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The Freeman
UN scales back global aid plan
The United Nations on Monday said it was drastically scaling back its global humanitarian aid plans due to the “deepest funding cuts ever”.
1 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
Jurisprudence to guide both Senate and House
The Filipino people have reason to be dismayed by the latest development on the impeachment of the vice president. The actions of both Houses of Congress indicate that both senators and congressmen aren’t well-grounded on law and jurisprudence.
3 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
Spotify launches new series of K-Pop performance videos
Spotify, the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service, announced the launch of a new series of K-Pop performance videos.
2 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
Lifestyle Anthology: A curated ode to conscious living in Cebu
Amid Cebu's growing creative corridor, Lifestyle Anthology arrives not merely as a showroom—but as a 1,100-square meter statement.
2 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
Embracing The Endless Summer Vibe
Vivid streaks of color matched with swaths of refreshing patterns and neutrals were the dominant motifs of a recent runway presentation held in Mactan — one which showed how Cebu’s Dexter Alazas has masterfully been embracing the endless summer vibe.
1 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
Fuel prices to climb by almost P2/ liter
Motorists are facing yet another round of fuel price hikes starting today, June 17, with rates climbing by nearly P2 per liter.
1 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
8 MM police chiefs relieved from posts
OVER '5-MINUTE RESPONSE' RULE
2 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
Italian designer Piccioli named creative director at Balenciaga
Italian designer Pierpaolo Piccioli has been named creative director at fashion house Balenciaga, taking over from Georgian designer Demna, parent company Kering announced recently.
1 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
Council double-times to pass ordinances
It will be a busy two weeks for the Cebu City Council as they are now doubling their efforts on the remaining piled-up city ordinances, aiming to pass these during the last two sessions before the new set of legislators come in.
3 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
BSP to cut rates by 25 bps – poll
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to cut rates by 25 basis points (bps) this week amid easing price pressures and slowing economic growth.
1 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
Schools report less enrollees
LESS ENROLLEES
2 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
ERC sets final prices for 4th green energy auction
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has issued the final ceiling prices for the fourth round of the Green Energy Auction (GEA-4), which will offer 10,653 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy (RE) capacities.
1 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
GMA Pictures, Warner Bros. Phl ink distribution deal for ‘P77’
GMA Pictures' upcoming horror film “P77” will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, as announced in a contract signing held yesterday, June 16, at GMA Network Center.
1 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
Over 8K households in Moalboal now have access to water supply
More than 8,000 households across nine barangays in Moalboal, Cebu now have access to clean and reliable water following the completion of the Moalboal Water Supply Project, inaugurated on Wednesday, June 11.
1 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
Iran hits Tel Aviv city; Israel strikes Tehran
Jerusalem — Iran unleashed a barrage of missile strikes on Israeli cities early Monday, after Israel struck military targets deep inside Iran, with both sides threatening further devastation.
2 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
1 Filipino in 'critical' condition after Iranian strikes on Israel
One Filipino in Israel is in critical condition after Iran’s retaliatory missile volley on the country, the Philippine ambassador to Israel said on Monday, June 16.
3 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
More students, less teachers
As highlighted in a special report that came out in this newspaper yesterday, just in time for the opening of school year 2025-2026, teachers are leaving Central Visayas in droves for better jobs abroad.
1 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
8 brgy officials, 3 others sued for graft
The National Bureau of Investigation-Central Visayas (NBI-7) has filed criminal and administrative charges before the Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas against Barangay Captain Mario Maribao Temblor of Saavedra, Moalboal, Cebu, and 10 others for alleged for alleged dishonest and corrupt practice through deliberate manipulation and falsification of pertinent public documents.
2 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
San Juanico bridge rehab spells logistics nightmare
Retailers and logistics operators across Samar are warning of severe supply chain breakdowns following the abrupt enforcement of weight restrictions on the San Juanico Bridge—Eastern Visayas’ main land-based transport artery—fueling fears of a prolonged economic disruption unless urgent government intervention materializes.
3 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
More students hoping to enter MCC
It has been just two weeks since Mandaue City College held its graduation rites, yet another batch of incoming freshmen are now eagerly hoping to secure one of the 500 slots for admission to the college.
3 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
City Hall awaits Archival's say on employees' status
\"Ready for printing na ang mga appointments. Ang kuwang nalang gyud ang go signal ni mayor,\" said Tomalabcad.
1 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
Magsayo grateful to fight in Pacquiao undercard
Another Filipino fighter will be seeing action in the Manny Pacquiao-Mario Barrios fight card on July 19 (July 20 Philippine time) as former world champion Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo battles Mexican Jorge Mata Cuellar at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
1 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
'Killer' of Minnesota lawmaker caught after two-day manhunt
US law enforcement officials in Minnesota caught the suspected killer of a Democratic state lawmaker and her husband on Sunday, authorities said, ending a two-day manhunt.
2 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
Mindanao bets nab Bb. Pilipinas 2025 crowns
Jerimi Nuqui (Caloocan), Mia Golosino (Malabon), and Jercy Raine Cruz (Makati City), who automatically gained a spot for being named Binibining Playtime, the people’s choice in the online poll.
1 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
Fewer teachers, bigger problems
We can only hope that the process itself can be fast-tracked, but even that remains something to be hoped for.
2 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
13 street gangs 'persona non grata' in Valenzuela
Thirteen gang groups operating in Valenzuela City—many of them involving minors—have been declared “persona non grata” by city officials due to violations of laws and local ordinances, including drug use and violence.
1 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
PB authorizes Gwen to give out solar lamps
The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) has authorized outgoing Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia to sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with various local government units (LGUs) for the distribution of more than 26,000 solar-powered streetlights across the province.
2 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
PB okays organic farming ordinance
The Cebu Provincial Board has unanimously approved on third and final reading an ordinance institutionalizing sustainable agricultural practices, promoting chemical-free farming, protecting the environment, and safeguarding public health.
2 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
Araneta's trainer confident of victory
The camp of Omega Boxing Gym standout Christian “The Bomb” Araneta is highly confident on his chances against Thai Thanongsak Simsri in an exciting showdown of power punchers for the IBF light flyweight belt on Thursday, June 19, at the Ota City General Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan.
1 min |
June 17, 2025
The Freeman
When even lawmakers are fooled by Al, laws can't fix it
An Al-generated video circulating on the internet over the weekend appeared to have misled Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa into sharing what he seemingly believed was a genuine youth voice against the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
2 min |