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The Freeman
Heart, Pia attend SONA 2025 in white Filipiniana
Fashion icons Heart Evangelista and Pia Wurtzbach led attendees that turned heads at the 2025 State of the Nation Address.
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July 29, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu's inclusions in SONA programs
Transportation reform also took center stage with the revival of the iconic \"Love Bus\" under the Department of Transportation's \"Libreng Sakay\" initiative. Cebu and Davao were chosen as pilot areas, with the program officially beginning in Cebu on July 23 and in Davao the next day.
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July 29, 2025
The Freeman
US tariff to weigh on Philippine growth
The steep new tariff imposed by the United States on Philippine goods, alongside the broader impact of US President Donald Trump’s massive fiscal stimulus, is expected to weigh on the country’s economic growth, according to analysts.
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July 29, 2025
The Freeman
Thailand, Cambodia begin ceasefire talks
Thailand and Cambodia’s leaders opened peace talks Monday in Malaysia, seeking a ceasefire after five days of combat along their jungle-clad frontier that has killed at least 35 people.
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July 29, 2025
The Freeman
Alex Eala suffers early exit at Canadian Open
Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala exited the Canadian Open after suffering a grueling three-set loss to Czechia’s Marketa Vondrousova, 6-3, 1-6, 2-6, in Montreal early Monday morning (Philippine time).
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July 29, 2025
The Freeman
LOCAL REACTIONS TO MARCOS' SONA
Applauding healthcare reforms, demanding local impact
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July 29, 2025
The Freeman
Chiz Escudero keeps Senate presidency in 20th Congress
Sen. Francis Escudero secured the Senate presidency during the opening of the 20th Congress on Monday, July 28.
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July 29, 2025
The Freeman
2 shopping malls to be used as voter registration centers
Two shopping malls in Cebu City will be utilized as satellite voter registration centers for the 2025 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections from August 1 to 10.
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July 29, 2025
The Freeman
Imperious Pogacar wins Tour de France for fourth time
Tadej Pogacar completed a supreme performance to win the Tour de France in a rainy Paris, crushing his rivals to collect a fourth title.
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July 29, 2025
The Freeman
CCMC admin urged: Explain COA findings
Following the Commission on Audit's report on P70.9 million worth of unused medical equipment and supplies at Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC), Councilor Jose Lorenzo Abellanosa has filed a resolution urging the hospital's administration to explain the matter.
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July 29, 2025
The Freeman
Applauding healthcare reforms, demanding local impact
“Kay kung makita gud nimo, everytime nga naa tay declogging, grabe ang plastic, nga maoy naka pugong gyud sa tubig nga dili na musulod sa mga canal,” said Archival.
2 min |
July 29, 2025
The Freeman
It's time we take urban planning more seriously
According to an independent structural engineer, Cebu City has reached its maximum threshold for urban development, hence the recurring flooding problem.
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July 29, 2025
The Freeman
Looking for God in the little things
This is the lesson we can draw from those parables where Christ compared the Kingdom of God with a mustard seed and a yeast. (cfr. Mt 13,31-35) We need to develop the urge to look and find God in the little ordinary things of our daily life, because only then can we find him in the big things of life, whether good or bad in human terms.
2 min |
July 28, 2025
The Freeman
Archival assures measures to solve flooding is a priority
Saying that declogging and desilting are just “immediate” responses to the flooding problem, Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival Sr. assured that a sustainable program to solve flooding is in the pipeline.
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July 28, 2025
The Freeman
The SONA Archival wants to hear
Environmental efforts, the realization of housing projects, and clarity on imposed tariffs are among the things Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival Sr. hopes to hear from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) today.
1 min |
July 28, 2025
The Freeman
Impeachment anticipation, momentum, indignation
So, who really benefitted from this SC decision, and how will the impeachment of VP Duterte play out eventually?
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July 28, 2025
The Freeman
Marcos: Philippines 'ready to assist' in resolving Thai-Cambodian conflict
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the Philippines “stands ready” to “assist in any way to restore peace” between Cambodia and Thailand amid their armed conflict over a border dispute.
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July 28, 2025
The Freeman
Justice programs, etc. get backing
Representatives from judiciary and other legal institutions expressed a shared commitment to justice, sustainability, and inclusive public service following a series of courtesy visits to Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival this month.
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July 28, 2025
The Freeman
BELMONT HOTEL MACTAN AT TWO: CELEBRATING PROGRESS AND PARTNERSHIPS
Belmont Hotel Mactan celebrated its second anniversary on June 13, 2025, affirming its commitment to providing quality guest experiences and showcasing the warmth of Cebuano hospitality.
3 min |
July 28, 2025
The Freeman
PEZA investment approvals hit P91 billion
Investment pledges registered with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) doubled in the first seven months, reflecting strong investor confidence in the country.
2 min |
July 28, 2025
The Freeman
The OGs return in their breakout roles
The anticipated followup to the iconic 1997 slasher film, “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” sees the return of Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr., back in the fray with their career-launching roles of Julie James and Ray Bronson.
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July 28, 2025
The Freeman
UC Webmasters, USJ-R Lady Jaguars dominate inaugural Visayas V-League
The University of Cebu Webmasters and the University of San Jose-Recoletos Lady Jaguars made history as the first ever champions of the V-League Visayas on Sunday, July 27, at the USJ-R Basak Campus Coliseum.
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July 28, 2025
The Freeman
Fra Lippo Lippi's Per Sørensen returns to Cebu after 14 years
When Fra Lippo Lippi vocalist Per Øystein Sørensen came back to the Philippines two years ago, he found it “odd and weird” that Cebu wasn’t part of his 2023 tour, which included stops in Parañaque and Laguna.
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July 28, 2025
The Freeman
Biado makes history with second World 9-ball crown
Carlo Biado has done what no Filipino has ever accomplished before - two championship crowns in the world’s ultimate stage of 9-ball billiards.
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July 28, 2025
The Freeman
Baste would have lost
A boxing ring was set up in the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila in the hopes the 12-round boxing match between acting Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte and PNP chief Nicolas Torre HI would happen yesterday.
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July 28, 2025
The Freeman
Ex-legislator lauds Philippine-US deal
Economist and former Albay 2nd District Representative Joey Salceda on Saturday lauded President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s recent visit to the United States, calling it the most comprehensive package of trade, investment, and defense cooperation the Philippines has secured in years.
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July 28, 2025
The Freeman
Fajardo says runner-up trophy keeps him motivated
June Mar Fajardo has a vast collection of trophies and plaques he won in a span of 13 years in the PBA.
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July 28, 2025
The Freeman
NDRRMC issues update on weather toll
Reported deaths from the combined effects of the southwest monsoon and tropical storms Crising, Dante, and Emong have soared to 30, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said in its Sunday update.
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July 28, 2025
The Freeman
6 more 'online scammers' charged
Six additional individuals are now facing criminal complaints in connection with the alleged scam hub operating at Cebu I.T. Park, Cebu City, bringing the total number of respondents to 13.
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July 28, 2025
The Freeman
Fire damages P600K worth of properties in Sambag 1
A fire hit a residential house in Barangay Sambag 1, Cebu City on Sunday dawn, July 27, leaving an estimated damage worth P600,000.
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