MANILA, Philippines — Passengers returning to their homes after the Christmas and New Year celebrations on Friday will experience cloudy skies and rains brought by three weather systems, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. In its 4 p.m. bulletin, the state weather bureau said cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and […]
Read MoreMANILA — More House members are denying having received a P2-million Christmas bonus as alleged by Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste. Lanao Del Sur 1st District Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong described the allegation as “not only unfair” but also disingenuous and a “misrepresentation” of what he said was funding for Maintenance and Other Operating […]
Read MoreGraduating University of the Philippines (UP) players Harold Alarcon, Gerry Abadiano, Terrence Fortea, Reyland Torres, and Janjan Felicilda, collectively known as the “Maroon 5,” shared heartfelt farewell messages to the UP Fighting Maroons and the Diliman community as they close their collegiate basketball chapter. The five players reached the UAAP men’s basketball finals in all […]
Read MoreThe housemates of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 dressed up for a special New Year celebration during the episode titled “KISLAP: The Sparkling Magical New Year Ball.” On Thursday’s episode, the Kapuso and Kapamilya stars glammed up before stepping out in long gowns and suits for the New Year’s ball inside the PBB […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon on Tuesday rejected allegations made by Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste linking him to supposed insertions for flood control projects in the national budget. “[Secretary Dizon] categorically denies the baseless and malicious allegations made by [Leviste] regarding supposed ‘insertions’ or ‘allocables,’” the Department of Public Works and Highways […]
Read MoreATLANTA — Jalen Johnson scored 34 points and the Atlanta Hawks overcame Anthony Edwards’ 30 points for Minnesota to beat the Timberwolves 126-102 on Wednesday and end a seven-game losing streak. Johnson added 10 rebounds and six assists. Onyeka Okongwu had 17 points and Dyson Daniels added 11 points, eight rebounds and nine assists. Daniels […]
Read MoreFor some reason, 2025 turned out to be a year of growth, redirection and challenges for many. Gerald Anderson, Bianca de Vera and Cup of Joe were among the stars who looked back at the year with gratitude, especially with how it shaped them to be better persons. The past year was an eventful one […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Fifteen cases of indiscriminate firings, including four incidents each involving a cop, were recorded by the Philippine National Police (PNP) between Dec. 16, 2025, and Jan. 1, 2026, during the holiday festivities. Data shared by the PNP with reporters on Thursday showed that two of the indiscriminate firing cases each occurred in […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines – Isolated rain showers are forecast in Metro Manila and most parts of Luzon on Thursday, the first day of 2026, according to the state weather bureau. In its 5 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the northeast monsoon or “amihan,” will bring said isolated light rains […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Thursday said that the authentication of the so-called “Cabral files,” which she now referred to as the “Leviste Files,” is in the hands of the Office of the Ombudsman. Castro made the statement when asked to react to Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste’s latest claims implicating the […]
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