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The Freeman
Amid global decline, Filipino workers among most driven
MANILA --- Filipinos are the most engaged employees in Southeast Asia on average for the past three years, but they are also the loneliest and the most likely to be job hunting, according to the latest State of the Global Workplace report.
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April 24, 2025
The Freeman
Germany, France, UK say Israel's aid blockade must end
Germany, France and Britain on Wednesday called on Israel to stop blocking humanitarian aid into Gaza, warning of “an acute risk of starvation, epidemic disease and death.”
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April 24, 2025
The Freeman
Miscommunication, lack of restraint
You might have seen it by now, that viral video of the principal of the Col. Ruperto Abellon National High School in Barangay Guisijanon, Laua-an, Antique, sternly ordering students wearing togas during a graduation ceremony to take them off, or else they cannot get onstage and receive their diploma.
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April 24, 2025
The Freeman
Fitch unit: Phl has room to negotiate lower tariffs
The Philippines has room to negotiate with the US to lower its reciprocal tariffs, Fitch Solutions’ unit BMI said, but added that trade tensions are still likely to weigh on economic growth.
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April 24, 2025
The Freeman
'Fake' Rubens Debate Reignited by New Book
Gaudy colors, messy brushwork, even a set of missing toes. The debate about the authenticity of a Rubens’s masterpiece “Samson and Delilah” was recently reignited with the release of a book alleging the painting hanging in London’s National Gallery is really a copy.
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April 24, 2025
The Freeman
Russian drone strike kills 9 in Ukraine bus
A Russian drone struck a bus transporting workers in the central Ukrainian region of Dnipropetrovsk early Wednesday, killing nine people and wounding dozens more, the region’s governor said.
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April 24, 2025
The Freeman
Pope Francis, a humble shepherd
\"Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
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April 25, 2025
The Freeman
Emergency procurement eyed for Pulangbato bridge rehab
To take advantage of the ongoing dry season, the Cebu City Government is preparing to initiate the emergency procurement process for the rehabilitation of the Pulangbato Bridge, following the termination of its previous contractor.
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April 25, 2025
The Freeman
Santana postpones tour dates over Covid-19 illness
Celebrated rocker Carlos Santana was forced to postpone several tour dates after testing positive for Covid-19, his manager said yesterday.
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April 25, 2025
The Freeman
Huge crowds expected for glimpse of pope's body
Vatican City, Holy See --- Huge crowds were expected on Thursday for a glimpse of Pope Francis's body on the second day of public tributes, after St Peter's Basilica stayed open almost all night to accommodate the crowds.
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April 25, 2025
The Freeman
An edge-of-your-seat spy drama
As the go-to spot for exclusive releases, Ayala Malls Cinemas presents “Black Bag,” the latest edge-of-your-seat spy thriller from acclaimed director Steven Soderbergh.
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April 25, 2025
The Freeman
PBA eyeing to cancel All-Star event
PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial raised the possibility of scrapping the All-Star Weekend for Season 49 after talks with the potential host failed to materialize.
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April 25, 2025
The Freeman
'Until Dawn' brings iconic Dr. Hill from video game
In “Until Dawn”, a group of friends take a road trip to the last known location of Melanie (Maia Mitchell), Clover’s (Ella Rubin) sister, and investigate the secrets surrounding the disappearance. At the start of their adventure, a mysterious figure manning a gas station points them in the right direction, and that figure is portrayed by acclaimed Swedish actor Peter Stormare.
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April 25, 2025
The Freeman
Robredo endorses Marcos bets Pacquiao and Abalos
MANILA— In a surprise move, former vice president Leni Robredo endorsed two senatorial candidates backed by her political rival President Ferdinand Marcos Jr: Manny Pacquiao and Benhur Abalos.
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April 25, 2025
The Freeman
'Massive' Russian missile attack kills nine in Kyiv
A \"massive\" Russian missile attack on Kyiv on Thursday killed at least nine and wounded dozens in one of the deadliest strikes on the Ukrainian capital since Moscow launched its invasion more than three years ago.
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April 25, 2025
The Freeman
"Imposter Dishes"
With enough of a following, culinary specials and traditions can evolve and be wholeheartedly embraced in places where they are not originally from — so much so that the lexicon of contemporary culinary delights has amassed a range of “imposter dishes” (for the lack of a better term).
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April 25, 2025
The Freeman
Mandaue Mid-year Cultural Summit launches
The Mandaue City government officially launched yesterday the Mid-Year Cultural Summit 2025 with over 35 activities lined up for over a month.
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April 25, 2025
The Freeman
US tariff hike: A boon for Phl manufacturing
The latest wave of U.S. tariff increases targeting key Asian economies may be setting the stage for a strategic rebalancing in global manufacturing one in which Cebu, a historic furniture export powerhouse, is poised to reclaim a central role.
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April 25, 2025
The Freeman
Proposal to fence Pasil fish market hits a snag
A P9.6 million proposal to install a perimeter fence around the Pasil Fish Market has met resistance from several Cebu City councilors.
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April 25, 2025
The Freeman
Woman recalls how Pope Francis changed her life
They say “third time’s a charm,” but for one Cebuana, each encounter with Pope Francis was not merely a bling of fortune --it was a calling, an affirmation, and her compass for a lifelong mission.
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April 25, 2025
The Freeman
P165K annual scholarship to low-income students
MANILA — Students from low-income families who qualified for admission to the University of the Philippines can now apply for a scholarship program that will provide them with financial aid worth P165,000 covering housing, meals, transportation, and other academic expenses.
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April 25, 2025
The Freeman
Genre-bending 'Sinners' is already one of 2025’s best films
The words of Linda Martell — the first commercially successful Black female country artist — sum up the ethos of Beyoncé’s Grammy-winning album Cowboy Carter: “Genres are a funny little concept, aren’t they?”
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April 25, 2025
The Freeman
DOF streamlines tax perks for education
The Department of Finance (DOF) has rolled out new regulations aimed at simplifying access to tax incentives for education-related initiatives, in a bid to attract more private sector investments in the country’s human capital development.
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April 25, 2025
The Freeman
Cortes turns challenges into strength, outlines development agenda
Former Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes, who is seeking a return to office in the 2025 midterm elections, vowed to build on the progress of his previous terms and push for greater development in Mandaue City, undeterred by the political storms that tested his leadership.
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April 25, 2025
The Freeman
Unpopular, but makes sense
In his interview with The FREEMAN, Cebu 4th District congressional aspirant Salvador Cariaga suggested that instead of giving out ayuda, the government should focus on providing jobs instead.
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April 25, 2025
The Freeman
Garcia blames VM
Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has welcomed the Department of Budget and Management's (DBM) move to address inconsistencies in the city's P14.6-billion 2025 annual budget-but questioned the rushed approval made by Vice Mayor Donaldo Hontiveros, who was the acting mayor, which he said may have compromised a thorough review.
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April 25, 2025
The Freeman
Palace hits back at VP Sara over P20/ kilo rice criticism
Malacañang yesterday fired back at Vice President Sara Duterte for linking the administration's P20-per-kilo rice program to the upcoming midterm elections, urging her to avoid crab mentality and warning against being a “termite” as President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. strives to fulfill his campaign promise.
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April 25, 2025
The Freeman
Americans wary of Trump’s about-faces over economy
President Donald Trump’s various U-turns are leaving Americans disillusioned -- especially after he was elected on vows of guaranteeing economic prosperity.
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April 25, 2025
The Freeman
Direct India-Philippines flights to launch soon
The Philippines will soon have direct flights to and from India later this year, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced on Wednesday, April 23.
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April 25, 2025
The Freeman
What Is GRC? Understanding Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Why should companies take my article seriously? An important driver of GRC is corporate governance. Investors are increasingly interested in how companies are managed and what kind of risks they are exposed to.
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