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The Freeman
Convoluted Senate committee assignments
One of the meanings of the word \"convoluted\" is one which is very difficult to understand. The retention of Senator Robinhood Padilla to head the Committee on Constitutional Amendments is one very tangible example. And Senator Rodante Marcoleta, a neophyte, heading the most powerful Blue Ribbon.
2 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
Information as power
It is quite difficult to teach young students the importance of opinion writing as an integral part of journalism.
2 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
Shifting trends reshape property market
Rent.Ph, the rental management arm of Filipino Homes, is expanding its nationwide footprint as shifting consumer behavior, high interest rates and flexible work trends drive demand for leasing over sales in the Philippine property market.
1 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
From 'sweet' to 'uncomfortable': 'Almost, Maine' delivers tales of love with mixed results
\"Almost, Maine\" is very much a romantic story for the early 2000s, and it shows. It makes sense when you put it into context that it was first staged just a year after \"Love Actually\" captured audiences’ hearts in 2003.
4 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
Child fighter for Maute group arrested in Lanao
Authorities have arrested a child fighter linked to the terrorist group Dawlah Islamiya, also known as the Maute Group, during an encounter in Lanao del Sur.
2 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
Inside Phl admin's plan to upskill workers in AI
The Philippine government is setting up an AI Academy to help workers adapt to an economy where artificial intelligence is expected to shape most jobs in the next decade.
2 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
Gilas eyes quarterfinals spot in KO match vs Saudi Arabia
The home team stands in the path of Gilas Pilipinas.
1 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
THE FIRST “SO MUCH COLOR” IN CEBU, THE FIRST OUTSIDE OF LUZON
The tail end portions of July proved to be quite invigorating for Cebuano beauty enthusiasts, with SM Beauty bringing the famed So Much Color beauty popup to the Queen City of the South.
1 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
Two language centers closed
FOR ALLEGED ILLEGAL RECRUITMENT
2 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
Three-quarters of UN members support Palestinian statehood
Three-quarters of UN members have already or soon plan to recognize Palestinian statehood, with Australia on Monday becoming the latest to promise it will at the UN General Assembly in September.
2 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
Weeks of fuel price hike end amid expected oil supply boost
After four straight weeks of fuel price hikes, motorists will see some relief at the pump starting Tuesday, August 12, with rollbacks of up to P1.50 per liter.
1 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
EYEING TO OPEN AN OFFICE IN ILOILO?
Prime location, top-notch amenities, and an exciting address make the 19-story International Corporate Plaza in Iloilo Business Park a convincing address for businesses
3 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
Cash gifts for seniors being readied
The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) is set to release the P10,000 cash gift for senior citizens aged 80, 85, 90, and 95 from July to December of last year, while continuing to process claims from the start of this year up to September 30, 2025.
1 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
PB defers consultant post conferment of Borgonia
The Cebu Provincial Board, during its Monday session, deferred the confirmation of the appointment of lawyer John Ismael \"Jiembo\" Borgonia, as consultant on political and social matters to Governor Pamela Baricuatro.
2 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
Amato's "Woven"
The celebrated Furne Amato once again made waves in plating up his brand of the-de facto-meets-the-de-jure at the Osaka Expo 2025 in Japan.
1 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
Archival, MCWD execs explore solutions to water supply woes
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival met with officials of the Metro Cebu Water District (MCWD) yesterday to discuss strategic interventions and collaborative solutions to address the persistent water supply challenges the city has been facing.
1 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
They need to be fixed
An inspection of a school and a hospital by Governor Pam Baricuatro in Camotes last week revealed inadequate lighting, leaking roofs, and poor maintenance.
1 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
P218M unused funds eyed as savings to be used for Mandaue City projects
The Mandaue City Council wanted to officially declare as savings a total of P218 million in unused funds (from 2016 to 2024), allowing the amount to be reverted to the city's general fund and reallocated for use in other projects.
2 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
Five journalists killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
Al Jazeera said two of its correspondents, including a prominent reporter, and three cameramen were killed in an Israeli strike on their tent in Gaza City on Sunday.
3 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
Baricuatro: I'm calling the shots at the Capitol
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro has dismissed insinuations that her administration is beholden to the Durano political clan in Danao City and that she is not actually in charge at the Capitol.
1 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
Pacquiao installed as WBC No.1 welterweight contender
The boxing ring was not the only place Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao returned to.
1 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
Multiple road closures announced
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Cebu 6th District Engineering Office hase issued several travel advisories warning motorists of upcoming road closures and traffic scheme changes in Cebu Province due to ongoing infrastructure projects.
1 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
House vows to pursue accountability for VP Duterte over P612.5-M funds
House leaders have vowed to pursue accountability for Vice President Sara Duterte over the alleged misuse of P612.5 million in confidential funds, despite a Supreme Court (SC) ruling that struck down the articles of impeachment against her.
3 min |
August 11, 2025
The Freeman
Chile copper mine resumes operations after fatal collapse
The world’s largest underground copper mine was set to resume operating on Sunday, after a deadly cave-in suspended work for more than a week.
1 min |
August 11, 2025
The Freeman
More city brgys back Oplan Pakigsandurot
The Cebu City Government has expanded its community-based peace and order initiative, Oplan Pakigsandurot, with the addition of Barangay Quiot and five other barangays under Labangon Police Station 10.
1 min |
August 11, 2025
The Freeman
"Over-judicializing" the impeachment process
By a vote of 19-4-1, the Senate allowed legalese to win over high moral principles, consented to make procedures prevail over substance, and gave its imprimatur to the letter of the law winning over the spirit of the Constitution.
2 min |
August 11, 2025
The Freeman
Retailers see revenue growing by up to 15%
Retailers are expecting to grow their revenues by as much as 15 percent this year, banking on strong demand in the second half despite challenges faced by the sector, according to the Philippine Retailers Association.
2 min |
August 11, 2025
The Freeman
WSJ: China detains senior diplomat for questioning
A senior Chinese diplomat considered a contender for future foreign minister has been detained by authorities for questioning, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.
1 min |
August 11, 2025
The Freeman
Always with God while in the midst of the world
This is the ideal condition for us to be in. Given the way we are, as willed by God himself, our Creator and Father, we need to be always with him all the time even as we go through our earthly and temporal affairs.
2 min |
August 11, 2025
The Freeman
SM Prime looking into green financing options
Integrated property developer SM Prime Holdings Inc. is exploring sustainability-linked financing instruments given the company's strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating.
1 min |