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The Freeman
Contractors should treat their workers fairly
To be fair, not all contractors are guilty of ghost public works projects or rampant violators of labor laws. But in my own research as professor of labor laws for more than four decades in a number of law schools and universities, I can testify that many contractors are notorious exploiters of labor.
3 min |
September 26, 2025
The Freeman
Balunan eager to become world champion
Undefeated Cebuano boxer Christian “Punchtian” Balunan is gearing up for glory on the global stage as he challenges International Boxing Federation (IBF) minimumweight king Pedro Taduran in an all-Filipino world championship bout on October 26 at the San Andres Sports Complex in Manila.
1 min |
September 26, 2025
The Freeman
6.3-magnitude quake shakes Venezuela
A 6.3-magnitude quake shook northwestern Venezuela late Wednesday, following a slightly smaller tremor in the area, the US Geological Survey reported.
1 min |
September 26, 2025
The Freeman
Patients in province hospitals to get better meals
Patients admitted to four provincial and 12 district hospitals in Cebu Province will now have improved daily meals as the administration of Governor Pamela Baricuatro has doubled the meal allowance, raising it from P50 to P100 per meal.
1 min |
September 26, 2025
The Freeman
Palestinian president to address UN as peace push gathers steam
Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas will address the United Nations by video on Thursday as the United States, despite its opposition to him, weighs whether to try to stop Israeli annexation of the West Bank.
1 min |
September 26, 2025
The Freeman
3 Cebu projects tied to 'sagasa'
Each project carried a 100-million allocation and was reportedly proposed by Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Zaldy Co, former chairman of the House appropriations committee.
2 min |
September 26, 2025
The Freeman
China cleans up after powerful typhoon
Hundreds of thousands of people in southern China were clearing up Thursday after powerful Typhoon Ragasa crashed through Guangdong Province, ripping down trees, destroying fences and blasting signs off buildings.
1 min |
September 26, 2025
The Freeman
OX KBDF 6-Stag Derby for a cause set Oct. 19
OX KBDF Gaming will be holding a 6-Stag Derby for a cause on October 19 at the Grand Tejero Arena along M.J. Cuenco Avenue in Cebu City.
1 min |
September 26, 2025
The Freeman
Lionsgate Play Titles That Will Take You Around the World
FROM VERONA TO NEW ZEALAND
2 min |
September 26, 2025
The Freeman
Fil-Am Jessica Sanchez wins 'America's Got Talent'
Sanchez wins
1 min |
September 26, 2025
The Freeman
Study First, Play Later
The Philippine Animal Hospital Association (PAHA) marked its 30th Annual Conference last September 2 to 4 at the NUSTAR Resort Cebu's Fili Hotel.
1 min |
September 26, 2025
The Freeman
Maki goes on a colorful ride in first album
Maki ruled the top of iTunes Philippines and ranked among Spotify’s top OPM artists with the release of his anticipated debut album “KOLORCOASTER,” available on all streaming platforms.
1 min |
September 26, 2025
The Freeman
Chinese dairy giant launches premium milk formula in Phl
Chinese dairy group Feihe International has launched its flagship AceKid fresh milk formula in the Philippines, betting that the country's growing focus on healthier lifestyles will fuel demand for premium nutrition products for children.
1 min |
September 26, 2025
The Freeman
City's WTE project faces new challenge
The longstanding plan to build a Waste-to-Energy (WTE) facility in Cebu City faces another three-year delay following strong opposition from residents during public hearings in Barangay Guba and neighboring areas.
2 min |
September 26, 2025
The Freeman
Dizon admits no direct evidence linking PCAB
While no direct links have yet been established between the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB), chaired by Cebuano Engineer Pericles “Ricky” Dakay, and recent flood control project failures, Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon stressed that accountability will be pursued “every step of the way.”
1 min |
September 26, 2025
The Freeman
BBM laments little ‘progress’ on SCS
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. received outgoing Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian in a farewell courtesy call at Malacafian Palace on Thursday, September 25, where he thanked the diplomat for his service while lamenting their lack of progress on South China Sea issues.
2 min |
September 26, 2025
The Freeman
'I don't recognize my country,' says Angelina Jolie
American actress Angelina Jolie said she no longer recognizes her country, voicing concern over threats to free expression while presenting her latest film at Spain's San Sebastián film festival.
1 min |
September 26, 2025
The Freeman
Football's showcase event
December 18, 2022, much cooler months in the desert.
1 min |
September 26, 2025
The Freeman
Capitol wants Consolacion lot out from land swap
The Cebu Provincial Government has appealed to Cebu City not to include a property in Barangay Pulpogan, Consolacion, in the ongoing land swap negotiations involving the 93-1 lots.
2 min |
September 26, 2025
The Freeman
Denmark says 'professional actor' behind drone flights over airports
Denmark said Thursday a “professional actor” was behind drone flights over multiple airports this week in a “hybrid attack” designed to create fear, adding it would acquire new capabilities to detect and down drones.
1 min |
September 26, 2025
The Freeman
MCIA unveils new routes at 'Festival of Flights' launch
Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) unveiled new international and domestic routes, along with new airline partners, during its Festival of Flights media launch yesterday.
2 min |
September 26, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu Music Festival-USA brings Bisdak pride to California
NOW ON 2ND EDITION
2 min |
September 26, 2025
The Freeman
Not fair to PUJ drivers
According to a report in our sister publication BANAT News, police are saying that public utility jeepney drivers who let carolers on board to sing to passengers can now be arrested.
1 min |
September 26, 2025
The Freeman
Signal No. 3 raised as 'Opong' accelerates
Some parts of Samar have been placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 3 as Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name Bualoi) maintains its strength while moving closer to the Eastern Visayas and Southern Luzon.
2 min |
September 26, 2025
The Freeman
NK could have up to 2 tons of highly enriched uranium
North Korea is believed to possess up to two tons of highly enriched uranium, South Korea's unification minister said Thursday.
2 min |
September 26, 2025
The Freeman
EU trade chief seeks FTAs with Malaysia, Phl, Thailand
Trade chief Maros Sefcovic said the European Union hopes to reach free trade agreements with Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand before the 50th anniversary of the bloc’s relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2027.
1 min |
September 26, 2025
The Freeman
CCLEX now has weighing station
A smarter traffic management system in Cebu City is being anticipated following the completion of the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway's (CCLEX) weighbridge station.
1 min |
September 26, 2025
The Freeman
Always hope in God
No matter what happens, we should always continue hoping in God, since God never fails.
2 min |
September 26, 2025
The Freeman
Trustworthy and Ethical AI Systems — needed!!
Far from the stuff of science fiction, AI has moved from the exclusive regimes of theoretical mathematics and advanced hardware to an everyday aspect of life.
3 min |
September 26, 2025
The Freeman
COA exec tagged in flood scam out of the country
Commission on Audit (COA) Commissioner Mario Lipana, who has repeatedly been named in the flood control anomaly, is out of the country, according to state auditor Tracy Ann Sunico.
1 min |