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The Freeman
Pam scraps Pasigarbo, Suroy-suroy
Cebu Governor-elect Pamela Baricuatro is determined to discontinue outgoing Governor Gwendolyn Garcia's hallmark tourism programs—Pasigarbo sa Sugbo and Suroy-Suroy Sugbo—citing major logistical and financial challenges.
2 min |
May 21, 2025
The Freeman
Most punctual airline in Asia-Pacific region
Philippine Airlines (PAL) secured the top spot in on-time performance (OTP) rankings for April, following a consistent streak of high OTP results in previous months.
1 min |
May 21, 2025
The Freeman
Israel PM vows to 'take control of all' of Gaza
Israel said it would “take control” of the whole of Gaza as it intensified attacks across the territory, where aid trickled in for the first time in over two months after the easing of a total blockade.
2 min |
May 21, 2025
The Freeman
Drug bust nets P6.8-M shabu in Lapu
An estimated one-kilo of suspected shabu was confiscated in a coordinated buy-bust operation in Sitio Matumbo, Barangay Pusok, Lapu-Lapu City at 12:30 a.m. yesterday.
1 min |
May 21, 2025
The Freeman
Capitol transition team formed
Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has released an executive order yesterday, establishing a transition team responsible for ensuring a smooth handover of the provincial government after her term ends.
2 min |
May 21, 2025
The Freeman
'Scam hub' may face multiple charges, cybercrime violations
Law enforcers are eyeing possible multiple violations under the Anti-Cybercrime Law after shutting down an alleged scam hub masquerading as a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) firm in Barangay Kasambagan, Cebu City, not in a building at Cebu IT Park as mentioned in the viral post.
4 min |
May 21, 2025
The Freeman
Teachers demand release of unpaid poll honoraria
More than a week after the elections, a Metro Manila teachers' union has urged the Commission on Elections to immediately release the unpaid election honoraria of \"thousands\" of poll workers, calling the delay unjust after a grueling election day.
1 min |
May 21, 2025
The Freeman
Romanian charged with 'conspiracy' over fires at UK PM's houses
A Romanian man has been charged with “conspiracy to commit arson,” London police said Tuesday after a series of fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
1 min |
May 21, 2025
The Freeman
Water treatment facility for Pasil pushed
After it failed the highest standard of water quality testing, the Cebu City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CCENRO) is now calling for immediate action toward the installation of a wastewater treatment facility in the Pasil Fish Market, amidst the health risk sewage poses to the people.
2 min |
May 21, 2025
The Freeman
An illegal industry that might not be dead just yet
In a span of two days, two illegal gun-manufacturing operations were busted by policemen in Danao City.
1 min |
May 21, 2025
The Freeman
Well-deserved electoral defeats and debacles
There are electoral debacles that many would consider as good for the Filipinos. I can mention a few prominent defeats like those of incumbent Senator Bong Revilla and of former senator Manny Pacquiao.
3 min |
May 21, 2025
The Freeman
15 gun-making sites in Danao raided
As part of the intensified campaign of the Police Regional Office (PRO) - 7 against loose firearms and illegal gun manufacturers, authorities raided 15 gun manufacturing sites in various Barangays in Danao City, Cebu, in a series of operations from March 26 to May 20, 2025.
1 min |
May 21, 2025
The Freeman
Phl bags P1.18-B in potential deals
ARABIAN TRAVEL MARKET 2025
2 min |
May 21, 2025
The Freeman
AI agents poised to take over travel industry
Dreaming of going on vacation but not sure where to go? Increasingly the answer — and how to get there, what to eat and where to stay—will come from advanced AI, rather than your old-school travel agent.
2 min |
May 21, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu material finalist in int'l product awards
In a global economy increasingly shaped by the imperatives of environmental stewardship and sustainable development, a Cebu-made material is commanding international attention.
1 min |
May 21, 2025
The Freeman
DepEd still short of 30,000 teachers
A high-ranking official from the Department of Education (DepEd) said Tuesday that the country continues to face a shortage of around 30,000 teachers, even after the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) approved the hiring of at least 16,000 new teachers.
3 min |
May 21, 2025
The Freeman
Huna FC leads Fiesta Copa winners
Inaugural Bogo City Football Festival a huge success
1 min |
May 21, 2025
The Freeman
Shein Says US Tariff Hit Won't Stop Fast-fashion Flood
Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration will not eject fast-fashion juggernaut Shein from the US market, said its executive chairman Donald Tang.
3 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
Comelec proclaims 52 winning party-list groups
The Commission on Elections has proclaimed 52 winning party-lists in the 2025 midterm elections, while deferring the proclamation of two others due to pending disqualification cases.
2 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
LTO-7 observes road safety month
The Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) kicked off the observance of road safety month with a strong message of unity and commitment to safer roads.
2 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
Memorial facility breaks ground in Lapu-Lapu City
Rizon Property Holdings Corporation broke ground on its latest development, the Serenity Viewing Chapel, a modern, three-story funeral facility poised to transform end-of-life services in Lapu-Lapu City and the wider Metro Cebu region.
2 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
Comelec renews push to amend party-list law
Following the official proclamation of the winning party-list groups, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) renewed its call for a comprehensive review and amendment of the Party-list Law.
2 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
‘No bloodbath, you’re the one on trial’
The constitutional process of impeachment has no room for the “chaos and theatrics” favored by Vice President Sara Duterte, whose calls for a “bloodbath” trial are out of place in what should be a “truth-seeking” proceeding, two House prosecutors said on Monday, May 19.
3 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
Student films at 17th CINE U feel human in the age of AI
Before they can walk on stage to accept their diplomas, many of the graduating student filmmakers of Cebu Normal University (CNU) had one last hurrah on May 17 at Cebu City Hall as they took home trophies at the 17th CINE U Film Festival Awards.
3 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
P758M earmarked for additional honorarium of poll workers
The government is allocating nearly P760 million to fund an additional P1,000 honorarium for teachers and poll workers who served during last week’s midterm elections.
1 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
PHAPI seeks payment for P7 billion in services
A group of private hospitals on Monday expressed concern over potential non-payment of more than P7 billion worth of medical services provided under the government's Medical Assistance for Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP) program. The worry stems from reports that some patients were endorsed by political candidates who failed to win in the recent elections.
1 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
PRO-7 reminds public: Gun ban still in effect
The Police Regional Office-7 (PRO-7) has reminded the public that the gun ban remains in effect until June 11, 2025, despite the conclusion of the national and local elections on May 12.
1 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
Garcia: Digital shift is better
Although he welcomes the initial introduction of the “Sleepless City Hall” by the incoming administration, Cebu City Mayor Raymond Garcia admitted they had also considered the same idea but found that a digital application would be a better alternative.
3 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
Baricuatro's transition team seeking DILG guidance for smooth handover
Governor-elect Pamela Baricuatro's transition team formally reached out to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on May 19 to begin preparations for the orderly and transparent assumption of office set on June 30, 2025.
3 min |
May 20, 2025
The Freeman
DA, NFA to ensure smooth rollout of P20/kilo rice
The Department of Agriculture (DA) recently convened with regional managers and key officials of the National Food Authority (NFA) to ensure that rice distributed under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s P20-per-kilo rice program meets high-quality standards.
1 min |