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The Freeman
A fair chance
Last Monday saw the assumption of two new local chief executives; both are new to their roles.
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July 02, 2025
The Freeman
'Sins of the Father' stars on why their series is captivating
Gerald Anderson and Jessy Mendiola have made their TV comeback with ABS-CBN’s crime drama “Sins of the Father” and they reveal what makes their new roles fascinating in the latest digital cover of Metro.
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July 02, 2025
The Freeman
Ethics for those who lost in the elections
Philippine history provides losers in the last polls with many behavior models to emulate if they wish to maintain their decency and still wish to make their political comebacks in 2028. The next three years should provide them time to reflect on their behavioral patterns as politicians and public servants.
3 min |
July 02, 2025
The Freeman
Archival eyes a solar-powered Cebu City Library
Following the relaunch of the 24/7 operations at the Cebu City Public Library, newly installed Mayor Nestor Archival unveiled plans to make the city library the first solar-powered library in the Philippines and to convert chapels into study centers.
4 min |
July 02, 2025
The Freeman
New contractor for CCMC welcomed
As Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival Sr. welcomes the development of having a contractor for the completion of the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC), he said he will personally supervise its progress but added that he will review the contract first.
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July 02, 2025
The Freeman
Pam vows reforms during inaugural speech
Cebu Governor Pamela \"Pam\" Baricuatro took her oath of office yesterday, July 1, 2025, during the inaugural ceremony held at the Capitol Social Hall, pledging to bring integrity, inclusivity, and urgency back to public service, and vowing to lead with purpose and conscience.
3 min |
July 02, 2025
The Freeman
Over 14 million could die from US foreign aid cuts
More than 14 million of the world’s most vulnerable people, a third of them small children, could die by 2030 because of the Trump administration’s dismantling of US foreign aid, research projected on Tuesday.
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July 02, 2025
The Freeman
Yamyamin, Abucay shine in CEPCA monthly
Rosendo Yamyamin and Manuel Abucay, Jr. dominated the June edition of the Cebu Executives and Professionals Chess Association (CEPCA) monthly tournament at Robinsons Galleria Cebu over the weekend.
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July 02, 2025
The Freeman
Barug, KUSUG to unite in new council?
Partido Barug and Kugi Uswag Sugbo (KUSUG) may once again join forces in the new City Council.
3 min |
July 02, 2025
The Freeman
'28 Years Later' scores highest Rotten Tomatoes score out of the franchise
\"28 Years Later\" breaks the franchise records as it holds the highest opening weekend box office numbers out of the franchise, at $60 million worldwide.
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July 02, 2025
The Freeman
Bill seeking P50K salary for teachers revived
How much should public school teachers in basic education be earning at a minimum? Some House lawmakers believe it should be P50,000 a month.
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July 02, 2025
The Freeman
Kontraks solidify brotherhood, face one last battle in 'Incognito'
“Incognito” stars Richard Gutierrez, Ian Veneracion, Baron Geisler, Maris Racal, Anthony Jennings, Kaila Estrada, and Daniel Padilla will power through as a team one last time in Marawi to finally defeat El Cano as the series nears its finale.
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July 02, 2025
The Freeman
MCIA ranks 7th in World's Most Improved Airports
The Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) has earned another international distinction after being ranked 7th among the World's Most Improved Airports in the 2025 Skytrax World Airport Awards.
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July 02, 2025
The Freeman
Russian Ukraine advance accelerates for 3rd month
Russia’s military advance in June accelerated for a third consecutive month and made its largest advance since November, according to AFP’s analysis of data from US-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
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July 02, 2025
The Freeman
HK rights record under fire as it marks China handover anniversary
Hong Kong leader John Lee insisted the city has become safer and more competitive as he commemorated the 28th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule Tuesday, while critics said repression has eroded the hub’s international reputation.
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July 02, 2025
The Freeman
DTI teams up with P&G for startup solutions
As Procter & Gamble (P&G) Philippines celebrates its 90th Anniversary, the company is reaffirming its commitment to innovation by expanding its vGROW Program to a broader network of startups across the country.
2 min |
July 02, 2025
The Freeman
Senator Bong Go extends aid to Talisay fire victims
The office of Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go swiftly responded to victims of the June 25 fire that struck Sitio Mananga 2, Barangay Tabunok, Talisay City, displacing 248 families—or roughly 1,000 individuals.
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July 02, 2025
The Freeman
ILOILO'S BIGGEST INDUSTRY GATHERING: WSI UNFOLDS ITS PREMIER EXPOSITIONS
The premier exposition organizer in the Philippines is bringing its flagship and lifestyle shows to the City of Love and City of Gastronomy Iloilo City — this coming July 17 to 20, 2025. Worldbex Services International (WSI) is set for its 3rd year of showcasing the Philippine Building and Construction Exposition (PHILBEX), the Food and Beverage Expo (MAFBEX) Iloilo, and the Travel and Leisure Exposition (TLEX) Iloilo.
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July 02, 2025
The Freeman
Minimum wage hike bills refiled as 20th Congress opens
BACK ON THE TABLE
4 min |
July 02, 2025
The Freeman
Mayor Ouano retains dep't heads, orders probe into delayed salaries
Ouano said that if any department head engages in misconduct, he will be forced to impose penalties in his capacity as the local chief executive.
2 min |
July 02, 2025
The Freeman
USC Climbs In 2025 THE Impact Rankings, Expands International Academic Partnerships
Impact Rankings
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July 02, 2025
The Freeman
UN: Most world heritage sites at risk of drought or flooding
Almost three quarters of the globe’s cultural and natural heritage sites are threatened by too little or too much water, the UN’s cultural agency said on Tuesday.
1 min |
July 02, 2025
The Freeman
Gov't to reinvest P8.96B dividend to benefit all Filipinos
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has assured the public that the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management (PSALM) Corporation’s record-high dividend remittance of P8.96 billion to the National Treasury will be channeled into vital programs that directly benefit the Filipino people.
1 min |
July 02, 2025
The Freeman
Headless
Coach Tom Thibodeau has been in the NBA since 1989 as part of the Minnesota coaching staff headed by Bill Musselman.
2 min |
July 02, 2025
The Freeman
After phased hikes, oil firms set price rollback
MANILA — Oil companies will implement a rollback on crude prices in the first week of July, after last week’s staggered price increases.
1 min |
July 01, 2025
The Freeman
Emilio Daez reflects on first lead role
Emilio Daez graces Metro Artist Spotlight where he opens up about his first lead role in the new ABS-CBN digital series “Love At First Spike.” In the exclusive Metro feature, the rising Kapamilya actor told Metro that he wants to inspire others with stories that have a huge impact.
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July 01, 2025
The Freeman
Over 100 CH workers honored for dedication to public service
Over a hundred employees of the Cebu City Government—many of them garbage collectors and street cleaners—were recognized during the “Pasidungog sa Kakugi Awards” held at the Sky Hall of SM Seaside City Cebu.
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July 01, 2025
The Freeman
Oasis ride Britpop revival as '90s make nostalgic comeback
With “Britpop” bands Oasis and Pulp topping the charts and filling concert halls, a '90s vibe is floating over the UK this summer amid nostalgia for a “cooler” time when people seemed “happier.”
3 min |
July 01, 2025
The Freeman
Dalai Lama suggests institution to continue
Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, gave on Monday the strongest indication yet that the 600-year-old institution would continue after his death, at prayer celebrations for his 90th birthday.
2 min |
July 01, 2025
The Freeman
Mediated truth: media literacy as a moral responsibility
Today, allow me to revisit one of my favorite topics which is media literacy or social media responsibility.
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