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The Freeman
LTO-7 loans breathalyzer devices to CPPO
The Land Transportation Office - Region 7 (LTO-7) has turned over five breathalyzer units to the Cebu Police Provincial Office (CPPO) on Thursday, February 19, in a move aimed at strengthening enforcement of Republic Act No. 10586, or the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013, across Cebu province.
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February 20, 2026
The Freeman
Oscar Best Picture nominee 'Hamnet' finds bittersweet resolution after tragedy
A young child named Hamnet was primed to join his father, William Shakespeare, in London, where he could fulfill his dream of becoming a stage actor once he got older.
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February 20, 2026
The Freeman
How powerful is the city in enforcing traffic rules?
The Supreme Court (SC) decided in favor of Cebu City and upheld the LGU's powers to enforce traffic rules and regulations, even if it results in inconvenience and less freedom of movement among citizens.
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February 20, 2026
The Freeman
Truly, A Memorable Birthday Celebration
The Yu clan recently got together to mark a special milestone: the birthday of Melissa, the only daughter of Roy Yu and Mila Padilla Yu.
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February 20, 2026
The Freeman
Eala outlasts Cirstea, rolls into Dubai quarters
Alex Eala is off to the quarterfinals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships after sweeping Sorana Cirstea in the round of 16, 7-5, 6-4, early Thursday morning (Phl time).
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February 20, 2026
The Freeman
Alcover criticizes Archival on Charter Day expenses
“WAY KWARTA???
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February 20, 2026
The Freeman
Former media man is new LTFRB-7 chief
Former anchorman Alexes Joseph “Aljo” Bendijo is the newest regional director of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in Central Visayas (LTFRB-RFRO VII).
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February 20, 2026
The Freeman
Positive 2025 turnout sets upbeat tone for ITF 2026
The International Travel Festival (ITF) is entering its 11th edition with momentum building for stronger booking turnout, after sales at last year’s fair jumped 50 percent to P120 million from about P80 million in 2024, reflecting resilient domestic travel demand.
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February 20, 2026
The Freeman
ABS-CBN forms the next big OPM band
Witness how the next big OPM band is formed in ABS-CBN’s first music docu-reality show on YouTube, “The Next Big Band,” which premiered yesterday on the ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube channel, the most-subscribed media and entertainment channel in Southeast Asia with 54.6 million subscribers.
1 min |
February 20, 2026
The Freeman
UV Lancers start quest for another crown
The University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers are eyeing for their second straight title of the year as the 1st Capt.
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February 20, 2026
The Freeman
Cebu City Charter Day Cup unfurls
Six commercial teams will slug it out for the coveted crown as the Cebu City Charter Day Cup 2026 basketball tournament kicks off today (Friday, February 20) at the Cebu City Sports Institute Gym in Barangay Sawang Calero.
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February 20, 2026
The Freeman
Mandaue launches early warning system
The Mandaue City Government, through the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), launched a web-based early warning system (EWS) yesterday, February 19, 2026, marking the first such system in Central Visayas.
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February 20, 2026
The Freeman
German dies after vehicle he was driving falls into a cliff
A drive at dusk on the way to a vacation ended in a tragic accident that claimed the life of a German national after the vehicle he was driving fell into a deep cliff in Barangay Jalomaynon, Dalaguete town, southern Cebu, on Wednesday afternoon, February 18.
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February 20, 2026
The Freeman
'Illegal' waste dumping triggers controversy
Tension arose between officials of Barangay Mabolo and Cebu City Hall personnel stemming from what was described as segregation activity in the area's Block 27, which was allegedly barred.
3 min |
February 20, 2026
The Freeman
Sinag Liga Asya to stage Junior World Showcase in Cebu
More than 50 teams from various countries across the globe will be coming over to Cebu to strut their wares in the Sinag Liga Asya (SLA) Junior World Showcase slated on July 1-5.
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February 20, 2026
The Freeman
An early announcement and what it can bring
Vice President Sara Duterte Carpio has announced that she will run for president in 2028.
3 min |
February 20, 2026
The Freeman
Top Line unveils rebranded stations in northern Cebu
Publicly listed Top Line Business Development Corp. has completed the renovation and rebranding of the first cluster of its acquired fuel retail network, bringing eight stations in Northern Cebu under the Light Fuels Express format as part of a broader expansion strategy.
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February 20, 2026
The Freeman
Pam: Kill plot may be linked to intensified drive against crimes
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro believes that the reported threat to her life may be linked to her administration's intensified campaign against criminality in the province.
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February 19, 2026
The Freeman
DSWD launches awareness week against sexual abuse
To address growing concerns over online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) and other forms of child sexual abuse in the country, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-7 launched a weeklong campaign to raise awareness.
1 min |
February 19, 2026
The Freeman
West Phl Sea official maps since 2012
The government's mapping agency pushed back on Wednesday, February 18, against claims that the West Philippine Sea lacks coordinates and does not exist on Philippine maps.
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February 19, 2026
The Freeman
DBP optimistic on growth despite profit drop
The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) remains optimistic on its prospects for this year despite posting a lower net income in 2025 due to higher provisioning to preserve its asset quality following delays in contractors' loan repayments amid a corruption scandal linked to government projects.
2 min |
February 19, 2026
The Freeman
Senior Israeli minister pushes for 'emigration' of Palestinian areas
A senior Israeli far-right minister vowed to encourage “emigration” from the Palestinian territories, despite mounting criticism of recent measures tightening Israel’s control over the occupied West Bank.
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February 19, 2026
The Freeman
NBI-7 probing into hit-and-run incident
“The NBI can always investigate on motu propio (on his own impulse), especially for crimes like this (that) can be considered high-profile cases,” she explained.
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February 19, 2026
The Freeman
Zelensky says European role at Geneva talks vital
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday Europe’s participation at talks in Geneva with US and Russian delegations was vital for any agreements reached on halting the war to hold.
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February 19, 2026
The Freeman
Archival halts road widening in Buhisan
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival is set to temporary stop the road widening and excavation works in Barangay Buhisan until all necessary permits are renewed and safety measures are secured.
2 min |
February 19, 2026
The Freeman
2026 Ash Wednesday and Lent
It is a wake-up call.
2 min |
February 19, 2026
The Freeman
Making Waves at Art Fair PH 2026
Since its formation in 2013, Cebu’s Qube Gallery has done well in showcasing the creative inflections of Cebu’s artists.
1 min |
February 19, 2026
The Freeman
Not victims but willing accomplices
Reports about Filipinos being smuggled abroad and roped or coerced into working for scam hubs in other countries are nothing new.
1 min |
February 19, 2026
The Freeman
CIT-U Wildcats bask in golden glow of success
The Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) Wildcats take pride in their historic basketball campaign in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25.
2 min |
February 19, 2026
The Freeman
Unthinkable to surrender the Kalayaan Islands to China
I thought I was hearing the Chinese ambassador suggesting that the Philippines should surrender the Kalayaan Island Group to Beijing, only to realize that it was a duly elected senator of the Republic debating with Senator Kiko Pangilinan and with impertinent audacity, made that despicable proposal.
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