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All set for 2nd Alcoy Black Shama fishing tourney
Another exciting event will unfold in the historic town of Alcoy featuring hobby anglers from Cebu and its neighboring provinces in the 2nd Black Shama Fishing Tournament next month.
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April 21, 2026
The Freeman
Magnitude 7.4 quake jolts northern Japan
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan Monday, Japan’s Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, issuing a tsunami warning for waves up to three meters (10 feet).
2 min |
April 21, 2026
The Freeman
Don't kill the goose that lays the golden egg
According to Cebu Provincial Board Member and Committee on Tourism Chairman Red Duterte, our tourism outlook doesn’t look that good.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Freeman
Archival cool on Osmeña's attacks
\"If there are ordinances that were not complied with by their organization or company, then we will inform them and impose disciplinary actions based on the law,\" Archival said, adding that violations of city ordinances would not be ignored.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Freeman
UK's Starmer to face grilling from MPs over Mandelson scandal
Embattled UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will face lawmakers in parliament on Monday as he bids to quell anger over an unrelenting scandal involving longtime Jeffrey Epstein associate Peter Mandelson.
2 min |
April 21, 2026
The Freeman
Boatwright happy to be back in comfort zone
Two years after, Bennie Boatwright was just happy being back to the place he called home.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Freeman
Air quality improved
Engr.
4 min |
April 21, 2026
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Mayor: Monterrazas must comply city rules
Without the added funds, he warned, the city risked becoming “hugaw kaayo nga area,” recalling public frustration when garbage had to be temporarily staged at the South Road Properties (SRP).
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Freeman
House rejects call to repeal Oil Deregulation Law amid Middle East tensions
Despite renewed calls to scrap the Downstream Oil Industry Deregulation Act of 1998, the House of Representatives under Speaker Faustino Dy III is not inclined to repeal Republic Act 8479 even as tensions in the Middle East continue to threaten global fuel prices.
2 min |
April 21, 2026
The Freeman
Shai, Wemby, Jokic finalists for NBA MVP
Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlines the finalists for this year’s award alongside San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama and Denver’s three-time MVP Nikola Jokic.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Freeman
AboitizPower unit boosts disaster preparedness in Cebu community
Efforts to reinforce disaster preparedness and basic health services in Cebu’s coastal communities are gaining traction, as AboitizPower subsidiary East Asia Utilities Corporation (EAUC) expands its community investments in Barangay Ibo, Lapu-Lapu City.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Freeman
Resignation to avoid perpetual disqualification
One remote option that VP Sara may consider is to tender her resignation, in the event that the evidence against her should appear overwhelming, and if and when her allies in the Senate are also charged of high crimes by the Ombudsman and/or the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
3 min |
April 21, 2026
The Freeman
Sotto vows impartial trial
Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Monday dismissed allegations that senators have already decided to convict Vice President Sara Duterte should her impeachment case reach the upper chamber, stressing that the Senate will remain impartial.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Freeman
Furniture exporter pivots to local market
WITH NEW ‘LIVABLE SHOWROOM’
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April 21, 2026
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Zelensky slams oil sanctions relief for Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday condemned the easing of sanctions on Russian oil after the United States extended a waiver meant to soften surging energy prices driven by the Middle East war.
2 min |
April 20, 2026
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Lakers down Rockets
Nuggets, Knicks, Cavs also win playoff openers
1 min |
April 20, 2026
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The threat we breathe
It's not enough that we have to guard ourselves against the excruciating heat we are experiencing these days; now it seems that for some of us the very air we breathe may not be as safe as we think.
1 min |
April 20, 2026
The Freeman
AI and “Brain Fry”
Heavy users of artificial intelligence report being overwhelmed by trying to keep up with and on top of the technology designed to make their lives easier. Too many lines of code to analyze, armies of AI assistants to wrangle, and lengthy prompts to draft are among the laments by hard-core AI adopters.
1 min |
April 20, 2026
The Freeman
MIB: CEBU'S POWER PLAYERS AND RISING TITANS The Younger Lius: Weaving Penshoppe's Future
Penshoppe has long been one of the Philippines' most recognized fashion brands, known for style, creativity, and Filipino pride.
1 min |
April 20, 2026
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Oponganon solo parents honored in a weeklong celebration
Solo parents in Lapu-Lapu City were honored in a weeklong solidarity celebration as the city government reaffirmed and expanded support programs for their welfare.
1 min |
April 20, 2026
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Remulla orders retrieval of all House SALNs amid flood control probe
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has ordered the retrieval of the Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALNs) of all members of the House of Representatives as the Office of the Ombudsman intensifies its investigation into the alleged flood control kickback scandal.
1 min |
April 20, 2026
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Tulfo pushes swift conclusion of flood control anomaly probe
Pursuing accountability in the flood control mess should not be abandoned amid the need for relief and long-term solutions to rising prices caused by the Middle East crisis, Senator Erwin Tulfo said yesterday, April 19.
1 min |
April 20, 2026
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'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' delivers fan service for right reasons
People may call “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” fan-service, a heavily loaded term used to describe a film that panders to its intended audience over substantial storytelling.
4 min |
April 20, 2026
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'PERFECT CROWN' IS #1 MOST VIEWED K-SERIES ON DISNEY+
Disney+'s recently released romantic comedy Perfect Crown has become the number one most viewed Korean series on Disney+ globally, based on five days of views.
1 min |
April 20, 2026
The Freeman
More city brgys to have access to P20/kilo rice
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival announced yesterday the next barangays included in the Benteng Bigas Program rollout, continuing the distribution of the P20-per-kilo rice subsidy that began in the city weeks earlier.
1 min |
April 20, 2026
The Freeman
DA expands P20/kilo rice program amid oil crisis
The Department of Agriculture has expanded the rollout of the P20 per kilo rice program, as the “government moves to temper the impact on vulnerable households of rising costs driven by the ongoing energy emergency.”
2 min |
April 20, 2026
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AIC Airports Risk Day: Aboitiz InfraCapital drives operational excellence across gateways
Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC) Airports, the country's largest airport operator outside Manila, recently convened its airport business units for the AIC Airports Risk Day.
2 min |
April 20, 2026
The Freeman
Suspension of diesel excise tax pushed
Even with massive rollbacks expected in the coming weeks, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian is pushing for the immediate suspension of the excise tax on diesel, arguing that pump prices remain excessively high compared to pre-crisis levels.
2 min |
April 20, 2026
The Freeman
Phl-UK trade expected to rise this year
Bilateral trade between the Philippines and United Kingdom is expected to increase this year following enhancements made to an existing preferential trade arrangement.
1 min |
April 20, 2026
The Freeman
COA flags OVP over P300M disallowance
The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Office of Vice President Sara Duterte, this time for the use of a P300 million in \"disallowed\" government funds, apart from the P73.2 million return order that has reached \"finality,\" a lawmaker revealed over the weekend.
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