http://www.thefreeman.com The Freeman News Feed en-us Mon, 24 Oct 2005 00:30:38 +0800 Mon, 24 Oct 2005 00:30:38 +0800 http://thefreeman.com/rss dsecuya@cebu-online.com http://www.thefreeman.com/opinion/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34058 Dihang gipasidan-an mi sa pari nga kinahanglang dawaton namo ang ostiyas sa among dila inay sa among kamot, nagtoo ko nga igo lang niyang gipatigbabaw ang pagtoo sa pipila ka kaparian nga ang kamot sa mga layko di takos nga modawat sa balaanong lawas ni Kristo. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 00:31:52 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/opinion/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34059 For our special guest on tonight’s talkshow on Straight from the Sky, we bring you once more Mr. Alan T. Ortiz, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Transmission Corporation (Transco) who was also our guest last May when he gave us updates on the flagship power programs for the Visayas. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 00:32:44 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/opinion/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34060 On the front page of a national paper last Friday was this huge photo of Fr. Robert Reyes sprinkling holy water on a group of anti-riot policewomen. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 00:33:34 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/opinion/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34061 For this particular column, we would like to articulate the interest of the small-time businessmen who operate Internet cafés all over the Philippines. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 00:37:47 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/opinion/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34062 The Supreme Court says the EVAT is okay. But Father Robert Reyes says it’s not okay. So expect him to give Ate Glo a run for her money. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 00:39:56 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/opinion/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34063 ABS-CBN Star Magic artist Carlos Agassi is very much excited with the release of his newest album titled “Amir” under Star Records. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 00:41:03 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/arts_and_culture/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34064 Finishing graduate school in a university without classrooms is gaining popularity and practicality. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 00:51:52 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/arts_and_culture/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34065 “You set me free from such bondage, released me from such carnage...emancipation, proclamation... you have set me free from sinful slavery; you have released me from what’s entangled me. As I was in the darkness you gave my soul light, and now that I live in the daytime, I am haunted by the night. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 00:53:02 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/business/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34066 The developer of Cebu Hilton Resort and Spa, Goldland Philippines Inc. (GPC) is looking at building another resort in Mactan or in Bohol in the next few years, as the seven-year old Cebu Hilton project will be completed next year. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 00:53:43 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/local/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34067 In recognition of the important contributions of the overseas Filipino workers in the development of the region and the whole country, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration 7 has launched the Search for Model OFW Family of the year. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 00:54:54 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/local/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34068 The Cebu City Women’s and Family Affairs Commission now accepts nominations for its “Search for Women Trailblazers,” those that had or have made extraordinary achievements in various fields and sectors from 1905 to 2005. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 00:56:09 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/local/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34069 Two people were killed in separate incidents in the city, within a span of nine hours, from last Saturday evening to yesterday dawn. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 00:56:41 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/local/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34070 Two wanted persons were arrested in separate places in Dumanjug town last Saturday afternoon. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 00:57:25 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/local/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34071 The eviction of about a hundred ambulant vendors occupying the sidewalks of Colon Street from the corner of Leon Kilat Street to Osmeña Boulevard is scheduled this morning yet again, according to City Hall urban poor consultant Gerry Marquez yesterday. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 00:58:17 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/local/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34072 The Cebu Alliance for Renewable Energy finds it “highly immoral” for the government to implement the Expanded Value Added Tax law “as such could only spur corruption while the people are being burdened by high taxes.” Mon, 24 Oct 2005 00:58:49 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/local/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34073 Barangay officials in Cebu City have failed to submit to city hall a list of all domestic helpers in their respective areas as one way for the city government to monitor and ensure that these low-paid workers also enjoy their rights as provided for by the law. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 00:59:27 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/local/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34074 The P294-million supplemental budget, and the proposed provincial ID system are among the items slated for deliberation in the Provincial Board’s out-of-town session in Dalaguete town today. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 00:59:58 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/local/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34075 The Provincial Board, in a recent resolution, has urged law enforcers to take seriously the threat that Cebu province is the next possible target of terrorist attack. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 01:00:20 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/local/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34076 In compliance with the Solid Waste Management Act, the provincial government of Cebu is planning to build and operate an integrated solid waste management facility in Danao City that would be used by ten other municipalities and component cities in the north. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 01:01:11 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/local/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34077 A provision of a proposed city ordinance, standardizing the rates of filing and certification fees in the barangays, could be described as detrimental to smaller barangays, stated the report of the city council’s barangay affairs committee. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 01:01:39 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/local/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34078 Heaven seems to be frowning on policemen these days. For the fourth day in a row, another Cebu policeman, the 12th, is in the news, this time for shooting to death a neighbor in Danao City. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 01:02:34 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/local/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34079 The Cebu City Police now have in its possession the affidavit of a new witness in the Western Union money transfer heist last Saturday identifying another suspect aside from Jemuel Cardoza. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 01:03:10 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/local/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34080 The Cebu City Police now have in its possession the affidavit of a new witness in the Western Union money transfer heist last Saturday identifying another suspect aside from Jemuel Cardoza. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 01:03:26 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/today_in_the_past/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34081 The birth of Rafael Palma, stateman, educator, newspaperman, historian and founder of La Independencia, the official newspaper of the Revolution. Died on May 24, 1939. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 01:03:58 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/the_ear/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34082 Mon, 24 Oct 2005 01:04:37 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/local/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34083 Despite its reputed popularity for budget fare, low cost carriers in the Philippine aviation market remains negligible. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 01:06:03 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/sports/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34084 The Air 21Express snapped a three-game losing skid last night, scoring a 110-95 come-from-behind victory over the Sta. Lucia Realtors in the PBA San Mig Coffee Fiesta Conference at the Araneta Coliseum. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 01:07:54 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/sports/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34085 The OZAMIZ Cotta vows to bring out the broom tonight. The southern conference champions has finally broke their winning pattern by winning game one on the road, which eluded them in their first two play-off series. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 01:08:29 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/sports/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34086 National champion ASG Lost Command of Cebu reasserted its supremacy by bagging the 3rd National Airsoft CQB competition dubbed “Operation Full Circle” yesterday at the Mandaue North Reclamation Area. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 01:09:14 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/sports/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34087 Catmon snatched a ticket to the provincial meet after claiming the title in cluster V of the 1st Governor Gwen Garcia Vollyball Unity Cup yesterday in Camotes Island. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 01:09:42 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/sports/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34088 Five Southeast Asian Games-bound cyclists will banner the Philippine team in the Tour of Taiwan set October 29 to November 2. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 01:10:16 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/sports/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34089 Michael Pato scored six goals to power Don Bosco College (DBC) over host team San Roque Football Club (SRFC), 10-0, as other boys-15 contenders scored major blowouts in the 9th Aboitiz Football Cup at the San Roque field in Mandaue. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 01:10:42 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/sports/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34090 Don Bosco College (DBC) dumped University of San Carlos-North, 54-41, to capture its second consecutive championship victory in the Passerelle division of the Milo Basketball Efficiency Scientific Training tournament the other night at Capitol Parish gym. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 01:11:20 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/sports/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34091 The Freeman columnist Dr.Jose Vicente “JV” Araneta managed to keep the drivers seat even as he failed to win the penultimate leg of the RECYCLE Road Series at the Mandaue City reclamation area yesterday. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 01:12:15 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/sports/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34092 The deadline for registration for 1st Alta Vista Junior Golf Challenge will be tomorrow. The tournament, which will tee off on November 2 to 4 will have an interclub and individual competitions for boys and girls aged 10 to 17 years old. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 01:12:57 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/sports/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34093 Two Cebuanos will be vying for honors in the Manila Youth Games taekwondo event on October 30 at the San Andres gym in Malate. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 01:13:48 +0800 http://www.thefreeman.com/help/index.php?fullstory=1&issue=articles_20051024&id=34094 Mon, 24 Oct 2005 01:14:29 +0800