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Khalil Ramos has started 2025 on a high note, as he announced in a recent social media post that he had purchased his dream car. On Saturday, Jan. 4, Ramos shared a slideshow of photos on Instagram, showing the outside and inside look of his new car.  The photos also included a snap of his girlfriend actress Gabbi Garcia sitting inside the car, as well as an image of Ramos posing on the driver’s side of the vehicle.  Sharing his excitement for his new Land Cruiser 250, Ramos captioned the reveal, “Dream car unlocked! We’re ready for you, 2025!”  The […]…

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MANILA, Philippines — The reorganization of the National Security Council (NSC), particularly the removal of Vice President Sara Duterte and past presidents, just reveals a worsening dispute between ruling political families, two progressive groups said Sunday. In a statement, former Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Colmenares said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision to reorganize the NSC may not be about national security. “The removal of Vice President Sara Duterte and former presidents from the NSC clearly shows the widening rift between the Marcos and Duterte factions. This is not just about national security – this is about political survival,” Colmenares said. […]…

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LUCENA CITY — Two suspected big-time drug traffickers were arrested on Saturday and Sunday, January 4 and 5, in buy-bust operations in Laguna and Batangas provinces. The suspects yielded more than P760,000 worth of shabu (crystal meth) and marijuana and an illegal firearm, the Police Region 4A reported. Police said anti-illegal drugs operatives in Cabuyao City, Laguna collared “Mark” at 12:43 a.m. Sunday after he sold a pack of marijuana to a poseur buyer in Barangay (village) Uno. Seized from the suspect were 12 bags and tape-wrapped papers containing dried marijuana leaves weighing two kilos worth P320,000. The operatives also […]…

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Rising prospect Arnel Lofranco will test his mettle against battle-hardened journeyman Jonathan Refugio on February 15 at the Senator Ninoy Aquino Gymnasium in Kulaman, Sultan Kudarat. At stake will be the World Boxing Association (WBA) Asia minimumweight title which is part of the fight card put up by the Ring Master […]…

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Jan. 5, 2022 The Department of Public Works and Highways in Soccsksargen officially turned over a P25-million Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) consular office building to the government of Kidapawan City in Cotabato. This three-story building is strategically situated on a city government-owned lot on Alim Street in Barangay Poblacion. Its location near the overland […]…

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Saab Magalona could not help but be emotional after her son Vito thought of his late sister Luna, his older brother Pancho’s twin, at random moments during the holidays. The celebrity mom, who earlier flew to Japan with her musician husband Jim Bacarro and their sons Pancho and Vito, narrated such moments through her Instagram page. One of the instances was when Vito pretended to be answering a call from the hotel room phone and said, “My sister Luna is calling. She says she’s stuck in traffic.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saab Magalona-Bacarro (@saabmagalona) In […]…

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CEBU, Philippines — As the Sinulog festivities draw near, so does the much-anticipated Suroy-Suroy Sugbo Northern Escapade, a tourism caravan that promises to showcase the best of Cebu’s northern municipalities and cities. Slated from January 23 to 25, the three-day event comes right after the grand Fiesta Señor celebration. In a report from Sugbo News, Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia convened local government unit (LGU) mayors, tourism officers, and event organizers on January 3 to finalize preparations for the upcoming event. READ: Suroy-Suroy Sugbo Southern Heritage Trail 2024: LIVE UPDATES The meeting culminated in the confirmation of this year’s Northern Escapade […]…

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SORSOGON CITY – The Sorsogon police seized illegal drugs worth more than P6.8 million in their month-long anti-drug operations in December. Colonel Alex Daniel, Sorsogon police director, reported on Saturday, Jan. 4, that they recovered 1000.5384 grams of shabu (crystal meth) and 0.2518 grams of marijuana valued at P6,803,691. Daniel said five operations were conducted in December, leading to the arrest of three drug suspects. The police also confiscated an abandoned drug package. On December 23, a box containing at least a kilogram of shabu worth more than P6 million was found at the province’s Matnog Port. It was left […]…

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TORONTO — Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs was taken off the court in a wheelchair because of back spasms in the first half Friday night in a victory over the Toronto Raptors in the NBA. Suggs stumbled playing defense without any contact and fell over clutching at his lower back. He stayed down for several minutes before being helped to his feet and into the wheelchair. READ: NBA: Jalen Suggs, Magic agree on 5-year, $150.5M extension Suggs covered his face with a towel as he was wheeled off the court. He scored six points in 13 minutes in Orlando’s 106-97 […]…

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This is the Daily Gospel for today, January 4, 2025, which is a Christmas Weekday. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, January 3 Daily Gospel, January 2 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint John 1, 35-42. John was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he said, “Behold, the Lamb of God.” The two disciples heard what he said and followed Jesus. Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi” (which translated means Teacher), “where are you staying?” He said to […]…

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