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The Freeman
Nullify tax assessment
“Taxes as lifeblood provide the necessary funding for public service,” said Gealon.
1 min |
June 30, 2025
The Freeman
Fires know no season
Last Friday dawn, a fire hit a residential area in Sitio Bamboo, Barangay Inayawan, Cebu City, leaving around 140 individuals comprising 33 families homeless.
1 min |
June 29, 2025
The Freeman
California governor files $787M suit vs Fox News
California Governor Gavin Newsom filed a lawsuit Friday against broadcaster Fox News, claiming defamation after alleged purposeful misrepresentation of details of a phone call with US President Donald Trump earlier this month.
1 min |
June 29, 2025
The Freeman
Elected leaders in Lapu-lapu, Cebu City take their oaths
It has been formally confirmed that Lapu-Lapu City will continue to be led by the Chan administration, as Mayor-elect Ma. Cynthia “Cindi” Chan and Congressman-elect Junard “Ahong” Chan, along with their winning allies, took their oaths of office yesterday afternoon, June 28.
5 min |
June 29, 2025
The Freeman
TNT takes 2-0 lead, SMB strikes back at Ginebra
Calvin Oftana stepped up big-time when another injury struck TNT, powering the team to a 113-105 overtime victory over Rain or Shine and a commanding 2-0 lead in their PBA Philippine Cup semifinals matchup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Friday, June 27.
1 min |
June 29, 2025
The Freeman
Why AzVer deserves to be the winning duo, according to AZ's mom
As part of the first batch of Kapuso housemates in “Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab” Edition, the perception of AZ Martinez, dubbed “Ang Miss Sunuring Daughter ng Cebu,” has constantly shifted during her stay inside the PBB house.
6 min |
June 29, 2025
The Freeman
History-making Eala faces Wimbledon acid test
Alex Eala’s debut in Wimbledon will be a baptism of fire.
1 min |
June 29, 2025
The Freeman
Montesquieu and O’Connor and Archival and Baricuatro
Montesquieu, on one hand, found, to his surprise, America with a dynamic governmental order very much opposite to his lowly expectation.
2 min |
June 29, 2025
The Freeman
Iran holds state funeral for top brass slain in war
Iran held a state funeral service Saturday for around 60 people, including its military commanders, killed in its war with Israel, after Tehran’s top diplomat condemned Donald Trump’s comments on supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as “unacceptable”.
2 min |
June 29, 2025
The Freeman
Program to give maintenance meds to Cebu City residents
Promising P30 million worth of free maintenance medicines good for an entire year, outgoing Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia announced the launching of the Medicine Maintenance Program at the Apas Super Family Health Center, just a few days before his exit from office.
1 min |
June 29, 2025
The Freeman
Rwanda, DR Congo sign peace accord
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo signed a peace agreement Friday in Washington to end fighting that has killed thousands, with the two countries pledging to pull back support for guerrillas -- and President Donald Trump boasting of securing mineral wealth.
1 min |
June 29, 2025
The Freeman
Smart, funny, realistic new Korean legal drama
More burned out than brilliant and more realistic than romantic, “Law and The City” is a smart, witty and compelling new legal drama about the lives of Seoul’s overworked and underappreciated legal professionals.
1 min |
June 29, 2025
The Freeman
Gay galumphing
What a kerfuffle among the gays. And during Pride Month, at that.
3 min |
June 29, 2025
The Freeman
Over 1,000 pets vaccinated in Cebu City
More than a thousand pets have been registered and vaccinated within the first week of Cebu City’s newly launched mandatory pet registration drive, according to City Veterinarian Dr. Alice Utlang.
1 min |
June 29, 2025
The Freeman
Cop, gunman killed in Danao shooting
A police officer and an armed suspect were killed in a shooting incident in Barangay Poblacion, Danao City, Cebu, around noon on Friday, June 27.
1 min |
June 29, 2025
The Freeman
Adoption and child care week culminates
With the hope of giving every child a loving home, the Regional Alternative Child Care Office VII (RACCO-7) culminated its month-long celebration in line with the 3rd Adoption and Alternative Child Care Week on June 27 at a hotel in Cebu City.
2 min |
June 29, 2025
The Freeman
6 OFWs from Iran back in Phl
Six overseas Filipino workers repatriated from Iran arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 early Saturday morning, weeks after tensions escalated between Israel and Iran.
1 min |
June 29, 2025
The Freeman
Gritty 'Sins of the Father' captivates viewers
ABS-CBN’s newest crime drama and Gerald Anderson’s comeback project, “Sins of the Father,” debuted strongly with high viewership and became a top trending topic online on Monday (June 23).
1 min |
June 29, 2025
The Freeman
True horror unleashed in A24 film 'Bring Her Back'
A couple of years after their debut breakout horror film “Talk to Me,” brothers and filmmaker duo Danny and Michael Philippou return with a haunting new film “Bring Her Back.”
1 min |
June 29, 2025
The Freeman
'DQ case will be dismissed'
Kowalik alleged that Baricuatro had violated certain provisions of the Fair Election Act—specifically Section 5 in connection with Section 3 of Republic Act No. 9006—as well as Comelec Resolutions 11086 and 11117.
3 min |
June 29, 2025
The Freeman
11 charged in plan to defraud American healthcare of $10.6B
US federal prosecutors charged 11 people Friday in a Russia-based scheme to bilk Medicare -- the American health insurance program for the elderly and disabled -- out of $10.6 billion through fraudulent billing for expensive medical equipment.
1 min |
June 29, 2025
The Freeman
Trump hopeful for Gaza ceasefire ‘next week’
US President Donald Trump voiced optimism Friday about a new ceasefire in Gaza, as criticism grew over mounting civilian deaths at Israeli-backed food distribution centers in the territory.
1 min |
June 29, 2025
The Freeman
INCLUSION THROUGH YOUNG EYES: LIFE IN THE ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM
Once upon a time, in a quiet town surrounded by hills and wildflowers, the three best friends Nestor, Laurence, and Emma spent every day playing under a large tree. They would play hide and seek or just climb on the branches and talk their hearts out.
2 min |
June 29, 2025
The Freeman
'The Story of Pam' movie under way
A biographical film chronicling the life and political rise of incoming Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro is in the pipeline, with a working title, “The Story of Pam.”
2 min |
June 29, 2025
The Freeman
Palma to stay 'happily stranded' in Cebu
AFTER RETIREMENT
2 min |
June 29, 2025
The Freeman
'No bloodbath is necessary. Let the trial begin'
After Vice President Sara Duterte asked the impeachment court to dismiss the charges against her, the House prosecution panel submitted its response, debunking her claims and accusing her of forum shopping and misleading the court.
4 min |
June 29, 2025
The Freeman
Cebuano police officer and pro boxer eyes WBF Silver featherweight crown
A Cebuano professional boxer who is also a police officer braces for the toughest test yet in his career as he topbills the “Bakbakan Tres” double championship fight card of Big Yellow Promotions on July 23 at the Barba Sports Complex in Toledo City.
1 min |
June 29, 2025
The Freeman
Thousands protest calling for Thai PM's resignation
Thousands of anti-government protesters rallied in Bangkok on Saturday, demanding Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra resign after a leaked diplomatic phone call stirred public anger over her leadership.
2 min |
June 29, 2025
The Freeman
CH on lookout for city workers using drugs
The Cebu City Hall continues to record employees who test positive for drugs, Human Resources Development Office head Henry Tomalabcad said.
3 min |
June 29, 2025
The Freeman
Gov. Baricuatro decides where tax money go
Next week, the reelected officials will assume a fresh mandate. On the other hand, the new ones shall find themselves in uncharted territories. Yes, to the real novice, as some newbies are crowned heirs to the throne of political kingpins (a.k.a. traditional politicians). Men and women whose callousness is immeasurable. The same politicians who have been milking their turfs for decades.
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