MANILA, Philippines — This year marked a series of decisive actions by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as he initiated and pursued accountability in public office by going after individuals linked to anomalous projects, underscoring a firm commitment to clean and transparent governance, Malacañang said Wednesday. In a statement, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said that Marcos was the first president to expose and pursue actions against corruption, as good governance and accountability became defining pillars of his administration. The President also intensified efforts to deepen international partnerships, advance inclusive social reforms, strengthen food security, and improve public services. "The year 2025 reflected President Marcos’ multifaceted approach to governance—anchored on accountability, resilience, and the delivery of tangible improvements in the everyday lives of Filipinos," the PCO said.

• The Manila Times
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TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of suicide MANILA, Philippines — Police said former Public Works Undersecretary Maria Catalina “Cathy” Cabral tested positive for antidepressants as authorities continue to dig deeper on what transpired before her death which they deemed as suicide. Meanwhile, Jonvic Remulla, secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), said on Tuesday that […]... Keep on reading: Cabral used antidepressants, no foul play in her death - authorities

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MANILA, Philippines — As Filipinos continue to surge at transport hubs to travel to their home provinces for Christmas break, more than a million passengers have been monitored at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) from December 19 to 23, 2025. Based on the PITX daily count, the influx of passengers from Dec. 19 to Dec. 23 already reached 1,022,762 in this bus terminal in Parañaque City. A total of 186,231 travelers flocked to the site on December 19; 200,153 on December 20; 201,385 on December 21; 203,166 on December 22; and 231,827 on December 23. READ: Dizon: Edsa rehab […]... Keep on reading: Christmas rush at its peak; over 1M travelers flock to PITX in last 5 days

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MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has warned against a fake YouTube channel of  its chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. which posts “highly deceptive” AI-generated videos. “The AFP warns the public against a fake YouTube channel impersonating AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo S. Brawner Jr. through highly deceptive, AI-generated videos,” the AFP said on Tuesday night. “These contents are unauthorized, digitally manipulated and intended to mislead,” it cautioned the public. READ: AFP flags coordinated disinformation drive targeting soldiers, retirees “The AFP strongly condemns the malicious use of AI to undermine public trust, warning perpetrators and […]... Keep on reading: AFP warns vs fake Youtube channel under Brawner's name

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MANILA, Philippines — Weather on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will be generally fair with the northeast monsoon (amihan) and the easterlies affecting the country, the weather bureau said Wednesday. Cagayan, Isabela, and Aurora will have cloudy skies with light rains while the Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, the rest of Cagayan Valley, and the rest of Central Luzon will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains due to the northeast monsoon, Daniel James Villamil of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said in an early morning bulletin. Easterlies will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over the Bicol Region and Quezon, Villamil said. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to easterlies, he said. Villamil said Northern Luzon, Central Luzon and the eastern section of Southern Luzon will experience moderate to strong northeast winds and moderate to rough seas. The rest of the archipelago will have light to moderate northeast winds and slight to moderate coastal waters, he said.

• The Manila Times
• 4 gün, 10 saat, 46 dakika

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Detained contractor Cezarah “Sarah” Discaya and nine other accused, including officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), are undergoing mandatory quarantine at the Lapu-Lapu City Jail following their recent turnover to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). Chief Inspector Ivy Christine T. Manigos, female dormitory warden of the Lapu-Lapu City Jail, said on Tuesday, December 23, that the four newly committed female detainees—Discaya included—are placed in a reception cell for a mandatory quarantine period ranging from five days to two weeks.  READ: Sarah Discaya, 8 DPWH engineers placed in Lapu-Lapu City […]... Keep on reading: Sarah Discaya, 9 others undergoing mandatory quarantine in Lapu-Lapu jail

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1 day before Christmas!

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MANILA, Philippines — The Board of Investments has endorsed 29 additional investment projects worth P124.81 billion, bringing the agency closer to its P1-trillion target for 2025, with several big-ticket ventures still in the pipeline. On Tuesday, the agency said the projects have yet to be confirmed by the BOI board. But those are expected to push […]... Keep on reading: BOI endorses P124.81B in new investment projects

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MANILA, Philippines — Generally fair weather with chances of rain showers is forecast in most parts of the country, including Metro Manila, on Christmas Eve, December 24, the state weather bureau said. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the chances of rain showers for this Wednesday are due to the continued effect of the northeast monsoon—locally known as amihan—and easterlies, or the warm winds coming from the Pacific Ocean. Pagasa weather specialist Daniel James Villamil said the amihan is expected to bring cloudy skies with light rains over Cagayan, Isabela and Aurora.  READ: From storms […]... Keep on reading: Fair weather with chances of rain across PH forecast on Christmas Eve

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BACOLOD CITY—Consumer welfare groups here continue to call for better water service amid confirmation from city officials that PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. has been bought out by another company. Lone District Rep. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez and Councilor Roberto Rojas confirmed in separate media interviews on Monday that the Villar-owned water firm, which has an existing joint venture agreement with Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa), has already been sold, but did not name the new owner. In an interview on Tuesday, Mayor Greg Gasataya said his top concern is better delivery and supply of water to Bacolodnons. “For me, what’s the most […]... Keep on reading: Bacolodnons call for better service amid reports of PrimeWater exit

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MANILA, Philippines — First Metro Securities has set a cautiously optimistic outlook for Philippine equities heading into 2026. The firm anchors its strategy on resilience, income stability and selective growth opportunities amid an evolving market landscape. First Metro laid out three scenarios for the benchmark’s trajectory by the end of 2026.  This, with a bearish […]... Keep on reading: First Metro sees PSEi at 6,500 by end-2026

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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY—A P20-million solar-powered irrigation system will be built to revive agricultural productivity in a key vegetable-growing village in Bukidnon. In a statement on Thursday, Department of Agriculture-Region 10 (Northern Mindanao) Executive Director Jose Apollo Pacamalan said the project is a partnership with the First Community Cooperative. Pacamalan said the system aims to restore farm production in the upland barangay of Miarayon in Talakag town. “Miarayon was once a vegetable gold mine of Bukidnon, but over the years its productivity declined. One major factor was market mismatch and over-dependence on buyers outside the region,” the DA-10 chief noted. […]... Keep on reading: P20 million solar irrigation project to revive Bukidnon vegetable hub

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CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy — 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. READ: Pope Leo consults cardinals on governing church in January meet Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 and has repeatedly rejected calls for a ceasefire saying it would only give a military […]... Keep on reading: Pope Leo XIV calls for global truce on Christmas Day

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MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos would have the chance to celebrate a generally fair-weather Christmas Day on Thursday, as the state-run weather agency said that it has not spotted any low-pressure area entering the country’s area of responsibility for the next three to five days. Weather specialist Daniel James Villamil of the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that in the meantime, the easterlies would prevail over Metro Manila and the rest of the country, where partly cloudy to overcast skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms are likely. The same weather system, which brings humid and warm temperatures, will also affect the Bicol region and Quezon province with cloudy skies, scattered rain showers, and thunderstorms, Villamil said. The northeast monsoon, locally known as ‘amihan’, would prevail over Cagayan, Isabela, and Aurora, where cloudy skies with light rain would be likely in 24 hours, the national weather bureau said. Amihan would also be experienced over Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, the rest of Cagayan Valley, and the rest of Central Luzon, where partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains would be likely, it added.

• The Manila Times
• 4 gün, 12 saat, 15 dakika

MANILA, Philippines – The northeast monsoon (amihan) and the easterlies will continue to affect the country on Christmas Eve, the weather bureau said Wednesday. Cagayan, Isabela, and Aurora will have cloudy skies with light rains due to amihan, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 4 a.m. bulletin. READ: 3 weather systems to cause rains over parts of the Philippines on Dec. 23 — Pagasa Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, the rest of Cagayan Valley, and the rest of Central Luzon will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains due to the northeast […]... Keep on reading: ‘Amihan’, easterlies continue to affect PH on Christmas eve

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MANILA, Philippines — San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has issued P5.7 billion worth of three-year peso-denominated fixed-rate corporate notes, raising fresh funds from qualified institutional investors. In a disclosure on Tuesday, SMC said the notes were issued on Dec. 23, 2025 and carry a fixed interest rate of 6.3 percent per year.  The issuance forms part […]... Keep on reading: San Miguel raises P5.7-B three-year peso notes

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