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The Freeman
Paalam bows out of World Boxing C'ships
Filipino Tokyo Olympics silver medal winner Carlo Paalam bid adieu to his World Boxing Championships medal bid after stumbling to Junior Alcantara Reyes, 4-1, in the round-of-32 of the men's 55-kilogram class last Sunday in Liverpool, England.
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September 09, 2025
The Freeman
A dozen CESAFI products taken in 2025 PBA Draft
A dozen products of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) are on the doorstep of fulfilling their PBA dreams after being selected in the Rookie Draft last Sunday, September 7, at the Mall of Asia Music Hall in Pasay City.
1 min |
September 09, 2025
The Freeman
Local route plan around BRT done but still needs council approval
The Cebu City Government has officially been awarded compliance for the Local Public Transportation Route Plan (LPTRP), which has long been awaited by the city.
2 min |
September 09, 2025
The Freeman
Senate coup
In his first speech as Senate president, Sotto thanked colleagues for their trust and said his leadership comes at a crucial time.
2 min |
September 09, 2025
The Freeman
Garcia dares Baricuatro to inspect office amid 'troll farm' claims
Former Cebu governor Gwendolyn Garcia has challenged Governor Pamela Baricuatro to visit her office in Mandaue City, following insinuations that she operates a troll farm.
1 min |
September 09, 2025
The Freeman
Riprap collapses in Lahug, probe on
The Cebu City government is now investigating a riprap wall serving as a flood-control measure that collapsed yesterday in Sitio Tarcom, Barangay Lahug.
2 min |
September 09, 2025
The Freeman
Gwen disputes Pam's claim on P1.1B 'debt'
\"Ayaw i-confuse na'ng payables sa actual debt,\" Garcia said.
2 min |
September 09, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu's pride Christwil Villanueva stretches lead for overall crown
Multi-titled Cebuano rider Christwil “Bogart” Villanueva of EGS Racing reaffirmed his mastery of the Tarlac Circit Hill after dominating the Super Sport Bike SP race during Round 4 of the 2025 Philippine Motul MotoIR National Championship in San Jose, Tarlac over the weekend.
1 min |
September 09, 2025
The Freeman
Dollar reserves inch up to $105.9 billion
The Philippines' gross international reserves (GIR) inched up in August as the value of the central bank's gold holdings hit a record high.
2 min |
September 09, 2025
The Freeman
Zaldy Co proponent of P13.8B in budget insertions -- Tiangco
Rep. Toby Tiangco (Navotas City) took to the Senate on Monday, September 8, to accuse fellow House of Representatives lawmaker Rep. Zaldy Co (Ako Bicol) of overseeing the insertion of up to P13.8 billion in the 2025 national budget.
1 min |
September 09, 2025
The Freeman
DepEd-7 joins observance of National Teachers' Month
The Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) formally opened the regional observance of National Teachers' Month on Monday (September 8) at the Science and Technology Education Center in Barangay Basak, Cebu City.
1 min |
September 09, 2025
The Freeman
Garma meets ICC execs in Malaysia
Former police colonel Royina Garma, who testified before Congress last year about former President Rodrigo Duterte's alleged reward system in his war on drugs, is now meeting with International Criminal Court (ICC) officials in Malaysia to potentially become a witness in the case against Duterte.
3 min |
September 09, 2025
The Freeman
China assails Teodoro for 'ignorance of history'
The Chinese Embassy in Manila has accused Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. of having an “ignorance of history” after he criticized Beijing’s recent World War II victory parade that was also joined by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
2 min |
September 09, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu-based packaging firm shifts to greener solutions
Treasure Island Packaging Corp. (TIPC), the Cebu-based manufacturer behind the iPak brand, is accelerating shift towards sustainable packaging through a strategic partnership with Malaysia’s Lee Soon Seng Plastic Industries, as demand for food-grade containers continues to rise across the Philippines.
1 min |
September 09, 2025
The Freeman
Diaz on why Lapulapu is absent in 'Magellan': Humabon did everything
After claiming that Lapulapu is a “myth,” Lav Diaz clarified his decision to exclude the national hero in his latest film, “Magellan,” choosing instead to center Rajah Humabon as one of the anchors of the perspective on Filipinos’ first contact with the Spaniards.
5 min |
September 09, 2025
The Freeman
Council looks into complaints vs errant Libreng Sakay drivers
The free bus rides program of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), launched to help commuters in Metro Cebu, has continued to draw complaints and has caused more inconvenience rather than ease, prompting the Cebu City Government to conduct a joint operation.
2 min |
September 09, 2025
The Freeman
Pump prices hit record net increases as spikes continue
MANILA — Motorists should brace for another hefty pump price hike on Tuesday, September 9, with gasoline rising for the fourth week in a row, and diesel and kerosene on their third consecutive increase.
1 min |
September 09, 2025
The Freeman
A morale lifter
In a time of turmoil and political upheavals it's nice to look away from the politics and appreciate good news for a change.
1 min |
September 09, 2025
The Freeman
Child Vaccine Coverage Faltering, Threatening Millions
Efforts to vaccinate children against deadly diseases are faltering across the world due to economic inequality, Covid-era disruptions and misinformation, putting millions of lives at risk, research warned recently.
2 min |
September 08, 2025
The Freeman
Regulators tighten oversight of non-bank financial firms
The Financial Stability Coordination Council (FSCC) is strengthening its oversight of non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) through a new monitoring framework aimed at addressing their growing links to the financial system.
1 min |
September 08, 2025
The Freeman
'Rehab' is Shanti Dope's most personal work yet
Hip-hop sensation Shanti Dope delivers his most personal and courageous work yet with his new single “Rehab,” a track that chronicles his battle with addiction, the road to recovery, and the power of love as a driving force for change.
1 min |
September 08, 2025
The Freeman
A great reason to rejoice
Yes, indeed, we have great reason to rejoice as we celebrate the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
2 min |
September 08, 2025
The Freeman
Japan PM decides to quit
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has decided to step down, local media reported on Sunday, as members of his ruling party seek to hold a new leadership race following disastrous upper house elections.
2 min |
September 08, 2025
The Freeman
DTI moves to shield exporters from full brunt of US tariffs
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is doubling down on efforts to help exporters, with the full impact of the 19-percent reciprocal tariff imposed by the United States on Philippine goods expected to be seen in the August export data.
1 min |
September 08, 2025
The Freeman
Outage, yes; violence, no
Last Thursday, activists from various groups held a protest outside the gate of St. Gerrard Construction in Pasig City, owned by the now much-maligned Discaya couple, calling out the contractors and politicians behind anomalous flood control projects.
1 min |
September 08, 2025
The Freeman
Alex Eala wins breakthrough WTA title
Heroes in Filipino action movies often get beat up early in the film before storming back and getting the upper hand against their opponents.
1 min |
September 08, 2025
The Freeman
The importance of congressional investigations
A legislative investigation involving corruption plundering our nation of over P1.3 trillion should be allowed to proceed. It’s the people's collective expression of outrage and anger against the corrupt bureaucrats, trapos, and contractors. If stopped, the Philippines may end up like Indonesia which is falling apart.
3 min |
September 08, 2025
The Freeman
Anthony, Howard among Basketball Hall of Fame inductees
Retired NBA stars Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard were among nine inductees into the Basketball Hall of Fame at enshrinement ceremonies on Saturday (Sunday, Phl time) at Springfield, Massachusetts.
1 min |
September 08, 2025
The Freeman
Marcos emotional in podcast amid flood corruption probe
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. appeared visibly emotional in the latest trailer of his podcast, opening up about the hardships faced by ordinary Filipinos amid ongoing government efforts to address rampant corruption in flood control projects.
1 min |
September 08, 2025
The Freeman
MCWD told: Remove pipe lines in canals
A Cebu City Councilor is urging the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) to immediately remove the water distribution lines submerged in canals.
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