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The Freeman
Social media ban for minors
“Kaya mayroong, kung titingnan natin yung cases ng mental health natin sa mga kabataan ngayon ay napakataas.
3 min |
June 25, 2026
The Freeman
RDC aims to cut poverty by 2028
\"The journey ahead is clear. By 2028, we aim to restore stronger economic growth, keep inflation within the target range of 2% to 4% and create more opportunities for equal employment,\" she added.
2 min |
June 25, 2026
The Freeman
Carbon probe uncovers sanitation concerns
As the probe into alleged excessive collections inside Carbon Market progressed, the Cebu City Council’s recent executive session led to the discovery of rat infested “permanent” stalls erected on sidewalks and drainage lines identified by market officials as belonging to ambulant vendors.
2 min |
June 25, 2026
The Freeman
Ombuds files 2 graft cases against Borbon vice mayor
The Office of the Ombudsman has filed two separate graft charges against Borbon Vice Mayor Noel Dotillos before the Regional Trial Court in Bogo City over the unauthorized release of a municipal anniversary bonus in 2019 and the hiring of his wife as Municipal Health Officer under a contract of service in 2024 when he was still mayor.
2 min |
June 25, 2026
The Freeman
Clive Davis: the starmaker who shaped modern music
Clive Davis, the music mastermind who championed some of the globe’s biggest names including Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen and Santana, died Monday aged 94.
4 min |
June 25, 2026
The Freeman
A People-Centered Journey Rooted in Shared Progress
This July marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
2 min |
June 25, 2026
The Freeman
Batch 1996 completes semis cast in Division A
The Big Three Pizza Batch 1996 finished off Batch 2002, 88-74, to complete the Final Four cast in Division A of the Sacred Heart Ateneo Alumni Basketball Athletic Association (SHAABAA) Season 29 at the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles Arena in Barangay Canduman, Mandaue City.
1 min |
June 24, 2026
The Freeman
Taxi drivers call for halt to franchise issuance
A group of taxi drivers in Metro Cebu is urging the national government and transport regulators to suspend the issuance of an additional 3,000 franchises for Transport Network Vehicle Services (TNVS) and electric taxis in Cebu, warning that the continued expansion of transport units could further threaten their already declining incomes.
2 min |
June 24, 2026
The Freeman
Phl cuts GDP growth outlook for this year
The Philippine economy may grow by just 3.5%-4.5% this year, well below the government’s initial 5%-6% target, as underspending and the fallout from the US-Iran war dampen economic activity, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) said on Monday.
2 min |
June 24, 2026
The Freeman
DA intensifies swine repopulation
AS CENTRAL VISAYAS RECOVERS FROM ASF
2 min |
June 24, 2026
The Freeman
Higher electricity bills may reflect in June
Consumers in Metro Cebu may experience higher electricity rates this June as Visayan Electric announced that generation costs are expected to increase due to a combination of market and grid-related factors affecting the Visayas power system.
1 min |
June 24, 2026
The Freeman
Her needle, her nation, and her legacy
Today, June 24, in 1859, Marcela Mariño (later Agoncillo) was born in Taal, Batangas.
3 min |
June 24, 2026
The Freeman
Vice Ganda to release new song 'Talak'
Vice Ganda celebrates fearless queens and encourages self-expression without limits in his upcoming single, “Talak,” which will drop on music streaming platforms on Friday, June 26.
1 min |
June 24, 2026
The Freeman
HRDO: City offices can’t track water-saving measures
The Human Resource Development Office (HRDO) has clarified to the Cebu City Council that office-specific water conservation efforts cannot be quantified because government offices do not have individual water meters.
1 min |
June 24, 2026
The Freeman
3 upland waterfalls deemed “too hazardous” to tap
Cebu City’s hopes of harnessing upland waterfalls as alternative water sources faced a major setback after three sites were declared unsafe and impractical, heightening the urgency of engineered solutions as the city braces for El Niño and the looming threat of saltwater intrusion.
2 min |
June 24, 2026
The Freeman
Capitol social hall rehab begins
The Cebu Provincial Government has started more than P1 million worth of repair and rehabilitation works at the Capitol Social Hall to address persistent roof leaks and deteriorating ceiling structures, as part of efforts to ensure the safety of guests during major events and preparations for the upcoming founding anniversary celebration of the Cebu Provincial Capitol.
2 min |
June 24, 2026
The Freeman
Gov't to deploy AI tools across public agencies
The Philippine government is expanding its partnership with Google Cloud to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) across public agencies, part of a push to modernize government services, strengthen cybersecurity, and accelerate the country’s transition toward a digital economy.
2 min |
June 24, 2026
The Freeman
How safe are our schools?
Yesterday we woke up to the fact that our schools aren’t us safe as we thought they were.
1 min |
June 24, 2026
The Freeman
How Fil-Brit Eve Ridley landed 'Supergirl' role
Eve Ridley wasn’t sure if she was going to hear back after her “Supergirl” audition for the role of Ruthye.
3 min |
June 24, 2026
The Freeman
Giannis joining Heat in blockbuster trade
Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo is joining the Miami Heat from the Milwaukee Bucks, multiple US media outlets including ESPN reported on Monday (Tuesday Phl time).
1 min |
June 24, 2026
The Freeman
Messi makes World Cup history
Lionel Messi became the World Cup’s all-time leading goalscorer on Monday (Tuesday Philippine time) to fire Argentina into the last 32.
1 min |
June 24, 2026
The Freeman
Moody’s lowers outlook on Phl banks to negative
Moody’s ratings downgraded its outlook on the Philippine banking sector to “negative,” warning that the fallout from the Middle East conflict could slow credit growth and put pressure on asset quality.
3 min |
June 24, 2026
The Freeman
Decrease so love can increase
On the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, celebrated on June 24, we are reminded of his very inspiring example on how to prepare our heart so that divine love can enter.
2 min |
June 24, 2026
The Freeman
DSWD promotes donation portal, expands anti-hunger initiatives
The Department of Social Welfare and Development-7 is intensifying efforts to improve donation management, disaster response, and food assistance programs through the Kaagapay Donations portal and the expansion of its Walang Gutom Kitchen initiative.
2 min |
June 24, 2026
The Freeman
Council flags Carbon oversight gaps
“Indeed there was a collection, but whether or not it is illegal, so, it is really up to the City Legal Office because what we actually gathered was there is a daily dues nga gi-collect. It has an existence since then,” OCM Administrator Elcon Concha told council members during an executive session.
2 min |
June 24, 2026
The Freeman
GS rates may be mixed as BSP stays hawkish
Rates of the government securities (GS) to be offered this week could end mixed after the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) delivered a second straight hike and signaled further tightening amid persistent inflationary pressures.
3 min |
June 23, 2026
The Freeman
Keir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister
UK leader Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday following months of pressure, kickstarting a process that will see Britain get its seventh prime minister in a decade.
1 min |
June 23, 2026
The Freeman
East Timor declares week of mourning for ex-president Guterres
East Timor declared a week of mourning for ex-president Francisco ‘‘Lu-Olo’’ Guterres on Monday after the former guerrilla leader died in a Malaysian hospital at the weekend.
1 min |
June 23, 2026
The Freeman
For ex-SC justice, Bato’s absence matters more than suspension
Sen. Bato dela Rosa’s possible status as a fugitive, not Sen. Jinggoy Estrada’s preventive suspension, is the “only possible exception” former Supreme Court Associate Justice Adolfo Azcuna sees to the Senate’s full-membership rule in an impeachment trial.
1 min |
June 23, 2026
The Freeman
Familiar faces, new imports coming over to the PBA
It’s going to be a mixture of the old and new ones when the PBA Governors’ Cup parades its latest cast of imports beginning July 10.
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