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Labor group: P20 rice program not enough
The labor group Partido Manggagawa (PM) has called on the national government to complement its P20-per-kilo rice initiative with a P200 wage increase, arguing that affordable rice alone is insufficient to ease the suffering of poor and hungry Filipinos.
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May 02, 2025
The Freeman
Wolves oust Lakers; Rockets stay alive
The Minnesota Timberwolves sent LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers tumbling out of the NBA playoffs at the first hurdle, producing a clinical 103-96 win to complete a 4-1 series victory.
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May 02, 2025
The Freeman
CSCR safety ordinance in the works
An ordinance to promote safety on the Cebu South Coastal Road (CSCR) facilities by prohibiting pedestrians and other activities, and by providing enforcement mechanisms, is now underway to address the number of accidents in the area.
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May 02, 2025
The Freeman
Creation of new office hits snag
The Human Resource Development Office (HRDO) of Cebu City Hall has found inconsistencies with the rules and policies of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in the proposed ordinance on the creation of the Land Management Office (LMO).
2 min |
May 02, 2025
The Freeman
Millions of kids to suffer from Trump aid cuts
When he grows up, five-year-old Ahmad wants to be “stronger than Spider-Man”.
2 min |
May 02, 2025
The Freeman
18M basic education graduates lack reading comprehension
An estimated 18 million students who graduated from basic education between 2019 and 2024 are considered functionally illiterate, meaning they struggle with reading comprehension, according to a new survey by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
1 min |
May 02, 2025
The Freeman
Too close attention
There have always been speculations that foreign powers are trying to meddle --or at least influence-- our elections.
1 min |
May 02, 2025
The Freeman
Dep't of Agriculture halts rollout amid Comelec ban
However, Governor Garcia, who has been suspended by the Office of the Ombudsman, clarified that Cebu Province is exempt from the ban and will continue the program's rollout.
3 min |
May 02, 2025
The Freeman
DOLE-7 awards over P10M to TUPAD beneficiaries
The Department of Labor and Employment in Central Visayas (DOLE-7) marked this year's Labor Day celebration by awarding more than P10 million in aid to over 1,000 beneficiaries of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Displaced/Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) program in Cebu.
2 min |
May 02, 2025
The Freeman
The Pinoy folklore costumes of Cebu's MUP 2025 bets
“Emerging from the depths of myth and mystery...rooted in Visayan folklore, the Kugtong is said to be a human-sized creature born from the tides of time, pollution, and wonder even whispered to be the work of beings beyond this world. Feared and revered, it is a symbol of both caution and fortune,” the costume description states.
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May 02, 2025
The Freeman
Welcome High School grads in intelligence and tech jobs
I have always been a big supporter of “Learning by Doing”.
2 min |
May 02, 2025
The Freeman
James to ponder on future after Lakers playoff exit
NBA superstar LeBron James says he’ll take time to decide whether to return for a 23rd season after his Los Angeles Lakers were dumped out of the first round of the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
2 min |
May 02, 2025
The Freeman
Certify wage hike bill as urgent
PRESIDENT MARCOS URGED:
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May 02, 2025
The Freeman
'Another Simple Favor' premieres May 1 on Prime Video
Prime Video invites audiences back into a world of secrets, betrayals, and ultra-chic fashion with \"Another Simple Favor\", streaming globally on the service starting today, May 1.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
15 areas in Cebu, Bohol tagged as watchlist zones
Eleven days before the 2025 midterm elections, the Commission on Elections in Central Visayas (Comelec-7) has tagged 15 areas in Cebu and Bohol under the yellow category due to potential election-related concerns.
2 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
'Kontra Bigay' desks vs vote-buying activated
The Police Regional Office-7, in partnership with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and other government agencies, is urging the public to report incidents of vote-buying and vote-selling, and to vote based on conscience and principles rooted in public service.
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May 01, 2025
The Freeman
Pacers, Celtics roll into East semifinals
The Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics became the latest teams to book their places in the second round of the NBA playoffs as the Detroit Pistons thwarted the New York Knicks to keep their postseason hopes alive.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
If you can't help, then just don't hurt them
Why is it that some people are insensitive to animals or just downright cruel to them?
1 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
Wrong Filipinism, wrongly placed
Thank you, Senator Francis Tolentino. It warmed my heart to hear a Philippine senator asking his countrymen to stand firm against this modern bully of a state named China.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
DoF: No new taxes, fiscal position remains robust
The Department of Finance (DoF) categorically refuted reports alleging the imposition of new taxes and stressed that there is no need for additional revenue measures at this time, given the government's robust fiscal position.
2 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
ASTERIX JOURNEYS TO PORTUGAL FOR 41ST COMIC
France's favorite magic potion-swigging winged-helmed hero Asterix will take in a spot of Portuguese sun for the comic Gaul's 41st album out in October.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
Gwen won't step down
She vowed to continue serving as governor while awaiting a formal response from the DILG.
4 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
Spurs' Castle named Rookie of the Year
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle was named the NBA's Rookie of the Year, following in the footsteps of teammate and last season's recipient Victor Wembanyama.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
Strong Group bares plans for Cebu sports
Strong Group Athletics wants to make its presence felt in Cebu with SGA Chairman Jacob Lao laying downs their plans for sports in this side of the archipelago.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
State of emergency in Brgy Pulangbato
DUE TO UNFINISHED BRIDGE
2 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
May 2025 is Here!!!
The merry month of May starts today!
2 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
French Museum Uncovers Picture by Renaissance Woman Master
A provincial museum in northern France recently presented a picture now attributed to one of the greatest women painters of the Italian Renaissance — Lavinia Fontana — but which had for decades languished in its storage.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
Wrong Filipinism, wrongly placed
Thank you, Senator Francis Tolentino. It warmed my heart to hear a Philippine senator asking his countrymen to stand firm against this modern bully of a state named China.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
Pacers, Celtics roll into East semifinals
The Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics became the latest teams to book their places in the second round of the NBA playoffs as the Detroit Pistons thwarted the New York Knicks to keep their postseason hopes alive.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
BINI Sheena to star in own story in MMK
Sheena Catacutan of Nation's Girl Group BINI will make her acting debut in the second episode of the iconic drama anthology “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK), bringing her inspiring story to life on screen today (May 1) on iWantTFC, with exclusive director’s cut version available worldwide, and Saturday (May 3), 8: 30 pm on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, and A2Z.
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