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DA offers loan for young farmers
To spark youth-led agricultural innovation, the Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC), an agency under the Department of Agriculture, announced it is offering a loan program tailored for young farmers.
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July 18, 2025
The Freeman
PCG reports China's latest harassment
The Philippine Coast Guard has accused the China Coast Guard of tailing and obstructing a patrolling Philippine vessel near Scarborough Shoal (Bajo de Masinloc) in the West Philippine Sea in a statement that disputes China’s version of the incident.
1 min |
July 18, 2025
The Freeman
Muslim section within CCMC
In a move underscoring inclusive governance and community sensitivity, Mayor Nestor Archival is considering the establishment of a dedicated Muslim section within the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC).
1 min |
July 18, 2025
The Freeman
Iraq shopping mall fire kills at least 60
A fire tore through a shopping mall in the eastern Iraqi city of Kut overnight, killing at least 60 people, authorities said Thursday, as grief-stricken families searched for missing relatives.
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July 18, 2025
The Freeman
Tropa, Beermen to break tie
With the series tied at one game apiece, the Grand Slam-seeking TNT Tropang 5G and the San Miguel Beermen fight for the 2-1 lead in Game 3 of the best-of-seven PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup Finals today (Friday, July 18) at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
1 min |
July 18, 2025
The Freeman
Responding cop to get an award for getting injured in line of duty
A Philippine National Police (PNP) Medalya ng Sugatang Magiting will be awarded to a police officer who was wounded during a recent manhunt operation that led to a shootout.
2 min |
July 18, 2025
The Freeman
Let the “bloodbath” begin forthwith
The Filipinos love cokfights. Sabungeros are even being killed for cheating in the game. Pinoys love to see a bloodbath. Our people have imbibed from the Spaniards, after 377 years of colonization, an addiction to any good fights, like the bullfights in Madrid, Andalucia, Seville, Cordoba and Ronda, Spain. Also the basketball and the baseball games in the US and the boxing fights in Las Vegas and in California.
3 min |
July 18, 2025
The Freeman
President Marcos faces strongest disapproval
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. continues to face strong disapproval on the issues Filipinos care about most, with a new survey by Pulse Asia showing two-thirds of adults are unhappy with how his administration handles inflation and increasing workers' wages.
2 min |
July 18, 2025
The Freeman
NBA to study possible expansion beyond 30 teams
NBA team owners authorized league officials to begin an in-depth analysis regarding expansion, but NBA commissioner Adam Silver said there was no timetable for any changes.
1 min |
July 18, 2025
The Freeman
Champ's trainer wary of 'absolute assassin' Pacquiao
LAS VEGAS - The camp or World Boxing Council welterweight champion is underscoring the importance of having a “kill or be killed” mindset against Manny Pacquiao.
1 min |
July 18, 2025
The Freeman
Stop the Cebu toilet fees now!
When nature calls, it should not cost P10 to answer—especially not in a province whose previous governor proudly claims to be the richest in the country.
2 min |
July 18, 2025
The Freeman
P407M garbage expenses flagged
In light of its findings, the audit body recommended several measures to curb costs. Notably, it urged the expansion of Cebu City's composting and recycling facility in Barangay Kalunasan, citing its suitability for managing biodegradable waste and improving diversion rates.
2 min |
July 17, 2025
The Freeman
The Toong-Pardo road project
My heart warmed when I saw a Facebook post with Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival inspecting a road construction project reportedly intended to connect Barangays Toong and Pardo.
2 min |
July 17, 2025
The Freeman
Archival meets with partner agencies in preparation bad weather condition
As weather warnings escalate, the Cebu City government braces ahead of heavy rains and possible storm.
2 min |
July 17, 2025
The Freeman
The impeachment is dead forthwith
By all appearances, Senate President Chiz Escudero and Duterte's senators have already succeeded in \"killing\" the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte. Up to this date, Escudero, by his clever schemes and machinations, has been \"killing it softly\" and soon before the SONA, he is poised to deliver the coup de grace.
3 min |
July 17, 2025
The Freeman
De Lima denounces move to reverse her acquittal
Rep. Leila de Lima (Mamamayang Liberal Party-list) has denounced the prosecution’s move to overturn her recent acquittal, calling it both “absurd” and “infuriating.”
1 min |
July 17, 2025
The Freeman
Trail-blazing eskrima talk show airs weekly on CCTN
For the first time in Philippine television history, a program dedicated to eskrima is now on TV via Cebu Catholic Television Network (CCTN) Channel 47.
1 min |
July 17, 2025
The Freeman
China jails Japanese nat'l for espionage
A court in China sentenced a Japanese businessman to three-and-a-half years in prison on Wednesday for spying, Tokyo’s ambassador in Beijing said.
1 min |
July 17, 2025
The Freeman
BFP: Cebu Provincial Capitol violates fire safety
The Bureau of Fire Protection also flagged the building's insufficient number of fire exits, warning that it cannot safely accommodate occupants during emergencies.
2 min |
July 17, 2025
The Freeman
'Mommy Dearest' pays tribute to moms in shocking, touching finale
Expect more twists and turns one last time, as the GMA Afternoon Prime series “Mommy Dearest” bids goodbye this Friday, July 18.
1 min |
July 17, 2025
The Freeman
Duterte supporters call for his return
Supporters of former president Rodrigo Duterte gathered in a show of unity and frustration over what they described as continued government silence regarding the latter's situation abroad.
1 min |
July 17, 2025
The Freeman
Toilet operator to review contract with Capitol
Mister Loo Philippines (MLP), the operator of paid comfort rooms at the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT) and Cebu North Bus Terminal (CNBT), has asked for a few days to review their existing contract, which is under scrutiny following Gvoernor Pamela Baricuatro’s executive order no. 12 titled, “Free Use of Regular Public Comfort Room Facilities in All Provincial Terminals”.
2 min |
July 17, 2025
The Freeman
Cash remittances up 2.9% in May
Money sent home by overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) rose by an annual 2.9% in May, although the monthly haul was the lowest in 12 months, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed.
2 min |
July 17, 2025
The Freeman
Contractor sets new CBRT deadline: August
Following the unfulfilled commitment to complete the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project by June 30, Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival Sr. said the contractor has now set a new deadline in August.
2 min |
July 17, 2025
The Freeman
World Bank says job reforms to drive Phl growth to nearly 7%
Reforms to enhance job creation and quality could propel Philippine economic growth to close to 7% and transform it into a middle-class economy by 2040, the World Bank said.
2 min |
July 17, 2025
The Freeman
Lagon denies allegations linking him to sabungeros' disappearance
Ako Bisaya Partylist Representative Sonny L. Lagon has categorically denied allegations linking him to a supposed meeting with controversial figures allegedly connected to the disappearance of several sabungeros (cockfighting enthusiasts).
2 min |
July 17, 2025
The Freeman
Scam hubs here
Earlier this month, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG)-Mandaue City Field Unit arrested nine foreigners operating a scam hub in a house in Barangay Alang-Alang, Mandaue City.
1 min |
July 17, 2025
The Freeman
Nutrition of our last, least, and lost. 2025
July is National Nutrition Month. Again, various data remind us that: 1.) 51 million Filipinos experienced moderate or severe food insecurity between 2021-2023 (Food and Agriculture Organization Report, 2024), 2.) 25.9% of Filipino families experienced involuntary hunger (Social Weather Stations Survey, December, 2024), and, 3.) 31.1% of Filipinos are considered moderately to severely food insecure, with 2.7% considered severely food insecure (Expanded National Nutrition Survey, 2023).
2 min |
July 17, 2025
The Freeman
Surveys suggest tough election for Japan PM
Japan's unpopular ruling coalition faces tough upper house elections this weekend, opinion polls suggested, potentially ending Shigeru Ishiba's premiership after less than a year.
2 min |
July 17, 2025
The Freeman
Kindness is a superpower in James Gunn's 'Superman'
James Gunn has a knack for turning sentimentality into an epic blockbuster, which is why the “Guardians of the Galaxy” trilogy is well-loved among superhero fans. Now that the CEO of DC Studios has performed his swan song from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he kicks off the rebooted DC Universe with his take on Superman.
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