MANILA, Philippines —  Nicolas Torre III, the former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, was sworn in on Friday as the new general manager of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). The oath-taking took place at the office of Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, according to a video shared to Palace reporters by the Office of the Executive Secretary (OES). Torre’s MMDA appointment was announced last week, a few months after he was removed as PNP chief for refusing to comply with a National Police Commission order to reverse the reassignment of senior police officials. The MMDA is tasked with planning, supervising, […]... Keep on reading: Ex-PNP chief Torre sworn in as new MMDA general manager

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MANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Nicolas Torre is now deemed resigned following his oath as the new Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) general manager, the National Police Commission (Napolcom) said on Friday. Napolcom commissioner and executive Rafael Calinisan made the pronouncement shortly after Torre made his oath before Executive Secretary Ralph Recto. “With the appointment of Torre to the MMDA, and his acceptance of the post, he has ipso facto resigned from the police force,” Calinisan said in a statement. Torre’s oath, Calinisan said, “is a very welcome development” as this paves the way for Gen. […]... Keep on reading: Torre deemed resigned from PNP after MMDA oath-taking -- Napolcom

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A November SWS survey commissioned by Stratbase shows Marcos' trust numbers slipping back to their post-Duterte arrest levels

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Myanmar’s military-led administration will hold a multi-phased general election starting on Sunday, even as a civil war rages across large parts of the Southeast Asian country.  Why is Myanmar holding an election?

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A woman can do whatever she wants with her life and still succeed! Joyce Pring and Rita Daniela share their stories on what it truly means to be a dangerous woman.

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Former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the new general manager of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) after taking his oath in Malacañan on Friday morning, Dec. 26. READ:

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MANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine National Police chief Nicolas Torre III on Friday took his oath as the new general manager of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Executive Sec. Ralph Recto administered Torre’s oath of office in his office at the Malacañang Palace. First announced by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on December 20, Torre succeeded Procopio Lipana. READ: Ex-PNP chief Torre named MMDA general manager Prior to the appointment, Torre previously served as head of the PNP—but only for a mere three months or from May 29 to Aug. 26.  He was relieved as PNP chief after he defied […]... Keep on reading: Nicolas Torre takes oath as MMDA general manager

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PCG THANKS CHINA FOR GESTURE, QUESTIONS PRESENCE IN PH EEZ UPDATE: The Philippine Coast Guard thanked China for the humanitarian gesture extended by a PLAN destroyer to a Filipino fisherman off Zambales, but stressed it received no prior information about the incident. The

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‘HINDI PA TAPOS ANG LABAN NG ADMINISTRASYON KONTRA KORAPSYON’ NEWS UPDATE: Malacañang on Friday acknowledged the resignation of ICI Commissioner Rosanna Fajardo, effective December 31, 2025, noting her key role in probing irregular flood control projects. The Palace said

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MANILA, Philippines — The Palace on Friday said Rossana Fajardo’s role in the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) was always meant to be “temporary and focused.” This as Fajardo tendered her resignation on Friday, just weeks after ICI’s first commissioner stepped down — making ex-Justice Andres Reyes Jr. the body’s sole commissioner left. READ: Another ICI commissioner resigns In a statement, Press Secretary Dave Gomez explained that Fajardo was brought into the ICC to closely review the money linked to the projects under investigation and help trace where public funds went, which he said “is now finished.” “Her role was […]... Keep on reading: Palace: Rossana Fajardo's role at ICI meant to be 'temporary'

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Roxie Smith is spending the holiday season abroad, and one of the places she visited was the picturesque Switzerland. The Sparkle actress has been sharing snippets of her trip on Instagram, including the time she ticked paragliding off her bucket list. Take a look at Roxie's trip in Switzerland in this gallery:

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As she turned 29 on Christmas Day, Ivana Alawi got candid about things that are somehow missing in her life, and that is a husband and a child.  In an interview with Karen Davila for her vlog on Thursday, Dec. 25, Alawi was asked about the things that she is somehow finding herself wishing for amid the other blessings in her life.  “I want my own family soon. A loving husband, a faithful husband, a big family. Gusto ko madaming anak (I want many children),” she said.  The actress-vlogger noted that she ‘s looking for a guy who’s “loyal, humble, […]... Keep on reading: On Christmas birthday, Ivana Alawi wishes for a 'faithful husband, many kids'

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Following her announcement of their third baby, host and content creator Joyce Pring reflects on her journey with Juancho Triviño and his family.

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IN PHOTOS: Local and foreign tourists visit the Rizal Monument at Luneta Park in Manila on Friday, four days before the 129th Rizal Day on December 30. The STAR/Edd Gumban

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