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The Freeman
Filipinos show growing interest in hybrids, EVs
The Philippines is seeing growing consumer interest in hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) as motorists seek to cut fuel costs, but limited infrastructure continues to hinder wider adoption, according to a study by professional services firm Deloitte.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Freeman
King vows measurable impact, reforms for Cebu competitiveness
CCCI INDUCTS 52ND PRESIDENT
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May 25, 2026
The Freeman
Mary as Mother of the Church
It is no surprise that Our Lady is given a lot of titles and invocations, since among all men and women, she is the one who most closely identified herself in the life and mission of Christ as the Redeemer of Mankind.
2 min |
May 25, 2026
The Freeman
MCPO pushes HD CCTV, facial recognition systems
Acosta said the proposal was in line with directives from Police Regional Office-Central Visayas Director Police Brig. Gen. Arnold Evangelista Abad, who encouraged the MCPO to seek the support of the City Council in modernizing the city’s surveillance requirements.
2 min |
May 25, 2026
The Freeman
City drafts groundwater rules
The next phase of the initiative will involve the formation of joint committees composed of government agencies, environmental experts, stakeholders and community representatives tasked with developing the operational guidelines for the program.
2 min |
May 25, 2026
The Freeman
Cebuana booter Rae Tolentino named UAAP Athlete Scholar of the Year
BALANCING ACADEMICS AND ATHLETICS WITH GRACE
2 min |
May 25, 2026
The Freeman
Phl travel fair to highlight ‘NextGen Tourism’ anew
The Philippines’ longest-running travel fair is set to make a return this September.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Freeman
Minors and crimes
As per a report in this newspaper, a woman was shot dead by three suspects in Barangay Calamba, Cebu City, last Friday morning, May 22.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Freeman
LGUs now have more say on DOTr’s transport projects
Local Government Units (LGUs) are now more involved in the Service Contracting Program (SCP) for public transport as the Department of Transportation (DOTr) officially adopts supplemental guidelines to strengthen its implementation.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Freeman
Sotto admits backing Gatchalian for Senate presidency
Senate Minority Leader Vicente Sotto III on Sunday confirmed that he was the one who floated the idea of nominating Sherwin Gatchalian as the minority bloc’s candidate for Senate president, amid continuing efforts to unseat incumbent Alan Peter Cayetano.
2 min |
May 25, 2026
The Freeman
Nicole Borromeo, Apriel Smith embrace their pageant titles
Nicole Borromeo and Apriel Smith paused briefly when Steffi Aberasturi-Arcenas asked them about the biggest sacrifices they had to make in their bid for the Miss Universe Philippines title.
4 min |
May 25, 2026
The Freeman
Construction projects up 2% in March
The number of construction projects based on approved building permits went up by two percent in March from a year ago, but the value dipped year-on-year, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Freeman
Knicks on cusp of NBA Finals
The New York Knicks are on the brink of their first NBA Finals since 1999 after a 121-108 victory at Cleveland stretched their playoff win streak to 10 games.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Freeman
Lipoedema: A Lesser-Known Chronic Leg Fat Condition
No matter how much she exercised or dieted, Aurelie Hamon's legs have stubbornly amassed fat since adolescence, regularly causing her pain.
2 min |
May 25, 2026
The Freeman
CH releases delayed aid to fire, landslide victims
After months of waiting, families displaced by fires and landslides earlier this year have finally received financial assistance from the Cebu City Government.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Freeman
Habal-habal drivers receive nearly P20M in assistance
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-7 has disbursed nearly P20 million in assistance to thousands of transport workers under the TUPAD Tuloy Pasada program, which aims to provide emergency employment and sustain mobility services in urban centers.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Freeman
DSWD-7 extends feeding days
The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas (DSWD-7) is ramping up preparations for the implementation of the Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) for Calendar Year 2026, with feeding days expanded from 120 to 180.
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May 25, 2026
The Freeman
Bugsay course boosts LGUs leadership capabilities
The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI), in partnership with the University of the Philippines—National College of Public Administration and Governance (UP-NCPAG) and the Center for Leadership, Citizenship and Democracy, has launched the Bugsay Leadership and Governance Executive Course to strengthen leadership capabilities among local government officials.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Freeman
589 arrested for various violations
A total of 589 individuals were apprehended for various local ordinance violations during intensified anti-criminality operations conducted across Cebu Province last Saturday, May 23, as part of the Cebu Police Provincial Office’s (CPPO) implementation of the Safer Cities Initiative.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Freeman
BOC-Cebu, CCCI to enhance trade flow
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Cebu and the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) have agreed to deepen collaboration aimed at improving trade facilitation and strengthening Cebu’s position as a key logistics and trade hub in the country.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Freeman
BI: No record showing Sen. Bato left Philippines
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has no recent records of traveling outside the country, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Freeman
3 fall in drug den after buy-bust operation
Three individuals, including the alleged maintainer of a drug den, were arrested after anti-drug authorities dismantled a suspected drug den following a buy-bust operation in Barangay Duljo-Fatima, Cebu City, last Friday, May 22.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Freeman
Exec: House revamp not link to impeachment vote
House Assistant Majority Leader Zia Alonto Adiong has clarified that recent changes in House committee leadership were the result of internal party decisions and should not automatically be linked to the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.
2 min |
May 25, 2026
The Freeman
MUGNA returns for Lapu-Lapu Charter Day celebration
As part of the month-long activities lined up for its 65th Charter Day celebration this June, the Lapu-Lapu City government is reviving the MUGNA competition.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Freeman
23 missing after building collapses in Angeles City
Rescuers clawed through the wreckage of a collapsed building on Sunday which left 23 people missing, with authorities saying that screams were heard from under the rubble.
2 min |
May 25, 2026
The Freeman
E-wallet boom boosts financial inclusion in Q1
Filipino adults with formal financial accounts rose to 58 percent in the first quarter, driven by the rapid adoption of e-wallets, according to a survey commissioned by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Freeman
"Unexplained wealth" explained
One of the articles of impeachment against the vice president is alleged unexplained wealth.
3 min |
May 25, 2026
The Freeman
City Council seeks stronger measures vs online scams
The Cebu City Council has called for intensified public awareness and stronger protection measures against online scams, cyber fraud, and digital financial exploitation, particularly those targeting senior citizens and other vulnerable groups.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Freeman
‘HOOK UP THE MUSICAL’ RETURNS THIS JUNE
After a well-received debut run, “HOOK UP The Musical” returns this June 13 at the Sky Hall Seaside Cebu — bigger, bolder, and more urgent than ever.
1 min |
May 25, 2026
The Freeman
Michael Eric Go: Anchored by faith, driven by legacy
MBB: CEBU'S POWER PLAYERS AND RISING TITANS
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