MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Sunday said the manner in which Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste obtained the “Cabral files” should be investigated, noting that even Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has neither seen nor authenticated the documents. The files, reportedly given to Leviste by the late Public Works Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral, link several high-ranking officials, including Cabinet secretaries, to the controversial 2025 infrastructure budget insertions. “Yes, in my opinion… these words came from Secretary Vince Dizon. What matters is how any files were obtained from the staff. From what I heard in the news, it came […]... Keep on reading: Cabral files: Palace urges probe into how Leviste obtained documents

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia— Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue outpointed Alan David Picasso on Saturday to set up a potential pound-for-pound super fight with Junto Nakatani. Three-weight world champion Nakatani also beat Sebastian Hernandez Reyes on points on the card in Saudi Arabia after making his debut in the division. READ: Naoya Inoue still undisputed, outclasses Akhmadaliev The two victories set up a much-anticipated clash in 2026 that would be the biggest fight in Japanese boxing history. “Both of us had a very good win tonight,” Inoue (32-0, 27 KOs) told DAZN. “We will have to wait and see. But […]... Keep on reading: Naoya Inoue, Junto Nakatani both win to set up potential super fight

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — An investigation is now ongoing over the Christmas stray bullet incident in Consolacion town, northern Cebu, videos of which went viral on social media. The Consolacion Municipal Station announced that investigators are working to identify the source of the stray bullet and determine whether it was fired accidentally or deliberately. In a statement issued on Sunday, December 28, the Consolacion police reported that the bullet in question has been submitted for forensic ballistic examination. They also requested bullet trajectory analysis to determine the projectile’s flight, elevation, and direction. “To ensure that all findings are accurate and […]... Keep on reading: Police probe Christmas stray bullet incident in Consolacion, Cebu

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NEW ORLEANS — Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams and New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jose Alvarado were ejected after getting into a fight in the third quarter of an NBA game Saturday night. The 7-foot-1 Williams and 6-foot Alvarado exchanged punches following a foul call on Alvarado. Phoenix won 123-114 for a two-game sweep of a back-to-back set between the teams in New Orleans. Alvarado, an aggressive defender, was trying to fight through a ball screen set by Williams to keep pressure on Suns sharpshooter Collin Gillespie, who had made his first five 3-point attempts of the game. Alvarado pushed […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Jose Alvarado, Mark Williams ejected after fight in Suns' win

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Yokohama — Youth clinics offering consultations on sexual and physical health concerns at affordable prices are expanding their reach in Japan, though public awareness remains limited. “We want people to come without worrying alone or feeling nervous,” said Shoko Kizaki, a 45-year-old obstetrician and gynecologist who runs a youth clinic from about four years ago. Youth clinics originated in Sweden in the 1970s. As of fiscal 2022, Japan had about 60 such facilities, which provide free or low-cost consultation services mainly for individuals aged 25 or younger. READ: Social media helps fuel growing ‘sex tourism’ in Japan When Kizaki opened […]... Keep on reading: Youth clinics addressing sexual concerns in Japan

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Ukraine was in no hurry for peace, and if it did not want to resolve their conflict peacefully, Moscow would accomplish all its goals by force.

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Maebashi, JAPAN — A multiple collision accident involving 67 vehicles has happened on the Kan-Etsu Expressway in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, leaving two people dead and 26 injured. Around 7:30 p.m. Friday, the accident occurred near the expressway’s Minakami Interchange in the town of Minakami, Gunma. The prefecture’s expressway traffic police unit suspects that vehicles skidded as the road surface was frozen. Of the two who perished, one was identified as Miyuki Wakita, 77, from Chofu, Tokyo, who was in the back seat of a car driven by a member of her family, the unit said. The other was found […]... Keep on reading: Japan accident involving 67 vehicles leaves 2 dead

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Glaiza De Castro to Kylie Padilla: "Hi, Kylie! We miss you, Kylie." Patuloy na subaybayan ang Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre, 8:05 p.m. sa GMA Prime at Kapuso Stream; at 9:45 p.m. sa GTV. Mapapanood din ito via Kapuso Stream sa Facebook at YouTube.

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CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga – Police in the Science City of Muñoz in Nueva Ecija arrested a male suspect and seized over P1.03 million worth of illegal drugs and an unlicensed firearm on Saturday night, following a report of grave threats. At around 8:14 p.m., authorities received a call that the suspect was threatening a family member at gunpoint in Barangay Catalanacan. Responding officers immediately went to the area, where the suspect tried to flee in a parked vehicle but was intercepted. READ: P1-M ‘shabu’ seized, 2 nabbed in Nueva Ecija drug bust A search uncovered a 9mm pistol with a defaced […]... Keep on reading: Over P1-million drugs seized in Nueva Ecija; armed suspect nabbed

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MANILA — As New Year’s Eve nears, the EcoWaste Coalition and the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) renewed their calls for a “paputok-free” celebration, warning that firecrackers endanger not animals and humans but the environment in general. The environmental and animal rights groups marked the “paputok-free” campaign by engaging the public. They held an “Iwas PapuToxic” activity Sunday at Ayala Malls Vertis North in Quezon City, where pet owners and their animals joined a short parade inside the mall to remind the public of the dangers of loud and toxic celebrations. READ: Firecrackers hurt 91, blow fingers off 2 minors, says […]... Keep on reading: ‘Iwas PapuToxic’: Groups renew call for firecracker-free New Year

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NEW YORK – Outside the Paley Museum on West 52nd Street on Dec 18, about 50 fans lined barricades in hopes of spotting members of the “Stranger Things” cast. They had come from as far as Texas and started arriving at 2 p.m., clutching posters, playbills and, in one case, a purse with Hawkins High School pins. Inside, half a dozen cast members, including Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Maya Hawke and Natalia Dyer, walked a red carpet as the show’s unofficial anthem, “Running Up that Hill (A Deal with God) by Kate Bush, played. They were greeted by a chorus […]... Keep on reading: 'Stranger Things' cast say goodbye to the Netflix series

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DASURV NA DASURV MO WILL! ? Actor Will Ashley took to Instagram Sunday to express gratitude after earning nominations for both Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor, calling them the “best Christmas gift any actor can ask for.” The former Pinoy Big Brother Collab housemate said

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People know Thirdy as one of the Ravenas in the world of sports, but, in this interview, we get to see why this Ravena is so much more than his DNA

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Nearly eight out of 10 dog meat farms in South Korea have shut down, government data showed Sunday, marking a sharp decline that sets the stage for the country’s complete ban on dog meat consumption by 2027. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs on Sunday, around 78 percent of registered dog meat farms — 1,204 out of 1,537 — had ceased operations as of Dec. 21. The closures follow the implementation of a special law banning dog meat consumption, which came into effect in August 2024. Over half of the farms originally scheduled to close in […]... Keep on reading: Nearly 80% of Korea’s dog meat farms shut ahead of 2027 ban

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O God, who were pleased to give us the shining example of the Holy Family, graciously grant that we may imitate them in practicing the virtues of family life and in the bonds of charity, and so, in the joy of your house, delight one day in eternal rewards. Amen.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ratified plans to modernize the country’s major munitions factories, which will be submitted at the forthcoming key Party Congress — a step deemed essential to bolstering its “war deterrence,” state media reported Friday. The announcement came during recent visits by Kim to unspecified “major munitions industry enterprises,” where he was briefed on fourth-quarter missile and artillery shell production, the Rodong Sinmun, an organ of the Workers’ Party, reported in its Korean-language dispatch. Kim called for reinforcing the technical foundations for increased missile and artillery production, setting out technical and economic tasks during the site […]... Keep on reading: Kim Jong-un approves modernization plans for munitions plants

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