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The Freeman
Doubt cast on claim of 'hints' of life on faraway planet
When astronomers announced last month they might have discovered the most promising hints of alien life yet on a distant planet, the rare good news raised hopes humanity could soon learn we are not alone in the universe.
1 min |
May 25, 2025
The Freeman
Just bodyguards
This early, reelected Sen. Ronald dela Rosa is confident that the emerging “Duterte bloc” in the Senate will get more than enough votes to acquit Vice President Sara Duterte in her upcoming impeachment trial.
1 min |
May 25, 2025
The Freeman
Siakam shines as Pacers go 2-0 in East finals
Pascal Siakam scored a playoff career-high 39 points as the irrepressible Indiana Pacers opened up a 2-0 lead over the New York Knicks in the NBA Eastern Conference finals with a 114-109 win at Madison Square Garden.
1 min |
May 25, 2025
The Freeman
2 more brgys in Mandaue cleared from illegal drugs
The Regional Oversight Committee on the Barangay Drug Clearing (ROCBDC) Program declared Barangays Cabancalan and Maguikay in Mandaue City as drug-cleared barangays.
2 min |
May 25, 2025
The Freeman
Zelensky urges more sanctions on Russia
AFTER OVERNIGHT ATTACK
3 min |
May 25, 2025
The Freeman
Thunder takes 2-0 lead over Wolves
Newly crowned NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to an imposing 118-103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves to open up a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.
1 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
Bigger, grander COI Run set June 15
The Cebu Orthopaedic Institute will mark its 26th anniversary with a bigger and grander COI Run slated on June 15 at Pescadores Road in Cebu Business Park.
1 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
Safe from axe: Marcos' top economic minds staying on
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is keeping Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and his economic team following a surprise call for Cabinet officials to resign.
1 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
DepEd school opening preparations in full blast
The Department of Education’s preparations for the opening of classes next month remain in “full blast” even after Education Secretary Sonny Angara’s courtesy resignation as part of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Cabinet-wide reshuffle.
1 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
DENR, DFA, DHSUD get new chiefs
Environment Secretary Maria Yulo-Loyzaga is one of the first casualties of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s sweeping resignation orders, with current Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla set to take over the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
2 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
Knowing and protecting our environment
For sure, everyone knows that like all other regions throughout the Philippines, Central Visayas generates a significant volume of solid waste every single day.
2 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
KMC expansion to reinforce Cebu City's BPO hub status
KMC Solutions, the Philippines' largest provider of flexible office space, is expanding its presence in Cebu, with two additional floors under construction at SkyRise 4A building in Cebu IT Park, pushing its total capacity in the city to nearly 4,000 seats and strengthening Cebu's status as one of the company's top three strategic markets, alongside Makati and Bonifacio Global City.
2 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
Not by destiny, but by design
It’s a lesson often overlooked in post-election commentary, but one that perhaps offers the most insight into how real change can be won.
3 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
How Ben&Ben stays strong after nearly a decade
The members of Ben&Ben hold Cebu dear to their hearts, and it’s not just because they appreciate Cebuanos as fans of their music.
5 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
Pag-IBIG housing loans rise 7.5% to P30-B in Q1
The Home Development Mutual Fund, commonly known as Pag-IBIG Fund, released P30 billion in housing loans in the first quarter for over 20,000 members.
1 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
A bold reset
Dissatisfied by the performance of his electoral slate during the recently-concluded mid-term elections, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has demanded the courtesy resignation of his entire Cabinet, in what he called a \"bold reset\".
1 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu City eyes pact with Nagoya, Japan
The Cebu City Council on Wednesday passed a resolution authorizing Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the government of Nagoya City, Japan.
1 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
Cortes files poll protest
Former Mandaue City mayor Jonas Cortes has filed an election protest before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Manila, contesting the recent midterm election results that declared outgoing Provincial Board Member Thadeo Jovito \"Jonkie\" Ouano as the winning mayoral candidate.
3 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
Crop production drops, prices rise
DUE TO HEAT, OTHER FACTORS
2 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
Filinvest Group celebrates 70 years with real stories of dreams realized
As the Filinvest Group marks its 70th year, it turns the spotlight on the people whose lives have been transformed by the opportunities, communities, and possibilities made real through the Group’s journey.
3 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
Iran, US hold new round of nuclear talks in Rome
Iranian and US negotiators meet in Rome on Friday for a fifth round of nuclear talks, after a public disagreement over Tehran’s uranium enrichment.
1 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
AirAsia Philippines soars with 3M passengers in H1
AirAsia Philippines announced a strong operational performance for the first half of 2025, carrying close to 3 million passengers across its domestic and international network.
1 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
Construction of new CCPO building set to push through
The construction of the Cebu City Police Office's new building is set to proceed, said outgoing Mayor Raymond Garcia as Mayor-elect Nestor Archival said that projects from the previous administration will be finished if budget is enough.
1 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
Trump tariff tensions test Southeast Asian leaders
Southeast Asian leaders will express deep concern over US President Donald Trump's tariff blitz when they meet at a summit Monday, warning that the unilateral move posed huge challenges to economic growth and stability in the region, according to a draft statement seen by AFP.
1 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
LGUs: Pro-dole out, anti-progress
In every election cycle, during the campaign period, in just listening to the candidates' speeches and supposed programs, you can feel that the economic and social ills besetting the country will all be gone.
3 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
Russia downs 112 Ukrainian drones, 8 people wounded
Russia's defense ministry said Friday that it had downed 112 Ukrainian drones in a third night of attacks, with Moscow again targeted with strikes that again disrupted operations at several airports.
1 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
DOJ junks Duterte's complaint vs Abalos over Quiboloy arrest
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has dismissed the complaints filed by former president Rodrigo Duterte and supporters of detained doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy against government officials over the latter's arrest.
1 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
Baricuatro to continue P20 rice program
Cebu Governor-elect Pamela Baricuatro affirmed her commitment to continue the P20-per-kilo rice program, but emphasized that its implementation will depend on the availability of funds.
4 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
China blasts BFAR research vessel with water cannon
A China Coast Guard vessel water cannoned and sideswiped a Philippine fisheries research vessel on Wednesday, May 21, endangering scientists aboard in what the government says is the first such action against a fisheries vessel near Pag-asa.
1 min |
May 24, 2025
The Freeman
Tuburan inter-collegiate cage wars fires off today
The 1st Mayor Aljun Diamante Inter-Collegiate Basketball Tournament gets underway today (Saturday, May 24) with an exciting double-header featuring the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) three-peat champions University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers and the University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters against separate foes at the Tuburan covered court in Tuburan town, northwest of Cebu.
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