2025 marked by extreme heat, record temperatures, widespread impacts

2025 marked by extreme heat, record temperatures, widespread impacts

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

April Boys member Jimmy Regino has died

April Boys member Jimmy Regino has died

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

Michelle Morente and Pangs Panaga are married

Michelle Morente and Pangs Panaga are married

Volleyball players Michelle Morente and Pangs Panaga are now married. The Creamline Cool Smashers players had an intimate wedding ceremony this holiday season. Michelle revealed in her post that they tied the knot on December 20. She said, "late post, but right on time for forever. 12.20.25" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michelle Morente (@michellemorente) The post features comments from their family, friends, and supporters, who expressed their joy upon hearing the wedding announcement. Here are some of the dreamy photos from their intimate wedding ceremony.

Apl.de.ap pays tribute to late tech trailbrazer Dado Banatao

Apl.de.ap pays tribute to late tech trailbrazer Dado Banatao

Filipino-American musician Apl.de.ap paid tribute to the late technology pioneer and entrepreneur Diosdado “Dado” Banatao, remembering him as a generous mentor on innovation.  The Black Eyed Peas member took to Facebook on Saturday, Dec. 27, to honor Banatao, whom he described as the farmer from Cagayan who became “the biggest person to ever come out of the Philippines.”  “I was fortunate to meet Dado many times over the years. He was always generous with his time and wisdom, willing to answer whatever random question I had,” he wrote. “Through him, I learned the power of building community as a way […]... Keep on reading: Apl.de.ap pays tribute to late tech trailbrazer Dado Banatao

FREE TRAIN RIDES ON RIZAL DAY 

LOOK: The LRT-2 and MRT-3 managements announce free rides on Tuesday, Dec. 30, to mark Rizal Day.

The window for free trips are 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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FREE TRAIN RIDES ON RIZAL DAY LOOK: The LRT-2 and MRT-3 managements announce free rides on Tuesday, Dec. 30, to mark Rizal Day. The window for free trips are 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Light Rail Transit Authority-LRT Line 2, DOTr MRT-3/Facebook

FREE TRAIN RIDES ON RIZAL DAY LOOK: The LRT-2 and MRT-3 managements announce free rides on Tuesday, Dec. 30, to mark Rizal Day. The window for free trips are 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Light Rail Transit Authority-LRT Line 2, DOTr MRT-3/Facebook

Celebrities and their dazzling engagement rings

Celebrities and their dazzling engagement rings

Celebrity proposals always spark excitement as showbiz personalities have always been extra in declaring their love. Whether they got engaged in foreign destinations or at their home, their engagements make hearts flutter, and their rings make many jaws drop. If you're feeling a little dreamy or you're anticipating a proposal of your own, GMANetwork.com rounded up a gallery on how celebrities popped the question as well their beautiful engagement bands. Browse through this list for a dose of love and inspiration!

Leviste insists he’s no liar; Ridon says transcripts don’t lie

Leviste insists he’s no liar; Ridon says transcripts don’t lie

MANILA, Philippines — It seems that the verbal spat between Batangas Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste and Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon would not end soon, as Leviste insisted that he did not lie when he said that Ridon’s side made insertions in the 2025 budget. Leviste in an online press briefing on Friday explained that when he mentioned Ridon’s name in radio and television interviews, it was in the context of urging the lawmaker to check with Bicol Saro regarding its purported insertions for two projects in Camarines Sur. “This is the insertion of Bicol Saro party-list, Congressman Ridon can […]... Keep on reading: Leviste insists he’s no liar; Ridon says transcripts don’t lie

SSS sets another round of pension increase, micro-loan program in 2026

SSS sets another round of pension increase, micro-loan program in 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The leadership of the Social Security System (SSS) announced on Saturday that it has set various programs up for implementation in 2026 primarily aimed at benefiting its millions of members nationwide. “We look forward to 2026 where we continue implementing existing programs while developing new ones and strengthening member servicing as well as expanding footprint of SSS nationwide and abroad,” SSS President and CEO Robert Joseph Montes De Claro said. By September next year, de Claro said the agency would carry out the second to the last tranche of the Pension Reform Program for another round of increase for all pensioners. “Also available for 2026 is the Emergency Loan Program up to Dec. 9, 2026 or until the calamity declaration is lifted,” he said. Following the approval by the Social Security Commission of its guidelines, the micro loan program will likewise see its implementation early in 2026, the SSS chief said. “With guidance from Finance Secretary Frederick Go, SSS is looking to implement this micro loan program through partner institutions very soon as a safer and affordable option to borrow cash for short-term needs with 15- to 90-day tenor and interest rate of 8percent per annum or 0.67percent per month,” he said. Ensuring that no Filipino worker is left behind, de Claro said the agency would pursue opening of local and overseas branches in 2026. SSS is looking to establish Foreign Representative Offices in Madrid, San Francisco, and Macau while looking to establish 10 new branches locally, he said. Moreover, state-pension fund is set to hire about 1,800 personnel toward completely providing manpower resources in the frontlines – be it physically or virtually through electronic means, the agency’s top official said. “This recruitment effort aims to address gaps in service delivery and handling of requests for assistance and various complaints,” de Claro said.