MANILA, Philippines — The resignation of Rossana Fajardo as commissioner of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) was part of a “natural” process, since the establishment of the commission tasked to investigate the alleged kickbacks in flood control projects took place at a time when the new Ombudsman was transitioning. Thus said the Office of the Ombudsman, as it also expressed its concern that the ICI, created by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., does not have any immunity from possible lawsuits unlike the Ombudsman being an impeachable officer. Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano was responding to Fajardo’s resignation, which both critics and […]... Keep on reading: Ombudsman: ICI exec Rossana Fajardo's resignation ‘natural’

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Police personnel from the Juan Luna MPD Police Community Precinct, under the leadership of PCapt. Jeric Salandana, conducted an unannounced inspection of firecracker vendors and checked their permits in Divisoria, Manila, on Saturday, Dec. 27. The Philippine National Police

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The family of Jimmy Regino, a member of the OPM group April Boys, confirmed that he has died.... Keep on reading: Jimmy Regino, April Boy brother, is dead, family announces

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PORTLAND, Oregon— James Harden had 34 points, Brook Lopez scored 31 points, including a career-high nine 3-pointers, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 119-103 on Friday night for their third straight win in the NBA. Kawhi Leonard pitched in 28 points, eight rebounds and six assists, including 18 points in the fourth quarter. READ: NBA: Kawhi Leonard’s 41-point game powers Clippers past Rockets Deni Avdija led Portland with 27 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. The Clippers outscored the Blazers 63-41 in the second half, including a 19-1 run in the third quarter to take control. […]... Keep on reading: NBA: James Harden, Brook Lopez lead Clippers to 3rd straight win

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SALT LAKE CITY — Keyonte George scored 31 points and hit a floater in the lane with 2.1 seconds remaining as the Utah Jazz snapped a four-game losing streak with a 131-129 win over the Detroit Pistons in the NBA on Friday night. Cade Cunningham, who had 29 points and 17 assists, missed a contested shot at the buzzer and then had a long conversation with the officials before leaving the court. Cunningham had a personal-best 13 assists in the first half. READ: NBA: Nuggets jump out to a 19-0 lead and rout the Jazz Lauri Markkanen scored 30 points […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Jazz edge Pistons as Keyonte George hits game-winner

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MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 24 points, Ja Morant had 17 points and 10 assists in his return from a four-game absence and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Milwaukee Bucks 125-104 in the NBA on Friday night. Cam Spencer finished with 19 points for Memphis. Jackson added nine rebounds and five blocks as Memphis beat Milwaukee for the eighth straight time, all of them by double digits. Morant had been out with a left ankle sprain. READ: NBA: Grizzlies’ Ja Morant returns after 10-game absence AJ Green matched his season high for Milwaukee with 20 points, connecting on […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Ja Morant scores 17 in his return as Grizzlies beat Bucks

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NEW ORLEANS— Devin Booker scored 30 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter, to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 115-108 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA on Friday night in the opener of a two-game series. The Suns trailed 100-97 after Zion Williamson hit a free throw with 4:58 left, but the Suns closed out New Orleans by outscoring the Pelicans 18-8 the rest of the way. Booker started the surge with two free throws, and Mark Williams then made four consecutive free throws and a dunk off an alley-oop feed from Booker. Williams finished with […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Devin Booker rallies Suns past Pelicans

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After Christmas Day, preparations are now focused on welcoming the New Year for fresh beginnings, and saying “goodbye” to 2025, grateful for the lessons we learned. Yet amid the festive spirit, it bears repeating that the use of firecrackers is not a harmless tradition.

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Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an “immediate” ceasefire on Saturday, the two countries said in a joint statement, pledging to end weeks of deadly border clashes. At least 47 people were killed and more than a million displaced in three weeks of fighting with artillery, tanks, drones and jets, according to official tallies. The conflict spread to nearly every border province on both sides, shattering an earlier truce for which US President Donald Trump took credit. “Both sides agree to an immediate ceasefire after the time of signature of this Joint Statement with effect from 12:00 hours noon (local time) […]... Keep on reading: Thailand, Cambodia agree to 'immediate' ceasefire on clashes

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Singer-songwriter Jason Hernandez opened up about his personal life during his recent trip to El Nido, Palawan. Jason uploaded a carousel of photos on his Instagram page, and people noticed that he was with a non-showbiz girl. The OPM artist also tagged the girl's Instagram account with the username @sharineleah. He wrote the word “Tahanan” in the caption and added a heart emoji. In 2019, Jason tied the knot with hitmaker Moira, but the two parted ways in 2022. After the end of his marriage, Jason released the single “Ako Na Lang” in the same year they confirmed their breakup. Meanwhile, take a look back at Jason Hernandez and Moira dela Torre's relationship--the good and bad moments--in this gallery.

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CHICAGO — Jalen Smith sparked a game-ending run with a thunderous dunk on Joel Embiid, and the Chicago Bulls matched a season high with their fifth straight win, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 109-102 in the NBA on Friday night. The Bulls scored the final 10 points of the game, starting with Smith’s driving dunk. Tre Jones and Zach Collins each had 15 points, and Coby White scored 13, helping the Bulls match their best streak since a 5-0 start. They also evened their record at 15-15. READ: NBA: Bulls rally from late 10-point deficit to survive Hawks Embiid led Philadelphia […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Jalen Smith ignites decisive run as Bulls turn back 76ers

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LACSON WARNS VS 'COVER-UP' Sen. Ping Lacson said Malacañang shouldn’t be quick to brand allegations that budget insertions were made by Cabinet officials as “hearsay.” Read:

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WASHINGTON —Kyshawn George scored 23 points on 9-of-13 shooting, and the last-place Washington Wizards beat the struggling Toronto Raptors 138-117 in the NBA on Friday night. CJ McCollum and Bilal Coulibaly each added 21 points to help the Wizards to their highest-scoring performance of the season. The Raptors owned the NBA’s fourth-best defensive rating entering Friday. Washington halted a four-game home losing streak but still has the NBA’s worst record (6-23). The Wizards shot 59.3% (54 of 91) as a team, out-rebounded the Raptors 46-33 and outscored the visitors 36-17 in the fourth quarter. Brandon Ingram scored 29 points and […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Last-place Wizards rout reeling Raptors

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TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN, Philippines — Two minors were injured in separate firecracker-related incidents during Christmas Eve celebrations in Cagayan province, amid an intensified police effort to seize dangerous and prohibited blasting apparatus used for holiday revelries. This developed even as authorities have confiscated illegal firecrackers and improvised cannons, locally known as “boga,” in several areas, […]... Keep on reading: Cagayan: Police seize 100 improvised cannons mostly from minors

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John Estrada had a fun and playful Christmas celebration as his family and kids Inah, Kaila, Moira and Yuan Estrada gathered in his home for the occasion. Estrada and his children spent noche buena together, as seen on his Instagram page on Thursday, Dec. 25. Aside from their extended family members, Inah’s actor boyfriend Jake Vargas was also present at the event. View this post on Instagram A post shared by John Estrada (@johnestrada__) The family’s celebration included meals, gifts, and games such as the trending Whitney Houston challenge, which Moira aced. View this post on Instagram A post shared […]... Keep on reading: John Estrada enjoys Christmas with children Inah, Kaila, Moira, Yuan

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