https://www.philstar.com/rss/the-freeman Philippine News for the Filipino Global Community (c) 2026, philstar.com. All rights reserved. 15Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:35:00 +0800 en https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2026/11/13/2569830/kingdom-god-our-midstFr. Roy Cimagala The Gospel for Thursday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Times (Luke 17:20-25) invites us to see God's kingdom with fresh eyes. Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2026/11/13/2569830/kingdom-god-our-midst https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2026/11/13/2569835/bomba-ni-saraLeo Lastimosa Nipasalig si Bise Sara nga kapin sa duha ka tuig silang nangandam sa iyang depensa. Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2026/11/13/2569835/bomba-ni-sara https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2026/11/13/2569837/editorial-old-noise According to a story in this newspaper, a comprehensive anti-noise ordinance is getting the support of the Cebu City Council's Committee on Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy. Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2026/11/13/2569837/editorial-old-noise https://www.philstar.com/cebu-news/2026/11/13/2569839/deped-adopts-4h-heat-guidelinesKristin De Dios The Department of Education divisions in Mandaue City and Lapu-Lapu City have begun implementing measures to protect learners from extreme heat as the El Niño phenomenon continues to affect the country. Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/cebu-news/2026/11/13/2569839/deped-adopts-4h-heat-guidelines https://www.philstar.com/cebu-news/2026/11/13/2569840/water-woes-hit-carmenJonnavie Villa The Municipality of Carmen, a major source of bulk water for Metro Cebu, is ironically grappling with water supply shortages in its own community, prompting the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) to call for a review of the water system's operations and possible interventions. Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/cebu-news/2026/11/13/2569840/water-woes-hit-carmen https://www.philstar.com/cebu-news/2026/11/13/2569842/2027-national-expenditure-program-cebu-gets-p17-billion-infra-fundingMitchelle L. Palaubsanon The Department of Public Works and Highways has earmarked about ?17 billion for infrastructure projects in Cebu under the proposed 2027 national budget, including five dams worth an estimated ?1.1 billion to help address the province's recurring flooding problems. Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/cebu-news/2026/11/13/2569842/2027-national-expenditure-program-cebu-gets-p17-billion-infra-funding https://www.philstar.com/cebu-news/2026/11/13/2569847/lapu-lapu-city-over-2000-take-part-fluvial-processionKristin De Dios Thousands of devotees joined the annual fluvial procession of Nuestra Señora de Regla in Lapu-Lapu City on Thursday, November 12, as part of the celebration of the image’s 291st patronal fiesta. Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/cebu-news/2026/11/13/2569847/lapu-lapu-city-over-2000-take-part-fluvial-procession https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2026/11/12/2569602/we-are-not-physical-warAven Piramide In transnational relations, disputes are likely to arise between states as they do between individuals. Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2026/11/12/2569602/we-are-not-physical-war https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2026/11/12/2569604/november-2026-hopeful-worrisome-developmentsCherry Piquero Ballescas Pope Leo XIV’s trip from November 6-17 to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru (his 7th apostolic journey outside of Italy and his first visit to the Americas since his May 2025 election) has drawn millions of pilgrims/devotees, demonstrating continuing global support for the Catholic Church. Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2026/11/12/2569604/november-2026-hopeful-worrisome-developments https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2026/11/12/2569605/trumps-achilles-heels-inflation-iran-israel-and-immigrationAtty Josephus B Jimenez Now it can be told. It was not just the economy that caused the Republicans' earthshaking debacle. Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2026/11/12/2569605/trumps-achilles-heels-inflation-iran-israel-and-immigration