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The Freeman
CCCI to host world-class leadership program in Cebu
The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) will host for the first time in the Philippines the Human Interaction Laboratory (HIL), a behavioral science-based leadership and management program long established at Stanford University and American University in Washington, DC.
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September 17, 2025
The Freeman
Remittances climb to 7-month high in July
Cash remittances from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) climbed to a seven-month high of $3.2 billion in July, as families tapped more funds for the school season and a weaker peso encouraged higher inflows.
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September 17, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu biz sector resilient amid nat'l issues
While persistent corruption scandals at the national level continue to weigh on the Philippines’ international reputation, Cebu’s business community is seeking to distance itself from those challenges by highlighting local strengths and governance.
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September 16, 2025
The Freeman
Archival seeks public understanding
\"Unya dili man ma respetohan sa driver, so karon naa nay (Temporary Operator's Permit) TOP, of course ma respetohan na nila kay ila namang lisensya ang problema,\" said Archival.
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September 16, 2025
The Freeman
'Adolescence,' 'The Studio' dominate Emmy Awards
Searing teen murder saga “Adolescence” was the big winner at yesterday’s Emmy Awards, claiming eight prizes including best limited series, while “The Pitt” prevailed in a tight race for best drama at television’s equivalent of the Oscars.
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September 16, 2025
The Freeman
Pacquiao pays tribute to Hatton: "A brave and kind man"
Filipino ring legend Manny Pacquiao paid tribute to the late Ricky Hatton, whom he described as “a great fighter” and “a brave and kind man”.
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September 16, 2025
The Freeman
PISTON- Cebu will not join Sept. 18's transport strike
The Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (PISTON) in Cebu announced that it will not join the nationwide transport strike scheduled on September 18 by their Manila counterpart.
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September 16, 2025
The Freeman
Why there are rules in improv, according to Gabe Mercado
One of the bravest things Gabe Mercado did in his 40s was to move from his hometown of Quezon City to Baguio. He said, “If I don’t do this now, I will never have the courage to do it later.”
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September 16, 2025
The Freeman
Maxim drivers picket at LTO-7, decry "unjust” apprehensions
Drivers of Maxim, a ride-hailing service group allied with PISTON Cebu, yesterday (Sept. 15) staged a picket rally outside the Land Transportation Office (LTO) Central Visayas main office along N. Bacalso Avenue, Cebu City.
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September 16, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu rolls out two-year real property tax amnesty
Assistant Provincial Treasurer Edna Toring-Obeñita said the program was launched in line with Republic Act (R.A.) No. 12001, or the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act (RPVARA).
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September 16, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu’s Christwil Villanueva makes rousing debut in Malaysia Superbike Championship
Multi-titled Cebuano rider Christwil “Bogart” Villanueva made quite an impression while representing the Philippines in Round 3 of the Aeon Credit MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship 2025 at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit over the weekend.
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September 16, 2025
The Freeman
CPDRRMO a department again
The Cebu Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CPDRRMO) has been reconstituted into a full-fledged department under the administration of Governor Pamela Baricuatro, following its approval on third and final reading by the 17th Provincial Board during its regular session yesterday, September 15, 2025.
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September 16, 2025
The Freeman
Brice Hernandez, Mendozas sacked over P55M Bulacan projects
Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon dismissed three engineers tied to alleged anomalies in flood-control projects in Bulacan’s Ist engineering district, the agency said in a decision dated Monday, September 15.
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September 16, 2025
The Freeman
Banks' real estate exposure rises in Q2
The banking industry’s exposure to the volatile real estate sector climbed to 19.61 percent of total loans in the second quarter, up from 19.41 percent in the first quarter, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed.
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September 16, 2025
The Freeman
Prelude
The activities for this week are a prelude of many to come.
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September 16, 2025
The Freeman
Archival updates public on city's CBRT project
Before the actual dry run, ahead of the approaching day for the start of Phase 1 operation, the Cebu City Government will inspect the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) route.
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September 16, 2025
The Freeman
Where reforms take root
In his November 30, 2024 column for the Manila Bulletin, Sonny Coloma described former Public Works and Highways secretary Rogelio \"Babes\" Singson as a person for others.
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September 16, 2025
The Freeman
What to know about Sept. 21 rallies
MANILA --- Thousands are expected to troop to Luneta and the EDSA People Power Monument on Sunday, September 21, for two separate rallies denouncing corruption in flood control projects.
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September 16, 2025
The Freeman
The Senate political realignment
A few minutes after the Blue Ribbon Committee heard the shocking revelations by the Discaya couple linking a number of representatives to the flood-control scam, the group of Tito Sen executed a flawless coup, ousting Chiz Escudero from the Senate presidency. That eighth of September was a historic date in the history of the Senate.
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September 16, 2025
The Freeman
DTI partners with GJobs to ease MSME hiring woes
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has moved to ease hiring constraints for the Philippines' micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by onboarding its network of business counselors to GJobs, a recruitment and referral tool embedded within the GCash app.
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September 16, 2025
The Freeman
Reports of infra issues in city pour in
FOLLOWING CALL FROM ARCHIVAL
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September 16, 2025
The Freeman
Fuel price hikes hit fourth straight week
Motorists face another fuel price hike on Tuesday, September 16, marking the fourth straight week of increases. The uptick, however, will be tempered by the growing global oil supply.
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September 16, 2025
The Freeman
Exercise in futility
The president has seen it fit to form a task force to investigate corruption in flood-control project dealings.
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September 16, 2025
The Freeman
Cheetahs, Warriors start campaigns on a high note
The Benedicto College (BC) Cheetahs and the University of San Carlos (USC) Warriors passed through different roads as they kicked off their title bids on a high note in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament last Sunday, September 14, at the new Cebu Coliseum.
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September 16, 2025
The Freeman
P20/kilo rice to roll out today
Amid the looming nationwide transport strike over alleged corruption on government flood-control projects, the national government's flagship food subsidy program, Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!, is set to roll out today in five major cities including Cebu City.
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September 16, 2025
The Freeman
Mandaue cracks down on trucking firms causing muddy public roads
The Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM) met with representatives of 23 trucking companies believed to be responsible for the dirt along the access road from U.N. Avenue leading to the Cansaga Bridge.
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September 15, 2025
The Freeman
How Viva's AshDres could put Pinoy love stories on the map
As new loveteams are being launched by traditional networks, Viva artists Andres Muhlach and Ashtine Olviga stand out thanks to the immense popularity of their Viva One series “Ang Mutya ng Section E,” which has built a strong following in the Philippines and overseas.
3 min |
September 15, 2025
The Freeman
Gabriela to get 64th party-list seat
The Gabriela Party-list is set to occupy the 64th seat in the House of Representatives, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Sunday, September 14.
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September 15, 2025
The Freeman
Lacson debunks rumors of another Senate coup
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Sunday, September 14, dismissed a post claiming a new Senate leadership change was underway.
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September 15, 2025
The Freeman
More Filipinos engage in gig work for additional revenue
Technological advancements and the pandemic accelerated the Philippine gig work economy, but it is still being viewed only as an additional revenue stream, according to market research company Ipsos.
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