Carla Abellana and Dr. Reginald Santos tied the knot in an intimate ceremony attended by their family and loved ones, weeks after the actress announced their engagement. The couple said “I do” at a private ceremony at an undisclosed location on Saturday, Dec. 27, as revealed by Abellana’s mother on her Instagram account. GMA News also confirmed […]... Keep on reading: Carla Abellana marries non-showbiz partner in private ceremony
MANILA, Philippines – Rain showers due to the northeast monsoon or “amihan,” will prevail in Luzon on Sunday, according to the state weather bureau. In its 5 a.m. weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said cloudy skies with light rains are expected in Batanes and Cagayan, and isolated light rains in Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon. The easterlies, meantime, will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms to Eastern Visayas, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur. Meanwhile, the remaining parts of the country will experience isolated rain showers and […]... Keep on reading: Sunday rain showers expected due to 'amihan', easterlies
KYIV, Ukraine – Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky consulted with allies on Saturday on his way to a meeting with US President Donald Trump, hours after Russia pummelled Kyiv with drones and missiles in its latest attack on the capital. During a stopover in Canada en route to Florida for the Trump meeting, the Ukrainian president spoke first with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Then, in a conference call, he briefed EU, NATO and European leaders, who gave him their “full support” according to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said in a social media post they […]... Keep on reading: Zelensky talks with allies en route to US as Russia pummels Ukraine
TAIPEI, Taiwan — A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan’s northeastern coast on Saturday, December 27, the second major tremor to hit the island within days, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. Taiwan’s weather agency, which put the magnitude at 7.0, said the quake hit at 23:05 pm (11:05 p.m. Manila time) at a depth of […]... Keep on reading: 6.6-magnitude earthquake rocks northeastern coast of Taiwan
BOSTON — More than a thousand flights were canceled or delayed across the Northeast and Great Lakes regions due to snow as thousands took to roads and airports during the busy travel period between Christmas and New Year’s. New York City received about 4 inches (10.2 centimeters) of snow Friday night into early Saturday — slightly under what some forecasts had predicted. At least 1,500 flights were canceled from Friday night, according to flight-tracking service FlightAware. But by the morning, both the roads and the skies were clearing. “The storm is definitely winding down, a little bit of flurries across […]... Keep on reading: Winter storm snarls holiday travel across US Northeast, Great Lakes
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MANILA, Philippines — The resignations of commissioners from the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) do not serve as setbacks, but rather a part of a “natural” process, at least for the Ombudsman. Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano on Saturday also pointed out that the ICI was created during the time when the office had no head […]... Keep on reading: Officials not deterred by resignations from ICI
MANILA, Philippines — In an advisory, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said that those whose applications fall on Dec. 29 or Jan. 2 may reschedule their appointments anytime from Jan. 5 to Feb. 16, except on weekends and holidays. This change in schedule applies to all DFA consular offices nationwide, including the headquarters in […]... Keep on reading: DFA resets schedules in 6 weeks
MANILA, Philippines — In an advisory, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said that those whose applications fall on Dec. 29 or Jan. 2 may reschedule their appointments anytime from Jan. 5 to Feb. 16, except on weekends and holidays. This change in schedule applies to all DFA consular offices nationwide, including the headquarters in […]... Keep on reading: DFA resets schedules in 6 weeks
MANILA, Philippines — The number of injuries from fireworks-related cases climbed to 91 on Saturday, according to the latest data from the Department of Health (DOH). The DOH reported that 91 firework-related injuries occurred from Dec. 21 to Dec. 27, 34 percent lower than the record within the same period in 2024. Most cases were […]... Keep on reading: 91 hurt due to fireworks, DOH reports
MANILA, Philippines — The number of injuries from fireworks-related cases climbed to 91 on Saturday, according to the latest data from the Department of Health (DOH). The DOH reported that 91 firework-related injuries occurred from Dec. 21 to Dec. 27, 34 percent lower than the record within the same period in 2024. Most cases were […]... Keep on reading: 91 hurt due to fireworks, DOH reports
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III has proposed the creation of an Independent People’s Commission (IPC), but that may have to wait until next year. Sotto said the Congress’s priority is to ratify the 2026 General Appropriations Bill, containing the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget, on Monday, Dec. 29. “It may be passed […]... Keep on reading: Sotto pushes stronger graft probe commission
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III has proposed the creation of an Independent People’s Commission (IPC), but that may have to wait until next year. Sotto said the Congress’s priority is to ratify the 2026 General Appropriations Bill, containing the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget, on Monday, Dec. 29. “It may be passed […]... Keep on reading: Sotto pushes stronger graft probe commission
MANILA, Philippines — Free rides will be offered to all passengers at the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT 3) and Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT 2) on Rizal Day, Dec. 30, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced on Saturday. According to the DOTr, the free rides at the MRT 3 and LRT 2 […]... Keep on reading: Free train rides offered on Rizal Day
MANILA, Philippines — Free rides will be offered to all passengers at the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT 3) and Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT 2) on Rizal Day, Dec. 30, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced on Saturday. According to the DOTr, the free rides at the MRT 3 and LRT 2 […]... Keep on reading: Free train rides offered on Rizal Day
MANILA, Philippines — Originating in France in 1925, Art Deco is perhaps the most enduring global artistic movement of the 20th century. Art Deco arrived in the Philippines in the 1930s, first through architecture in terms of houses, commercial buildings, theaters, and even niches and mausoleums in cemeteries; then spreading to furniture design, attire and […]... Keep on reading: PH celebrates a century of Art Deco
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