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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
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 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
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 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
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
In the wake of years marked by financial scandals and international scrutiny, Malta is intensifying its drive to regain investor confidence. A sweeping agenda of business and financial reforms is now gathering pace, as the government, buoyed by fresh financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and strong public demand for transparency, doubles down on … Read more
Justin Kobe Macario delivered a landmark victory for the Philippines at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand, securing the nation’s first gold medal of the competition in the men’s taekwondo individual freestyle poomsae on Wednesday, December 10. The 22-year-old rising star from the University of Santo Tomas achieved the top score of 8.200 … Read more
As public frustration over entrenched political dynasties intensifies in the Philippines, lawmakers face mounting pressure to pass long-awaited anti-dynasty legislation. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has added fuel to growing calls for reform by instructing Congressional leaders to prioritize passage of a bill officially banning dynastic rule—a provision enshrined in the 1987 Constitution but never realized … Read more
MANILA, Philippines — In a high-profile bid to bring a fugitive lawmaker to justice, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on December 10 announced the cancellation of former Ako Bicol party-list representative Zaldy Co’s passport, intensifying efforts to locate and repatriate the ex-congressman amid sweeping corruption allegations linked to flood control infrastructure. Passport Revoked as Global Search … Read more
In a major stride toward digital modernization, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) has officially partnered with Digital Edge to migrate its critical IT infrastructure to NARRA1, the largest carrier-neutral data centre in the Philippines. The agreement, formalized on 9 December 2025, serves as a cornerstone of RCBC’s 2026 digital roadmap, designed to bolster system resilience, … Read more
Gasoline prices across the Philippines surged by P1.20 per liter on December 9, 2025, marking a sharp increase that is expected to deepen the financial burden on consumers and rekindle nationwide concern over inflation and energy policy. The hike, implemented by key oil firms including Petron, Seaoil, Jetti, and PTT Philippines, underscores the country’s vulnerability … Read more
Gasoline prices in the Philippines rose by P1.20 per liter nationwide on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, marking the second successive weekly increase and adding further pressure to household budgets already strained by inflation. Major fuel retailers, including Jetti Petroleum, Seaoil, Petron, and PTT Philippines, implemented the adjustment at 6 a.m., while diesel and kerosene prices … Read more
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is set to enhance its global long-haul operations with the deployment of two cutting-edge Airbus A350-1000 aircraft by December 2025, marking a decisive step in its ongoing fleet modernization strategy. The aircraft, procured through a long-term lease agreement with BOC Aviation, are expected to bolster the airline’s international competitiveness while aligning with … Read more
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to set aside their differences and work toward national healing, issuing a message on 8 December 2025 that urged collective reflection and prayer at a moment of social strain and political uncertainty. Tied to a major religious observance, the appeal placed unity at the center of the … Read more