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EDITORIAL — Not funny

13 days ago

Two candidates for the midterm election are now under fire for making recent “jokes” that were seen to degrade...

Freeman Opinion

Heart for culture and the arts

By Ligaya Rabago | April 5, 2025 - 12:00am

Election campaigns are already in full gear at the local and national levels, reflecting an increasing political passion as the months go by.

Freeman Opinion

Mandaue candidates sign peace covenant

By Kristin De Dios | March 19, 2025 - 12:00am

Despite their political rivalries, candidates running in Mandaue City for the May 2025 midterm elections vowed to ensure a...

Cebu News

EDITORIAL — Screening the partylist system

March 6, 2025 - 12:00am

Come May 12, aside from local and national candidates, we will have to choose from 156 partylists to have representation in...

Freeman Opinion

The negative list

By SKETCHES | By Ana Marie Pamintuan | February 19, 2025 - 12:00am

With candidates and parties opting for negative campaigning, there are now people who are also dwelling on the negative, swapping notes on who they will NOT vote for in May.

Opinion

Address learning crisis, poll bets told

By Neil Jayson Servallos | February 18, 2025 - 12:00am

Candidates in the May midterm polls should present their plans to address the learning crisis and commit to prioritizing education in their agenda, according to the Philippine Business for Education.

Headlines

AFP focuses on threats, foreign interference in polls

By Pia Lee-Brago | January 13, 2025 - 12:00am

Potential security threats and foreign interference in the May 12 midterm elections are the focus of the Armed Forces of the...

Headlines

Heated race for Manila mayor looms in 2025

By Ghio Ong | January 2, 2025 - 12:00am

An intense rivalry for the seat of Manila mayor is expected in the May 2025 midterm elections.

Nation

Mga nuisance candidates

By Atty. Jose Marie N. Poblete | November 21, 2024 - 12:00am

Gideklarar sa COMELEC ang 117 ka kandidato pagka senador isip mga nuisance candidates.

Banat Opinyon

Candidates told: No politicking

By Jonnavie Villa | November 20, 2024 - 12:00am

Nearly two months before the 460th Fiesta Señor 2025, the Agustinian friars of the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu reminded all political candidates who wish to join the celebration to do so...

Cebu News