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The Freeman
Cosmetic fixes
The new administrations of Cebu City and Province have their work cut out for them. Aside from having to prove themselves as worthy of the positions they inherit, they also inherit unresolved cosmetic ills plaguing the land of barangays.
2 min |
June 22, 2025
The Freeman
Gin Kings arrange semifinal duel with Beermen
It’s San Miguel Beer versus Barangay Ginebra in one side of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals.
1 min |
June 22, 2025
The Freeman
Rama encourages donors to help CCMC
Former Cebu City mayor Michael Rama said he would not object nor would have hard feelings towards any of the donors who wish to continue helping with the completion of the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC).
1 min |
June 22, 2025
The Freeman
Sen. Bong Go visits fire-hit families
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go personally visited Mandaue City, Cebu to extend assistance last week to families affected by a recent fire incident.
1 min |
June 22, 2025
The Freeman
THE FIRST DAY OF THE LAST YEAR IN ELEMENTARY
It was both warm and windy that Monday morning, and the sun seemed to shine a little differently that day. Rizza stopped in front of the gate of Cristobal Elementary School. Clutching the straps of her backpack tightly, she took a deep breath.
2 min |
June 22, 2025
The Freeman
Lifestyle Anthology: Where Quality, Style and Mindful Living Come Together as One
As Cebu continues to progress with the help of technology's shifts and advances, it has not turned a blind eye to its cultural treasures and cachets.
2 min |
June 22, 2025
The Freeman
CH's annual power cost seen to reduce by 20%
Incoming Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival said that city government's annual electricity cost is expected to reduce by 10 to 20 percent following the approval of his ordinance promoting the use of solar panels in city operations.
2 min |
June 22, 2025
The Freeman
Chan steps down as RPOC-7 chair
Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard \"Ahong\" Chan has stepped down as chairperson of the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) Region VII as he prepares to assume office as the elected representative of the city's lone district.
2 min |
June 22, 2025
The Freeman
Seniors denied free parking?
\"Ang mga seniors man gud, musulod silag parking areas, ilang pagtuo free na sila tanan. But specific kaayo ang naa sa ordinansa,\" he said.
3 min |
June 22, 2025
The Freeman
'24 Oras Podcast' drops this June 23
In another innovative step to bring comprehensive news accessible to more audiences, GMA Integrated News will launch tomorrow the “24 Oras Podcast,” where listeners can tune in to the Network’s flagship newscast with weekday anchors Mel Tiangco, Vicky Morales, and Emil Sumangil, and catch up on the weekend’s top stories on “24 Oras Weekend” with Ivan Mayrina and Pia Arcangel.
1 min |
June 22, 2025
The Freeman
The dolls are here and they're taking no prisoners
M3gan is back, but she's not alone.
2 min |
June 22, 2025
The Freeman
Cebuana karateka bags silver medal in Southeast Asian Championships
Bemedaled Cebuana karateka Alexis Nicole Villacarlos delivered silver medal for the Philippines in the 12th Southeast Asian Karate Federation (SEAKF) Championships held last June 17-19 at the Indoor Stadium of Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex in Brunei Darussalam.
1 min |
June 22, 2025
The Freeman
Expert says cancer not a death sentence
Cancer is not a death sentence that people should be feared, this according to Dr. Zee Ying Kiat, a senior consultant of Parkway Cancer Centre (PCC), a leading oncology specialist center committed to providing comprehensive diagnostic and treatment for cancer, during its media briefing last Friday at the Radisson Blu Cebu.
1 min |
June 22, 2025
The Freeman
Sara trip to Australia spawns concern from Filipino rights defenders there
Vice President Sara Duterte is currently in Melbourne, Australia, for a “personal trip” and will join Filipinos there this weekend for a rally for former President Rodrigo Duterte.
3 min |
June 22, 2025
The Freeman
Commuters, operators react to fare hike
With just P100 in her pocket, Lorena (not her real name) skips lunch almost every day --not by choice, but because her entire allowance barely covers her daily commute from Liloan town to Cebu City. By 6 A.M., the 20-year-old is already on the road. She has to take two jeepneys just to make it to her 7:30 A.M. class.
3 min |
June 21, 2025
The Freeman
PRO-7: 1 year enough for overweight cops to trim down
Police Regional Office-7 regional director Police Brigadier General Redrico Maranan expressed his support for the directive of Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Nicolas Torre III to enforce a weight limit on overweight police officers, saying that the one-year timeframe given by Torre is already ample time for the compliance of the weight standard.
1 min |
June 21, 2025
The Freeman
Pam taps ex-agri chief as food security adviser
In a move seen to reshape Cebu's approach to agricultural development, incoming Governor Pamela Baricuatro has tapped former Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol as her food security adviser.
1 min |
June 21, 2025
The Freeman
Double KO match in PBA today
A bit of fine-tuning in its game enabled TNT Tropang 5G to squeak past Magnolia and extend their PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals duel at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
2 min |
June 21, 2025
The Freeman
How polls flipped Senate script on impeach trial
Before the 2025 midterm elections, the Senate left no doubt about its willingness to begin impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. But after the polls? Certainty began to waver.
5 min |
June 21, 2025
The Freeman
Informed, included, involved
Next Wednesday, during their last session, will the present Cebu City Council approve or not the proposed Cebu City Zoning Ordinance/ CLUP (Comprehensive Land Use Plan) amidst two conflicting positions:
2 min |
June 21, 2025
The Freeman
Wenceslao asks new City Council to approve revised RPT ordinance
Councilor Noel Wenceslao is requesting the new set of Cebu City Council to continue working on the revision of the Real Property Tax (RPT) Code.
1 min |
June 21, 2025
The Freeman
Coastal board pushing for more measures to protect mangroves
The Cebu Coastal Management Board (CMB) has requested the Cebu City Council to legislate programs and protection measures for the growth and development of mangroves in Barangays Cogon Pardo and Inayawan.
3 min |
June 21, 2025
The Freeman
P4.80 per liter fuel hike looms as Israel-Iran conflict escalates
Escalating tensions between Israel and Tran could push fuel prices in the Philippines up by as much as P4.80 per liter next week, the Department of Energy (DOE) warned.
2 min |
June 21, 2025
The Freeman
THIS ICONIC SKYSCRAPER IS A BEAUTIFUL ADDITION TO BACOLOD'S GROWING SKYLINE
Construction is underway for property giant Megaworld's fifth residential condominium development inside its 34-hectare The Upper East township in Bacolod City.
2 min |
June 21, 2025
The Freeman
Explore the best solutions
One sad sight that has become common today is the sight of people who don't have homes, don't have much in the way of clothes, and not even much in awareness as they appear to wander the streets in a perpetual daze.
1 min |
June 21, 2025
The Freeman
Pacers demolish OKC Thunder to force Game 7 in NBA Finals
The Indiana Pacers, rallying around injured star Tyrese Haliburton, crushed the Oklahoma City Thunder, 108-91, on Thursday (Friday Philippine time) to force a decisive Game 7 in the NBA Finals.
1 min |
June 21, 2025
The Freeman
World Bank sees weak Phl growth until 2027
With Philippine economic growth expected to fall below target this year until 2027, the World Bank is urging the country to double down efforts to pursue reforms aimed at improving the business environment and rebuilding fiscal space to safeguard and achieve faster growth.
1 min |
June 21, 2025
The Freeman
NRCE 2025: Shaping retail sector's AI-powered future
As digital transformation continues to reshape the global retail landscape, the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) is set to convene the country's largest gathering of retail professionals at the 31st National Retail Conference and Expo (NRCE) on July 31 to August 1, 2025, at the SMX Convention Center Manila.
1 min |
June 21, 2025
The Freeman
Comelec-Mandaue to reuse 1,008 ballot boxes for BSKE
In preparation for the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), the Commission on Elections - Office of the Election Officer (Comelec-OEO) in Mandaue City and the City Treasurer's Office have begun opening the yellow ballot boxes.
1 min |
June 21, 2025
The Freeman
Changwon K-Pop World Fest Cebu Preliminary returns
After a two-year hiatus, the Changwon K-Pop World Festival 2025 – Cebu Preliminary will return for its latest edition on June 29 at the City Wing Atrium of SM Seaside City.
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