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Marcos urges Filipinos: Practice humility, charity beyond Eid'l Fitr
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to continue practicing compassion, humility, patience and charity even after the observance of Eid al-Fitr.
2 min |
March 22, 2026
The Freeman
Behind the BTS comeback, the dark side of K-pop
K-pop oozes with talent, flair and hard work, but the spectacularly successful South Korean music industry also has a dark side -- sometimes with tragic results. Ahead of BTS's comeback concert, AFP looks at the intense competition, the gruelling training, the tight control over stars' lives and the sometimes obsessive fan behavior in the industry.
2 min |
March 22, 2026
The Freeman
Fake LTO-7 agent to face raps
A man posing as a deputized agent of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) was exposed as an impostor after attempting to evade a traffic violation and intimidate enforcers in Cebu City.
2 min |
March 22, 2026
The Freeman
Consolacion to roll out grassroots basketball program this summer
Driven by the ardent desire to harness the skills of their young ballers and discover new talents, the municipality of Consolacion in northern Cebu will be rolling out a comprehensive grassroots basketball program next month.
2 min |
March 22, 2026
The Freeman
Chuck Norris, the roundhouse-kicking action star
Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood tough guy most famous for his role in the \"Walker, Texas Ranger\" television series, has died, his family said Friday.
3 min |
March 22, 2026
The Freeman
Fix us first
The Philippines is currently batting for a temporary seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), but many critics, one of them Senator Rodante Marcoleta, said we have nothing to gain from such a position.
1 min |
March 22, 2026
The Freeman
Five million students to benefit school-based feeding program
Nearly five million students nationwide are expected to benefit from the expanded School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) this year, a measure seen to address malnutrition among school-aged children.
2 min |
March 22, 2026
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11 dead in SK car plant fire
Rescuers combed the charred wreckage of a South Korean car parts factory for missing people after a fire killed at least 11 and injured dozens more, authorities told AFP on Saturday.
1 min |
March 22, 2026
The Freeman
Dynastic dupery
We’re being fed absolute bull by our congressmen on their proposed anti-dynasty bill --and they think we’re too stupid not to think they’re stupid.
3 min |
March 22, 2026
The Freeman
Man arrested for killing neighbor
Less than 36 hours after the crime, the Bantayan Municipal Police Station yesterday morning arrested in Cebu City a man accused of killing his neighbor in Barangay Sillon, Bantayan town, Cebu.
2 min |
March 22, 2026
The Freeman
Record-breaking heat wave grips western US
A record early heat wave striking the west of the United States on Friday is a one-in-500-years type event and all but certainly the result of human-caused climate change, experts say.
2 min |
March 22, 2026
The Freeman
Sessionistas to perform Bisaya songs in Cebu concert
By JANUAR JUNIOR AGUJA
4 min |
March 22, 2026
The Freeman
BINI expands fandom via Weverse
Girl group BINI is officially part of the global superfan platform Weverse since March 16.
1 min |
March 22, 2026
The Freeman
Kenya, Uganda presidents to meet for rail link
The presidents of Kenya and Uganda were set to meet near their shared border Saturday to mark the multi-billion-dollar, long-delayed extension of a Chinese-built railway that has left Kenya heavily in debt.
2 min |
March 22, 2026
The Freeman
Change: The Essence of Life
The saying “Nothing is permanent in this world except change” is a great and profound reminder that we all should spend our days steering clear from dwelling in frustration — well aware that nothing lasts forever.
2 min |
March 22, 2026
The Freeman
Cebu FC tackles Aguilas-UMak in PFL home game today
Cebuano fans brace for another thrilling action as hometown bet Cebu FC Gentle Giants take on the Aguilas-UMak FC in the second round of the Philippines Football League (PFL) 2025-26 Season today (Sunday, March 22) at the Dynamic Herb-Borromeo Sports Complex in South Road Properties (SRP).
1 min |
March 22, 2026
The Freeman
Artist-in-Focus: JANINE BARRERA CASTILLO
Janine Barrera Castillo finished her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the University of the Philippines Cebu in 1984.
1 min |
March 22, 2026
The Freeman
What's New in Cebu: Cebu's Topnotch Spas
As Metro Cebu continues to go strong and stronger, its revue of spas have leveled-up.
2 min |
March 22, 2026
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DOH renews call on drowning risks
The Department of Health (DOH) in Central Visayas renewed its call for heightened vigilance against drowning incidents, especially among children, as it marked Drowning Prevention Month during a public health forum last March 19.
1 min |
March 22, 2026
The Freeman
DOE saves over P215,000 in power, fuel consumption
The Department of Energy (DOE) reported a significant drop in electricity and fuel consumption following stricter conservation measures and the implementation of an enhanced flexible work arrangement, with total estimated savings reaching P215,151 across two monitoring periods.
1 min |
March 21, 2026
The Freeman
Cebu leaders sign pledge to address garbage crisis
A broad coalition of government officials, environmental advocates, and industry stakeholders have signed a pledge of commitment to address Cebu's mounting waste problem during a forum \"Understanding Choices Series 1: Cebu's Waste Dilemma and Potential Solution-Interventions\" at Marco Polo Plaza Cebu on Thursday.
2 min |
March 21, 2026
The Freeman
Marcos: Government eyeing more subsidies to cushion oil price hikes
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the government is exploring more ways to extend subsidies and assistance to Filipinos as it grapples with the impact of volatile oil prices.
2 min |
March 21, 2026
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Zephanie, Michael Sager bring P-pop vibes in 'Born to Shine'
A light and heartwarming story is coming to GMA Afternoon Prime beginning March 23 to make people feel good and inspire them to reach for their dreams regardless of time, self-doubts, or other challenges.
1 min |
March 21, 2026
The Freeman
Policemen in pursuit of shooting suspect
A hot pursuit operation is now ongoing against the suspect behind the shooting and stabbing of a 34-year-old mechanic in Barangay Sillon, Bantayan town, Cebu, on Thursday night, March 19.
2 min |
March 21, 2026
The Freeman
DepEd helps link SHS students with job opportunities
The Department of Education (DepEd) rolled out the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) in three public schools in Metro Manila on Thursday, helping students secure pre-employment requirements and jobs amid the “spiraling” effects of the Middle East war.
1 min |
March 21, 2026
The Freeman
LTO donates alcohol breath analyzers to Mandaue City
The Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM) said the Land Transportation Office is set to donate at least two units of alcohol breath analyzers to the city government, as authorities step up efforts to curb cases of drunk driving.
1 min |
March 21, 2026
The Freeman
Israel strikes 'decimated' Iran as war roils markets
Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Tehran on Friday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran was being \"decimated,\" and as Gulf nations faced a fresh set of attacks.
3 min |
March 21, 2026
The Freeman
Archival prioritizes delayed Pulangbato, Tisa bridge projects
Mayor Nestor Archival has zeroed in on two long-delayed infrastructure projects—the Pulangbato Bridge and the flood-control bridge system in Tisa—amid mounting safety concerns and growing frustration among residents who have waited years for their completion.
2 min |
March 21, 2026
The Freeman
Time for united action vs. trash
Beyond yesterday’s Cebu Province-initiated Waste Summit at Marco Polo and beyond the commitment pledged by multistakeholders for Governor Pam’s Clean Cebu Campaign, the important question needing an immediate answer is what next?
2 min |
March 21, 2026
The Freeman
US, Japan unveil $40B nuclear power project
The United States and Japan announced Thursday a $40 billion project to build nuclear reactors in Tennessee and Alabama, after a meeting of the two countries' leaders in Washington.
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