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The Freeman
Gentallan vies for IBF Asia crown in “Kumong Bol-anon XXII” today
Bohol's pride “Sugar” Shane Gentallan trains his sights on another regional crown as he trades blows with Masbateño brawler Arvin John Sampaga for the vacant International Boxing Federation (IBF) Asia light flyweight belt in the main event PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions' “Kumong Bol-anon XXII” today (Saturday, September 20) at the Ubujan covered court here.
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September 20, 2025
The Freeman
Mister and Miss Cebu Press Freedom 2025 finals tonight
Eight candidates will trade their uniforms and press IDs for dashing suits and glamorous gowns tonight, September 20, as they compete in this year's Mister and Miss Cebu Press Freedom, 7 pm, at Café Corazon of Bai Hotel Cebu.
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September 20, 2025
The Freeman
Rufa Mae reveals reason behind husband's death
Comedienne Rufa Mae Quinto finally revealed to the public the reason behind the death of her husband Trevor Magallanes.
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September 20, 2025
The Freeman
Gilas slides to No. 37 in FIBA world rankings
Gilas Pilipinas slightly slipped down the latest FIBA men's rankings, following a seventh-place finish in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup.
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September 20, 2025
The Freeman
Headless Cebu City PIO rebrands as “Cebu City News”
The Cebu City Public Information Office (PIO) has rebranded its page as “Cebu City News,” marking a significant step toward a more dynamic and connected communication strategy.
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September 20, 2025
The Freeman
Capitol-run hospitals get new equipment, medicines
All 16 provincial and district hospitals in Cebu are set to boost their healthcare services as the Capitol rolls out newly purchased medical equipment and medicines, including portable suction units, ECG machines, blood bank refrigerators, digital X-ray machines, dental chairs with X-ray functions, and portable nebulizers.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
The Freeman
Gaza, Palestinian future to dominate UN gathering
More than 140 world leaders will descend on New York next week for the annual United Nations General Assembly summit, which will be dominated this year by the future of the Palestinians and Gaza.
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September 20, 2025
The Freeman
BRT: Breaking road traditions
The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a modern mass transport system which can be quickly implemented at a low-to-moderate cost (Nikitas & Karlsson, 2015).
3 min |
September 20, 2025
The Freeman
Recto to Cebu City: Update real property tax system
Cebu City’s outdated Real Property Tax (RPT) system has emerged as a critical barrier to effective revenue collection, prompting an urgent need to modernize its Real Property Tax (RPT) system following Finance Secretary Ralph Recto’s visit and strategic dialogue with Mayor Nestor Archival.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
The Freeman
Mayor turns over P1.5M assistance to 8 SK barangays
The Cebu City Government released P1.5 million in financial assistance to eight Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) barangays during a formal turnover ceremony at the Mayor’s Office.
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September 20, 2025
The Freeman
Trump hopes to settle TikTok's fate on Xi call
President Donald Trump, who recently accused Xi Jinping of working to “conspire” against the United States, hopes to finalize the fate of video-sharing app TikTok and make progress on trade talks in a phone call with the Chinese leader on Friday.
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September 20, 2025
The Freeman
A crime and an injustice
A senior citizen made it into the news recently after he filched socks and pajamas from a mall in Barangay Luz, Cebu City, last Tuesday afternoon.
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September 20, 2025
The Freeman
Borbon gets P25.92M for climate- resilient evacuation center
The municipality of Borbon, Cebu has secured P25.92 million for the construction of a climate-resilient evacuation center under the expanded Support and Assistance to Participatory Budgeting (SAFPB) project of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
1 min |
September 20, 2025
The Freeman
BSP limits cash withdrawals to P500k a day
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is implementing a new cash withdrawal limit of P500,000 per day in a move to curb money laundering risks involving large cash transactions.
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September 20, 2025
The Freeman
CBRT Phase 1 route tested
Mayor Nestor Archival, who led the inspection, clarified that the dry run has to start later. This means that although the dedicated lanes are already being emphasized, the buses will not yet be picking up passengers.
3 min |
September 20, 2025
The Freeman
Madonna to release new album next year
Madonna, the bestselling female artist of all time, said yesterday she will release a new dance music album next year.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
The Freeman
12 candidates of Miss Argao 2025 share their advocacies
Whether it's empowering the youth through mental health and literacy programs or promoting initiatives to preserve the environment, the Miss Argao 2025 candidates share a common goal: to strengthen their municipality's identity and heritage.
5 min |
September 20, 2025
The Freeman
UN Council set to vote on Iran nuke sanctions
The UN Security Council will vote Friday on whether to reimpose sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, the Council's rotating presidency said, after Britain, France and Germany triggered the vote.
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September 20, 2025
The Freeman
DBM: Infra spending unlikely to be affected by budget cuts
Government infrastructure spending is unlikely to be significantly affected by the ongoing probe on anomalous flood control projects, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said.
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September 19, 2025
The Freeman
Emil Sumangil headlines GMA Masterclass for Cebu Press Freedom Week 2025
GMA Regional TV and Synergy brings back its GMA Masterclass to the University of the Philippines Cebu this September 22 via the “GMA Masterclass: The Cebu Press Freedom Week Special” in celebration of the 33rd Cebu Press Freedom Week.
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September 19, 2025
The Freeman
Tayud, Casili, Cabangahan march into 15th Alegado Cup semifinals
Teams from Tayud, Casili, and Cabangahan booked semifinal tickets in the 15th Mayor Teresa Alegado Cup basketball tournament in Consolacion, Cebu.
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September 19, 2025
The Freeman
All set for “Run for Hope”
The United Continental Eagles Club (UCEC) formally launched its “Run for Hope” fundraising activity slated on October 12 at the Cebu Business Park.
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September 19, 2025
The Freeman
Grab launches Grab Asenso: A Digital Diskarte Program to accelerate regional MSME digitalization in the Philippines
Grab Asenso, the flagship public-private program of the Philippines' leading superapp, is endorsed by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and partner city governments.
3 min |
September 19, 2025
The Freeman
Stolen dreams
Last week I wrote about “How young people can fight corruption”. Today I would like to continue to continue focusing on the very young kids that need help. I saw an article published by Marko Kasic, the Founder and Managing Director of FundLife.org, who is a friend I have admired for many years about the successful work he is doing for very your people in the Philippines.
3 min |
September 19, 2025
The Freeman
Phl poised for continued growth amid political, global headwinds
The Philippine economy is showing resilience in the face of domestic political turbulence and global trade headwinds, with growth forecast to remain among the fastest in Asia, according to economists speaking at the Logistics Conference 2025 hosted by Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI).
1 min |
September 19, 2025
The Freeman
Gerald-Julia breakup confirmed
ABS-CBN's talent agency Star Magic confirmed that Gerald Anderson and Julia Barretto have parted ways.
1 min |
September 19, 2025
The Freeman
Gretchen files counter-affidavit in missing sabungeros case
Actress Gretchen Barretto has submitted her counter-affidavit during the preliminary investigation over the case of the missing sabungeros.
1 min |
September 19, 2025
The Freeman
Curlee Discaya held in contempt for lying
Contractor Curlee Discaya was seemingly caught in a lie on the very first question he was asked in the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on Thursday, September 18, saying that his wife Sarah Discaya was absent due to being ill.
1 min |
September 19, 2025
The Freeman
City Hall opens satellite extension in Talamban
The Cebu City Hall Satellite Extension Office in Barangay Talamban formally opened at its barangay gym yesterday as part of the city government's effort to decentralize services to the barangays.
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September 19, 2025
The Freeman
Another long season in store for Chris Newsome
Chris Newsome is bracing for another long season as he juggles his time suiting up in the PBA Season 50, the East Asia Super League, and Gilas Pilipinas.
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