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Doncic and Cunningham eligible for MVP race
Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham have been ruled eligible for the NBA's Most Valuable Player race despite not meeting the 65-game minimum to enter the running for the honor.
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April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Osmeña eyes “Mayor of the Night” expansion
Cebu City Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña is pushing to expand the city’s “Mayor of the Night” initiative, calling it a targeted response to longstanding challenges faced by call center workers and a strategic move to strengthen the city’s urban economy.
2 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Firm cushions farmers amid weak hog prices
A homegrown agri-food producer is stepping up support for smallholder hog farmers, as prolonged weakness in farmgate prices squeezes margins and threatens rural livelihoods.
1 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Council lauds Go for UC tuition freeze
The Cebu City Council, through a resolution authored by Councilor Pancrasio Esparis and endorsed by the Committee on Peace and Order chaired by Councilor Pablo Labra II, has commended University of Cebu (UC) chairman Augusto
1 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Zaldy Co may be back in Phl in 1 to 3 weeks
Fugitive lawmaker Zaldy
1 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
Council budget committee proceeds with SB1 hearing
DESPITE TRO'S OBJECTION
3 min |
April 18, 2026
The Freeman
DHSUD urged to fast-track release of Licenses to Sell
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is being urged to fast-track the release of Licenses to Sell (LTS) as prolonged approval delays begin to disrupt property launches and housing supply nationwide.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
The Freeman
Mandaue City Council seeks study on JO wage hike
The Mandaue City Council has approved a resolution calling for a comprehensive study on a possible salary increase for city employees, particularly Job Order (JO) workers, amid the rising cost of basic goods and services.
2 min |
April 17, 2026
The Freeman
PEZA eyes 1,000 new jobs to offset displacements
AT MACTAN EXPORT ZONE
2 min |
April 17, 2026
The Freeman
VP Sara Duterte's strategy
There are those who want to make a spectacle out of Vice President Sara Duterte's absence from the House Committee on Justice hearings on her impeachment case.
2 min |
April 17, 2026
The Freeman
Reduced VAT for middle class sought in Senate
To mitigate the effects of the Middle East fuel crisis, a measure to trim the value-added tax (VAT) from 12% to 10% has been filed in the Senate.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
The Freeman
Juris, Princess on the 'sense of security' with fellow Sessionistas
Juris Fernandez recalled a moment during a rehearsal where she told her fellow introvert, Ice Seguerra, an observation about their fellow Sessionistas, Princess Velasco and Sitti Navarro.
3 min |
April 17, 2026
The Freeman
Warriors eliminate Clippers, 76ers roll into NBA playoffs
Golden State star Stephen Curry scored the go-ahead three-pointer with 50 seconds left as the Warriors rallied to beat the Los Angeles Clippers, 126-121, and stay alive in the NBA play-in on Wednesday (Thursday Philippine time).
2 min |
April 17, 2026
The Freeman
US optimistic about reaching peace deal
The United States is discussing a possible second round of peace talks with Iran in Pakistan and is optimistic about reaching a deal, US officials said, as Tehran threatened to shut down Red Sea trade unless Washington lifted a naval blockade of its ports.
2 min |
April 17, 2026
The Freeman
BSP adjusts working hours in support of energy efficiency
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has adjusted the onsite operating hours of select offices to support the government’s efforts to reduce energy consumption.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
The Freeman
Council authorizes Ouano to settle P9.3M garbage bill
The Mandaue City Council has approved a resolution recommending that the city government enter into a compromise agreement with Asian Energy Systems Corporation over unpaid billings amounting to P9.3 million.
2 min |
April 17, 2026
The Freeman
22,000 metric tons of LPG set to arrive in May — DOE
The Philippines is set to receive 22,000 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) between the second and third week of May.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
The Freeman
PRO-7 gets new director
The change in command comes as PRO-7 continues to oversee policing operations across Cebu, Bohol, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor.
2 min |
April 17, 2026
The Freeman
9 Finalist Slots in Landmark Showing
GMA Network secured nine finalist slots at the 2026 New York Festivals (NYF) TV & Film Awards.
2 min |
April 17, 2026
The Freeman
Elasto Painters stay perfect at 7-0
Rain or Shine turned the Ynares Center-Antipolo to a shooting range, firing away a record-tying 22 triples and one four-pointer in stretching its perfect run to seven games with a 124-117 win over Terrafirma on Wednesday.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
The Freeman
A Night of Epicurean Elegance
On a balmy Saturday evening on March 21, 2026, the grand halls of Radisson Blu Cebu hosted the Induction Ceremony and Gala Dinner of the Chaine des Rotisseurs.
2 min |
April 17, 2026
The Freeman
"Sukmagay sa Babag Dos" a big success
The “Sukmagay sa Babag Dos” amateur card in line with the fifth anniversary celebration of Caitom Boxing and Fitness Gym last Wednesday night, April 15, at the Babag Barangay Hall grounds in Lapu-Lapu City was a huge success.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
The Freeman
CPA ready to work with Cebu City Hall again
The Cebu Port Authority (CPA) has formally expressed its readiness to work with the Cebu City government on terminal safety inspections; however, it stressed that the effort should also cover access roads leading to port areas, where obstructions and informal settlements pose risks to commuters.
2 min |
April 17, 2026
The Freeman
Province reactivates sports commission
After six years of dormancy, the Cebu Provincial Sports Commission (CPSC) has been reactivated, backed by a P50 million allocation for 2026, which will focus on grassroots sports development and youth engagement across the province.
4 min |
April 17, 2026
The Freeman
When a rescue turns into a fatal accident
Someone who was supposed to save a life ended up taking one instead.
2 min |
April 17, 2026
The Freeman
It's time to 'Get off the Sidelines' in Leadership
The sweet spot in leading is the overlap of what you are good at, what you like, and what the world needs.
2 min |
April 17, 2026
The Freeman
DSWD-7 expands cash aid to tricycle drivers
She also encouraged beneficiaries to register with the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) to streamline future government transactions.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
The Freeman
Ordinance on education continuity for CICLs ok'd
Days after 15 children in conflict with the law (CICLs) escaped from Cebu City's Operation Second Chance Center (OSCC) and were later recovered, the City Council approved a measure reinforcing rehabilitation for CICLs through the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Alternative Learning System (ALS).
1 min |
April 17, 2026
The Freeman
Russian strikes kill 16 across Ukraine
A massive Russian drone and missile barrage killed at least 16 people in cities across Ukraine, more than four years into the war with peace talks stalled, Ukrainian officials said on Thursday.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
The Freeman
Interpol Red notice vs. Atong released
An Interpol red notice has been issued against fugitive tycoon Atong Ang, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said.
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