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The Freeman
Gwen won't step down
She vowed to continue serving as governor while awaiting a formal response from the DILG.
4 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
Spurs' Castle named Rookie of the Year
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle was named the NBA's Rookie of the Year, following in the footsteps of teammate and last season's recipient Victor Wembanyama.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
Strong Group bares plans for Cebu sports
Strong Group Athletics wants to make its presence felt in Cebu with SGA Chairman Jacob Lao laying downs their plans for sports in this side of the archipelago.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
State of emergency in Brgy Pulangbato
DUE TO UNFINISHED BRIDGE
2 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
May 2025 is Here!!!
The merry month of May starts today!
2 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
French Museum Uncovers Picture by Renaissance Woman Master
A provincial museum in northern France recently presented a picture now attributed to one of the greatest women painters of the Italian Renaissance — Lavinia Fontana — but which had for decades languished in its storage.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
Wrong Filipinism, wrongly placed
Thank you, Senator Francis Tolentino. It warmed my heart to hear a Philippine senator asking his countrymen to stand firm against this modern bully of a state named China.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
Pacers, Celtics roll into East semifinals
The Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics became the latest teams to book their places in the second round of the NBA playoffs as the Detroit Pistons thwarted the New York Knicks to keep their postseason hopes alive.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
BINI Sheena to star in own story in MMK
Sheena Catacutan of Nation's Girl Group BINI will make her acting debut in the second episode of the iconic drama anthology “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK), bringing her inspiring story to life on screen today (May 1) on iWantTFC, with exclusive director’s cut version available worldwide, and Saturday (May 3), 8: 30 pm on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, and A2Z.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
If you can't help, then just don't hurt them
Why is it that some people are insensitive to animals or just downright cruel to them?
1 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
P20/kilo rice program officially starts today
The government's P20 rice program will officially launch today, May 2, 2025, at the Cebu Provincial Capitol, with Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. expected to lead the event.
2 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
May 2025 is Here!!!
The merry month of May starts today!
2 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
The Wonggoy's Kyle Wong finds his muse
For Kyle Wong of The Wonggoys, inspiration comes naturally when he's been in love with a woman of substance for nearly six years.
3 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
Spurs' Castle named Rookie of the Year
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle was named the NBA's Rookie of the Year, following in the footsteps of teammate and last season's recipient Victor Wembanyama.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
PEZA investment approvals hit P63.5 billion
Investments approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) more than doubled from January to April amid continued efforts to position the country as a competitive investment destination.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
GOVERNOR CHALLENGES OMBUDSMAN'S ORDER dsns Gwen won't step down
This was the strong declaration of Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia following the Office of the Ombudsman's order for her preventive suspension for six months over administrative charges involving a controversial special permit issued last year.
4 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
BPO giant Concentrix named among Phl’s best workplaces
Business process outsourcing (BPO) giant Concentrix Corporation has been recognized as one of the Philippines’ Best Workplaces for 2025, highlighting its sustained commitment to talent development, inclusive growth, and organizational excellence.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
ACCORDING TO RAMA
Private groups withdrawing CCMC pledges over politics
2 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
Strong Group bares plans for Cebu sports
Strong Group Athletics wants to make its presence felt in Cebu with SGA Chairman Jacob Lao laying downs their plans for sports in this side of the archipelago.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
Oro Sugbo Pawnshop robbery leader arrested in Carcar City
After spending several years in hiding, the alleged mastermind behind the 2023 Oro Sugbo Jewelry and Pawnshop robbery was arrested on April 25, 2025, by virtue of a warrant of arrest.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
The Freeman
How did Cebu's bets do at the MUP 2025 Preliminaries?
After their performances at Monday's Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) 2025 preliminaries, will Cebu City's Gabriella Carballo, Lapu-Lapu City's Natasha Testa, or San Fernando's Thelma Suzanne Dayao become possibly the next Cebuana to compete at the Miss Universe pageant?
4 min |
April 30, 2025
The Freeman
DOJ orders filing of qualified theft vs Sing siblings
A family dispute over control and assets of a well-known Cebu-based auto parts business has taken a significant turn after the Department of Justice (DOJ) reversed earlier findings by the Cebu City Prosecutor's Office and ordered the filing of qualified theft charges against the siblings of the late Arturo Yu Sing.
3 min |
April 30, 2025
The Freeman
Lacson advocates for aspiring seafarers
Independent senatorial candidate Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson has pledged his support for aspiring seafarers, advocating for legislation to make their education and training more affordable.
1 min |
April 30, 2025
The Freeman
What shall actors, jokers, and boxers do in the Senate?
The primordial task of senators is to make laws and not to entertain the people.
4 min |
April 30, 2025
The Freeman
Power crunch hits Cebu amidst plant shutdowns
The decommissioning of key baseload power plants in Cebu has triggered a renewed surge in electricity prices, compounding concerns over energy security and market volatility in the region, according to the Cebu Electricity Rights Advocates (CERA).
2 min |
April 30, 2025
The Freeman
Bohol gubernatorial bet faces disqualification
A gubernatorial candidate in Bohol is facing possible disqualification from the May 12 midterm elections after allegedly discussing a woman's undergarments on air.
2 min |
April 30, 2025
The Freeman
Mas andam sa 2028
Kon makabalik sa Senado silang Bam Aquino ug Kiko Pangilinan, mapamatud-an nga sakto sila ug sayop ang mga nanaway sa kausaban nga gipatuman sa ilang mga kampanya:
1 min |
April 30, 2025
The Freeman
FOR SIX MONTHS WITHOUT PAY Ombudsman suspends Gwen
Just weeks before the May 2025 elections, the Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the six-month preventive suspension without pay of Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia—an unexpected development stemming from an administrative complaint over a controversial permit issued last year.
3 min |
April 30, 2025
The Freeman
MCIA acquires new rescue vehicle
U.S. Ambassador MaryKay Carlson lauded Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) on its latest acquisition of a new Oshkosh Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle.
1 min |
April 30, 2025
The Freeman
Infrastructure spending jumps 23%
State spending on infrastructure rose by 23.1% in the first two months of 2025, as the government ramped up disbursements for public works projects ahead of the election ban, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said.
2 min |