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The Freeman
Magsayo grateful to fight in Pacquiao undercard
Another Filipino fighter will be seeing action in the Manny Pacquiao-Mario Barrios fight card on July 19 (July 20 Philippine time) as former world champion Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo battles Mexican Jorge Mata Cuellar at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
1 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
'Killer' of Minnesota lawmaker caught after two-day manhunt
US law enforcement officials in Minnesota caught the suspected killer of a Democratic state lawmaker and her husband on Sunday, authorities said, ending a two-day manhunt.
2 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
Mindanao bets nab Bb. Pilipinas 2025 crowns
Jerimi Nuqui (Caloocan), Mia Golosino (Malabon), and Jercy Raine Cruz (Makati City), who automatically gained a spot for being named Binibining Playtime, the people’s choice in the online poll.
1 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
Fewer teachers, bigger problems
We can only hope that the process itself can be fast-tracked, but even that remains something to be hoped for.
2 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
13 street gangs 'persona non grata' in Valenzuela
Thirteen gang groups operating in Valenzuela City—many of them involving minors—have been declared “persona non grata” by city officials due to violations of laws and local ordinances, including drug use and violence.
1 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
PB authorizes Gwen to give out solar lamps
The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) has authorized outgoing Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia to sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with various local government units (LGUs) for the distribution of more than 26,000 solar-powered streetlights across the province.
2 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
PB okays organic farming ordinance
The Cebu Provincial Board has unanimously approved on third and final reading an ordinance institutionalizing sustainable agricultural practices, promoting chemical-free farming, protecting the environment, and safeguarding public health.
2 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
Araneta's trainer confident of victory
The camp of Omega Boxing Gym standout Christian “The Bomb” Araneta is highly confident on his chances against Thai Thanongsak Simsri in an exciting showdown of power punchers for the IBF light flyweight belt on Thursday, June 19, at the Ota City General Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan.
1 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
When even lawmakers are fooled by Al, laws can't fix it
An Al-generated video circulating on the internet over the weekend appeared to have misled Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa into sharing what he seemingly believed was a genuine youth voice against the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
2 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
Chanel reports 28% drop in full-year profit
French luxury group Chanel said that it suffered a 28.2-percent drop in net profit to $3.4 billion last year because of \"challenging\" conditions in some markets.
1 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
It's too late to quit
I have been riding and racing bikes for more than 30 years now. No, I never rode as a professional, not that I didn’t want to but because cycling wasn’t my dream job. Besides, only playing professional basketball can give you a quality life. Or boxing, if your first name starts with Manny.
2 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
Beermen clinch top seeding, Gin Kings claim No. 4 spot
The powerhouse San Miguel Beer of old showed up in a time of need and swamped NorthPort, 126-91, last Sunday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo to clinch the top seeding in the PBA Philippine Cup playoffs.
1 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
DTI re-exports substandard inner tubes to place of origin
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) re-exported 19,499 pieces of non-compliant rubber inner tubes for motorcycles, valued at approximately P500,000, back to their country of origin.
1 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
Who's afraid of the impeachment?
The twists and turns leading to the convening of the Senate impeachment court that will try VP Sara Duterte were/are mind boggling.
2 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
Urgent repair of Taboan Public Market pushed
San Nicolas Proper Barangay Captain Clifford Niñal has once again appealed to the Cebu City Government to urgently repair the Taboan Public Market, citing safety concerns for both vendors and visitors—locals and tourists alike.
1 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
The teacher exodus from Central Visayas
According to Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) regional director Dr. Salustiano Jimenez, Central Visayas has become a hotspot for overseas teacher recruitment.
3 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
Learning from a loss
A girl drowned in Sitio Kanipaan, Barangay Basak, Mandaue City, Tuesday last week after she allegedly fell into the river there.
1 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
DTI launches AI chatbots to help citizens, businesses
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has launched two helpful AI chatbots to make it easier for Filipinos to get information and services from the government. These chatbots are called 'FAI' and 'TIA', and they are part of DTI's effort to improve customer service and reduce long waiting times.
2 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
Chinese fugitive slams head on glass after being barred from Philippines
A Chinese national attempted to violently disrupt his exclusion from the Philippines by deliberately slamming his head into the glass shield of a fire extinguisher case at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3.
1 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
PH, Japan navies hold anti-submarine drills in WPS
The navies of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) conducted joint maritime exercises focusing on anti-submarine warfare in the West Philippine Sea.
1 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
US researchers seek to legitimize AI mental health care
Researchers at Dartmouth College believe artificial intelligence can deliver reliable psychotherapy, distinguishing their work from the unproven and sometimes dubious mental health apps flooding today's market.
2 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
Alcover wants more upland developments
Councilor Pastor \"Jun\" Alcover recently expressed his observation of a seeming disparity in development between Cebu City proper and the upland barangays.
1 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
P29M Barangay San Roque multi-purpose hall deferred
The Cebu City Council deferred a resolution for a P29-million rehabilitation of a multi-purpose hall in Barangay San Roque after multiple issues were raised during their recent session.
2 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
Mandaue SKF prexy wants more vehicles
Mandaue City SK Federation President and ex-officio Councilor Gayle Jumao- as has expressed hope that the incoming administration will allocate funds to provide vehicles for other Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials who were not included in the recent distribution.
3 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
'Biodiesel blend hike still in sight'
Even with the impending pause, the Marcos administration remains committed to implementing higher biodiesel blends after a thorough review and once market conditions improve.
1 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
Akbayan hits Senate, LEDAC over failed P200 wage hike
Akbayan Party-list Representative Perci Cendaña condemned the Senate and the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) for their alleged failure to advance the proposed P200 across-the-board wage hike.
1 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
Bankers group expresses support for new DICT chief
Bankers nationwide have aired their support for the new leadership of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
1 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
Family business forum in Cebu highlights succession planning
Against a backdrop of generational transition challenges and mounting demand for structured succession planning in Philippine family enterprises, Premier Family Business Consulting founder Jon Ramos launched his debut book “Legacy in Action,” at a high-level forum in Cebu.
2 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
UC Webmasters to hold basketball tryouts
Basketball players who aspire to become part of the University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters college varsity team in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) will have a chance to do so.
1 min |
June 16, 2025
The Freeman
Donaire is world champion again
It was not a pretty way to win the championship, but Filipino boxer Nonito Donaire Jr. is world champion once again.
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