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The Freeman
The city as a psychological space
In his first week in office, Mandaue City Mayor Jonkie Ouano ordered a citywide cleanup and vowed to install more streetlights to ensure public safety and improve night visibility across the city.
2 min |
July 08, 2025
The Freeman
Ex-COA commissioner tapped to probe Cebu City's 'fiscal mess'
The financial management of Cebu City is now under intense scrutiny amid allegations of irregularities involving billions of pesos in public funds from the previous administration.
2 min |
July 08, 2025
The Freeman
Imee Marcos pushes key reforms in 20th Congress
Senator Imee R. Marcos has filed a slate of legislative measures in the 20th Congress, tackling a wide range of issues from electoral reform and digital finance to public health and social equality.
1 min |
July 08, 2025
The Freeman
JONKIE'S MAJOR PROMISES: A college and a hospital
Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo Jovito \"Jonkie\" Ouano has vowed to deliver on his key campaign promises --a dedicated building for Mandaue City College and a state-of-the-art Mandaue City Hospital-- within his term.
3 min |
July 08, 2025
The Freeman
The Sidlak Bisdak duo reimagines love duets
\"Tawag ng Tanghalan: Duets\" grand champions JM Dela Cerna and Marielle Montellano, also known together as JMielle, have released their EP collaboration called “JMielle in Love,” a heartfelt journey through the many shades of love. It is now available on music streaming platforms.
1 min |
July 08, 2025
The Freeman
Families of drug war victims want Duterte to stand trial
The irony isn’t lost on them: grieving families, who once feared for their own lives, now quietly hope former President Rodrigo Duterte stays well — if only to one day stand trial before the International Criminal Court for his bloody war on drugs.
3 min |
July 08, 2025
The Freeman
WITH 'FINALITY': Comelec affirms Abante's win in Manila's 6th District
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued a certificate of finality affirming the proclamation of Bienvenido “Benny” Abante as the duly elected representative of Manila’s sixth district.
1 min |
July 08, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu wants to top carrageenan production anew
With its once-thriving seaweed industry in steep decline, Cebu is setting its sights on reclaiming its title as the country’s top producer of carrageenan.
1 min |
July 08, 2025
The Freeman
'ELECTRIFYING, BIBLICAL' UK press in raptures on Oasis comeback
British media saluted rock legends Oasis as “electrifying” and even “biblical” after their opening comeback concert received an equally ecstatic reception from fans in Cardiff.
1 min |
July 08, 2025
The Freeman
USPF, USJ-Rspikers scoretwinkill
V-LEAGUE VISAYAS
1 min |
July 08, 2025
The Freeman
Pretty? Yes. Durable? Hmmm...
Just how durable are some of the lampposts installed in public places?
1 min |
July 08, 2025
The Freeman
No WESM price spikes seen through 2025
Electricity rates in the country's spot market are likely to remain stable for the rest of the year amid ample supply margins, according to the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines.
1 min |
July 08, 2025
The Freeman
P5.6M drugs seized in one week
More than P5.6 million worth of illegal drugs and 334 arrested individuals were seized in various operations conducted by the Police Regional Office Central Visayas (PRO-7) from June 29 to July 5, 2025.
1 min |
July 08, 2025
The Freeman
TNT reaches PBA Finals, Ginebra forces Game 7
TNT moved closer to capping a historic season by finally hurdling Rain or Shine, 97-89, to close out their semifinals series and move on to the PBA Philippine Cup championships last Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
2 min |
July 08, 2025
The Freeman
Mandaue forms task force against organized crime
In a sweeping move to dismantle organized crime, Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo Jovito “Jonkie” Ouano has signed an executive order creating a multi-agency task force following the recent arrest of nine Chinese nationals believed to be involved in human trafficking.
2 min |
July 08, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu City Council faces uncertainty
AHEAD OF INAUGURAL SESSION
2 min |
July 08, 2025
The Freeman
BRICS not seeking 'confrontation'
AFTER TRUMP TARIFF THREAT
1 min |
July 08, 2025
The Freeman
Fabric gallery showcases indigenous weaving as art
ANTHILL Fabric Gallery has launched its first textile art exhibition, highlighting a shift in how indigenous weaving is seen—not just as a craft, but as cultural heritage and creative expression
2 min |
July 08, 2025
The Freeman
"Tool for grifters': AI Deepfakes Push Bogus Sexual Cures
Holding an oversized carrot, a brawny, shirtless man promotes a supplement he claims can enlarge male genitalia — one of countless AI-generated videos on TikTok peddling unproven sexual treatments. The rise of generative AI has made it easy and financially lucrative — to mass-produce such videos with minimal human oversight, often featuring fake celebrity endorsements of bogus and potentially harmful products.
2 min |
July 07, 2025
The Freeman
School veggie farm program expanded
The Department of Education (DepEd) has expanded the Gulayan sa Paaralan Program (GPP) to promote proper nutrition and agricultural awareness among Filipino students nationwide.
1 min |
July 07, 2025
The Freeman
AZVer finishes 4th, BreKa crowned Big Winner
The AZVer duo of Cebuana housemate AZ Martinez and her Kapamilya partner River Joseph, along with their supporters, pulled out all the stops to become the first Big Winner Duo of ABS-CBN and GMA Network's \"Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition.\" Yet, they were content with their placement as the Fourth Big Placer duo during the Big Night, held July 5 at the New Frontier Theater.
4 min |
July 07, 2025
The Freeman
The Tour de France: The Greatest Show on Earth
The favorite, of course, is none other than the defending champion and three-time Tour winner, Tadej Pogačar from Slovenia.
2 min |
July 07, 2025
The Freeman
80 CICLs complete ALS program
Close to 80 children in conflict with the law (CICLs) housed at the Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth (RRCY) in Barangay Canbanua, Argao, Cebu have successfully completed the Department of Education’s Alternative Learning System (ALS) over the past three academic years.
2 min |
July 07, 2025
The Freeman
A vision for Metro Cebu Development Authority
There is a job for Ace Durano, aside from being Provincial Administrator. He should be the first chairman of what Governor Pam should be envisioning as a leader of a futuristic Cebu, the Metro Cebu Development Authority, or MCDA, to solve the common problems of traffic, garbage, flooding, crimes, and urban decay through a unified approach, cooperation, and synergy.
2 min |
July 07, 2025
The Freeman
Dalai Lama marks ninetieth birthday
Calling himself a “simple Buddhist monk” who usually didn’t celebrate birthdays, the Dalai Lama marked his 90th on Sunday by praying for peace after China insisted it would have the final say on who succeeded the Tibetan spiritual leader.
3 min |
July 07, 2025
The Freeman
Mediators tell Hamas new Gaza talks to begin in Doha
International mediators trying to broker a ceasefire to end the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza have informed the Palestinian group that talks will resume on Sunday, a Palestinian official said.
1 min |
July 07, 2025
The Freeman
Eagles hold feeding program for kids
The International Fraternal Order of Eagles (Philippines) launched its first feeding program for 2025 yesterday, July 6, in the Little Tokyo community of Barangay Maguikay, Mandaue City, providing nourishment to dozens of children as part of its commitment to community service and social responsibility.
1 min |
July 07, 2025
The Freeman
Congrats, Lea and Alex
More women are giving honor to the Philippines.
1 min |
July 07, 2025
The Freeman
5150 Bohol triathlon returns for fourth edition
Panglao Island comes alive once again as the Sun Life 5150 Bohol returns for another exhilarating showcase of speed, power and endurance, with nearly a thousand athletes set to compete across various age-group divisions and the overall championship.
1 min |
July 07, 2025
The Freeman
Ouano orders city-wide cleanup, vows better lighting for Mandaue
Mayor Thadeo Jovito “Jonkie” Ouano has ordered the immediate removal of posters and other materials from public areas as part of his first directive aimed at cleaning up the city and enhancing its overall appearance.
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