MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will start the first phase of the long-delayed rehabilitation of the Epifanio delos Santos Ave. or Edsa. "This follows the order of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to repair the highway to make it safe for motorists, commuters, and pedestrians, especially vulnerable sectors such as persons with disability, senior citizens, and pregnant women," Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said on Wednesday. Dizon said concrete reblocking works would start at 11 p.m., both at the southbound and northbound stretch of Edsa and until Dec. 27, adding that asphalt overlay works will follow thereafter. The work plan, Dizon said, was meant to take advantage of the long Christmas break when people would be on vacation and less cars were expected to traverse EDSA. "With less disruption, more work can be done and at least cost to the government," said Dizon. Based on the DPWH work plan, southbound concrete reblocking would be done from Dec. 24-27 from P.Celle St., Pasay City to Roxas Boulevard (inner lane only), and Tramo Flyover to P. Celle St. (inner lane only) from Dec. 26-27. For the northbound side, works will be from Roxas Boulevard to Park Avenyue (inner lane only) from Dec. 24-27, and Park Avenue to Taft Avene (inner lane) on Dec. 27. Soulbound asphalt overlay will be done at the Edsa Orense to Urdaneta Village (Dec.25), Edsa Orense to Magallanes Interchange (Dec.26) and Tramo to Loring St. (Dec. 27). Dizon advised motorists to use alternate routes during the said period, adding that the DPWH will provide an updated repair work schedule from Dec. 28, 2025 to Jan. 5, 2026.

• The Manila Times
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BRISTOL, Pa. — An explosion at a nursing home just outside Philadelphia collapsed part of the building and left people injured and trapped inside, authorities said. A plume of black smoke rose from Silver Lake Healthcare Center in Bristol Township, as emergency responders across the region rushed there, joined by earthmoving equipment. Authorities said there were injuries, but had yet to say whether there were any fatalities. READ: Explosions heard east of Palawan after Chinese rocket launch – PCG Details still unknown Police Lt. Sean Cosgrove said there were injuries, but that he wasn’t aware of any critical injuries. “A […]... Keep on reading: Nursing home explosion in Pennsylvania traps people inside - authorities

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) has reminded parents to protect their children from fireworks-related injuries as Filipinos prepare to celebrate Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. During a press briefing on Monday, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said the DOH recorded 843 fireworks-related injuries between December 2024 and January this year, up by […]... Keep on reading: DOH logs 7 fireworks-related injuries as of Dec. 23

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NEW YORK, United States — The S&P 500 powered to a fresh record Tuesday following data showing surprisingly robust third-quarter US economic growth as markets hope for a year-end “Santa Claus Rally.” All three major Wall Street indices advanced, shaking off early choppiness after the strong US gross domestic product report sparked talk that the Federal Reserve could refrain from further interest rate cuts. “The GDP number was unambiguously good and eventually markets come around to the realization that good news is good news,” said Art Hogan of B. Riley Wealth Management. “Unfortunately, the knee-jerk reaction was: ‘If the economy is […]... Keep on reading: S&P 500 surges to record after strong US economic report

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NEW YORK, United States — US economic growth in the third quarter came in at 4.3 percent on an annualized basis, easily topping expectations, according to Commerce Department data released Tuesday. The report, which also showed an acceleration in inflation, provides reassurance about the world’s largest economy after other recent data showing a weakening labor market. It comes as worries have moderated over President Donald Trump’s tariffs and as large tech companies advance massive investments to build new artificial intelligence infrastructure. The gross domestic product report — delayed for nearly two months due to a government shutdown — reflects increases in […]... Keep on reading: US economic growth surges in 3rd quarter, highest rate in two years

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LOOK: The Philippine Coast Guard says it has deployed two multi-role response vessels to ferry stranded passengers at the Port of Lucena in Quezon bound for San Agustin, Romblon, amid the holiday exodus on Wednesday, Dec. 24. “[T]he PCG utilized BRP Suluan (MRRV-4406) to ferry

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Just when everybody thought he had hung up his shield for good, Chris Evans pulls a fast one by returning to his career-defining role as Steve Rogers, the original Captain America in the the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), in the first trailer for “Avengers: Doomsday.” After rumors and a few leaks, Marvel Studios surprised fans with the release of the trailer on Tuesday, Dec. 23, opening with a man parking his motorcycle in front of a house. He then heads inside, pulls his old Captain America uniform from storage, and picks up his newborn baby as the camera pans around […]... Keep on reading: WATCH: Chris Evans returns as Steve Rogers in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ trailer

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CONSOLACION, Cebu – For many board exam takers, preparation alone already feels like a life-changing challenge. For Maryjoy G. Oplas, however, it meant facing a hurdle not many would dare to take on. Oplas, the Top 5 of the September-November 2025 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET), had to endure nearly 100 kilometers of travel every week on top of a full-time teaching job just to attend review classes. For almost four months, Oplas spent her weekends traveling from Bogo City to Metro Cebu for face-to-face reviews and going back to her province either Sunday evening or early Monday morning just […]... Keep on reading: Maryjoy Oplas: Enduring 100-km travel for LET review, became a topnotcher

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MANILA, Philippines — Lawyer Ruy Rondain, counsel for former partylist representative Zaldy Co, on Wednesday rejected as false and misleading the claims by Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla that Co had amassed billions of pesos in bitcoin abroad and maintained multiple basement levels in his Forbes Park residence to store cash. In a statement, Rondain said Remulla’s allegation that Co held as much as P5 billion worth of bitcoin overseas was “a complete fabrication,” and challenged the interior secretary to identify the supposed associate who allegedly provided the information. “For the sake of credibility, Rep. Co challenges Sec.[retary] Remulla to name his alleged ‘associate’ who gave him that information,” Rondain said, adding that Remulla could keep any bitcoin he could find registered in Co’s name, in whatever amount. Rondain also dismissed Remulla’s claim that Co’s Forbes Park home had “four to five basement levels,” calling it another fabrication unsupported by either the existing structure or approved construction plans. He said the house was designed with a split-type basement used strictly for vehicle parking, a design he explained was driven by Forbes Park village rules that limit the allowable building area relative to the size of the lot. “The split-tier basement is intended only to maximize the house’s footprint,” Rondain said, stressing that it had nothing to do with storing unaccounted cash. The lawyer likewise rejected speculation that the basement design was meant to safeguard money because “fire moves upward,” saying such claims were not grounded in fact. “The public deserves facts, not misinformation,” Rondain said, adding that false narratives had no place in discussions on public issues.

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Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday called for a global truce on Christmas Day, expressing “great sadness” that “apparently Russia rejected a request” for one. “I am renewing my request to all people of good will to respect a day of peace — at least on the feast of the birth of our Saviour,” Leo told reporters at his residence in Castel Gandolfo near Rome. Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 and has repeatedly rejected calls for a ceasefire, saying it would only give a military advantage to Ukraine. “Among the things that cause me great sadness is the fact that […]... Keep on reading: Pope Leo XIV calls for global truce on Christmas Day

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Comedian Doughlas Arthur Supnet, best known as Kuhol, died days ahead of Christmas at the age of 66, his family confirmed. The death of Kuhol, who was most popular for being a sidekick to veteran actor-director Jun Urbano in the 1991 film “Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue,” was announced by the former’s sister Carol Supnet through her Facebook page on Tuesday, Dec. 23. “Share your laughter in heaven, Manong Philip…We will miss you our ‘little-big’ brother… We love you… May you rest in peace, Amen,” Carol wrote. No cause of death was immediately stated. Kuhol’s wake is being […]... Keep on reading: 'Mongolian Barbecue' comedian Kuhol dies at 66

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Alamin kung ano ang ipinagpapasalamat nina Sparkle stars Jeff Moses at Shan Vesagas ngayong taon sa online exclusive video na ito.

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Rappler's Dwight de Leon recaps the revival of a pandemic-era case after a whistleblower came forward

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When the Butuanon River overflowed during typhoon Tino, residents who lived on its banks in Barangay Bacayan were left devastated. ... Keep on reading: Bacayan's Tino evacuees will spend Christmas in a sports gym

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Archbishop Alberto “Abet” Uy has issued a pastoral appeal urging the public to rethink the use of firecrackers and fireworks as Christmas and New Year celebrations draw near. He warned that “no celebration is worth a child’s injury, a family’s grief, or the suffering of the vulnerable.” In a message addressed to the faithful, Uy framed his call not as a rebuke, but as a plea from a pastor concerned for life, safety, and compassion. “Celebration is meant to give life, not take it. Joy is meant to unite, not to harm,” Uy said, as […]... Keep on reading: Archbishop Uy: Celebrations should give life, not take it

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