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Cebu City chosen as among top 3 cities for sustainable urbanization strategy
Cebu City is one of the three Philippine cities chosen for phase II of the ASEAN Sustainable Urbanization Strategy (ASUS), a visionary initiative backed by the Australian Government to nurture smarter, greener, and more resilient cities across Southeast Asia.
3 min |
July 17, 2025
The Freeman
Inspired Cebu Greats gun for first back-to-back wins
Take on Isabela Cowboys in MPBL today
1 min |
July 17, 2025
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Looking Back at AlDub
Ten Years Later
5 min |
July 16, 2025
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P143M disallowances
“The legal (team) is already working on it based sa among meeting,” said Baricuatro.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
The Freeman
Mactan Rock eyes expansion with BDO’s financial support
In a move to address growing demand for sustainable water solutions, BDO Unibank Inc. has deepened its longstanding partnership with Mactan Rock Industries Inc., a Cebu-based water treatment and supply firm with over four decades of operational experience.
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July 16, 2025
The Freeman
Phl banks fail to meet MSME lending quota in Q1
Philippine banks continued to miss the mandated lending quota for small businesses as of end-March, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
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Cebu nominated for 'Most Desirable Region'
Cebu clinches nomination anew as the “Most Desirable Region (Worldwide)” via the 24th Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
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George undergoes surgery
Philadelphia 76ers star forward Paul George underwent arthroscopic left knee surgery on Monday (Tuesday, July 15 Philippine) after suffering an injury in a recent workout, the NBA team announced.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
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Veco to customers: Electricity rates up by P0.24/kWh in July-August billing
Residential customers of Visayan Electric (Veco) will see a P0.24 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) increase in their July-August electricity bills, bringing the overall rate to P11.27/kWh, up from last month's P11.03/kWh.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
The Freeman
Archival urges CH to lead in waste segregation drive
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival is urging all city government employees to begin solid waste segregation within their offices, a key move in his administration's \"Clean and Green\" campaign.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
The Freeman
Tropa, Beermen locked and loaded for Game 2 war
The drama sparked by the much-talked-about offensive basketball interference now shifts to a fight for 2-0 series lead or 1-1 deadlock, with the PBA Philippine Cup title protagonists setting out for battle both locked and loaded.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
The Freeman
Abante wants Quad Comm to probe sabungeros case
Rep. Bienvenido “Benny” Abante (Manila, 6th District), who co-chaired the House Quad Committee in the previous Congress, has filed a resolution seeking a probe into the case of the missing sabungeros.
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July 16, 2025
The Freeman
If Soco plays his cards well
Cebu Vice Governor Glenn Soco is at the crossroads of his political career. He can either push forward his chances to ascend higher in the political totem pole in 2028, or he can drop the ball and bungle his job as the number two executive in this population-rich and financially-strong premier province. The answer is in his own hands.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
The Freeman
Wemby cleared to return for Spurs
Victor Wembanyama has been medically cleared to return to the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs after being sidelined last February with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
The Freeman
30 manufacturing projects in the works
The Board of Investments (BoI) said that it is currently evaluating applications for 30 manufacturing projects which have a total cost of P33.54 billion.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
The Freeman
Baricuatro flags safety hazards, overcrowding
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro inspected the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT) on July 15, 2025, flagging critical safety hazards, overcrowding issues, and the continued collection of comfort room fees despite an executive order banning such charges.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
The Freeman
Superman: adaptations and adoptions
Kent’s teenage years before becoming Superman, focusing on his origins, friendships, and moral dilemmas.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
The Freeman
Syrian forces enter Druze after clashes
Syrian government forces entered the majority Druze city of Sweida on Tuesday, the interior ministry said, aiming to end clashes with Bedouin tribes that have killed nearly 100 people.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
The Freeman
Trump gives Russia 50 days to make deal with Ukraine
US President Donald Trump told Russia on Monday to end its war in Ukraine within 50 days or face massive new economic sanctions, as he laid out plans for infusions of weaponry for Kyiv via NATO.
3 min |
July 16, 2025
The Freeman
8 Filipinos rescued from Houthi-hit ship now in Saudi Arabia
Eight Filipino crew members rescued from a cargo vessel sunk by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea have safely reached Saudi Arabia, the Department of Foreign Affairs announced Tuesday, July 15.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
The Freeman
MCPO seeks CH help for command center
The Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO) is seeking support from the city government for the enhancement of its command center and the construction of new police stations that comply with standards set by the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM).
2 min |
July 16, 2025
The Freeman
Not ready for disasters
If the newly-appointed Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) head Dennis Francis Pastor is to be believed, the disaster response unit of the province is currently in a bad state and not disaster-ready.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
The Freeman
NBA BUZZ
Just like any male and female relationships, NBA contracts can be complicated with all the riders that include special circumstances and additional details which add flexibility to the contract but still, parting ways between players and teams can be a difficult process.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
The Freeman
Hong Kong leader backs same-sex couples' rights bill
Hong Kong leader John Lee threw his weight behind a bill recognizing limited rights for same-sex couples on Tuesday, despite fears that opposition from pro-Beijing parties could sink it.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
The Freeman
Go bares Cebu's potential for investment and growth
“PROSPER IN PARADISE”
3 min |
July 16, 2025
The Freeman
P1.1M undeclared cash seized from passenger
Authorities at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) intercepted an outbound passenger carrying over P1.1 million in undeclared Philippine currency, exceeding the allowable limit for travelers, on Monday, July 14.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
The Freeman
Al-generated Pope Sermons Flood YouTube, TikTok
AI-generated videos and audios of Pope Leo XIV are populating rapidly online, racking up views as platforms struggle to police them.
2 min |
July 16, 2025
The Freeman
Four champions from ARQ take center stage in “Engkwentro 16”
Four champions from the ARQ Stable led by Rodex “The Tank” Piala will take center stage in the “Engkwentro 16” fight card of ARQ Sports Promotions slated on July 26 at the Barangay Kalunasan Gym in Cebu City.
1 min |
July 16, 2025
The Freeman
NGCP: July 2025 power bills to increase as AS charges rise
Power consumers should brace for slightly higher electricity bills this July 2025, mainly due to increased charges for Ancillary Services (AS), according to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).
1 min |
July 16, 2025
The Freeman
Buyouts and waivers
Just like any male and female relationships, NBA contracts can be complicated with all the riders that include special circumstances and additional details which add flexibility to the contract but still, parting ways between players and teams can be a difficult process.
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