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The Freeman
Gwen, Raymond, Jonkie, Lolypop, Duke, Sun lead in latest survey
The “Boses ng Bayan” initiative of RPMD Foundation Inc. (RPMD) has unveiled its latest assessment of public officials in the Central Visayas region.
2 min |
April 22, 2025
The Freeman
Lady Gaga's Coachella show proves she's still a prime performer
When Lady Gaga first performed at Coachella in 2017, she had only a few weeks to prepare for her headlining show. She was a last-minute replacement for Beyoncé, who had to postpone due to pregnancy, delaying her set to the following year.
5 min |
April 22, 2025
The Freeman
Trump pushes presidential limits in his first 100 days
With Donald Trump back in the White House you never know what you’re going to get. Will he berate a foreign leader? Rock the global markets? Take vengeance against his foes?
3 min |
April 22, 2025
The Freeman
Phl team cyclists to show wares in Tour of Luzon
MANILA Southeast Asian Games medalist Ronald Oranza and Jan Paul Morales are two of 10 members of the PhilCycling men's national team who are seeing action in different teams in the Tour of Luzon: Great Revival that starts Thursday, April 24, in Paoay, Ilocos Norte.
1 min |
April 22, 2025
The Freeman
Concio, Bersamina stay in Bangkok title race
The Philippines' Michael Concio Jr. and Pau Bersamina hurdled their respective assignments in the eight and penultimate round to remain in title contention in the Bangkok Chess Club Open in Thailand Sunday night.
1 min |
April 22, 2025
The Freeman
Cebuano family business sets sights on national expansion
From a humble stall at Sugbo Mercado, Jipai Taiwan Fried Chicken is now setting its sights on national expansion, following the successful launch of its first full-service restaurant in Cebu City earlier this month.
2 min |
April 22, 2025
The Freeman
Kim K: From reality star to the Oval office
Billionaire businesswoman, high priestess of social media, Oval Office invitee, effortless siren, mother of four: Kim Kardashian has mastered the 21st century like no one else.
3 min |
April 22, 2025
The Freeman
Gwen sues 2 netizens for cyberlibel
Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, through her private legal team, has filed 10 counts of criminal complaints for cyberlibel before the National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas (NBI-CEVRO) against two netizens accused of spreading malicious and false information about her on social media.
3 min |
April 22, 2025
The Freeman
GMA, CreaZion Studios, Viu Phl collaborate on revenge drama 'Beauty Empire'
GMA Network, international film and TV production and distribution company CreaZion Studios, and pan-regional over-the-top (OTT) video streaming service Viu are set to deliver the revenge drama series “Beauty Empire.”
2 min |
April 22, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu nominated for travel award anew
Cebu gets the chance to keep its title as Asia's leading wedding destinations after being nominated again, this time for the 32nd edition of the World Travel Awards.
2 min |
April 22, 2025
The Freeman
PNP forms bodies vs kidnappings, disinfo
The Philippine National Police has formed two specialized committees to confront the rising threats of kidnapping and disinformation, describing the move as a proactive response to modern-day challenges.
1 min |
April 22, 2025
The Freeman
Pope Francis dies at 88
Pope Francis, an energetic reformer who inspired widespread devotion among Catholics but riled traditionalists, died Monday at age 88.
4 min |
April 22, 2025
The Freeman
Marcos eases Taiwan travel restrictions for Phl officials
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has relaxed long-standing travel restrictions for most Philippine government officials visiting Taiwan and for receiving Taiwanese delegations
1 min |
April 22, 2025
The Freeman
PCIC inks deal with GCash to ease payments to farmers
The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC), in partnership with Gcash, has launched the pilot run of its \"Digital Financial Literacy Caravan.\"
2 min |
April 22, 2025
The Freeman
Over 70 CV bridges rated poor to bad - DILG
Over 70 bridges in Central Visayas have been assessed as being in poor to bad condition, based on the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) Local Roads and Bridges Inventory (LRBI).
3 min |
April 22, 2025
The Freeman
"Why have you forsaken me?"
This piece is dedicated to the Filipino voters who are always being deceived, pressured, hoodwinked, unduly influenced, and even terrorized by unscrupulous traditional politicians whose greed for money is exceeded only by their insatiable thirst for power.
3 min |
April 22, 2025
The Freeman
Benefits available for summer/ heat-related illnesses
PhilHealth is reminding everyone that there are inpatient benefits packages for common summerrelated illnesses available at accredited hospitals nationwide. This after PAGASA officially declared April 16, 2025 the start of the dry season.
3 min |
April 22, 2025
The Freeman
EU election observers visited Comelec Cebu
Several members of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) visited the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Cebu Provincial Office on Monday, April 21, 2025, as part of their nationwide assessment of the country's electoral processes in preparation for the upcoming midterm elections.
1 min |
April 22, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu City to build 7 new school bldgs
To ease classroom congestion and address the shortage of educational facilities, the Cebu City Government is set to construct seven additional school buildings with up to 140 classrooms across the city.
2 min |
April 22, 2025
The Freeman
Over 70 CV bridges rated poor to bad – DILG
In the First District, most bridges were assessed to be in either good or fair condition, though the Mananga Bridge 1 in Tabunok recently barred 10-wheeler trucks due to defective bearing pads.
2 min |
April 22, 2025
The Freeman
NASA's oldest active astronaut returns to Earth on 70th birthday
Cake, gifts and a low-key family celebration may be how many senior citizens picture their 70th birthday.
1 min |
April 21, 2025
The Freeman
2 new roads inaugurated in San Fernando and Naga
Two newly completed road projects were officially inaugurated in the City of Naga and the town of San Fernando, both in southern Cebu.
1 min |
April 21, 2025
The Freeman
San Nicolas captain calls for aid for street dwellers
San Nicolas Proper Barangay Captain Rey Niñal is appealing for help as more homeless individuals return to the streets, especially in his area, which houses the popular Taboan Public Market.
2 min |
April 21, 2025
The Freeman
Peaceful Holy Week
Cebu experienced a peaceful and orderly Holy Week in 2025, thanks to the combined efforts of the Cebu City and Provincial governments, law enforcement agencies, and disaster response units.
2 min |
April 21, 2025
The Freeman
Chonky Furry Best Buds: Dog Obesity Gene Shared by Humans
Obesity is on the rise not just in humans but in dogs, whose history of selective breeding makes them an ideal species for studying the balance between genetics, diet, and lifestyle in weight gain.
3 min |
April 21, 2025
The Freeman
ICC rejects Duterte's bid to limit victim verification
The International Criminal Court (ICC) pre-trial chamber has denied former president Rodrigo Duterte's legal team's request to limit the process of verifying victims in the court's investigation into his controversial war on drugs.
1 min |
April 21, 2025
The Freeman
Capitol breaks ground on P76.4M road projects
The Cebu Provincial Government has officially commenced construction on three road projects in Carcar City, marking a significant step toward improved infrastructure in the area.
1 min |
April 21, 2025
The Freeman
Driver falls asleep, causes 10-vehicle crash
Ten vehicles were involved in a vehicular accident at F. Vestil Street, Mambaling, Cebu Cityinside the premises of a non-operational gasoline station-at around 6:30 a.m. on April 20, 2025.
1 min |
April 21, 2025
The Freeman
VISTA LAND CELEBRATES 50 YEARS WITH SANDIWA: AN EVENT HONORING LEADERSHIP, LEGACY, AND THE FILIPINO DREAM OF HOMEOWNERSHIP
Vista Land commemorated 50 years of creating thriving communities and fulfilling the Filipino dream of homeownership with a landmark event: Sandiwa.
2 min |
April 21, 2025
The Freeman
Tariffs could lift Boeing, and Airbus plane prices
Commercial plane prices already lifted in recent years due to pandemic supply chain shocks, are poised to climb further as Boeing and Airbus are buffeted by trade tariffs.
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