Board was stopped from approving it. Credit goes to Board Member Jimbo Borgonia for leaking information about the special session called for that purpose. His disclosure prompted Cebuanos to remain alert and vigilant.

MORE STORIES FROM The Freeman

The Freeman

Archival eyes Lusaran dev't, gabion dams

TO ADDRESS WATER SUPPLY PROBLEM

time to read

2 mins

February 14, 2026

The Freeman

The Freeman

Anthem for unspoken romance

For those experiencing the “will-they-won’t-they” relationship, Sparkle artist and former Pinoy Big Brother 2.0 housemate Lee Victor has released the perfect music companion.

time to read

1 min

February 14, 2026

The Freeman

LeBron writes another NBA history

LeBron James wrote another piece of history as the oldest player in the NBA with a triple-double when he delivered 28 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers' 124-104 drubbing of the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night (Friday, February 13 Phl time).

time to read

1 min

February 14, 2026

The Freeman

A privilege being taken for granted

Accidents involving vehicles are now becoming regular news reports.

time to read

1 mins

February 14, 2026

The Freeman

On-demand logistics see big spike on Valentine's

Valentine’s Day demand more than doubled for the Philippine unit of Maxim, reflecting how on-demand delivery platforms are becoming central to last-minute gifting and celebration logistics.

time to read

1 min

February 14, 2026

The Freeman

FDI: By changing nothing, nothing changes

Earlier this week, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reported that foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into the country rose for a second consecutive month in November.

time to read

3 mins

February 14, 2026

The Freeman

The Freeman

First lady prexy takes helm at MCCI

BAMBI GOTHONG-TAN IS MCCI's 10TH PRESIDENT

time to read

1 mins

February 14, 2026

The Freeman

The Freeman

2025 foreign investments fall 50%

Approved foreign investments in the Philippines plunged by 50.1% year on year to P272.38 billion in 2025, its sharpest fall in five years, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Thursday.

time to read

3 mins

February 14, 2026

The Freeman

The Freeman

Jackermz grabs championship title of D’Generals Basketball Season 2

Feljun Cebes sank two crucial free throws in the last three seconds as Jackermz Sportswear pulled out a 57-56 nailbiter over RJK Centre in a thrilling final to emerge as champions of the D’Generals Basketball Season 2 at the Aulga City Sports Gym in Barangay Lawaan 2, Talisay City recently.

time to read

2 mins

February 14, 2026

The Freeman

Palace calls VP Sara Duterte an 'emotional vulture'

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro did not mince her words against Vice President Sara Duterte, calling her an \"emotional vulture\" who was pretending to be concerned about the country's problems, but is not doing anything to actually help solve anything.

time to read

1 mins

February 14, 2026

Listen

Translate

Share

-
+

Change font size