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I’ve grown to think that “‘tis the season to be jolly.” For years I’ve seen relatives throwing grand celebrations with seemingly unlimited “ampao,” godchildren getting the best things they wanted all year long, friends that clink their beer bottles together at the best bar in town after months of missing-in-action, partners who rekindle their passion […]…

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CEBU CITY, Philippines- A 22-year-old boatman was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Purok 7, Dangoy Street, Barangay Bool in Tagbilaran City, on Monday morning, December 23, 2024. The Tagbilaran City buy-bust operation was led by Tagbilaran City Police Station of the Bohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO). The police confiscated from the young boatman 1,200 grams of shabu worth P8.1 million. The boatman was a resident of Purok 1, Barangay Libaong, Panglao Island in Bohol. READ; Cebu City buy-bust: Woman with P20.4 million shabu falls Cebu City buy-bust: Jobless woman yields P34M ‘shabu’ 6 arrested, P15.8 million worth of drugs […]…

Keep on reading: 22-year-old boatman nabbed with P8 million shabu in Tagbilaran

Stepping onto the set of “Squid Game” season two, Lee Jung-jae felt like he had never left. “Including promotion, I’d been living with Gi-hun for about two years,” said Lee in a recent interview. “I really felt like I was him,” he said in a recent interview. “Squid Game” follows an underground competition in Korea that recruits people in debt to participate in childlike games for money. Once the games begin, the contestants realize there are deadly consequences. READ MORE: ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ beats ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ at box office The best Christmas movies for every mood A […]…

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MANILA, Philippines — Firecracker victims during the holiday season are mostly children, the Department of Health (DOH) reported Tuesday. It noted that 20 in 25 firecracker victims are aged 19 and below. It added that 23 of the 25 were males. The DOH said these numbers were gathered from their sentinel sites, or hospitals designated to monitor health-related emergencies, from December 22 to 6 a.m. on December 24. The DOH urged the public to choose a safer way to celebrate Christmas and welcome the New Year. READ: DOH logs 17 firework-related injuries ahead of New Year “Pinapaalalahanan ng Department of […]…

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CEBU CITY, Philippines— In the Philippines we take a lot of things seriously during the holidays. From decorating our homes to thinking of how our Christmas gatherings can be one for the books, the Philippines is indeed the best place to celebrate Christmas. READ MORE: San Francisco rolls out Pinoy Christmas-themed cable car Reflecting on the magic of Christmas Holiday safety tips for a worry-free Christmas From vanishing ‘belens’ to pop-ups of polar bears—the changing face of Christmas in the Philippines And this video from a netizen on TikTok is a proof that Filipino carolers don’t play around. Charity Ates, […]…

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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will sign the bill on the national budget for 2025 on December 30 or Monday next week, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said on Tuesday. “Signing on 30 December 2024 after the Rizal Day events,” PCO chief Cesar Chavez told reporters. He is referring to the P6.3 trillion national budget for 2025. Sen. Imee Marcos on Monday revealed that the signing of the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) will be on that day. The event was supposed to be done on December 19 or 20 but this schedule was deferred as the legislative […]…

Keep on reading: Marcos to sign 2025 national budget bill on December 30

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines said Monday it planned to acquire the US Typhon missile system as part of a push to secure its maritime interests, sparking warnings from China of a regional “arms race”. The US Army deployed the mid-range missile system in the northern Philippines earlier this year for annual joint military exercises with its longtime ally, and decided to leave it there despite criticism by Beijing that it was destabilising to Asia. READ MORE: US-made Typhon midrange capability missile eyed by AFP — Brawner Putin: US treaty scrapped, resume intermediate missiles production US strikes Huthi targets in […]…

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Team Philippines will fly back to Manila with an extra freight of 25 medals after an impressive haul from the just-concluded Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships in Doha, Qatar. But the threat of other countries picking up steam to get ahead of the competition looms ahead. “As expected, other Asian countries like India and […]…

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MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) decision to junk the disqualification petition against senatorial aspirant and detained Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy was challenged by a petitioner. Sonny Matula, a senatorial aspirant and president of the Workers and Peasants’ Party (WPP) on Monday filed before Comelec a motion for reconsideration against Comelec First Division’s ruling. “Let’s be clear—this isn’t about ganging up on Quiboloy,” Matula said in a statement. READ: Comelec junks DQ case vs Quiboloy “But the inconsistencies and legal infirmities in this resolution can’t be ignored,” he added. This Motion for Reconsideration is […]…

Keep on reading: Petitioner contests Comelec junking of DQ case vs Quiboloy

Former Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso has channeled over P100 million from his talent fees to support various programs across the Philippines. His donations target key sectors, including health care, education, disaster relief, and community development, benefiting thousands of Filipinos. A large portion of the donations went to health-related initiatives. Moreno allocated P32 million to the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) to establish a cancer ward for children and P40 million to fund liver transplants for 20 pediatric patients. He also contributed P2.5 million for other cancer treatments at PGH and P100,000 to the Philippine Heart Center. These funds provided vital […]…

Keep on reading: Isko Moreno’s talent fees turned into over P100M in donations