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The Freeman
CCPO gears up for rainy season
In anticipation of the upcoming rainy season and possible severe weather events, the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) has proactively taken measures to enhance disaster preparedness.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Massive floods strand over 50,000 in Australia
Rising floodwaters stranded more than 50,000 people in eastern Australia on Thursday, as torrential rain pummeled water-logged towns for a second day and engorged rivers swallowed roads, leaving two dead.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Cebuanos are watching the Capitol
\"My loyalty to my party ends, when my loyalty to my country begins.\"-Pres. Manual Quezon Calling her devastating defeat a \"seeming defeat\", Governor Gwen Garcia, who will be Cebu's governor until June 30, 2025 only, is still in utter disbelief. From all indications, it does not look like she is conceding.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
OKC Thunder's Shai wins MVP award
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named Most Valuable Player in the NBA for the 2024-2025 season.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Gwen faces contempt
The Office of the Ombudsman has directed outgoing Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia to explain why she should not be cited for indirect contempt over her refusal to comply with a six-month preventive suspension related to an administrative complaint filed by Moises Garcia Deiparine.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Council calls for united front against cybercrime
The Cebu City Council is calling for a united effort to dismantle cybercrime syndicates following the alleged discovery of an investment scam hub operating in the city.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Pam Baricuatro takes oath, promises accessible and practical governance
“Having Mayor Nestor Archival here symbolizes harmonious collaboration between the Province of Cebu and Cebu City,” Baricuatro said.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Ukrainian drone attacks halt flights in Moscow
Air traffic around Moscow was disrupted on Thursday as the Russian capital came under attack, with the defense ministry saying 35 Ukrainian drones targeting the city had been downed overnight.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Why President Ferdinand Marcos can demand Cabinet resignations
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has requested the resignation of his entire Cabinet, a move announced on May 22, aimed at “realign[ing] government with the people’s expectations.”
2 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
New Coast Guard CV chief assumes office
The Coast Guard District Central Visayas (CGDCV) recently held its change of command ceremony at HCGDCV Hawanan ni Lapulapu, Barangay Tinago, Cebu City.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Marcos asks entire Cabinet to resign
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday asked his entire Cabinet to hand in their courtesy resignations following a disappointing showing in the recently concluded elections.
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May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Scarlett Johansson faces tough reviews in director debut
Scarlett Johansson faced some tough initial reviews for her debut film as a director after it premiered in front of a VIP-packed crowd at the Cannes film festival on Wednesday.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Micro-manufacturing eyed as Cebu's new growth path
Cebu's incoming governor, Pamela Baricuatro, has announced plans to establish investment corridors and promote micro-manufacturing across the province, outlining a policy shift aimed at broadening economic participation and driving inclusive growth beyond urban centers.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
LTO suspends Cebu firm over importation of illegal right-hand drive vehicles
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has ordered the preventive suspension of a Cebu-based company’s accreditation following its alleged involvement in the illegal importation and sale of right-hand drive vehicles.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
June 6 declared regular holiday for Eid'l Adha
Malacañang has declared June 6 a regular holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid'l Adha.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Consumer groups want airlines to pay for baggage fees 'distress'
Sixteen European consumer groups on Wednesday called on the European Union to take action against seven low-cost airlines over their baggage fees.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Rama files protest
More than a week after the midterm elections, former Cebu City mayor and mayoral candidate Michael Rama has formally filed an election protest before the Commission on Elections (Comelec), challenging the results of the mayoral race and calling for a manual recount of votes.
3 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
TESDA taps GCash to bridge tech skills - employment gap
In a move aimed at addressing the critical gap between technical education and employment, the Philippines’ Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has entered into a strategic partnership with GCash, the country’s dominant mobile wallet platform operated by G-Xchange Inc. (GXI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Mynt.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
BINI'S 'Zero Pressure' performance video tops YouTube's Trending for Music
BINI's electrifying performance video for their single “Zero Pressure” has topped YouTube’s “Trending for music’ with over a million views as of writing.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
USC Baby Warriors grab U12 crown in Don Bosco Friendship Games
The University of San Carlos (USC) Baby Warriors emerged as champions in the 12 Under division of the Don Bosco Invitational Friendship Games at the Don Bosco Technical College (DBTC)-Cebu Gym in Barangay Punta Princesa, Cebu City recently.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
A New Hotel Opens
I received an invitation for the May 8 opening of NUSTAR Hotel at the NUSTAR integrated resort complex at the SRP from PR associate Paulyn Mendoza. A special gift was included with the physical invitation.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Red carpet clash dampens Denzel Washington's award at Cannes
Hollywood star Denzel Washington had a tense exchange with a photographer before he received a surprise honorary award at the Cannes film festival on Tuesday.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Five more brgys in Cebu City to be declared drug-cleared
Five more barangays in Cebu City are expected to be declared drug-cleared areas next month, after a thorough process conducted by the Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug Clearing.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Ben Wang is the new Karate Kid
A worldwide search was on for the actor who will take on the mantle of Karate Kid for Karate Kid: Legends, and producer Karen Rosenfelt felt that Ben Wang was the perfect fit for the role.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Nestor, Pam to team up on key Cebu projects
Cebu City Mayor-elect Nestor Archival has expressed his enthusiasm to collaborate with incoming Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro on major infrastructure and governance priorities, including the long-awaited completion of the Metro Cebu Expressway (MCE).
2 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead in Washington
Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot dead late Wednesday outside a Jewish museum in Washington by a gunman who shouted “free Palestine,” authorities said, with US and Israeli leaders expressing outrage over the killings.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
SHAABAA Season 28 to kick off on Sunday
With its usual pomp and pageantry, the 28th season of the Sacred Heart Ateneo Alumni Basketball Athletic Association (SHAABAA) will kick off on Sunday, May 25, at the Magis Eagles Arena of Sacred Heart Scool-Ateneo de Cebu in Barangay Canduman, Mandaue City.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
COMMON GOALS: Success will be achieved when everyone pulls in the same direction
Anyone who follows world events with open eyes and ears knows that real dialogues, where differing opinions are exchanged, rarely happen anymore.
2 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
PGT Season 7 live semifinals begins this weekend
The road to the grand finals has officially begun.
1 min |
May 23, 2025
The Freeman
Pam Baricuatro takes oath, promises accessible and practical governance
Over a month before officially assuming office, Governor-elect Pamela “Pam” Baricuatro took her oath on Thursday, May 22, 2025, marking the beginning of a new chapter in Cebu’s provincial leadership following her stunning victory over long-serving incumbent Gwendolyn “Gwen” Garcia.
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