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The Freeman
Phl stopped seeking SF funding for bridge project in 2024
There was never any active loan agreement from South Korea to fund a multi-billion-peso bridge project in the Philippines, according to two departments, which say the Philippines had only agreed to exploratory talks.
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September 11, 2025
The Freeman
Alta Vista dominates 2nd leg of 19th Sta. Lucia Golf Tour
It was home sweet home for the players of Alta Vista Golf and Country Club as they dominated the second leg the 19th Sta. Lucia Golf Tour played at their club in Pardo, Cebu City last week.
2 min |
September 11, 2025
The Freeman
PSA-7to implement online appointment system Oct. 1
The Philippine Statistics Authority in Region 7 (PSA-7) announced that the Cebu City Civil Registry System (CRS) Outlet will fully implement the Online Appointment System starting October 1, 2025.
1 min |
September 11, 2025
The Freeman
Giddey stays with Bulls
Australian guard Josh Giddey has signed a new contract to remain with the NBA’s Chicago Bulls, the team announced on Tuesday (Wednesday Phl time).
1 min |
September 11, 2025
The Freeman
Ayala-led telco expands GDay nationwide
Globe Telecom is marking the 10th year of its annual GDay celebration this September, positioning the campaign as both a customer rewards platform and a nationwide brand activation drive.
1 min |
September 11, 2025
The Freeman
Aboitiz InfraCapital receives Grand Tourism Excellence Award
The Airports Business of Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. (AIC), the infrastructure arm of the Aboitiz Group, reaffirmed its role as a driver of Philippine tourism as it received the Grand Tourism Excellence Award at the recent Manila Overseas Press Club (MOPC) Grand Tourism Awards.
1 min |
September 11, 2025
The Freeman
Pam: Bulletproof SUV lent by friend, not gift
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro has dismissed insinuations from former governor Gwendolyn Garcia that the bulletproof Toyota Land Cruiser she was using was a gift from controversial contractor Allan Quirante of QM Builders.
1 min |
September 11, 2025
The Freeman
Drinking and guns
From Negros Island comes to us the devastating news of a man who accidentally shot dead his six-year-old daughter in Barangay 10, Victorias City, Negros Occidental, last August 30.
1 min |
September 11, 2025
The Freeman
Jobless rate climbs to 5.3% in July
The Philippine unemployment rate spiked to 5.3% in July 2025 from 3.7% last June, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Wednesday, September 10.
1 min |
September 11, 2025
The Freeman
Ynoc Primeland leads farm subdivision concept in Cebu
Cebu is set to welcome its first legitimate farm subdivision with the launch of Labranza Farm Ville, a pioneering project by Ynoc Primeland Corp., the real estate development arm of the Ynoc Group of Companies.
1 min |
September 11, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu Wedding Expo: Weddings at the Waterfront Returns for its 9th Grand Year
Now on its 9th year, the Cebu Wedding Expo: Weddings at the Waterfront remains to be the biggest and most prestigious bridal fair in Cebu City.
1 min |
September 11, 2025
The Freeman
SK cancels support for bridge project
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has halted proceedings for a multi-billion development loan for a bridge project in the Philippines after it was revealed the loan had been revived under political pressure despite being initially rejected over its risk for corruption.
2 min |
September 11, 2025
The Freeman
Factory output shrinks in July
Philippine manufacturing output contracted in July as some firms took a cautious stance amid the United States’ imposition of reciprocal tariffs.
2 min |
September 11, 2025
The Freeman
Outstanding achievers take centerstage in CESAFI Hall of Fame Awards tonight
The outstanding achievers of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) for the past 25 years will be formally recognized in the first-ever CESAFI Hall of Fame Awards today (Thursday, September 11) at the Cebu Coliseum.
1 min |
September 11, 2025
The Freeman
DOLE: Country's labor market shows resilience amid calamities
The Philippine labor market showed resilience despite severe weather disruptions, according to the July 2025 Labor Force Survey (LFS) released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
1 min |
September 11, 2025
The Freeman
52 contractors to be summoned over 2022 campaign donations
The Commission on Elections will seek explanations from 52 contractors who allegedly donated to candidates during the 2022 elections, including Lawrence Lubiano, who has admitted to donating P30 million to Sen. Chiz Escudero's senatorial campaign while his firm held government contracts.
2 min |
September 11, 2025
The Freeman
Who we are in the eyes of God
It would be good if all the time we have it clear in our mind who we really are, what our true identity and dignity are, in the eyes, in the mind and heart of God. It would help us to stay calm, confident, and happy despite the ups and downs of our earthly sojourn.
2 min |
September 10, 2025
The Freeman
NBA BUZZ
Bird Rights
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September 10, 2025
The Freeman
Arjo on photo with Discayas: 'Just a quick hi-hello'
Actor-politician Arjo Atayde clarified that it was a “quick hi-hello” with the controversial contractor couple Sarah and Curlee Discaya when he met them in 2022.
1 min |
September 10, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu bets big on MICE with new industry guide
Cebu is ramping up efforts to position itself as a leading hub for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) with the launch of its first industry guidebook, a move aimed at attracting more international and domestic events to the province.
1 min |
September 10, 2025
The Freeman
Something out of left field
Something that began with a call for contractors of flood-control projects to be ashamed of themselves has resulted in the removal of the Senate president and others.
1 min |
September 10, 2025
The Freeman
PASSENGERS ASKED: Give CBRT dry run a try
While Package 1 of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project is reportedly 99% complete, its dry run has been pushed back to September 17, 2025, during which the city’s top official asked the public to give it a try.
2 min |
September 10, 2025
The Freeman
New ventures boost Philippine startup scene
IdeaSpace Foundation, the startup accelerator of the MVP Group of Companies, has unveiled six ventures for the 13th batch of its flagship Accelerator Program, underscoring its focus on technology-driven solutions to some of the Philippines’ most pressing challenges.
1 min |
September 10, 2025
The Freeman
Tisa flood-control project unfinished even after 5 years
A P60-million flood mitigation project in Barangay Tisa, Cebu City, which has remained unfinished even after five years, is the most recent project that Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival has flagged.
2 min |
September 10, 2025
The Freeman
Korean women target US military forced prostitution lawsuit
More than 100 South Korean women forced to work as prostitutes for US soldiers stationed in the country have filed a landmark lawsuit accusing Washington of abuse, their lawyers said Tuesday.
1 min |
September 10, 2025
The Freeman
OCCCI Jr. Sheermasters, Hoopsters dominate Visayas G-Hoops Season 1
The OCCCI Jr. Sheermasters of Ormoc City and the Hoopsters Training Camp of Talisay City reigned supreme in the Visayas G-Hoops Season 1 over the weekend at the Cebu City Sports Institute (CCSI) Gym in Barangay Sawang Calero.
1 min |
September 10, 2025
The Freeman
Duterte lawyer asks Marcos admin to bring him home
Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s lead counsel has urged the Marcos administration to allow the former leader to return to the Philippines and be temporarily released here, claiming his “deteriorating” health has made him struggle to guide his defense at the International Criminal Court.
3 min |
September 10, 2025
The Freeman
Private sector pledges 251,000 housing units under Pag-IBIG
Private developers have committed to deliver 251,000 socialized housing units under the expanded Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) program of Pag-IBIG Fund, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development said.
1 min |
September 10, 2025
The Freeman
BBM's proverbial Pandora's Box
The exposé made by President BBM in his fourth SONA last July 28, 2025 has opened a can of worms or, if you will, a Pandora's Box with far-reaching implications and consequences. It has caused the firing of a former DPWH secretary, Manuel Bonoan, and led both houses of Congress to conduct their respective legislative investigations in aid of legislation. Then, from that presidential exposé, all the stench and shenanigans came out.
3 min |
September 10, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu to get P26B in projects
A total of 796 proposed infrastructure projects worth P26.53 billion are lined up for Cebu Province under the Fiscal Year 2026 National Expenditure Program (NEP) of the Department of Public Works and Highways in Central Visayas (DPWH-7).
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