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The Freeman
Pam Baricuatro takes oath, promises accessible and practical governance
Over a month before officially assuming office, Governor-elect Pamela “Pam” Baricuatro took her oath on Thursday, May 22, 2025, marking the beginning of a new chapter in Cebu’s provincial leadership following her stunning victory over long-serving incumbent Gwendolyn “Gwen” Garcia.
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May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Pacers roar back to stun Knicks
The Indiana Pacers pulled off an extraordinary fourth-quarter comeback to beat the New York Knicks, 138-135, in overtime in Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Japan taxi driver suspected of raping 50 women
Japanese police said Thursday they arrested a former taxi driver on suspicion of drugging and raping a female passenger, with media reports saying there could be dozens more victims.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
BEST Magazine Charity Projects 2025 goes to the Visayas
BEST Magazine Charity Projects 2025 in the Visayas, in collaboration with Intele Builders and Development Corporation, supported the annual charity events of Best Magazine nationwide last May 17 in Ati Village of the Aeta’s Tribe and in San Nicolas, Cebu City on May 21.
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May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Durano backs scrapping of Pasigarbo, Suroy-Suroy
Former tourism secretary Ace Durano has thrown his support behind Governor-elect Pamela Baricuatro’s decision to scrap the popular tourism programs Pasigarbo sa Sugbo and Suroy-Suroy Sugbo, calling instead for “honest-to-goodness” destination development and stronger healthcare services in tourism hubs.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Marcos to travel to Malaysia for ASEAN-Gulf meet
Following a major Cabinet shakeup, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to travel to Malaysia from May 26 to 27 for the ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council Summit.
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May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Medical incompetence
From Tondo, Manila, comes to us the tragic story about a 10-year-old boy who died while he was being circumcised at a lying-in clinic.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
The magic of Go, Bam, and Kiko
Watch out for these three names in relation to the 2028 presidential polls: Bong Go, Bam Aquino, and Kiko Pangilinan.
3 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
DMCI's Cebu City project features crown-like design
DMCI Homes’ first project in Cebu City, Kalea Heights, features a distinctive crown-like design inspired by the city’s title as the “Queen City of the South.”
1 min |
May 22, 2025
The Freeman
Campaign overspending ground for disqualification
Candidates who go beyond the campaign spending cap may be disqualified, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Wednesday, May 21.
2 min |
May 22, 2025
The Freeman
Megaworld posts P5.83B net income in first quarter
Property developer Megaworld Corporation opened the year with strong results, reporting a 16 percent year-on-year increase in net income to P5.83 billion in the first quarter.
2 min |
May 22, 2025
The Freeman
Thunder trounces Wolves in West finals opener
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 114-88, and grab a 1-0 lead in their NBA Western Conference finals series.
1 min |
May 22, 2025
The Freeman
Lack of quorum for PB's special session derails P1.2B Budget Plan
A special session of the Cebu Provincial Board (PB) intended to tackle the proposed P1.2 billion supplemental budget ended in adjournment on Tuesday, May 21, 2025, due to a lack of quorum.
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May 22, 2025
The Freeman
The invisible ones
Just before the campaign season rose to fever pitch last month, a Cebu City barangay called attention to the plight of a sector that doesn't' show up in the radar of many; the homeless and the street dwellers.
1 min |
May 22, 2025
The Freeman
Phl, US coast guards join military exercises in SCS
The Philippine and US coast guards participated for the first time in joint military drills, Manila’s armed forces said Wednesday, joining broader exercises held by the two allies in the South China Sea.
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May 22, 2025
The Freeman
Program empowers communities and promotes financial literacy
Tala Philippines partnered with Project PEARLS for an outreach program in Tondo, Manila on May 2, aiming to empower underserved communities and promote financial literacy.
1 min |
May 22, 2025
The Freeman
Islamic banks and banking units now covered by PDIC
Islamic banks (IBs) and Islamic banking units (IBUs) are now officially covered by the country's deposit insurance system, the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) said.
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May 22, 2025
The Freeman
City to launch pet dog microchipping project with GPS tracker
The Cebu City Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF) is set to roll out in July the pilot phase of microchippiong project to enhance pet monitoring and public safety.
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May 22, 2025
The Freeman
CCPO intensifies anti-crime drive
The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) has rolled out another rounds of “Oplan Bulabog” across all 80 barangays of Cebu City as part of its bold and sustained campaign to strengthen public safety and community discipline.
1 min |
May 22, 2025
The Freeman
P310B assets, P6B cash
Governor Garcia personally shared the figures during a meeting held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, with the newly elected, reelected, and outgoing members of the Cebu Provincial Board.
2 min |
May 22, 2025
The Freeman
What 'ConMom' stars enjoyed about filming in Boljoon, Cebu
At the May 20 premiere of Kaye Abad’s latest film “ConMom,” the cries from her sons, Joaquin and Iñigo, echoed throughout the theater during the confrontation scenes between Abad and Kit Thompson, who play Pinky and Anton, respectively, as their on-screen daughter Yana (played by Valerie Talion) is caught in the crossfire.
4 min |
May 22, 2025
The Freeman
Putin visits Kursk region
Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited the border region of Kursk, his first to the area since it was fully recaptured from Ukrainian forces, the Kremlin said Wednesday.
1 min |
May 22, 2025
The Freeman
DepEd set to hire 16,000 new teachers
The Department of Education (DepEd) expects that the teacher-student ratio and class sizes in public schools will improve soon, following the government's approval of 16,000 additional teaching positions.
2 min |
May 22, 2025
The Freeman
Health equity blueprint: How a province (LGUs) can deliver free healthcare for all
Below are the highlights of a very valuable, laudable blueprint for health equity that can be adopted by the Province (LGUs as well) shared by Dr. Shawn Euclid Gandhi P. Espina, a concerned practitioner/MD/FPCS/FPSGS/FPSST:
2 min |
May 22, 2025
The Freeman
Macron party supports banning hijab in public spaces for minors
French President Emmanuel Macron’s political party wants to ban minors under 15 from wearing the Muslim headscarf in public, with the government set to review a report Wednesday on the spread of “political Islamism” in France.
1 min |
May 22, 2025
The Freeman
All set for CEPCA President's Cup 2025 this weekend
Everything is already in place for the Cebu Executives and Professionals Chess Association (CEPCA) President’s Cup 2025 on Sunday, May 25, at the Cebu Chess Club in Robinsons Galleria Cebu.
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May 22, 2025
The Freeman
P310B assets, P6B cash
The Cebu Provincial Government, led by outgoing Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, reported P310 billion in assets and P6.015 billion in cash on hand ahead of the leadership turnover to Governorelect Pamela Baricuatro.
2 min |
May 22, 2025
The Freeman
Roach still confident of Pacquiao
Filipino ring star Manny Pacquiao is back at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles, California to train with Hall of Famer Freddie Roach for his upcoming fight against World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight champion Mario Barrios slated on July 19 in Las Vegas.
1 min |
May 22, 2025
The Freeman
Gwen faces Ombuds complaint over BRT Project
Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia is facing another administrative complaint filed before the Office of the Ombudsman over alleged grave abuse of authority and misconduct in connection with the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project.
3 min |
May 22, 2025
The Freeman
MMK uncovers shocking tale behind Maguad siblings' tragedy
\"MMK\" (Maalaala Mo Kaya) uncovers the dark truth behind the Maguad siblings' tragedy in the gripping conclusion of its two-part special.
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