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Credit to Author: Michael Punongbayan| Date: Wed, 25 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800

Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro rejected yesterday Chinese criticism of Manila’s plan to acquire a US-built mid-range missile system, telling Beijing to stop its “saber rattling” and “interference” in internal affairs.

Credit to Author: Helen Flores| Date: Wed, 25 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800

The P6.352-trillion national budget for 2025 is set for enactment on Dec. 30 after undergoing “rigorous” examination by President Marcos and key officials, who decided to maintain some of the cuts and insertions made at the last minute by lawmakers.

Credit to Author: Cecille Suerte Felipe| Date: Wed, 25 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800

The public witnessed an eventful 2024 in the Senate, including a dramatic shift in leadership, the rare appearance of former president Rodrigo Duterte as a resource person at a hearing, the explosive revelations surrounding Alice Guo, a Chinese national elected as mayor, as well as several high-profile investigations.

Credit to Author: Bella Cariaso| Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800

The investigation being conducted by the House quinta committee should lead to the filing of charges and conviction of traders involved in hoarding and profiteering, farmers’ group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura said yesterday.

Credit to Author: Janvic Mateo| Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800

Reacting to the recent Pulse Asia survey results, Malacañang said public interest was the “sole driver” behind every executive decision, not the pursuit of high ratings in the next opinion polls.

Credit to Author: Janvic Mateo| Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800

A new poll conducted by the OCTA Research group confirmed a crowded race for the Senate next year, with at least 18 aspirants within statistical margin of winning.

Credit to Author: Cecille Suerte Felipe| Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800

Hospitals across the country are on alert for a possible increase in “holiday heart syndrome” illnesses associated with binge eating and alcohol consumption during holidays or long vacations.

Credit to Author: Delon Porcalla| Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800

Although deprived of subsidy under the 2025 approved budget program, the state-run Philippine Health Insurance Corp. has assured lawmakers that it would still be able to reduce premium contribution and expand its coverage next year for overall better health care benefits for members.

Credit to Author: Brix Lelis| Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800

Motorists should brace for a fuel price increase of as much as P1.45 per liter today, just before Christmas.

Credit to Author: Jean Mangaluz| Date: Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:20:00 +0800

A reenacted budget means that if Congress fails to pass a new budget by the end of 2024, the 2024 budget will remain in effect until the 2025 budget is approved. Should this occur, it would be the first time the Marcos administration operates under a reenacted budget.