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The Freeman
Prelude
The activities for this week are a prelude of many to come.
2 min |
September 16, 2025
The Freeman
Archival updates public on city's CBRT project
Before the actual dry run, ahead of the approaching day for the start of Phase 1 operation, the Cebu City Government will inspect the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) route.
2 min |
September 16, 2025
The Freeman
Where reforms take root
In his November 30, 2024 column for the Manila Bulletin, Sonny Coloma described former Public Works and Highways secretary Rogelio \"Babes\" Singson as a person for others.
2 min |
September 16, 2025
The Freeman
What to know about Sept. 21 rallies
MANILA --- Thousands are expected to troop to Luneta and the EDSA People Power Monument on Sunday, September 21, for two separate rallies denouncing corruption in flood control projects.
3 min |
September 16, 2025
The Freeman
The Senate political realignment
A few minutes after the Blue Ribbon Committee heard the shocking revelations by the Discaya couple linking a number of representatives to the flood-control scam, the group of Tito Sen executed a flawless coup, ousting Chiz Escudero from the Senate presidency. That eighth of September was a historic date in the history of the Senate.
3 min |
September 16, 2025
The Freeman
DTI partners with GJobs to ease MSME hiring woes
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has moved to ease hiring constraints for the Philippines' micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by onboarding its network of business counselors to GJobs, a recruitment and referral tool embedded within the GCash app.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
The Freeman
Reports of infra issues in city pour in
FOLLOWING CALL FROM ARCHIVAL
2 min |
September 16, 2025
The Freeman
Fuel price hikes hit fourth straight week
Motorists face another fuel price hike on Tuesday, September 16, marking the fourth straight week of increases. The uptick, however, will be tempered by the growing global oil supply.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
The Freeman
Exercise in futility
The president has seen it fit to form a task force to investigate corruption in flood-control project dealings.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
The Freeman
Cheetahs, Warriors start campaigns on a high note
The Benedicto College (BC) Cheetahs and the University of San Carlos (USC) Warriors passed through different roads as they kicked off their title bids on a high note in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament last Sunday, September 14, at the new Cebu Coliseum.
1 min |
September 16, 2025
The Freeman
P20/kilo rice to roll out today
Amid the looming nationwide transport strike over alleged corruption on government flood-control projects, the national government's flagship food subsidy program, Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!, is set to roll out today in five major cities including Cebu City.
2 min |
September 16, 2025
The Freeman
Mandaue cracks down on trucking firms causing muddy public roads
The Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM) met with representatives of 23 trucking companies believed to be responsible for the dirt along the access road from U.N. Avenue leading to the Cansaga Bridge.
1 min |
September 15, 2025
The Freeman
How Viva's AshDres could put Pinoy love stories on the map
As new loveteams are being launched by traditional networks, Viva artists Andres Muhlach and Ashtine Olviga stand out thanks to the immense popularity of their Viva One series “Ang Mutya ng Section E,” which has built a strong following in the Philippines and overseas.
3 min |
September 15, 2025
The Freeman
Gabriela to get 64th party-list seat
The Gabriela Party-list is set to occupy the 64th seat in the House of Representatives, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Sunday, September 14.
1 min |
September 15, 2025
The Freeman
Lacson debunks rumors of another Senate coup
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Sunday, September 14, dismissed a post claiming a new Senate leadership change was underway.
1 min |
September 15, 2025
The Freeman
More Filipinos engage in gig work for additional revenue
Technological advancements and the pandemic accelerated the Philippine gig work economy, but it is still being viewed only as an additional revenue stream, according to market research company Ipsos.
1 min |
September 15, 2025
The Freeman
Kanishia journeys through romance in first album
Promising artist Kanishia Santos navigates the different phases of love in her first full-length album and comeback offering “IKYK.”
1 min |
September 15, 2025
The Freeman
Transport workers can avail of P20 rice starting Sept. 16
Starting Tuesday, September 16, workers in the transport sector will be eligible to purchase subsidized rice under the government’s P20-per-kilo rice program.
1 min |
September 15, 2025
The Freeman
Top US envoy visits Israel in aftermath of Qatar strike
Top US diplomat Marco Rubio began a visit to Israel on Sunday, after expressing the Trump administration's unwavering support for its ally in the war with Hamas despite a strike in Qatar that drew broad criticism of Israel.
3 min |
September 15, 2025
The Freeman
Regular Joes trying to make a livelihood
Because of growing outrage over corruption in the dealings involving flood-control projects, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon has issued a memorandum allowing DPWH employees not to wear their regular uniforms for now.
1 min |
September 15, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu to host Zamboanga SK Federation Congress
Cebu City is once again poised to serve as a stage for youth leadership and civic collaboration, via the upcoming Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Zamboanga City Federation Congress, scheduled Sept. 25 to 27, 2025.
2 min |
September 15, 2025
The Freeman
Philippines businesses remain slow in adopting AI – study
Philippine businesses have been slow in adopting artificial intelligence (AI) with only 14.9 percent using the technology despite widespread internet access, according to the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS).
2 min |
September 15, 2025
The Freeman
Transport strike set on Sept. 18
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has assured commuters that public mobility will not be compromised, amid the nationwide transport strike set on Sept. 18.
1 min |
September 15, 2025
The Freeman
P3.8B spent for anti-flood
Just weeks ago, the Cebu City Council called upon the Cebu City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) and the DPWH to update the council on the status of the city's drainage master plan within 15 days, after pointing out that widespread flooding stems from the city's outdated drainage systems.
2 min |
September 15, 2025
The Freeman
SEXBOMB GIRLS TO REUNITE FOR YEAR-END SHOW
Rochelle Pangilinan’s simultaneous cartwheel and split is a preview fans of the SexBomb Girls will remember as the iconic dance group prepares for their comeback.
1 min |
September 15, 2025
The Freeman
Fiesta de Ronda
Shoutout to all Rondahanons all over the world. Today is the solemnity of the fiesta of Mater Dolorosa, Our Lady of Sorrows, in the happy and passionate town of Ronda.
3 min |
September 15, 2025
The Freeman
Promising young CDO golfer sets course record at Club Filipino
Eliana Veneece Dumalaog, a promising young golfer from Cagayan de Oro City, emerged as champion in the 10-12 years old category during the fourth leg of the 2025 Super Kit Junior Elite Golf Tour Philippines at the Club Filipino Golf and Country Club in Danao City recently.
1 min |
September 15, 2025
The Freeman
North Korea condemns 'reckless' US, Japan, South Korea drills
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister condemned upcoming joint military drills by South Korea, the United States and Japan as a \"reckless show of strength\" that would bring \"bad results\", state media said Sunday.
1 min |
September 15, 2025
The Freeman
'Double-digit loan growth may continue through 2026'
Loan growth in the Philippine banking sector remains strong and is likely to sustain double-digit expansion through 2026, driven by both corporate and consumer demand, according to BDO Capital president Eduardo Francisco.
1 min |
September 15, 2025
The Freeman
New Nepal PM vows to ‘end corruption'
Nepal's new leader vowed Sunday to follow protesters' demands to “end corruption” as she began work as interim prime minister, after “Gen Z” youth demonstrations ousted her predecessor.
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