The Freeman - April 03, 2025
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April 03, 2025
Court denies appeal to remove 200 Mandaue voters
The Municipal Trial Court in Cities (MTCC) has denied the Motion for Reconsideration submitted by former Barangay Captain Ernie Manatad of Subangdaku, Mandaue City, which sought to remove at least 200 registered voters from the city's official voters' list.
2 mins
Arrest order out; Rama posts bail
The nepotism case that led to the dismissal and perpetual disqualification of former Cebu City mayor Michael Rama from public service has escalated, resulting in the issuance of a warrant for his arrest, for which he posted a P270,000 bail.
2 mins
Rama blasts intent, timing of dismissal
Former Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama expressed frustration over recent rulings by the Office of the Ombudsman, which dismissed him in connection with a multimillion peso garbage deal he approved in 2021 during a declared State of Emergency.
3 mins
Rosell set to file motion on Ombudsman's ruling
Former Cebu City administrator Collin Rosell said he will file a motion for reconsideration on the anti-graft body's dismissal of the complaints he filed against Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia.
2 mins
Mandaue new traffic scheme effective, says TEAM head
After the successful rollout of a new traffic scheme at the U.N. Avenue and M.C. Briones St. intersection, the Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM) said it is now targeting another major traffic chokepoint in the city.
2 mins
DA eyes MSRP on garlic
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is considering imposing a maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) on garlic to curb potential profiteering, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel said.
1 min
Capitol seeks out old photos to aid Sibonga church restoration
The Cebu Provincial Government has asked officials in Sibonga to gather old photographs of the Nuestra Senora Del Pilar Parish Church and its convent as part of a restoration initiative.
1 min
CV to showcase high-value crops in national exhibit
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the High-Value Crops Development Act of 1995, Central Visayas will showcase its unique processed products in a national exhibit at the Department of Agriculture (DA) Central Office.
1 min
PhilHealth Konsulta program now covers poor students
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) said several poor and disadvantaged students will now benefit from the Konsulta program of the agency.
1 min
DSWD: No referral needed for AKAP
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian reiterated yesterday that no referral is needed to access the Ayuda sa Kapos Ang Kita Program (AKAP), emphasizing that only social workers are authorized to determine eligibility and the corresponding amount of assistance.
1 min
Karoshi?
Are some people being worked to death, literally, at the City Health Department? According to a city councilor this may be a possibility.
1 min
Pivoting from the customary to the heroic
We should always remember that the very essence of love is self-giving. In love, the lover needs to lose himself in his beloved. He has to be identified with his beloved. And this will always involve self-denial.
1 min
The Supreme Court on ICC
Those who post stupidity in social media about the current debates on the ICC, please check your facts and know about what the Philippine Supreme Court declared about ICC jurisdiction.
3 mins
Khalil Ramos further imprints his mark on entertainment scene
He's the lead star in the 9 Works Theatrical play Liwanag sa Dilim, PureGold CinePanalo Film Festival 2025's Best Actor for Olsen's Day, set to star in the upcoming digital series How To Cheat Death streaming on Netflix this April, and is pairing up with Sue Ramirez in the musical romance drama film One Hit Wonder to be released on Netflix as well this May.
2 mins
A sleek take on a futuristic love
After his sold-out album launch, Jarren Garcia takes a futuristic look at love in his music video for the single \"Gimme, Gimme, Gimme,\" available on ABS-CBN Star Music YouTube channel.
1 min
'Working Man' tops, as 'Snow White' ticket sales melt
MGM's new thriller \"A Working Man,\" with Jason Statham, emerged atop a flock of new films this weekend in North America, earning an estimated $15.2 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.
1 min
A Minecraft Movie', starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, hits cinemas today
The highly anticipated “A Minecraft Movie” is set to hit today, April 2. Featuring an all-star cast, including Jason Momoa, Jack Black, and Jennifer Coolidge, this live-action adaptation of the world's best-selling video game will transport you to the pixelated wonders of the Overworld in an unforgettable adventure.
1 min
Sam Mendes to launch four 'Beatles' movies in same month
Sam Mendes will release four movies about The Beatles in the same month, the director announced yesterday, with Paul Mescal playing Paul McCartney and Barry Keoghan portraying Ringo Starr in \"the first bingeable theatrical experience.\"
1 min
THE TECH CIRCUIT
WORLD'S FIRST FULLY AUTONOMOUS AI AGENT A new Chinese artificial intelligence agent billed as able to work independently from humans has sent insiders buzzing — some with concern and others with disappointment.
1 min
SC affirms SEC authority to accredit external auditors
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has secured a favorable decision from the Supreme Court (SC) on its authority to accredit external auditors of covered entities, including publicly listed companies and investment firms.
1 min
Antipolo road rage shooting turns fatal as one victim dies
MANILA — One of the three victims in the Antipolo road rage altercation-turned-shooting died a day after the incident, city police chief Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Manongdo confirmed on Monday, March 31.
2 mins
PCG’s 2-star female officer an inspiration for women
MANILA — The appointment of Rear Admiral Mitzie Silva-Campo, the first-ever female two-star general of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), is a “remarkable milestone” and an inspiration for women.
1 min
Israeli strike on Beirut kills three
Beirut, Lebanon -- An Israeli strike on south Beirut killed at least three people on Tuesday, Lebanon said after Israel announced its second such strike in a fragile four-month ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
2 mins
China holds military drills around Taiwan
China on Tuesday sent its army, navy, air and rocket forces to surround Taiwan for large-scale drills Beijing said were aimed at practicing for \"precision strikes\" and a blockade of the self-ruled island.
2 mins
Myanmar holds minute of silence for more than 2,000 quake dead
Mandalay, Myanmar — Myanmar held a minute’s silence on Tuesday in tribute to victims of a catastrophic earthquake that has killed more than 2,000 people, buckling roads and flattening buildings as far away as Bangkok.
2 mins
Davaoeños shine in 19th Thirsty Cup
The visiting Davaoeño booters made their presence felt after dominating several categories in the 19th Thirsty Football Cup at the Cebu City Sports Center over the weekend.
1 min
Belano leads winners in Cebu Checkmate 2025
John Lester Belano, Matt Andrew Pasignajen and Michael Johan Rodriguez emerged as the biggest winners of Checkmate Cebu 2025, an inter-school and open chess tournament held last Sunday, March 30, at The Atrium of Robinsons Galleria Cebu.
1 min
Celtics, Thunder keep winning streaks alive
Veteran Al Horford turned back the clock to help the NBA champion Boston Celtics notch a ninth straight victory and nab a franchise first with a 117-103 win over the Grizzlies in Memphis.
1 min
The Freeman Newspaper Description:
Publisher: Philstar Daily Inc.
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
Founded in 1919, The Freeman - "fair and fearless" - is the oldest and most respected local newspaper in Cebu, or the "Queen City of the South". It is published daily in English and is also circulated in other major cities in the Visayas region, which is one of the country's major economic hubs. No one knows Cebu better than The Freeman.
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