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MEASURE VS. 'GHOST EMPLOYEES': Councilor seeks full disclosure of workers' info, salary grades
A Cebu City councilor has filed an ordinance seeking the full disclosure of City Hall employees in all positions, including their corresponding salary grades.
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October 10, 2025
The Freeman
Mga Kapos Moments: Ano'ng gagawin mo kapag biglang kinulang nang hindi inaasahan?
Kahit gaano tayo kaingat at kagaling magplano ng budget, minsan may mga sitwasyon na 'di natin inaasahan.
2 min |
October 10, 2025
The Freeman
Expert: Phl at higher risk of AI-driven cyberattacks
The Philippines' high internet and social media penetration, coupled with its large business process outsourcing (BPO) sector, puts the country at greater risk of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven cyberattacks, according to an expert.
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October 10, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu showed what it can do!
Nothing can be more moving and heartwarming than the sight of people from all walks of life doing their share to ease the pain of the victims of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck on the evening of September 30, 2025 in the northern part of Cebu --destroying houses, claiming lives, and leaving thousands with a sense of hopelessness and grief.
2 min |
October 10, 2025
The Freeman
The importance of fighting for Democracy: Let's join the international movements
Last month, on September 15, we celebrated the International Day of Democracy. That day reflects the importance of inclusive civic participation for tackling corruption and reaffirming transparency. As global democracy continues to decline and civic space shrinks, greater and more inclusive citizen participation in shaping the decisions that impact the day-to-day lives of communities, remains essential for ensuring transparency in the management and delivery of public services and holding power to account.
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October 10, 2025
The Freeman
BC Cheetahs target fourth straight win
After a five- day ceasefire, action in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 25 basketball tournament will resume today (Thursday, October 9) with a double-header on tap at the Cebu Coliseum.
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October 09, 2025
The Freeman
LeBron's 'decision of all decisions' a publicity stunt
It was billed as the “decision of all decisions”, fueling speculation of a potentially seismic announcement which left the basketball world on tenterhooks and sent Los Angeles Lakers ticket prices soaring.
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October 09, 2025
The Freeman
First Phl-Japan exercise under new pact to bring aid to quake victims
MANILA --- The Philippines and Japan launched their first joint exercise under the new Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) on Wednesday, October 8, where both countries' air force units will bring aid to Cebu residents affected by the recent magnitude 6.9 earthquake.
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October 09, 2025
The Freeman
Philippines' unemployment rate down to 3.9% in August
The number of Filipinos without a job declined in August 2025, pushing the national unemployment rate down to 3.9%, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Wednesday, October 8.
2 min |
October 09, 2025
The Freeman
Padayon
Every now and then, Cebu's creative arts circuit comes by exhibits that are not solely about what artists have been up to, but also draws the spotlight on how art institutions play an important role in molding creative vectors and veneers.
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October 09, 2025
The Freeman
Cabangahan, Tolotolo, Polog on cusp of title glory in 15th Alegado Cup
Teams from Cabangahan, Tolotolo, and Polog stepped a win away from securing the crown of their respective categories in the 15th Mayor Teresa Alegado Cup Inter-Barangay Fiesta Basketball League in Consolacion, Cebu.
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October 09, 2025
The Freeman
Putin to visit Central Asia as Russia influence wanes
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Central Asian leaders in Tajikistan on Thursday, for only the second such summit since the fall of the Soviet Union, as Moscow jostles with China and Europe for influence.
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October 09, 2025
The Freeman
P425M aid to quake-hit LGUs in northern Cebu
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) will be releasing a total of P425 million in financial assistance to the hard-hit local government units (LGUs) in northern Cebu by the Sept. 30 magnitude 6.9 earthquake. It will be released through the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF).
2 min |
October 09, 2025
The Freeman
Cebu Ultimate Catwalk Superstars '25 bets gear up for nat'l, int'l pageants
Yesha Mae Monsanto, second runner-up of Cebu Ultimate Catwalk Superstar-Teen Category, was doing her assignment at home when she felt the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu on September 30. She immediately thought of her parents.
3 min |
October 09, 2025
The Freeman
Chinese hit drama 'Go Ahead' airs on ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN brings yet another Asian favorite with the premiere of “Go Ahead” last Monday on Kapamilya Channel, TV5, iWant, and A2Z.
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October 09, 2025
The Freeman
SEC plans unified lending ID
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is looking to introduce a unified lending identification (ULI) system to make it easier for borrowers to access credit and to prevent predatory lending and abusive debt collection practices.
2 min |
October 09, 2025
The Freeman
Customs bribery a major barrier to investment in Phl – US report
Several United States firms doing business in the Philippines have reported being asked for bribes by customs officials, according to a 2025 State Department report, which mentions corruption at the Bureau of Customs as one of the major barriers to investment in the country.
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October 09, 2025
The Freeman
Our Lady of the Rosary, National Prayer and Public Repentance
On the 6thand last Fatima apparition on October 13, 1917, Mama Mary told Lucy: \"I am the Lady of the Rosary, I desire here a chapel in my honor to be built, that people continue to recite the Rosary every day.
2 min |
October 09, 2025
The Freeman
AI HELPS LATIN SCHOLARS DECIPHER ANCIENT ROMAN TEXTS
Around 1,500 Latin inscriptions are discovered every year, offering an invaluable view into the daily life of ancient Romans — and posing a daunting challenge for the historians tasked with interpreting them.
2 min |
October 09, 2025
The Freeman
Pam describes her 1st 100 days as people-centered leadership
Baricuatro said every peso in government should be accounted for and must directly benefit families, barangays, and communities across Cebu.
2 min |
October 09, 2025
The Freeman
US, Qatar, Turkey to join Gaza peace talks in Egypt
Cairo, Egypt — Qatar’s prime minister and senior delegates from the United States and Turkey will join Hamas and Israeli negotiators on Wednesday for a third day of talks aimed at ending the Gaza war.
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October 09, 2025
The Freeman
ICI requests for lookout order on Martin, Chiz, Jinggoy, Joel
IN FLOOD CONTROL PROBE
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October 09, 2025
The Freeman
Archival defers 100-day report
Instead of delivering it on the dot, Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival opted to make his first 100 days in office report on October 16, 2025, with only members of the media invited as guests at City Hall.
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October 09, 2025
The Freeman
Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of preparing for war
Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of joining forces with a hardline opposition faction in preparing to launch a war, according to a letter from the foreign affairs ministry obtained by AFP on Wednesday.
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October 09, 2025
The Freeman
Marcos signs eight petroleum service contracts worth $207M
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has signed eight petroleum service contracts representing a potential investment commitment of about $207 million over a seven-year exploration period, the Department of Energy (DoE) said on Wednesday.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
The Freeman
Oh, snap!
Concerned with how “politicians” are ruining the country and how the Filipino people are losing their trust in the government, Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano came up with a proposal seemingly out of left field: snap elections.
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October 09, 2025
The Freeman
At least 8 tropical cyclones expected before year ends
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has warned that five to eight more tropical cyclones are expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) before the end of the year.
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October 09, 2025
The Freeman
SEC slaps P1-M fine on SMC for inaccurate financial report
— Conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has been fined by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a misstatement reflected in its unaudited consolidated financial statement as of June 30.
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October 09, 2025
The Freeman
LTO to intensify enforcement of license plate regulations
Starting November 1, 2025, motorists using provisional, improvised, or temporary plates will be apprehended as part of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) Region 7's intensified enforcement of license plate regulations.
2 min |
October 09, 2025
The Freeman
SC urged: Build judiciary complex at SRP
The Cebu City Council has appealed to the Supreme Court (SC) and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines~Cebu City Chapter (IBP-CCC) to begin constructing a judiciary complex on a lot donated by the city government at the South Road Properties (SRP).
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