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P17-billion earmarked to fight child hunger
The House of Representatives has allocated up to P17 billion this year to fund vital schooland community-based feeding programs aimed at combating child hunger and boosting school attendance.
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April 29, 2025
The Freeman
VP expected back in Cebu on May 2
Vice President Sara Duterte is expected to be back in Cebu on May 2, 2025, this time in Danao City for the “Duterte Maisug Avance Grand Rally” that will be held at the Cebu Technological University-Danao Campus.
2 min |
April 29, 2025
The Freeman
Fuel prices to climb again as much as P1.35 per liter
Fuel prices are set to rise again by as much as P1.35 per liter starting today, April 29, marking a second straight week of hikes and nearly undoing Holy Week’s big-time rollbacks.
1 min |
April 29, 2025
The Freeman
Garcia: No double funding in CCMC elevator purchase
Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has clarified that there was no double funding involved in the purchase of elevators for the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC), explaining that each contractor handled different procurements.
2 min |
April 29, 2025
The Freeman
'Bittersweet' Cebu return for Jackie Lou Blanco after mom Pilita's passing
Jackie Lou Blanco was preparing for the last four shows of her latest play “Deadma” with co-star JC Santos when news came that her mother, Pilita Corrales, passed away on April 12.
3 min |
April 29, 2025
The Freeman
SEC readies guidelines on crypto asset services
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will soon come out with the final rules on crypto-asset service providers (CASP) in an effort to mitigate risks that may come from innovative financial products.
2 min |
April 29, 2025
The Freeman
NBI-7 files raps vs. 2 Cebuano bloggers
The National Bureau of Investigation-7 has filed charges for cyber libel and inciting to sedition before the Office of Cebu City Prosecutor against two Cebuano bloggers last April 25.
2 min |
April 29, 2025
The Freeman
North Korea confirms troop deployment to Russia's Kursk
North Korea confirmed for the first time on Monday it had deployed troops to Russia, with its state news agency KCNA reporting Pyongyang's soldiers helped Moscow reclaim territory under Ukrainian control in the Russian border region of Kursk.
2 min |
April 29, 2025
The Freeman
Multiple reasons to reject all political dynasties
There's no need to choose between the Dutertes and Marcoses. We should reject both of them, and denounce all political dynasties. All of them are the causes of our poverty, suffering, and misery.
3 min |
April 29, 2025
The Freeman
UP Cebu Fighting Maroons bag breakthrough basketball crown
The University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu Fighting Maroons, representing Central Visayas (Region 7), emerged as champions for the first time in men's basketball event of the 2025 State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA) National Games in Camiguin Province.
1 min |
April 29, 2025
The Freeman
ANGELINE QUINTO DROPS NEW SONG ‘BEING WITH YOU'
Angeline Quinto, who is now under Universal Records, just released a brand new song titled “Being With You.” It is the quintessential Angeline Quinto song: beautifully sung, full of emotions, and boasts of impressively high notes.
1 min |
April 29, 2025
The Freeman
'Sinners' tops box office for 2nd week
Ryan Coogler’s 1930s vampire thriller “Sinners” sunk its teeth into another huge weekend at the North American box office, taking in $45 million, industry estimates showed yesterday.
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April 29, 2025
The Freeman
Voters urged: Reject China-backed bets
The 67 million Filipino voters must exercise discernment in choosing between candidates loyal to the Philippine flag and those whose campaigns are allegedly funded by China, an administration lawmaker said yesterday.
2 min |
April 28, 2025
The Freeman
Sara slams P20/kilo rice program anew
Sara Duterte criticized the Marcos administration for the three-year delay in delivering the P20-per-kilo rice that President Bongbong Marcos had promised during his 2022 campaign.
2 min |
April 28, 2025
The Freeman
Marcos: Pope Francis makes Filipino “feel seen”
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. lauded Pope Francis for making Filipinos “feel seen” as he joined fellow leaders and representatives from more than 130 countries in paying last respects to the late pontiff at the Vatican City.
1 min |
April 28, 2025
The Freeman
CCMC elevators funded twice?
The Department of Engineering and Public Works (DEPW) is being asked to clarify the inclusion of two elevators for the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) in the contract they submitted to the council, despite the elevators already being purchased through the “Piso Mo, Hospital Ko” program of former Mayor Michael Rama.
2 min |
April 28, 2025
The Freeman
The nation continues to thirst
There is a problem with water supply on top of impending food shortage, spiraling prices of prime commodities, rising inflation, worsening crimes and corruption. And our nation is poised to elect actors and boxers again to make national policies and craft laws to address the many \"thirsts\" our country is suffering from.
3 min |
April 28, 2025
The Freeman
China seizes disputed Sandy Cay near key Philippine military outpost
The Chinese coast guard has seized control of a disputed reef near a major Philippine military outpost in the South China Sea, according to Beijing's state media, adding to longstanding territorial tensions with the Philippines.
1 min |
April 28, 2025
The Freeman
VISCOM chief visits Eastern Visayas units to boost troop morale
To boost troop morale and sustain effective command and control, Lieutenant General Fernando M. Reyeg, Commander of the Visayas Command (VISCOM), recently conducted a series of visits to military units in Eastern Visayas.
1 min |
April 28, 2025
The Freeman
Resbak ni Sara
Angayng mangaliya ang mga kongresista sa Sugbo nga nipirma sa articles of impeachment ni Bise Presidente Sara Duterte: Nga wala mahibaw-i ang ilang mga eskandalo ug dili maapil sa kampanya sa panimawos sa anak ni kanhi presidente Rodrigo Duterte.
1 min |
April 28, 2025
The Freeman
Pag-IBIG launches raffle promos for MPL borrowers
Pag-IBIG Fund has launched two new raffle promos aimed at increasing members’ awareness of the benefits and favorable terms of the Pag-IBIG MultiPurpose Loan (Pag-IBIG MPL), while encouraging greater employer engagement—further strengthening its efforts to provide timely financial support to members nationwide.
2 min |
April 28, 2025
The Freeman
Over P8.2M drugs seized in 24 hours across Cebu
Over P8.2 million worth of suspected shabu have been seized during a series of coordinated anti-drug operations conducted by the operatives of Police Regional Office (PRO)-7 within 24 hours.
1 min |
April 28, 2025
The Freeman
Bohol 911 hotline launched
As a province often hit by natural calamities such as typhoons and earthquakes, the launch of the first-ever 911 hotline in Bohol Island marks a major step toward faster and more efficient emergency response.
2 min |
April 28, 2025
The Freeman
Banks keep credit standards steady
Philippine banks largely kept their credit standards unchanged in the first quarter, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)'s latest senior bank loan officers' survey (SLOS).
1 min |
April 28, 2025
The Freeman
Thunder sweep past Grizzlies to reach West semis, Cavs on brink
The Oklahoma City Thunder, fueled by 38 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, held off the Memphis Grizzlies, 117-115, to complete a 4-0 sweep in their NBA Western Conference playoff series and become the first team to reach the second round.
1 min |
April 28, 2025
The Freeman
Lead with compassion, give back with gratitude
Honoridez relishes living a life of purpose with her passion for sports
2 min |
April 28, 2025
The Freeman
TVI powers up a greener future with Scubasurero cleanup drive
Therma Visayas, Inc. (TVI), part of the AboitizPower group, is making big waves in the fight against marine pollution.
2 min |
April 28, 2025
The Freeman
Funny but sad
There is now a viral video showing a policeman quizzing a motorcycle rider about common road signs. The rider couldn't figure out what the No Left Turn, Parking Area, and No Entry signs meant.
1 min |
April 28, 2025
The Freeman
Sara slams P20/kilo rice program anew
\"Nilabay na ang tulo ka tuig unya naa na kuno karon ang tag P20 nga bugas. Kabalo mo ngano? Kay election na man sad. Kinsay gipahimuslan? Ang kabus, ang ilang gipahimuslan,\" Duterte told the crowd.
1 min |
April 28, 2025
The Freeman
VP Sara joins Baricuatro's rally but no endorsement
Vice President Sara Duterte yesterday joined the solidarity rally of Cebu gubernatorial candidate Pamela Baricuatro in Carcar City, while maintaining her earlier stance that she would not endorse any local candidate.
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