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The Freeman
Resto gets City Council's ire
FOR BEING “UNTOUCHABLE” 7 YEARS NOW
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June 14, 2025
The Freeman
BOI keeps P1.75 trillion investment approvals target
The Board of Investments (BOI) is keeping its target to approve P1.75 trillion worth of investments this year despite the challenges posed by the US reciprocal tariffs.
1 min |
June 14, 2025
The Freeman
SM hospitality arm allots P10B capex to expand hotel portfolio
SM Hotels and Convention Corp. (SMHCC), the hospitality subsidiary of property giant SM Prime Holdings Inc., is strengthening its footprint in Cebu as part of a broader national expansion plan that will add seven new hotels to its portfolio by the end of 2029.
2 min |
June 14, 2025
The Freeman
Ralph Fiennes is the eccentric doctor in '28 Years Later'
When asked to describe his character in the virus-ravaged world of “28 Years Later,” Ralph Fiennes (Conclave, The Menu, The Grand Budapest Hotel) would say that Dr. Ian Kelson is, “above all, a survivor.”
1 min |
June 14, 2025
The Freeman
Christwil Villanueva vows to give best in first international race
Cebuano rider primed and ready for Asia-Pacific C'ship in Japan
1 min |
June 14, 2025
The Freeman
Filipinos 'targeted' in Northern Ireland amid racist violence
The Philippine Embassy in London warned Filipino residents on Thursday, June 12, to stay vigilant after racist riots in Northern Ireland specifically targeted members of their community, including setting fire to one person’s vehicle.
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June 14, 2025
The Freeman
Thanksgiving rally for Pam's victory set
A thanksgiving and victory rally to be called “Salamat Sugbo” will be held on June 29 to celebrate the win of Governor-elect Pamela Baricuatro, who garnered over a million votes in the May 12 elections, defeating five-term incumbent Governor Gwendolyn Garcia.
2 min |
June 14, 2025
The Freeman
P3,000 cash aid Cebu City PWDS up for distribution
A total of 15,000 persons with disabilities (PWDs) will have reason to smile this weekend as the Cebu City government will be distributing their second quarter financial assistance starting today, June 14, until Monday, June 16.
1 min |
June 14, 2025
The Freeman
Capitol transition team finalizes report -DILG
The transition activities, which have been ongoing since early June, are mandated by national policy.
2 min |
June 14, 2025
The Freeman
Rama to serve as Pam’s “adviser”
Former Cebu City mayor Michael Rama has expressed openness to having members of his executive team serve under the administration of incoming Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro.
2 min |
June 14, 2025
The Freeman
Shai says fatigue can't be a factor in NBA Finals
Oklahoma City star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said there's no room for fatigue with the Thunder down 2-1 to the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals.
1 min |
June 14, 2025
The Freeman
CV posts downtrend inflation rate in May
Central Visayas’ inflation rate in May decelerated to 0.9 percent from 2.0 percent in April, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)-7 yesterday.
1 min |
June 14, 2025
The Freeman
Tantamount to sabotage
A new administration is set to take over the Cebu Provincial Government by the end of the month.
1 min |
June 14, 2025
The Freeman
Batch 2004 and 2018 remain unbeaten in SHAABAA Season 28
With perfect records, the '04 The Win Batch 2004 and the Xchange Forex Batch 2018 stayed on top of the heap in their respective divisions in the Sacred Heart Ateneo Alumni Basketball Athletic Association (SHAABAA) Season 28 on Wednesday, June 11, at the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles Arena in Barangay Canduman, Mandaue City.
1 min |
June 14, 2025
The Freeman
Anti-smuggling measure at Mandaue jail beefed up
To strengthen the enforcement of jail rules, the Mandaue City Council is crafting an ordinance that seeks to prohibit any person from sneaking in, using, or possessing unauthorized mobile phones and other electronic communication devices inside the city's jail facilities.
3 min |
June 14, 2025
The Freeman
Blast off into an intergalactic adventure with 'Elio'
This June 18, prepare yourself for “Elio,” a cosmic misadventure featuring an unexpected best friendship between an 11-year-old space fanatic who can’t fit in and a goofy and soft-hearted son of a violent alien warlord who wants to carve his own path.
2 min |
June 14, 2025
The Freeman
First 'Idol Kids Philippines' unveils judges, hosts
The stage is set for the country's newest and biggest singing competition for young talents as “Idol Kids Philippines” premieres this June 28, Saturday, featuring a powerhouse lineup of judges composed of four of OPM’s biggest stars of this generation.
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June 14, 2025
The Freeman
Forbidden love, palace intrigue in 'Unchained Love'
Prepare for a whirlwind of palace power plays, forbidden love, and heart-stopping drama as ABS-CBN airs the hit Chinese historical-romance series “Unchained Love” beginning Monday (June 16) at 10:15 pm on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, TV5 and iWantTFC.
1 min |
June 13, 2025
The Freeman
'BINI Chapter 3: Hanggang Dulo' spotlights BINI's journey to stardom
The story of the nation's girl group comes full circle as iWant Originals and ABS-CBN News Documentaries unveiled the final chapter of the acclaimed BINIdocuseries, “BINI Chapter 3: Hanggang Dulo,” which premiered yesterday on iWant.
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June 13, 2025
The Freeman
Tapas + Pintxos + Vinos Españoles
The Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs (OMDG) is a branch of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs for members with a particular interest in wines, spirits, liqueurs, and crafted beverages, as well as pairing them with suitable dishes.
1 min |
June 13, 2025
The Freeman
Four possible outcomes of Sara Duterte case
The Senate was expected to proceed with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte but instead sent back the articles of impeachment to the House of Representatives an unprecedented move in Philippine impeachment proceedings.
2 min |
June 13, 2025
The Freeman
Wage hike bill dead; House blames Senate
The House of Representatives spokesperson condemned the Senate for “killing” the legislated wage hike bill by refusing to convene a bicameral conference committee on the final night of the 19th Congress session.
3 min |
June 13, 2025
The Freeman
The Wind Beneath Their Wings
As Cebu gears to celebrate Father's Day this Sunday, The Freeman draws the spotlight on the unique relationship shared between fathers and their children.
3 min |
June 13, 2025
The Freeman
Five things to know about the K-pop juggernaut
All the members of South Korea's most lucrative boyband BTS are set to finish their military service this month, paving the way for the K-pop super-group to release new music.
2 min |
June 13, 2025
The Freeman
BINALOT SPECIALS
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June 13, 2025
The Freeman
Thefts that affect communities
The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) is calling attention to the increasing incidents of theft involving water meters.
1 min |
June 13, 2025
The Freeman
'One vendor, one stall' policy pushed
While the incoming administration has committed to prioritizing the welfare of Carbon Market vendors, Cebu City Mayor-elect Nestor Archival Sr. said he would begin by addressing internal issues among the vendor organizations— starting with stall owners who control multiple stalls.
3 min |
June 13, 2025
The Freeman
Protests spread across US
Protests over hardline immigration tactics ignited across the United States after days of demonstrations in Los Angeles, as California prepared Thursday for a legal showdown over President Donald Trump's deployment of the military.
1 min |
June 13, 2025
The Freeman
FiberXers cap elims campaign with big win against Beermen
Converge averted collapse and punched a big win to end its elims campaign with a 100-97 drubbing of San Miguel Beer in the PBA Philippine Cup last Wednesday night, June 11, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.
1 min |
June 13, 2025
The Freeman
Biz leaders warn bridge restrictions to hurt economy
A coalition of major business and industry groups in Eastern Visayas has issued a joint resolution calling on the Philippine government to immediately craft and implement an urgent economic mitigation plan in response to a newly enforced axle-load restriction on the San Juanico Bridge, a key infrastructure link between the islands of Leyte and Samar.
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