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Ashley Ortega also celebrated her birthday with her fans a few days ago.
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MANILA, Philippines — A Navotas City lawmaker asked for a full disclosure, which is "non-negotiable," of the allocations under the proposed 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) from the House of Representatives ahead of the Dec. 29, 2025 vote. The House must release detailed information on how funds are distributed per congressional district and per party-list before lawmakers cast their votes on the national budget, Rep. Tobias Tiangco said on Saturday. “This must be posted on [the] Congress website, especially the per district and per party-list DPWH (Department of Public Works and Highways) allocations for the proposed 2026 GAA before the Dec. 29 vote is made,” Tiangco told The Manila Times via Viber. “Full disclosure is non-negotiable,” the veteran legislator said. Saying he has been calling for the release of the information since Oct. 13, Tiangco stressed that with bicameral deliberations already concluded, “all the more there is no reason to withhold the results.” Without any disclosure, Tiangco said the lawmakers would have no way of verifying whether certain districts or party-list groups received disproportionate budget increases. He also cited the lack of transparency in party-list allocations during the previous budget cycle, noting that there was no clear way to determine how much funding each group received. Aside from the breakdown of allocations per district and party-list, the former Navotas mayor-turned-lawmaker said that the specific programs and projects where these funds will ultimately be channeled must also be posted on Congress website. “Full public disclosure before the vote is essential to ensure accountability, informed decision-making, and public trust in Congress’ handling of the national budget,” Tiangco reiterated.
Jimmy Regino, a member of the OPM group April Boys, has died, his family confirmed. His age and cause of death were not immediately disclosed. The news was confirmed by his brother and fellow bandmate Vingo Regino in a Facebook post on Saturday, Dec. 27. READ: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65 “Sa lahat po ng mga fans ng April Boys, pumanaw na po ang kapatid kong si Jimmy. Hindi na po natin maririnig ang boses niya (To all the April Boys fans, my brother Jimmy has passed away. We will no longer hear his […]... Keep on reading: April Boys member Jimmy Regino dies, family confirms
MANILA, Philippines — The number of firework-related injuries this holiday season has reached 57, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Saturday. In a Facebook post, the DOH said the 57 cases were recorded from December 21 to 4 a.m. of December 26 at the 62 sentinel hospitals currently being monitored for firework-related injuries. READ: DOH: 2 deaths, 263 injuries in road crashes from Dec. 21 to 26 According to the DOH, 35 of the 57 victims are aged 19 and below, including two minors who lost fingers after setting off firecrackers. An eight-year-old lost a thumb and index finger […]... Keep on reading: DOH: Firework-related injuries reach 57 this holiday season
Former Miss Universe Gloria Diaz drew flak after she showed off a lavish Christmas meal, which many said contradicted her earlier statement that a ₱500 budget is enough for a Filipino family’s “noche buena” (Christmas Eve dinner). On Friday, Dec. 26, Diaz uploaded an Instagram Reel enjoying freshly cooked soft-shell crab. She wrote in the caption, “Eating soft shell crabs is a privilege. But our crabs in the Philippines are just as amazing!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gloria Diaz (@gloria.diaz69) Netizens then flooded the comments section with criticism. One netizen wrote: “This is so insensitive, […]... Keep on reading: Gloria Diaz faces backlash over lavish Christmas meal after ₱500 'noche buena' remark
Joj Agpangan hinted at a separate celebration in the Philippines.
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 20-year-old man in Liloan is arrested for allegedly punching a female cousin during a drunken altercation on Christmas night. According to the Liloan Municipal Police Station, the incident occurred at around 10:15 p.m., December 25, in Purok Kalubian, Barangay Poblacion, following a drinking session involving the suspect and his relatives. Police identified the suspect as Vince Clark Cañete, 20, a resident of the same area. Drunken altercation on Christmas night In an interview on Saturday, December 27, Police Executive Master Sergeant Eutiquio Prosia Jr. of Liloan Municipal Police Station said that the suspect had been […]... Keep on reading: Liloan man arrested for punching female cousin on Christmas
TOKYO — A massive crash in snowy weather killed one person and injured 26 on an expressway in Japan late on Friday as the country kicked off its end-of-the-year holiday season. The Gunma prefectural highway police said Saturday that the pileup on the Kan-etsu Expressway started with a collision between two trucks in the town of Minakami, about 160 kilometers (100 miles) northwest of Tokyo. A 77-year-old woman from Tokyo died, police said. Out of the 26 injured, five were reported to be in serious condition. The crash of the trucks blocked parts of the expressway, and cars coming from behind them […]... Keep on reading: 1 dead, 26 hurt in massive crash in Japan as holiday season starts
Ngayong 2025, ilang haligi na ng industriya ng showbiz sa Pilipinas ang pumanaw. Marami ang nagulat sa pagpanaw ni Asia's Queen of Songs Pilita Corrales noong April 12. Sinundan din agad ito ng isa pang nakakalungkot na balita ng pagpanaw ni Superstar at National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Nora Aunor noong April 16. Noong April 22, namayapa ang OPM icon at ang orihinal na kilabot ng mga kolehiyala na si Hajji Alejandro. May 2 naman pumanaw ang batikang aktor at direktor na si Ricky Davao matapos ang pakikipaglaban sa cancer. Tingnan ang celebrities na sumakabilang buhay na ngayong 2025 sa gallery na ito:
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — As the Sinulog festival draws near, Cebu City officials have flagged several issues along the parade route, including blocked sidewalks, clogged gutters, and inadequate street lighting. During a recent inspection, Mayor Nestor Archival noted that gutters in flood-prone areas could overflow during rainfall, which may cause water to pool on the […]... Keep on reading: Sinulog 2026: Cebu City identifies hazards along parade route
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an "immediate" ceasefire on Saturday, the two countries said in a joint statement issued by the Cambodian side, pledging to end weeks of deadly border clashes. The neighbors' long-standing border conflict reignited this month, shattering an earlier truce and killing at least 47 people, according to official counts. Around a million people have also been displaced. "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) on 27 December 2025, involving all types of weapons, including attacks on civilians, civilian objects and infrastructures, and military objectives of either side, in all cases and all areas," said the statement signed by the two countries' defense ministers. Both sides agree to freeze all troop movements and allow civilians living in border areas to return home as soon as possible, the statement said. They also agree to cooperate on demining efforts and combatting cybercrime. The ceasefire will go into effect at 12 pm (0500 GMT) to end battling over a smattering of ancient temples in disputed zones along the two countries' shared frontier. It comes after three days of border talks announced following a crisis meeting of foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), of which both Cambodia and Thailand are members. The United States, China and Malaysia also pushed for the warring neighbors to resume their ceasefire. The three countries brokered a truce to end five days of deadly clashes in July, but the ceasefire was short-lived.
The Office of the Ombudsman said it will remain steady in exacting accountability in the flood control corruption scandal as the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) loses another official.
Cassy Legaspi is one of the most promising actresses of her generation. The Sparkle star has demonstrated her acting talent by participating in various Kapuso shows, including the GMA primetime series "First Yaya," "First Lady," and her latest project, "Hating Kapatid." In addition to her successful showbiz career, Cassy is also known for her ethereal beauty, which she undoubtedly inherited from her equally attractive parents. The young star often shares her stunning looks on social media, earning admiration from both fellow celebrities and fans alike. Check out Cassy Legaspi's dreamy looks in this gallery.
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