The Freeman gets another recognition

CEBU, Philippines — A feather has been added to The Freeman Newspaper s cap, as it clinched another national recognition as the  Most Outstanding Regional Newspaper  by the  Best Magazine  on its  Best Brand Excellence Category  search.

The Freeman was recognized during the awarding ceremony last Saturday at the Teatrino Promenade, in Greenhills, San Juan City.

In the same even, The Freeman s sports writer and investigative journalist Caecent Magsumbol was also named as among the  Philippine Empowered Men and Women of the Year 2024 .

In an interview, Richard Hi ola, Best Magazine founder, said that The Freeman edged the others due to its length of service, as the community paper marked its 105th year last July 18.

 The credibility, at the same time, yung longevity yung newspaper, kaya na award-dan tong The Freeman. And even up to now, I am so glad at hindi ako na surprise, na nag-collaborate with The Philippine Star, and the Philippine Star is among the leading newspapers in the Philippines,  he said.

On the  Most Empowered Men and Women , which he started in 2015, he said the awardees included the likes of Megan Young, Vilma Santos, among others, and it recognizes those who  poured out their hearts to help others through charity .

In response to the accolade, Magsumbol said that being nominated was already an honor.

 Out of the millions of Filipinos, who would have thought that one day, I would get noticed for all the things that I do--not for myself, but for others,  she said.

Magsumbol extended her gratitude to Hi ola and wished that they continue to help others through their series of charity events.

 Actually, para na rin akong nanalo ng double gold sa Olympics as besides the recognition given to me, The Freeman, for whom I have been working for more than 25 years, has also been recognized as the most outstanding regional newspaper in the country,  she said.

Magsumbol joined other distinguished Cebuanos whom Best Magazine also recognized, namely: broadcaster and radio station manager Atty. Ruphil F. Ba oc; Philippine Dental Association national president Dr. Lucilo "Junn" G. Ni al; Tabuelan, Cebu Councilor Catherine R. Gallo; and San Nicolas Proper, Cebu City Barangay Captain Clifford Jude G. Ni al. (CEBU NEWS)