TWO MINORS SUFFER FINGER INJURIES FROM BANNED FIRECRACKERS LOOK: The Department of Health reports 57 cases of firework-related injuries as of 4 a.m. on Dec. 26. The list includes two minors who both lost two fingers from whistle bomb and 5-star blasts, both illegal

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MANILA, Philippines — Pasig authorities have intensified operations against illegal fireworks sellers, with Mayor Vico Sotto reporting arrests and confiscations as the city enforces a strict no-permit policy ahead of the New Year, on Saturday.. Sotto said the Pasig police arrested an online seller on Friday, and seized the seller’s fireworks as part of a campaign against the sale of prohibited firecrackers. He said that for the first time, the Pasig local government did not issue any special permit to sell fireworks or firecrackers, adding that even applicants who personally appealed at city hall were denied. The mayor said Pasig’s proximity to fireworks manufacturers and distributors, and its boundaries with seven neighboring LGUs, continued to allow illegal fireworks to enter the city, similar to challenges seen in cross borders. Sotto said the Pasig LGU, Pasig police, the Public Order Department, and villages would continue conducting arrests, particularly targeting vendors selling banned fireworks, as part of efforts to ensure a safe New Year.

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MANILA, Philippines — Nearly three million commuters benefited from the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) “12 Days of Christmas – Libreng Sakay” program, which provided free rides across Metro Manila’s major rail lines from Dec.14 to 25, 2025. In a statement, the DOTr said LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3 served a combined total of 2,841,788 passengers during the initiative, which was rolled out in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to ease the financial burden on commuters during the Christmas season. Among the three rail lines, MRT-3 logged the highest ridership with 1,183,950 passengers, followed by LRT-1 with 1,091,951, and LRT-2 with 565,887 commuters. The highest single-day ridership was recorded on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, when 835,777 passengers availed of free rides across all three rail lines as part of the program’s “free for all” day. The second-largest turnout was posted on Dec. 18, designated for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and male passengers, with a combined ridership of 550,138 across the rail system. Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez said the turnout reflected the government’s continuing push to make public transportation more inclusive, convenient, safe, and accessible. “This overwhelming response demonstrates the importance of accessible public transportation in the lives of Filipino families, especially during the Christmas season. We were honored to serve almost three million commuters through this program, providing them with safe, reliable, and free transportation as they celebrated the holidays with their loved ones,” Lopez said. The “12 Days of Christmas – Libreng Sakay” program assigned specific days to different beneficiary groups, including senior citizens, students, overseas Filipino workers and their families, teachers and health workers, PWDs and male passengers, government employees, female passengers, families, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and solo parents, private sector employees and kasambahays, uniformed personnel, veterans and their families, culminating in a final day open to all commuters.

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police in Sibonga, southern Cebu, are investigating the killing of a man whose body was found in a secluded area of Barangay Guimbangco-an on Christmas Day, December 25. As of Saturday, December 27, investigators are continuing their work to establish the identity of the assailant and the circumstances surrounding the death. READ: Sibonga killing: Man dies after he was shot while answering door Body found in remote area According to a report from Sibonga Municipal Police Station, officers responded at around 7:48 p.m. on December 25 after being alerted by personnel of the Municipal Disaster Risk […]... Keep on reading: Sibonga killing: Police probe death of man on Christmas day

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police in Sibonga, southern Cebu, are investigating the killing of a man whose body was found in a secluded area of Barangay Guimbangco-an on Christmas Day, December 25. As of Saturday, December 27, investigators are continuing their work to establish the identity of the assailant and the circumstances surrounding the death. READ: Sibonga killing: Man dies after he was shot while answering door Body found in remote area According to a report from Sibonga Municipal Police Station, officers responded at around 7:48 p.m. on December 25 after being alerted by personnel of the Municipal Disaster Risk […]... Keep on reading: Sibonga killing: Police probe death of man on Christmas day

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) reported a decline in fireworks-related injuries and road crashes nationwide from Dec. 21 to 26, 2025 compared with the same period last year. The DOH said 57 fireworks-related injury cases were recorded, 49 percent lower year-on-year, with the National Capital Region recording the highest number at 25 cases, mostly involving males aged 10 to 14 and commonly caused by 5-Star, kwitis, boga, and triangulo. Road crashes totaled 263 cases, down by 7 percent from 2024, with Regions II (Cordillera Administrative Region), V (Bicol), and IV-A (Calabarzon) posting the most number of incidents, largely affecting males aged 20 to 24, and with motorcycles accounting for 73 percent of all cases. The health department added that 85 percent of those involved in road crashes were not using safety accessories, while 12 percent were intoxicated at the time of the incident. Aside from injuries and crashes, the DOH recorded 127 cases of noncommunicable diseases, mostly acute stroke and heart attack, and 451 calls to the National Center for Mental Health Hotline 1553, which peaked on Dec. 23, dominated by young adult callers experiencing anxiety, relationship, and family-related concerns.

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Wala na kayong hahanapin pa dahil kumpleto ang good vibes sa pambansang comedy show na 'Bubble Gang' ngayong December 28, sa oras na 7:15 p.m.. One Click Lang! Mae-enjoy mo na lahat ng mga Kapuso comedy shows sa YouLol. Kaya mag-subscribe na sa Official Kapuso Laugh Channel on Youtube. #MoreTawaMoreSaya

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By dying, Cathy Cabral escapes all earthly liability, and, by her eternal silence, her co-accused are themselves helped with their own chances with the law

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BTS SNAPS FROM EL “Stranger Things” actress Millie Bobby Brown, who portrays Eleven in the series, delighted fans on Saturday by sharing behind-the-scenes photos from the fifth and final season of the hit show. Volume 2 of Season 5 premiered on December 26 with three

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MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has launched an investigation into a fatal road crash in Camarines Sur involving a passenger bus that left at least five people dead, and will issue a show cause order (SCO) against the bus company. LTFRB Chairman Vigor Mendoza II said the SCO would require the bus operator to explain the circumstances surrounding the crash, which occurred at around 3:25 a.m. on Dec. 26 along the Del Gallego section of the Andaya Highway in Barangay Magais-I. “We already received a copy of the police report, which stated that the driver fell asleep, leading to the road crash,” Mendoza said. “During the hearing, we will further determine whether the proper protocols to ensure the mental and physical readiness of designated drivers were followed.” Based on initial police reports, a DLTB Bus bearing plate number UYA 479 was traveling from Cubao, Quezon City to Gubat, Sorsogon when it veered off the road and plunged down a cliff estimated to be about 10 meters high. Five passengers were killed in the incident, including a 60-year-old woman. At least 15 others, among them the driver and an alternate driver, were seriously injured and were brought to a hospital in Tagkawayan, Quezon for medical treatment. Initial verification ordered by Mendoza showed that the bus was registered under Del Motor Works Inc. and operated under a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in 2022, which is set to expire in March 2026. “We will get to the bottom of this case and hold accountable those who must be held responsible,” Mendoza said. He also reiterated his directive to all bus companies to ensure the roadworthiness of their vehicles and the readiness of their drivers amid the surge of passengers during the Christmas and New Year. Meanwhile, Mendoza said the LTFRB would coordinate with the insurance provider to speed up the release of insurance benefits for the victims and their families.

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MANILA, Philippines — Supermarkets saw a weaker holiday shopping surge this year, with peak sales narrowing to just three to four days instead of the usual two-week run-up to Christmas, according to the leader of a supermarkets’ group.  Steven Cua, president of the Philippine Amalgamated Supermarkets Association, said economic uncertainty played a role in the […]... Keep on reading: Holiday shopping surge weak this year

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ANKARA — 2025 ranked among the warmest years on record globally, despite a shift toward neutral or weak La Niña conditions that typically cool global temperatures, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the Copernicus Climate Change Service. Global temperatures in 2025 ranked second or third warmest on record, following the record-hot year of 2024, underscoring the growing strength of human-caused warming driven by greenhouse gas emissions. Scientists said natural cooling cycles are no longer sufficient to offset rising baseline temperatures, with many regions recording record or near-record heat levels throughout the year. WMO said its latest global climate outlook […]... Keep on reading: 2025 marked by extreme heat, record temperatures, widespread impacts

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Carmela (Sandy Andolong) and Xernan (Juan Rodrigo) are devastated to learn they've embraced a false Anna Karenina (Thea Tolentino). But will this discovery lead them to search for and welcome back the three Anna Kareninas before?

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Karen (Barbie Forteza) and Nina (Joyce Ching) join Anna (Krystal Reyes) in visiting her foster mother, only to be met with a cold and unwelcoming reception. Meanwhile, the fake Brent (Dino Gueverra) and fake Anna Karenina (Thea Tolentino) advance Ruth's (Valerie Concepcion) plot to take over the Monteclaro fortune.

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Ruth (Valerie Concepcion) celebrates what she thinks is a victory after forcing Anna (Krystal Reyes), Karen (Barbie Forteza), and Nina (Joyce Ching) out. But little does she know, she has opened the door to a far more dangerous competitor for the Monteclaros mansion — Angel (Thea Tolentino).

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Vingo Regino of the April Boys shared the sad news about the passing of his brother Jimmy Regino In a short video he uploaded on Facebook two days after Christmas, Vingo was visibly heartbroken about what had happened to his brother. Vingo told his followers, “Lahat po ng fans ng April Boys, ibinabalita ko lang po sa inyo na pumanaw na po 'yung kapatid kong si Jimmy.” "Kahapon pa ako umiiyak, kahapon pa ako na malungkot na malungkot. Hindi ko malaman kung ano 'yung nararamdaman ko ngayon. “ He then revealed that Jimmy has been in the hospital for a long-time before his death. “Para bang hinihintay na lang niya na magkita kami kahapon. Matagal na siya sa ospital, pero parang hinihintay niya na lang na magkita kami. “Hindi na natin maririnig 'yung boses niya. Ang hirap ng mawalan ng mahal mon a kapatid. 'Yung pinagsamahan po namin naalala ko hanggang ngayon.” Last 2023, Vingo and Jimmy collaborated with April Boy's son, JC Regino , for his single under GMA Music titled 'Idolo.' In November 2020, when Vingo's other brother, the OPM icon April Boy Regino, died at the age of 51. Related gallery: Celebrity deaths 2025: Actors, singers we've lost

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