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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has announced the start of a major rehabilitation project on Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA), scheduled to begin on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025. This comprehensive effort aims to address the deteriorating pavement and infrastructure along Metro Manila’s busiest thoroughfare and is set to run intensively … Read more
Malacañang Palace has strongly rejected claims alleging that the two gunmen responsible for the deadly mass shooting at Bondi Beach trained with ISIS in the Philippines, calling the assertion sweeping and misleading. No verified evidence from Australian or international investigations supports the alleged connection to training in the Philippines, with official statements confirming the attackers … Read more
No Filipinos have been harmed amid the escalating clashes between Thai and Cambodian forces along their contested border, the Philippine ambassador confirmed, alleviating concerns within the Filipino community about the safety of expatriates and travelers in the region. The renewed violence marks the most severe outbreak since the decades-old dispute reignited earlier this year, leading … Read more
The Season 88 UAAP men’s basketball finals is deadlocked as the UP Fighting Maroons and the De La Salle Green Archers gear up for a decisive third game. After UP’s hard-fought victory in Game 2 on December 14, 2025, the series is tied at 1–1, setting the stage for a winner-takes-all showdown that will determine … Read more
The Department of Health (DOH) is set to broaden its zero-balance billing policy by extending it to selected local government unit (LGU) hospitals. This initiative aims to eliminate out-of-pocket expenses for patients in basic or ward accommodations at designated LGU facilities, mirroring the coverage currently provided in DOH hospitals. The expansion focuses exclusively on Level … Read more
Multiple residential fires broke out across Metro Manila on Monday, December 15, 2025, disrupting communities in Caloocan City and parts of Manila as emergency responders raced to contain the blazes. The incidents, reported at different times throughout the day, displaced families and renewed concerns about fire safety during the high risk holiday season. Fire units … Read more
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the accelerated acquisition of new vessels for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), transforming the civilian agency into the nation’s primary instrument for asserting sovereignty and protecting Filipino citizens in the increasingly volatile West Philippine Sea (WPS). This directive is a direct response to a recent escalation of aggressive maritime … Read more
The Philippine government has escalated its pursuit of fugitive former Congressman Elizaldy Co, pivoting its strategy from standard police cooperation to invoking a major global anti-corruption treaty. Facing high-profile graft and malversation charges, Mr. Co is now the subject of an intense diplomatic and legal offensive centered on the utilization of the United Nations Convention … Read more
The Bicameral Conference Committee on the 2026 national budget suspended its meeting on December 15, 2025, after failing to reach an agreement on the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) plea to reinstate significant portions of budget cuts imposed by the Senate. The dispute centers on a P45–54 billion reduction attributed to adjustments in … Read more
Three Filipino fishermen were injured and two fishing vessels damaged after China Coast Guard (CCG) ships used water cannons and severed anchor lines near Escoda Shoal in the contested West Philippine Sea. The December 12, 2025, encounter marks another escalation in persistent maritime tensions, drawing sharp condemnation from Philippine officials who denounced the dangerous maneuvers … Read more
The Philippines’ Department of National Defense (DND) has publicly condemned China’s recent radar illumination of Japanese military aircraft, describing the action as “perilous and provocative” amid growing tensions in the Indo-Pacific region. The incident, involving Chinese fighter jets locking weapon radars on Japanese F-15s during carrier drills near Okinawa, underscores a fragile security environment where … Read more
The House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms has pledged to craft a singular, constitutionally viable Anti-Political Dynasty Bill by consolidating over a dozen separate proposals. With President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Malacañang urging deliberate, well-reviewed drafting, the committee emphasizes broad public participation through nationwide consultations to ensure the resulting law balances presidential priorities, legal … Read more
Vice President Sara Duterte faces plunder and graft charges filed by a coalition of civil society groups accusing her and 15 officials of misappropriating over ₱612 million in confidential funds during her tenure at the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and Department of Education (DepEd). The complaints, lodged on December 12, 2025, cite a … Read more
Japan’s coastal communities were placed on high alert Friday morning after a powerful magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of Aomori Prefecture, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) to issue a Tsunami Advisory. The tremor, which hit at 11:44 AM Japan Standard Time (JST), followed a stronger magnitude 7.5 quake earlier in the … Read more
The fractured political landscape of the Philippines reached a volatile turning point on Friday afternoon as a coalition of civil society leaders, clergy, and academics filed a formal criminal complaint charging Vice President Sara Z. Duterte and 15 of her associates with Plunder. The complaint, lodged before the Office of the Ombudsman in Quezon City, … Read more
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has publicly articulated his primary Christmas wish: the swift passage of a “good budget” for 2026 by the Philippine Congress. The statement, made during a podcast aired on Thursday, December 11, 2025, underscores the critical final phase of deliberations over the massive 6.793 trillion PhP spending plan, which the administration … Read more
In a groundbreaking effort to shield Filipino farmers from the mounting threats of climate variability, Philippine agritech startup Agrilever has partnered with US-based weather intelligence firm Tomorrow.io to deploy AI-driven, hyperlocal weather forecasts across the archipelago. This innovative collaboration aims to provide rice farmers with precise, real-time weather data integrated with crop management and financial … Read more
The Taal Volcano in the Philippines continues to display persistent eruptive activity, with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) maintaining its vigilant monitoring amid ongoing emissions, tremors, and minor eruptions. Authorities urge residents and nearby communities to stay alert as the risk of ashfall and sudden volcanic events remains present, even as the … Read more
Aleah Finnegan secured the gold medal in the women’s vault event at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games held in 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, reinforcing the Philippines’ rising stature in regional gymnastics. Finnegan’s winning score of 13.433 edged out Vietnam’s Thi Quynh Nhu Nguyen, who scored 13.400, while Malaysia’s Kang Xian Yeap took bronze with … Read more
Philippine stocks posted a modest rebound after coordinated interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) provided a shot of adrenaline to investors navigating an uncertain economic landscape. The synchronized move to ease borrowing costs signaled a potential shift in global monetary policy, offering temporary relief to a … Read more