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The Freeman
Israel-Lebanon truce starts
A 10-day ceasefire deal struck between Lebanon and Israel took effect on Friday, sending displaced residents streaming south towards their homes, even as the Lebanese army warned of “a number of violations” in the area.
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April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Suan vows to fast-track Cordova hospital completion
To help decongest neighboring healthcare facilities and improve access to medical services for residents, the Municipality of Cordova is accelerating efforts to complete and operationalize its long-delayed community hospital.
3 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Ambulance driver in fatal crash facing charges
“Sa pagkakaron, gihuwat nato ang decision sa amahan sa biktima
1 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
SP okays amendments to Kahanas program
The 17th Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Cebu has approved amendments to strengthen the Sugbo Kahanas Program which brought revised guidelines, expanded oversight, and a fixed budget allocation.
2 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Is Zaldy Co ready to tell the truth?
Is Zaldy Co ready to tell the truth?
1 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Russia trains teenage influencers to churn out pro-war content
Russia is trying to produce more pro-war influencers through content creation camps, training teenagers to spread the Kremlin’s hardline, anti-West narrative to the next generation.
1 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Ford Motor steps up philanthropic footprint
American automaker Ford Motor Company is stepping up its philanthropic footprint in the Philippines, signaling a more structured push to embed disaster resilience and community development into its long-term presence in the country.
1 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Phl signs on to US supply chain alliance, lands first 4,000-acre industrial zone
The Philippines joined the United States-led Pax Silica coalition on Thursday, April 16, and secured designation as the site for a 4,000-acre industrial zone in the Luzon Economic Corridor, a project Washington says will help wean allied supply chains off Chinese-controlled minerals and manufacturing.
1 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Not backing down, ‘Atin Ito!’
On April 15, 2026, I attended a press conference for the West Philippine Sea (WPS) “Atin Ito!” Cebu Caravan, hosted by the Filipino Cebuano Business Club.
3 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Driving under the influence again
Last Sunday, April 12, one person was killed while four others were injured in Sitio Kapatagan, Barangay San Jose, Antipolo City, after a man driving a utility van ploughed into several motorcycles and other vehicles.
1 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
2 Japanese fugitives linked to 'Luffy' group, fraud syndicate arrested
Law enforcement authorities arrested two Japanese nationals wanted in Japan on Thursday, April 16, in coordinated operations across Metro Manila targeting members of two of the country’s most notorious transnational crime groups.
2 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
“Lord, you will show us the path of life”
That’s the responsorial psalm of the Mass of the third Sunday of Easter, Year A. It’s taken from Psalm 16,11.
2 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu ramp up support
FOR BRGYS, VULNERABLE SECTORS
2 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
MUPH 2026 nat'l costumes prove local seas can form rich heritage
One of the comments following the national costume showcase of Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) 2026 on Thursday, April 16, raises this question: for the theme Bodies of Water, why do many of the designs still draw from folklore aesthetics?
4 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Metro Cebu air unhealthy
In an advisory, the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) in Central Visayas reported that hazy conditions were observed in parts of Metro Cebu.
2 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Still&Motion scores breakthrough win
D'GENERALS BASKETBALL
1 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Wembanyama eager for NBA playoff debut
Victor Wembanyama, whose rapid rise from teen phenom to superstar has transformed the San Antonio Spurs into legitimate title contenders, is relishing his first shot at NBA playoff glory.
1 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Doncic and Cunningham eligible for MVP race
Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham have been ruled eligible for the NBA's Most Valuable Player race despite not meeting the 65-game minimum to enter the running for the honor.
1 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Osmeña eyes “Mayor of the Night” expansion
Cebu City Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña is pushing to expand the city’s “Mayor of the Night” initiative, calling it a targeted response to longstanding challenges faced by call center workers and a strategic move to strengthen the city’s urban economy.
2 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Firm cushions farmers amid weak hog prices
A homegrown agri-food producer is stepping up support for smallholder hog farmers, as prolonged weakness in farmgate prices squeezes margins and threatens rural livelihoods.
1 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Council lauds Go for UC tuition freeze
The Cebu City Council, through a resolution authored by Councilor Pancrasio Esparis and endorsed by the Committee on Peace and Order chaired by Councilor Pablo Labra II, has commended University of Cebu (UC) chairman Augusto
1 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Zaldy Co may be back in Phl in 1 to 3 weeks
Fugitive lawmaker Zaldy
1 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Council budget committee proceeds with SB1 hearing
DESPITE TRO'S OBJECTION
3 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
DHSUD urged to fast-track release of Licenses to Sell
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is being urged to fast-track the release of Licenses to Sell (LTS) as prolonged approval delays begin to disrupt property launches and housing supply nationwide.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
The Freeman
Mandaue City Council seeks study on JO wage hike
The Mandaue City Council has approved a resolution calling for a comprehensive study on a possible salary increase for city employees, particularly Job Order (JO) workers, amid the rising cost of basic goods and services.
2 min |
April 17, 2026
The Freeman
PEZA eyes 1,000 new jobs to offset displacements
AT MACTAN EXPORT ZONE
2 min |
April 17, 2026
The Freeman
VP Sara Duterte's strategy
There are those who want to make a spectacle out of Vice President Sara Duterte's absence from the House Committee on Justice hearings on her impeachment case.
2 min |
April 17, 2026
The Freeman
Reduced VAT for middle class sought in Senate
To mitigate the effects of the Middle East fuel crisis, a measure to trim the value-added tax (VAT) from 12% to 10% has been filed in the Senate.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
The Freeman
Juris, Princess on the 'sense of security' with fellow Sessionistas
Juris Fernandez recalled a moment during a rehearsal where she told her fellow introvert, Ice Seguerra, an observation about their fellow Sessionistas, Princess Velasco and Sitti Navarro.
3 min |
April 17, 2026
The Freeman
Warriors eliminate Clippers, 76ers roll into NBA playoffs
Golden State star Stephen Curry scored the go-ahead three-pointer with 50 seconds left as the Warriors rallied to beat the Los Angeles Clippers, 126-121, and stay alive in the NBA play-in on Wednesday (Thursday Philippine time).
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