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The Freeman
They need to be fixed
An inspection of a school and a hospital by Governor Pam Baricuatro in Camotes last week revealed inadequate lighting, leaking roofs, and poor maintenance.
1 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
P218M unused funds eyed as savings to be used for Mandaue City projects
The Mandaue City Council wanted to officially declare as savings a total of P218 million in unused funds (from 2016 to 2024), allowing the amount to be reverted to the city's general fund and reallocated for use in other projects.
2 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
Five journalists killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
Al Jazeera said two of its correspondents, including a prominent reporter, and three cameramen were killed in an Israeli strike on their tent in Gaza City on Sunday.
3 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
Baricuatro: I'm calling the shots at the Capitol
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro has dismissed insinuations that her administration is beholden to the Durano political clan in Danao City and that she is not actually in charge at the Capitol.
1 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
Pacquiao installed as WBC No.1 welterweight contender
The boxing ring was not the only place Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao returned to.
1 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
Multiple road closures announced
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Cebu 6th District Engineering Office hase issued several travel advisories warning motorists of upcoming road closures and traffic scheme changes in Cebu Province due to ongoing infrastructure projects.
1 min |
August 12, 2025
The Freeman
House vows to pursue accountability for VP Duterte over P612.5-M funds
House leaders have vowed to pursue accountability for Vice President Sara Duterte over the alleged misuse of P612.5 million in confidential funds, despite a Supreme Court (SC) ruling that struck down the articles of impeachment against her.
3 min |
August 11, 2025
The Freeman
Chile copper mine resumes operations after fatal collapse
The world’s largest underground copper mine was set to resume operating on Sunday, after a deadly cave-in suspended work for more than a week.
1 min |
August 11, 2025
The Freeman
More city brgys back Oplan Pakigsandurot
The Cebu City Government has expanded its community-based peace and order initiative, Oplan Pakigsandurot, with the addition of Barangay Quiot and five other barangays under Labangon Police Station 10.
1 min |
August 11, 2025
The Freeman
"Over-judicializing" the impeachment process
By a vote of 19-4-1, the Senate allowed legalese to win over high moral principles, consented to make procedures prevail over substance, and gave its imprimatur to the letter of the law winning over the spirit of the Constitution.
2 min |
August 11, 2025
The Freeman
Retailers see revenue growing by up to 15%
Retailers are expecting to grow their revenues by as much as 15 percent this year, banking on strong demand in the second half despite challenges faced by the sector, according to the Philippine Retailers Association.
2 min |
August 11, 2025
The Freeman
WSJ: China detains senior diplomat for questioning
A senior Chinese diplomat considered a contender for future foreign minister has been detained by authorities for questioning, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.
1 min |
August 11, 2025
The Freeman
Always with God while in the midst of the world
This is the ideal condition for us to be in. Given the way we are, as willed by God himself, our Creator and Father, we need to be always with him all the time even as we go through our earthly and temporal affairs.
2 min |
August 11, 2025
The Freeman
SM Prime looking into green financing options
Integrated property developer SM Prime Holdings Inc. is exploring sustainability-linked financing instruments given the company's strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating.
1 min |
August 11, 2025
The Freeman
Ferris makes winning debut, Watkinson back as champion
Australian triathlete Josh Ferris made his Ironman 70.3 Lapu-Lapu debut a memorable one, while New Zealand’s Amelia Rose Watkinson returned to the race she dominated eight years ago in glorious fashion.
2 min |
August 11, 2025
The Freeman
Probe sought into BuCor's alleged abuses
The House of Representatives has received a resolution urging a joint congressional investigation into what its authors describe as “systemic human rights violations” and “abusive practices” by the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor).
2 min |
August 11, 2025
The Freeman
AEV posts stronger H1 results amid softer start
Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) reported its first-half 2025 results, reflecting a softer start to the year but showing a strong recovery in the second quarter.
1 min |
August 11, 2025
The Freeman
60 major surgeries in 24 hours
CAPITOL'S MEDICAL MISSION
2 min |
August 11, 2025
The Freeman
Booming property market spurs new wave of service providers
Cebu’s surging property market is spurring a wave of new service providers, as local and international investors expand their footprint in the central Philippines.
2 min |
August 11, 2025
The Freeman
Limited impact expected from US vehicle tariff concession
The zero tariff concession given by the Philippines to vehicles from the US is expected to have minimal impact on the local automotive sector in the short-term, according to Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC).
2 min |
August 11, 2025
The Freeman
When people spread fake news
A vlogger who spread fake news is now facing charges.
1 min |
August 11, 2025
The Freeman
Two Japanese boxers die after brain injuries at same Tokyo event
Two boxers in Japan have died from brain injuries they incurred in separate bouts during the same event in Tokyo, officials said.
1 min |
August 11, 2025
The Freeman
Forthwith to archived
The BBM administration which is in the thick of this battle, behind the scenes, started showing marching orders with BBM clarifying in his interviews that the archiving did not decide VP Duterte's accountability, nor resolve the rightness or wrongness of the charges.
1 min |
August 11, 2025
The Freeman
P7.7M drugs seized, 356 persons arrested
Over P7.7 million worth of illegal drugs was seized and 356 individuals were arrested in the three-day Simultaneous Anti-Criminality and Law Enforcement Operations (SACLEO) conducted by the Police Regional Office 7 (PRO-7).
1 min |
August 11, 2025
The Freeman
Mayor's Office urged to file 2026 budget proposal early
Anticipating a marathon hearing on the proposed 2026 Budget for the city government, the City Council had asked Mayor Nestor Archival Sr. to consider submitting his proposed annual allocation early, on or before October 1.
2 min |
August 11, 2025
The Freeman
Sotto revives FOI bill
Senate Minority Leader Vicente Sotto III has re-filed a measure seeking to implement the constitutional right to information, calling the Freedom of Information (FOI) Law “long overdue.”
1 min |
August 11, 2025
The Freeman
DOT promotes Cebu as top-tier wedding destination for Indians
In a bid to position the Philippines as a top-tier wedding destination for Indian travelers, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has spotlighted Cebu in its campaign—leveraging its recognition as Asia’s Leading Wedding Destination by the World Travel Awards.
1 min |
August 11, 2025
The Freeman
UK police arrest over 400 people for backing pro-Palestine protest
Police in London arrested 466 people Saturday for supporting Palestine Action at the latest and largest protest backing the group since the government banned it last month under anti-terror laws.
2 min |
August 11, 2025
The Freeman
9 new gen artists sign with StarPop
ABS-CBN Music officially welcomed nine up-and-coming singers who will serve as the voice of the new gen through the “StarPop Ink Drop 2025” contract signing event held at the ABS-CBN Dolphy Theater.
1 min |
August 11, 2025
The Freeman
Influencers told: Don't promote gambling online
The Cebu City Council unanimously approved a resolution urging social media influencers, content creators, and online personalities---operating at or reaching audiences in Cebu City---to share in the fight against online gambling by refraining from promoting it online in any form.
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