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69 seniors get P10K cash gift from NCSC
A total of 69 senior citizens in Cebu City recently received their cash gift from the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC).
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April 07, 2025
The Freeman
PBBM intervention sought
With some legal and environmental concerns raised over the proposed relocation site for the Badjao community that were affected by a recent fire, the Cebu City government's Task Force Pabahay (TFP) is set to seek help from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for intervention for the fire victims and other displaced individuals.
2 min |
April 07, 2025
The Freeman
South Korean pilot killed in firefighting copter crash
A pilot in a firefighting helicopter crashed and died while battling a mountain blaze in the South Korean city of Daegu on Sunday, according to media reports.
1 min |
April 07, 2025
The Freeman
Cop nabbed in buy-bust
A police officer was arrested during a buy-bust operation conducted by multiple law enforcement units in Barangay Mambaling, Cebu City, on Sunday, April 6, 2025.
1 min |
April 07, 2025
The Freeman
SC magistrate recounts experience with PhilHealth
During the Supreme Court's oral arguments on the legality of transferring excess funds from the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), one justice's comments took on a more \"personal\" tone.
2 min |
April 07, 2025
The Freeman
Ely Buendia: Bandmate Marcus Adoro to step away from E-heads project
Eraserheads frontman Ely Buendia on Sunday, April 6, said that lead guitarist Marcus Adoro will be stepping away from participating in the band's project.
1 min |
April 07, 2025
The Freeman
CITY HALL'S MUSHROOM PROGRAM Archival: It's “vote-buying”
Councilor Nestor Archival Sr. believes the mushroom cultivation program under the city's livelihood assistance is a form of \"vote-buying.\"
4 min |
April 07, 2025
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HARANA-POP HEARTTHROB DYLAN MENOR DROPS DEBUT SINGLE
Most people know Dylan Menor as an actor, having appeared in series such as Ang Himala ni Niño, and Almost Paradise, plus the MMFF entry The Kingdom.
1 min |
April 07, 2025
The Freeman
SEC readies reforms to boost capital market
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is readying reforms to help further unlock the potential of the country's capital market.
1 min |
April 07, 2025
The Freeman
'A Minecraft Movie' is too juvenile to enjoy
Adapting a well-known intellectual property aimed at kids into a film that resonates with a broader audience requires skill.
3 min |
April 07, 2025
The Freeman
Iran top diplomat rejects direct negotiations with US
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday rejected direct negotiations with the United States as \"meaningless\", after US President Donald Trump said he would prefer direct talks with the Islamic republic.
1 min |
April 07, 2025
The Freeman
PDIC updates guidelines for bank advertising
In light of the recent increase in the Maximum Deposit Insurance Coverage (MDIC) to P1 million per depositor, the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) has kicked off a series of industry consultations aimed at updating key regulatory guidelines on bank advertising and the use of PDIC-related materials.
1 min |
April 07, 2025
The Freeman
Protesters flood US streets against Trump ‘devastation’
Tens of thousands of protesters flooded the streets of major US cities on Saturday to oppose the divisive policies of President Donald Trump, in the largest demonstrations since his return to the White House.
2 min |
April 07, 2025
The Freeman
Impounded vehicle owners urged: Prepare as TEAM grants amnesty
Vehicle owners in Mandaue City with units impounded by the Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM) are advised to ready their wallets, as preparations are now underway for the release of these vehicles under a newly approved amnesty program.
2 min |
April 07, 2025
The Freeman
AFP ramps up weapon procurement
To strengthen the Philippines' ability to deter threats, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said that the military intends to procure more weapons.
1 min |
April 07, 2025
The Freeman
UC Webmasters kick off campaign in PRISAA National Games today
Central Visayas bannered by the University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters will open its title bid against the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) in men's basketball event of the 2025 Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) National Games today (Monday, April 7) at the Cagayan State University (CSU)-Carig Campus gym in Tuguegarao City.
1 min |
April 07, 2025
The Freeman
Human and demonic malice can only go so far
This is what we can gather from the story of the beautiful Susannah who was the object of lust by two elderly men and who was falsely accused of wrongdoing because she refused to accede to their evil request. (cfr. Daniel 13,41c-62)
2 min |
April 07, 2025
The Freeman
‘Anxious’: US farmers see tariffs threaten earnings
As President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs took effect this weekend, US farmers hoping for a profit this year instead found themselves facing lower crop prices -- and the prospect of ceding more ground in foreign markets.
2 min |
April 07, 2025
The Freeman
Minor boxing incident
Something happened recently that falls into the category of offbeat news; two bickering kids were ordered by an Iloilo barangay councilwoman to settle their issues and take out their frustrations against each other via a boxing match.
1 min |
April 07, 2025
The Freeman
Buhisan identified as command post for city's fire response team
Barangay Buhisan in Cebu City has been identified as a command post for the quick response team-south cluster.
1 min |
April 07, 2025
The Freeman
Economic uncertainty in the US
Last week Trump announced and implemented reciprocal tariffs with all countries that exports goods to the US, and as at the close the US stock exchanges on Friday, It was estimated that $6.4 trillion has been wiped out in market values. Almost all of the stock exchanges in the world also reported lower stock prices, that some $11 trillion in stock market wealth has disappeared. Oil and other commodity prices expected to be affected by the Trump tariffs also fell, but gold prices shot up as investors seek safe havens for their investments.
2 min |
April 07, 2025
The Freeman
Ombuds junks 6th complaint vs Mayor Garcia
Another complaint filed by the appointees of former mayor Michael Rama against Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has been dismissed by the Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas.
1 min |
April 07, 2025
The Freeman
Bucks clinch playoff berth
The Milwaukee Bucks clinched the last remaining automatic playoff place from the NBA's Eastern Conference before warming up for the postseason with a 121-115 overtime victory over the Miami Heat.
1 min |
April 07, 2025
The Freeman
Al-Shabaab launches mortar attacks near Somalia's main airport
Al-Shabaab militants fired multiple mortar rounds near Mogadishu's airport on Sunday morning, disrupting international flights to Somalia, a security official told AFP.
1 min |
April 07, 2025
The Freeman
Anthony, Howard to enter Hall of Fame
Ten-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony, eight-time All-Star Dwight Howard and women's basketball icon Sue Bird will be enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame after being formally named among members of the 2025 class,
1 min |
April 07, 2025
The Freeman
THE CERTAINTY OF UNCERTAINTY
There's an old story about a father and daughter who had not spoken to each other for years.
2 min |
April 06, 2025
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The Freeman, reporters bag recognitions
The Freeman brought pride anew after clinching several prestigious accolades, including being recognized as the Outstanding Regional Newspaper at the Best Magazine’s Asian Business Award, and the Hall of Fame award as the Most DSWDSupportive Newspaper (English).
2 min |
April 06, 2025
The Freeman
BIR CV sets target for 2025 at P55B
The Bureau of Internal Revenue in Central Visayas (BIR-13) has set a tax collection target amounting to P55.14 billion for the region in 2025, aiming to sustain its strong performance over the past two years.
2 min |
April 06, 2025
The Freeman
5 killed as van skids off road
Five people died and nine others were injured when a van plunged into a 50-meter ravine in Barangay Ampawilen, Sadanga town, Mountain Province, on Friday night, April 4, 2025.
1 min |
April 06, 2025
The Freeman
Fire hits Inayawan anew, 200 homeless
An afternoon fire yesterday hit Sitios San Isidro and Lower Lomboy in Barangay Inayawan, Cebu City, leaving 50 families or 200 individuals homeless.
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