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Forum tackles growing energy demand: Cebu needs reliable power

By Jonnavie Villa | April 25, 2026 - 12:00am

In the face of rising fuel costs, global supply shakeups and mounting climate pressure, how can Visayas keep the lights on without dimming growth?

Cebu News

Philippines pitched as next growth market in Asia for US firms

By Louella Desiderio | April 23, 2026 - 12:00am

The government is promoting the Philippines as the next growth market for American firms in Asia.

Business

Critical minerals and the new economic outlook for 2026

By Mike Toledo | April 16, 2026 - 1:00am

It is acknowledged that 2026 is the year the Philippines crosses the line to Upper Middle-Income Country status.

Newsmakers

AppleOne Group unveils Lapu-Lapu development

By Ehda M. Dagooc | April 15, 2026 - 12:00am

AppleOne Group has entered the mixed-use development space, underscoring its confidence in the long-term growth trajectory of Lapu-Lapu City, as it formally unveiled Mahi Center—an integrated business and lifestyle...

Freeman Cebu Business

Agility at scale: Why the entrepreneurial mindset is our greatest asset

By Frederic DyBuncio | March 11, 2026 - 12:00am

The sari-sari store, that humble neighborhood hub for everyday essentials, is one of the best snapshots of the Philippine economy.

Business

Philippines to shift to more sustainable growth

By Keisha Ta-Asan | February 17, 2026 - 12:00am

The Philippines has largely won the fight to tame inflation.

Business

Capitalism vs. Socialism?

By Henry J. Schumacher | January 30, 2026 - 12:00am

I read with great interest an article about capitalism and socialism and would like to share part of the views exposed with you, adjusted partly to my own thinking and its possible application in the Philippines,...

Freeman Cebu Business

Psychology ng pag-ibig: Ano ang nangyayari sa isip kapag umiibig?

By Annabelle O Buenviaje | January 7, 2026 - 12:00am

ANG pag-ibig ay hindi lang basta damdamin, isa rin itong proseso ng isip at kemikal sa utak. Narito ang mas malinaw at madaling paliwanag sa psychology ng pag-ibig:

Punto Mo

Crisis of confidence

By SKETCHES | By Ana Marie Pamintuan | October 10, 2025 - 12:00am

The construction and real estate industries are major contributors to economic growth.

Opinion

To sustain economic growth: Expert warns Cebu needs to solve infrastructure, power woes

By Ehda M. Dagooc | August 29, 2025 - 12:00am

Cebu and the wider Central Visayas region are emerging as the Philippines’ most dynamic growth hubs, but more needs...

Freeman Cebu Business