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The Freeman
Prosecute all involved government officials first
Or better still, simultaneously. If the president is now serious in unearthing corruption in the flood control projects, he should fire the DPWH secretary on the principle of command responsibility. The Ombudsman should act immediately.
3 min |
August 25, 2025
The Freeman
Look at the old maps
Just recently, a columnist in this newspaper wrote about a forum held in a Cebu City hotel featuring the old waterways of this city.
1 min |
August 25, 2025
The Freeman
Duterte camp withdraws move to DQ ICC prosecutor Khan
The legal team of former President Rodrigo Duterte said it will not move to disqualify International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Ahmad Khan despite disclosures about his past professional links to individuals connected to the Philippine case.
1 min |
August 25, 2025
The Freeman
UK’s mass facial-recognition roll-out alarms rights groups
Outside supermarkets or in festival crowds, millions are now having their features scanned by real-time facial-recognition systems in the UK -- the only European country to deploy the technology on a large scale.
3 min |
August 25, 2025
The Freeman
Senate mulls barring ‘ghost project’ contractors from 2026 infra deals
The Senate Finance Committee is considering inserting a special provision in the 2026 national budget to bar contractors linked to anomalous or “ghost” projects from participating in new government infrastructure deals, committee chairman Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said yesterday.
2 min |
August 25, 2025
The Freeman
DOLE: Double pay rules apply for workers today
Double pay awaits workers who will opt to report for work today, according to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).
1 min |
August 25, 2025
The Freeman
Business name registrations down nearly 9% in July
Business name registrations and renewals filed at the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) fell by nearly a tenth in July, as activity slowed in major sectors including retail, accommodation, manufacturing and real estate.
1 min |
August 25, 2025
The Freeman
Insurance penetration rises in Q2
Insurance penetration in the Philippines rose slightly in the second quarter, as premium collections from both life and non-life insurance products posted double-digit growth, according to the Insurance Commission.
1 min |
August 25, 2025
The Freeman
JERIC RAVAL CLAIMS AJ RAVAL, ALJUR ABRENICA HAVE 2 KIDS
Action star Jeric Raval has reportedly said that he has two grandchildren from his daughter AJ Raval with actor Aljur Abrenica.
1 min |
August 25, 2025
The Freeman
N. Korea test- fires two new air defence missiles
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the test-firing of two new air defense missiles, state media said Sunday, after Pyongyang accused Seoul of fomenting tensions on the border.
2 min |
August 25, 2025
The Freeman
Ajirakun's comeback album was years in the making
Cebuano pop-punk band Ajirakun was originally supposed to be a onetime project for Bradley Tenchavez’s school assignment in 2007.
2 min |
August 24, 2025
The Freeman
Theatre Group Asia announces open casting calls for 'A Chorus Line'
Theatre Group Asia (TGA) in partnership with Ayala Land, Ayala Malls, and Seda presents the Worldwide Cast Call for \"A Chorus Line.
3 min |
August 24, 2025
The Freeman
'KPop Demon Hunters' craze hits theaters, music charts
Netflix's gargantuan hit film “KPop Demon Hunters” has captured the global zeitgeist this summer, smashing streaming and music chart records. Now it is coming for movie theaters.
3 min |
August 24, 2025
The Freeman
100 local and int'l students finish internship program
A hundred students from local and international universities completed the Ayala Group Summer Internship Program (AGSIP), gaining hands-on experience and clarity on their career paths through a six-week immersion across Ayala's business units.
1 min |
August 24, 2025
The Freeman
Bantayan Island: Cebu Province's emerging lifeline for food security
After being in the headlines for the controversial construction of a high-end resort in Bantayan Island, the paradise up North of Cebu is being looked into as a strategic cornerstone in Cebu's evolving food security blueprint.
1 min |
August 24, 2025
The Freeman
Altas cruise to 2-0 start, Falcons soar to first win
The University of Perpetual Help Altas whipped the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Jaguars, 78-62, for their second straight win in the Cebu City Inter-Collegiate Invitational Basketball Tournament 2025 on Friday night, August 22, at the Cebu City Sports Institute (CCSI) Gym in Barangay Sawang Calero.
1 min |
August 24, 2025
The Freeman
Hong Kong rejects renewal of Bloomberg reporter's visa
A journalist who works for Bloomberg News in Hong Kong said Saturday she has to leave the city after a foreign journalists’ club revealed that authorities had denied renewal of her working visa.
1 min |
August 24, 2025
The Freeman
BFP-7 introduces transparent recruitment process
DRAW BY LOTS
2 min |
August 24, 2025
The Freeman
WINGS, WANDS AND BELLA'S HEART
Cebu Center for Dance is where dreams pirouette into reality. It was where Bella fell in love with ballet, the moment she laid eyes on a pair of pink satin pointe shoes (special shoes that allow a dancer to perform on the tips of their toes). She was only 5 years old then.
2 min |
August 24, 2025
The Freeman
NUSTAR Sets the Rhythm for Wellness in Cebu this September
NUSTAR Resort Cebu proudly unveils \"Rhythms of Wellness,\" a month-long celebration throughout September 2025 dedicated to holistic well-being. With the vision to establish NUSTAR as a leading wellness and lifestyle destination and a key driver for sports tourism in Cebu, this campaign aims to unite Cebu's diverse wellness, sports, and lifestyle communities through meaningful partnerships and experiences.
2 min |
August 24, 2025
The Freeman
Royal Palms Bohol: Built to be Your Dream Home
Your reliable partner PrimaryHomes recently celebrated the launch of Royal Palms Bohol the fifth and latest installment of the award-winning developer's famed Royal Palms series in the province.
2 min |
August 24, 2025
The Freeman
Seoul fires warning shots after Nokor troops cross border
South Korea fired warning shots at North Korean soldiers that briefly crossed the heavily fortified border earlier this week, Seoul said Saturday after Pyongyang accused it of risking “uncontrollable” tensions.
2 min |
August 24, 2025
The Freeman
Maki's 'Kolorcoaster' out on Sept. 19
Kapamilya singer Maki’s much-awaited debut album, “KOLORCOASTER,” is set to be released on September 19 under Tarsier Records.
1 min |
August 24, 2025
The Freeman
Lapu-Lapu Heroes relish silver medal in Legends Cup
The Lapu-Lapu Heroes fell short of their target, nevertheless felt happy and proud of their silver-medal finish in the Under 10 division of Legends Cup football tournament at the Dynamic Herb-Borromeo Sports Complex recently.
1 min |
August 24, 2025
The Freeman
Venezuela rails at 'illegal' US warship deployment
President Nicolas Maduro on Friday hit out at the US deployment of three warships off the coast of Venezuela as part of efforts to curb drug trafficking, calling the operation an \"illegal\" attempt at regime change.
1 min |
August 24, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu mayors' league demands transparency in infra projects
\"Let there be no doubt. We share the same conviction. We too demand transparency, accountability, and justice behind these corruption allegations, including the reported collusion between certain government officials and favored contractors,\" the mayors said.
1 min |
August 24, 2025
The Freeman
DOST-7, Stellar PH to boost CV innovation ecosystem
The Department of Science and Technology Region 7 (DOST-7) and startup enabler Stellar PH have formalized a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) aimed at strengthening the innovation and technology ecosystem across Central Visayas.
1 min |
August 24, 2025
The Freeman
Korean agency supports Cebu City's Smart Public Transportation System
Cebu City's push for smarter mobility just gained more international traction with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) expressing support for the city's Smart Public Transportation System.
1 min |
August 24, 2025
The Freeman
Texas moves to preserve Trump's Congress grip
Texas legislators early Saturday approved a new electoral map aimed at carving out five new Republican-leaning seats in the state to help the party retain control of Congress in next year's midterm elections.
1 min |
August 24, 2025
The Freeman
Viñas Deluxe gratified to release self-titled debut EP
Renowned drag queen Viñas Deluxe fulfills another career milestone as she launches her self-titled debut extended play (EP) under Star Music, available on all streaming platforms.
1 min |