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The Freeman
Harvard sees $2.2B funding freeze after defying Trump
Elite US university Harvard was hit with a $2.2 billion federal funding freeze on Monday after rejecting a list of sweeping demands that the White House said was intended to crack down on campus anti-Semitism.
2 min |
April 16, 2025
The Freeman
Security tightened
With a lot of people expected to head home starting today, Wednesday— traditionally a halfday and the last working day before the long Holy Week break—the Cebu City government has beefed up its preparations, setting security measures in place and heightening medical and disaster responses.
2 min |
April 16, 2025
The Freeman
Alegado vows to turn Consolacion into “Smart City”
Consolacion Mayor Teresa “Nene” Alegado, who is seeking reelection in the 2025 midterm polls, has vowed to continue transforming Consolacion from a “sleepy town” into the richest municipality in Cebu Province.
4 min |
April 16, 2025
The Freeman
TEAM to deploy 60 personnel for Holy Week
To maintain peace and security, at least 60 personnel from the Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM) will be deployed across key areas in Mandaue City during the observance of Holy Week.
1 min |
April 16, 2025
The Freeman
Fire balancing act gets Uge’s Golden Buzzer
Eugene Domingo gave new hope to JB Bangcaya when she pressed the Golden Buzzer after being amazed by the blazing fire-balancing act of the Muntinlupa native during the April 12 episode of “Pilipinas Got Talent” Season 7.
1 min |
April 16, 2025
The Freeman
Fish vendors told: Keep prices reasonable this Holy Week
MANILA —As Catholics abstain from meat this Holy Week, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has urged fish vendors not to take advantage of consumers in the coming days.
1 min |
April 16, 2025
The Freeman
Suns fire coach after missing playoffs
The Phoenix Suns fired head coach Mike Budenholzer after the team failed to reach the NBA playoffs despite having the largest payroll in the league.
1 min |
April 16, 2025
The Freeman
Sudan marks two years of war with no end in sight
Sudan on Tuesday marked two years of a war that has killed tens of thousands, displaced 13 million and triggered the world's worst humanitarian crisis -- with no signs of peace.
1 min |
April 16, 2025
The Freeman
Ukrainian drone strike kills 1 in Russia's Kursk
A Ukrainian drone strike on the Russian city of Kursk on Tuesday killed an elderly woman and wounded nine others, local authorities said.
1 min |
April 16, 2025
The Freeman
Politicians, voters urged: Reflect, pray
In observance of Holy Week, the Basilica Minore del Santo Nifio de Cebu (BMSN) renewed its call for political candidates and voters to observe the sacred season with deep reflection, prayer, and reverence for the Church’s solemn traditions.
1 min |
April 16, 2025
The Freeman
SB19's Felip delights Cebu A'TINs
Screams from SB19’s fans — called A’TINs — echoed throughout the atrium of Ayala Center Cebu when the stage screen opened in half to reveal the group’s rapper Felip (also known as Ken) during a mall show held Friday, April 11.
2 min |
April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Kanlaon Volcano spews 800-meter ash plume
Nearly a week after its last explosive eruption, Kanlaon Volcano expelled ash once again on Monday, April 14, according to the Phivoles.
1 min |
April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Complaint filed vs. Garcia, et al
Some Cebu City residents, including ambulant vendors, have filed a complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas against Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia and two other department heads for technical malversation and four other alleged violations.
3 min |
April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Phoenix stuns defending champion Meralco
Jason Perkins finally seeing action proved to be more than a big morale booster for Phoenix Super LPG as it notched a breakthrough win in the PBA Philippine Cup with a 109-97 shocker over defending champion Meralco last Sunday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
1 min |
April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Comelec bans campaigning during Holy Week holidays
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has reminded candidates for the 2025 midterm elections that campaigning during Maundy Thursday (April 17) and Good Friday (April 18) is strictly prohibited, with violators facing penalties under the Omnibus Election Code.
1 min |
April 15, 2025
The Freeman
PAL reopens aviation school with global partner
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is set to reopen its PAL Aviation School through a strategic partnership with global flight training leader Airways Aviation Group, reinforcing the airline’s long-term commitment to safety, operational excellence, and workforce development.
2 min |
April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Release of P35K cash bonus still uncertain
The distribution of the P35,000 Charter Day bonuses for Cebu City Hall employees remains in limbo even after Mayor Raymond Garcia personally went to the national office of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) last week to seek clarification on whether they can release the cash.
2 min |
April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Sunday, bloody Palm Sunday
Holy Week didn’t begin peacefully in Ukraine.
1 min |
April 15, 2025
The Freeman
DOH issues White Alert for Holy Week
The Department of Health Central Visayas Center for Health Development has declared a \"code white alert\" and issued health reminders in the observance of Holy Week or Semana Santa 2025.
1 min |
April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Father, forgive the trapos for they know what they are doing
For Lent, we should reflect on the Seven Last Words of Jesus. In Luke, Chapter 23, Verse 34, while being crucified, asked God; \"Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.\" This writer has been chosen to give the fifth of the seven last words in the centuries-old San Agustin Church this Good Friday.
3 min |
April 15, 2025
The Freeman
LA Clippers, Wolves clinch playoff spots
James Harden scored 39 points as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Golden State Warriors 124-119 in overtime to clinch the final playoff spot in a thrilling last day of the NBA regular season.
1 min |
April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu City BPLO logs P1.896B revenue in Q1
The Cebu City Business Processing and Licensing Office (BPLO) reported a significant increase in revenue collections for the first quarter of 2025, reaching P1.896 billion—marking a P252.9 million hike compared to the same period last year.
2 min |
April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Fuel prices see deep cuts this Holy Week
Motorists are in for a double break this Holy Week, with regular holidays and fuel price rollbacks of up to P3.60 per liter starting today, April 15.
1 min |
April 15, 2025
The Freeman
SB19's Felip delights Cebu A'TINS
Screams from SB19’s fans — called A’TINs — echoed throughout the atrium of Ayala Center Cebu when the stage screen opened in half to reveal the group’s rapper Felip (also known as Ken) during a mall show held Friday, April 11.
2 min |
April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Shifting From the Burqa
Young, urban women in Afghanistan are increasingly ditching the all-enveloping blue burqa with a face mesh that has become a symbol of the Taliban's oppression of women.
3 min |
April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Maisug-Cebu, Baricuatro clash over Duterte endorsements?
Hakbang ng Maisug-Cebu has publicly questioned the motives of its former lead convenor and now gubernatorial candidate Pamela Baricuatro, accusing her of sidelining key Duterte-endorsed candidates.
2 min |
April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Paril residents get water access
Personnel from the Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office alongside Metropolitan Cebu Water District have successful set up water connection from Manyapyap River to Barangay Paril’s main road to be able to supply water to residents.
1 min |
April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Youths undergo training to become farmers
With the average age of farmers in the country right now being 58, the Department of Agriculture is set on training youths for agri-preneurship.
2 min |
April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Al-powered lesson planning eases burden of ESL teachers
Vietnam-based Cebuano innovator Poppet C. Celdran has launched BridgeAI, a new educational technology startup that aims to transform the way Filipino English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers create lesson plans.
1 min |
April 15, 2025
The Freeman
Gripping confrontations in 'Saving Grace' earn praise
Veteran actresses Sharon Cuneta and Janice De Belen took their acting prowess to the highest level for their awaited confrontation scene that earned praise from viewers in \"Saving Grace: The Untold Story.\"
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