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The Freeman
Council demands return of heavy equipment in Barangay Mabini
The Cebu City Council is demanding the return of three heavy equipment units reportedly under the care of Barangay Mabini due to the absence of a signed deed of donation.
2 min |
September 25, 2025
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VECO to start power line expansion project at SRP
The Visayan Electric Company (VECO) has formally presented its expansion plan for the South Road Properties (SRP) distribution line to Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival, signaling a major infrastructure upgrade to meet the area's growing demand for electricity.
1 min |
September 25, 2025
The Freeman
Bela-JC chemistry remains strong in '100 Awit Para Kay Stella'
It took eight years for viewers to find out if Fidel (JC Santos) would finally say the things he always wanted to tell Stella (Bela Padilla). But if you're expecting this possible finale to the “Para Kay Stella” duology to deliver a happily-ever-after ending, you may leave the theater either enlightened or disappointed.
2 min |
September 24, 2025
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When Nepal protested, the Philippines awoke
The Philippines and Nepal are both countries that share similarities when it comes to corruption in their governments.
1 min |
September 24, 2025
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NHCP surveys heritage sites in Cebu
The Historic Preservation Division of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) has conducted surveys and documentation across heritage sites in Barili, Naga City, and Toledo City in a bid to further safeguard Cebu’s cultural legacy.
2 min |
September 24, 2025
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MCH performs first major surgery after eight years
The Mandaue City Hospital (MCH) has achieved a milestone after successfully performing its first major operation since the facility’s renovation eight years ago.
2 min |
September 24, 2025
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The how and the why
According to a report in this newspaper, just a week following its construction, a riprap collapsed in Barangay Cabadiangan, Compostela Town.
1 min |
September 24, 2025
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BRIBERY, MALVERSATION: Villanueva, Estrada, Co to face cases in flood control scandal
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is set to file indirect bribery and malversation charges against Sens. Joel Villanueva, Jinggoy Estrada and Rep. Zaldy Co (Ako Bicol party-list), Justice Secretary Boying Remulla said Tuesday, September 23.
1 min |
September 24, 2025
The Freeman
Labor group slams measly wage increase in Region 7
Labor group, Partido Manggagawa (PM) of Cebu, on Thursday criticized the new wage order in Central Visayas (Region 7), saying the P37 to P47 daily increase falls far short of workers' demands for wage recovery and a living wage.
1 min |
September 24, 2025
The Freeman
Alex Eala starts strong in Jingshan Open
Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala punched a ticket to the round of 16 of the Jingshan Open after sweeping Aliona Falei of Belarus, 6-3, 7-5, on Tuesday, September 23, in China.
1 min |
September 24, 2025
The Freeman
Tabuelan honors coach Jeff Codera
Cebuano basketball coach and professional skills trainer Jefferson “Jeff” Codera made up the list of the noted personalities who were honored during the “Gabii sa Pagpasidungog ug Pagpasalamat” in line with the 72nd Founding Anniversary celebration of the municipality of Tabuelan last Sunday, September 21, at the Tabuelan Astrodome.
1 min |
September 24, 2025
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Relive the Bagets era: Meet the new Gilbert
A new generation of stars is ready to bring fresh energy to the iconic Bagets barkada.
2 min |
September 24, 2025
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Veteran journalist, lawyer discuss vlogging's role in public discourse
The forum, held at the Diamond Suites and Residences yesterday, was attended by communication students from Cebu Normal University, University of the Visayas, University of San Carlos, and the University of the Philippines Cebu.
3 min |
September 24, 2025
The Freeman
The rise—and fall—of House leaders
The position of Speaker of the House of Representatives is quite powerful; it is, after all, third in the line of presidential succession after the Vice-President and Senate President.
2 min |
September 24, 2025
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Mayors to review 10 years of DPWH flood projects
A coalition of mayors has pledged to help the country's independent probe body build cases against anomalous infrastructure projects by auditing 10 years' worth of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) contracts in their cities and opening a \"whistleblower hotline.
2 min |
September 24, 2025
The Freeman
Schools shut, flights cancelled as Typhoon Ragasa nears HK
Hong Kong shut schools and cancelled flights on Tuesday as Super Typhoon Ragasa neared the financial center with a force that officials warned would be among the most destructive in the city’s recent history.
1 min |
September 24, 2025
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Visayan Electriccramps upinvestments
Cebu-based Visayan Electric is ramping up investments in substations, transmission upgrades, and smart grid technology in a bid to secure reliable and resilient electricity supply for its fast-growing franchise area, which spans four cities and four municipalities across Cebu island.
1 min |
September 24, 2025
The Freeman
Stepping down isn’t accountability
The call of the Filipinos to remove Martin Romualdez as House Speaker has been granted—but does it really mean accountability?
2 min |
September 24, 2025
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Former DPWH engineer says 7 vans of P1B in cash delivered to Zaldy Co
An estimated P1 billion in cash was delivered to Rep. Zaldy Co (Ako Bicol party-list) packed into 20 pieces of luggage, according to sacked Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) engineer Brice Hernandez.
1 min |
September 24, 2025
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Cebu Greats end elimination campaign on a winning note
The Cebu Greats capped their rigorous elimination round campaign with a resounding 80-71 triumph over the Bacolod Tubo Slashers in the Manny Pacquiao presents 1xBet-MPBL 2025 Season on Monday night, September 22, at the Amoranto Gym in Quezon City.
1 min |
September 24, 2025
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The eight milestones of our peoples' struggles
The spirit of nationalism that currently pervades all over the country can be traced to our centuries of history as a nation and as a people.
3 min |
September 24, 2025
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UN accuses Russia of systematic torture
In a fresh report, the UN rights office concluded that Russia since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 \"has subjected Ukrainian civilian detainees to consistent patterns of serious violations\" of international law.
1 min |
September 24, 2025
The Freeman
Top tech experts to gather in Cebu for GOAB 2025
Close to 400 technology experts, venture capitalists, and startup founders are set to gather in Cebu from October 1 to 3 for the 8th edition of Geeks on a Beach (GOAB), underscoring the Philippines' growing ambition to strengthen its foothold in the regional innovation economy.
2 min |
September 24, 2025
The Freeman
MGEN strengthens thermal business with new leaders
Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) announced key leadership appointments within its thermal generation business, underscoring its commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth.
1 min |
September 24, 2025
The Freeman
Shredded plastic bottles used for city road repair
True to his reputation as an environmentalist and green innovator, Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival has begun turning plastic waste into road-building material by integrating shredded polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles into its asphalt mix, using plastic waste collected during a basketball event at the Cebu City Sports Institute (CCSI).
1 min |
September 24, 2025
The Freeman
NoKor’s Kim Jong Un open to talks with US
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says he has “fond memories” of US President Donald Trump and is open to future talks with the United States -- if he can keep his nuclear arsenal.
2 min |
September 23, 2025
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Biz group won't join public protests
PROTEST RALLIES IN CEBU CITY
3 min |
September 23, 2025
The Freeman
VP Sara Duterte accuses ICC of 'kidnapping' father anew
Vice President Sara Duterte's claim that the International Criminal Court \"kidnapped\" her father now appears to be a staple of her speeches to their family's supporters during rallies, with the vice president recently repeating the line at an event with Filipinos in Nagoya, Japan, on Sunday, September 21.
3 min |
September 23, 2025
The Freeman
'Nando' barrels past Babuyan Islands
Super Typhoon Nando (international name: Ragasa) is bringing dangerous winds and causing heavy rain and storm surge as its eye currently passes very close to Babuyan Island on Monday afternoon, state weather bureau PAGASA said.
1 min |
September 23, 2025
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Cebu RDS Eagles Club officially chartered
The Fraternal Order of Eagles celebrated a significant milestone with the official chartering of the Cebu RDS Eagles Club.
1 min |