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The Freeman
Cebu can't wait, we need mass transport now
Something during the holiday season spooked me.
3 min |
January 03, 2026
The Freeman
Cebu City gears up to co-host 45th ASEAN Tourism Forum
The Cebu City government shifts to a higher gear as it is preparing to co-host the prestigious 45th ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF), which will take place later this month in Cebu and in other locations across the country.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Freeman
China drills near Taiwan raise tensions, says US
Chinese war games around Taiwan “unnecessarily” spiked tensions in the region, the US State Department said Thursday, calling on Beijing to “cease its military pressure.”
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Freeman
COA flags DOT's P48.8M questionable disbursements
The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Department of Tourism (DOT) over fund disbursements in 2024 amounting to P48.832 million that were unsupported by the required documents.
2 min |
January 03, 2026
The Freeman
Pamela, Glenn share optimism
A major pillar of Baricuatro's outlook for 2026 is economic recovery, which she described as \"promising,\" citing the expected entry of new investors and the resumption and expansion of international flights to Cebu.
3 min |
January 03, 2026
The Freeman
Philippine PMI rebounds in December
Philippine factory activity improved in December, rebounding from the slump in November amid a rise in new orders and softer decline in production.
2 min |
January 03, 2026
The Freeman
Business owners given 2 years to pay tax hike
Instead of a one-time hike, business owners and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Mandaue City will be given two years to pay the scheduled 10 percent increase in business taxes, following the approval of an ordinance providing for a staggered implementation.
3 min |
January 03, 2026
The Freeman
Around 40 killed as fire ravages Swiss ski resort
Dozens were killed and over 100 injured when a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana early Thursday as young revelers rang in the New Year.
2 min |
January 03, 2026
The Freeman
Security Bank steps up tech investments for 2026
Security Bank Corp. is entering 2026 with a sharpened focus on technology as a competitive lever, stepping up investments in artificial intelligence (AI), real-time data platforms and cybersecurity to support growth while tightening operational resilience.
2 min |
January 03, 2026
The Freeman
Larger healthcare workforce wraps up province's 2025
The year 2025 for Cebu Province ends with an expanded healthcare workforce following the hiring of 376 new medical and support personnel, as part of Governor Pamela Baricuatro's administration's push to improve healthcare delivery in Cebu.
2 min |
January 03, 2026
The Freeman
Heat, Rockets extend hot streaks
Norman Powell scored a game-high 36 points and the Miami Heat took their fourth consecutive NBA victory with a 118-112 triumph at Eastern Conference leader Detroit.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Freeman
For director, 'Marty Supreme' and Timothee Chalamet are one and the same
Pulling out the stops in a high-octane promotional campaign, Timothee Chalamet has fully immersed himself in the role of \"Marty Supreme\", a 1950s table tennis player consumed by grand ambitions, says director Josh Safdie.
2 min |
January 03, 2026
The Freeman
Always be careful around guns
From Iloilo comes to us the news that a vice mayor has died after an accident involving a gun last Tuesday morning.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Freeman
MMFF 'lost its soul' due to rising cinema prices, says filmmaker
Filmmaker Jun Robles Lana lamented the rise of theater prices, claiming it has affected the movie-going experience of Filipino families especially during the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).
2 min |
January 03, 2026
The Freeman
Russia blames Ukraine for deadly drone strike
Russia on Thursday said Kyiv was behind a drone strike on a hotel in the Moscow-held part of Ukraine’s southern Kherson region that killed at least 20 people celebrating the New Year, accusing it of “torpedoing” peace attempts.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Freeman
Mayor Archival reiterates call on proper waste segregation
The drive towards the implementation of Solid Waste Management remains at the center of the administration's campaign, as Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival opened 2026 with a strong reminder that cleanliness is not simply about systems but about discipline, respect, and mindset.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Freeman
Abarrientos named Player of the Week
RJ Abarrientos shrugged off the Holiday revelry of being in a playoff advantage to carry Barangay Ginebra into the semifinals of the PBA Philippine Cup.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Freeman
Livestock farmers get cash aid from PCIC
Upland farmers who lost their animals to the flash floods brought by Typhoon Tino last year heave a sigh of relief after they finally received financial assistance from the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC).
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Freeman
DOT slams “false, misleading” allegations versus Sec. Frasco
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has cried foul over allegations by a production executive regarding the use of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco's image on the cover of a magazine published in English and Japanese.
2 min |
January 03, 2026
The Freeman
What is taking so long to verify ‘Cabral files?
Nearly two weeks after the existence Cabral files was unveiled, agencies have yet to confirm whether the files match official records. Philstar.com illustration
3 min |
January 03, 2026
The Freeman
Tax exemption for economic housing eyed
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) will study the possible exemption of developers engaged in economic housing projects from corporate income tax (CIT).
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Freeman
8 Filipinos rescued from syndicates
Eight Filipinos who were forced to run fraudulent stock trading scams by criminal syndicates were rescued in Cambodia on New Year's Eve.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Freeman
Visayas enters 2026 with cautious optimism amid global uncertainty
Cebu and the wider Visayas are entering 2026 with guarded optimism, as easing inflation and a steady recovery in domestic tourism offset weaker exports, softer foreign investment and lingering concerns over energy costs and governance, according to the private sector.
2 min |
January 03, 2026
The Freeman
Clashes kill six in Iran protests
Protesters and security forces clashed in several Iranian cities on Thursday, with six reported killed, the first deaths since the cost-of-living demonstrations broke out.
3 min |
January 03, 2026
The Freeman
WTC Manila bets on MICE growth in 2026
World Trade Center Metro Manila (WTCMM) expects robust demand next year as the Philippines rises as a meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions (MICE) destination, its chief executive officer (CEO) said.
1 min |
January 01, 2026
The Freeman
'2026 looks even brighter for Philippines sports'
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) family couldn't ask for more from Filipino athletes in 2025 and the coming new year, according to president Abraham \"Bambol\" Tolentino, looks even brighter.
1 min |
January 01, 2026
The Freeman
FOR 2026 Archival: CCMC completion, on top of his admin's agenda
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival has placed the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) at the forefront of his administration's agenda for 2026, promising to finally complete the long delayed project after years of setbacks and ballooning costs.
1 min |
January 01, 2026
The Freeman
SSS eyes expansion with new loan products, wider coverage
State-owned insurer, Social Security System (SSS) is entering 2026 with an expansionary agenda, seeking to deepen coverage, roll out new lending products and strengthen frontline services after a year marked by pension reforms, digital upgrades and emergency support programs.
2 min |
January 01, 2026
The Freeman
Danao refuses DPWH projects
Mayor Ramon “Nito” Durano has refused to issue permits for several projects the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has proposed for Danao City in 2026, citing concerns over the re-concreting of roads that remain in good and serviceable condition.
3 min |
January 01, 2026
The Freeman
City rolls out road asphalting program
Rocky and muddy roads that have long been left unattended across Cebu City will finally be paved, as Mayor Nestor Archival confirmed that the city’s asphalting program will go full blast from January until June 30, 2026.
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