The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) reached a historic milestone in 2025, processing a record-breaking 52.02 million passengers and marking a full recovery from the aviation downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. December alone accounted for 4.86 million travelers, underscoring a strong resurgence in both domestic and international air traffic. This unprecedented throughput reflects not…
A tragic accident during the New Year celebrations claimed the life of Aimee Paz Lamasan, the Vice Mayor of Dueñas, Iloilo. On December 30, 2025, an accidental discharge of her 9mm pistol at her residence in La Paz, Iloilo City severely wounded her, leading to her death the following day despite emergency medical intervention. The…
The persistent turmoil surrounding the “Cabral Files” took a decisive turn as Malacañang confirmed that the Office of the Ombudsman now holds jurisdiction over the authentication and investigation of the controversial documents. Leaked by Batangas Representative Leandro Leviste, the files allege systemic corruption in flood control projects, a claim that Department of Public Works and…
Bacolod City recently averted a potential holiday garbage crisis by awarding a ₱437 million waste management contract to a newly formed Luzon-based consortium known as I-SWIMS. This decisive maneuver, however, has sparked debate over the transparency of the city’s procurement process due to the rapid disqualification of the previous contractor and the swift approval by…
Filipinos faced a stinging end to 2025 as oil companies raised the prices of diesel and kerosene by ₱0.60 per liter starting at 6 a.m. on December 30. This latest increase, which comes on the heels of recent price cuts just a week earlier, adds fresh fuel to ongoing inflationary pressures that have weighed heavily…
Authorities have delivered a significant blow to illegal POGO operations in Central Luzon with the arrest of “Boss Terry,” a key administrative officer linked to the Lucky South 99 outsourcing hub in Porac, Pampanga. This apprehension, the third in a sprawling qualified human trafficking case, intensifies scrutiny on the alleged mistreatment of Chinese POGO employees…
Public trust in the Philippines’ top leadership has shown signs of strain, as recent surveys reveal a notable decline in confidence toward both President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte. The latest Pulse Asia results show a complex and shifting landscape of approval, marked by mounting concerns over inflation and corruption—two persistent national…
The Philippine government faces an unprecedented crisis as the “Cabral Files,” documents linked to the late Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral, unveil a sprawling scheme involving billions of pesos in fraudulent flood control projects nationwide. The scandal, exposing at least 421 validated “ghost” projects out of 8,000 inspected, has…
Davao City First District Representative Paolo “Pulong” Duterte unveiled his 2025 accomplishment report on December 27, highlighting a year marked by expanded medical aid, vital infrastructure progress, and robust disaster response efforts. The report details assistance extended to more than 25,000 residents, landmark healthcare initiatives, and several legislative proposals, underscoring Duterte’s continual focus on public…
The Philippine music community is in mourning following the death of Jimmy Regino, backing vocalist of the iconic Original Pilipino Music (OPM) group April Boys. His passing on December 27, 2025 was publicly confirmed by his brother and fellow band member, Vingo Regino, in a heartfelt video message shared on social media. With Jimmy’s death,…
National Security Adviser Eduardo Año warned that the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) continues to pose a significant threat despite its declared holiday ceasefire. Citing recent deadly clashes with the New People’s Army (NPA) during the Christmas and New Year period, Año dismissed the truce as insincere and urged remaining rebels to surrender and…
As 2025 draws to a close, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has placed flood control projects squarely at the center of his administration’s intensified anti-corruption drive. In a decisive policy shift, the President ordered stringent audits and performance reviews across infrastructure agencies, halting new allocations for flood control in 2026 until it is proven that…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has postponed the signing of the PHP 6.793 trillion 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) until the first week of January 2026, citing an urgent need for a meticulous review of recent legislative insertions. Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto confirmed that this move aims to scrutinize bicameral adjustments against the administration’s…
The Philippine Navy has deployed two of its frigates, the BRP Emilio Jacinto and BRP Diego Silang, to intercept a Chinese Jiangkai II-class frigate reportedly loitering just 41 nautical miles off Capones Island, Zambales. This move marks one of the latest escalations in a string of maritime encounters between Philippine authorities and Chinese vessels in…
Government troops engaged in a fierce firefight with suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Camarines Sur, resulting in the deaths of five insurgents amid ongoing efforts to eradicate remaining rebel fronts in the region. The latest encounter underscores the Philippine Army’s commitment to intensify internal security operations across the Bicol area before the year’s…
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has formally surrendered all computers, digital storage devices, and relevant documents from the late Undersecretary Maria Catalina “Cathy” Cabral’s office to the Office of the Ombudsman. This key development, completed on December 23, 2025, marks a critical step in a growing investigation
The United States has significantly escalated its military presence in the Caribbean, with recent sightings of U.S. Air Force and Navy assets operating out of Puerto Rico. The deployment, which began in late August 2025, centers on the strategic territory of Puerto Rico and involves an impressive assembly of naval and aerial capabilities poised to…
The Supreme Court has affirmed the murder conviction of three Caloocan City police officers responsible for the 2017 killing of 17-year-old Kian Loyd delos Santos during an anti-drug operation in Metro Manila. In a unanimous decision issued on December 22, 2025, the Court upheld the verdict that sentenced Officers Arnel G. Oares, Jeremias T. Pereda,…
Filipinos can expect a welcome Christmas gift at the pump as fuel prices are set for a notable rollback during Christmas week, beginning Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Gasoline prices are projected to drop by approximately ₱1.20 per liter, while diesel and kerosene could see declines ranging from ₱1.00 to ₱1.75 per liter, offering much-needed relief…
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te pledged a comprehensive and transparent investigation following a brazen metro attack in Taipei that left three civilians dead and eleven more injured. The assault, carried out by a 27-year-old suspect armed with smoke grenades and a knife, unfolded during Friday’s evening rush hour at the city’s busiest transit hub. As the…