Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro rebuked Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste for urging her to verify with Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon claims that some Cabinet officials were proponents of budget insertions.

Castro said the burden of proof lies

Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro rebuked Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste for urging her to verify with Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon claims that some Cabinet officials were proponents of budget insertions. Castro said the burden of proof lies

Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro rebuked Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste for urging her to verify with Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon claims that some Cabinet officials were proponents of budget insertions. Castro said the burden of proof lies

PNP: Christmas generally peaceful; public safety ops continue

PNP: Christmas generally peaceful; public safety ops continue

MANILA — The celebration of Christmas has so far been generally peaceful nationwide, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Thursday. In a statement, the PNP reported the peaceful and orderly celebration of the Christmas Eve Mass on December 24, following the successful security coverage of the nine traditional dawn masses or Simbang Gabi held nationwide from December 16 to 24. PNP acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said police personnel were deployed in churches, transport hubs and key convergence areas to ensure the safety of churchgoers and the general public throughout the Christmas season. “We celebrated Christmas […]... Keep on reading: PNP: Christmas generally peaceful; public safety ops continue

Day after Christmas: PITX logs over 100,000 travelers Friday afternoon

Day after Christmas: PITX logs over 100,000 travelers Friday afternoon

MANILA, Philippines — The influx of passengers began arriving again at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) on Friday, Dec. 26, or a day after Christmas Day. In a Viber message, PITX Senior Corporate Affairs Officer Kolyn Calbasa said as of 1 p.m. this Friday, a total of 102,744 passengers have traveled through their bus terminal, which is one of the major transport hubs in the country.  The figure is 35 percent higher than the over 75,000 persons (75,911) who left or arrived in Metro Manila through this terminal in Parañaque City on Christmas Day (Thursday). READ: NLex traffic flow […]... Keep on reading: Day after Christmas: PITX logs over 100,000 travelers Friday afternoon

Japan OKs record 9-trillion yen defense budget to deter China

Japan OKs record 9-trillion yen defense budget to deter China

TOKYO, Japan — The Japanese Cabinet on Friday, December 26, approved a record-setting 9 trillion yen ($58 billion) for its defense budget as the country faces elevated tension from China. Japan aims to fortify its region with strike-back capability and coastal defense with cruise missiles and unmanned arsenals. The draft budget for fiscal 2026, beginning April, is up 9.4% from 2025 and marks the fourth year of Japan’s ongoing five-year program to double annual arms spending to 2% of gross domestic product. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said in November that her country’s military could get involved if China were to take […]... Keep on reading: Japan OKs record 9-trillion yen defense budget to deter China

WATCH: A teary-eyed Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste of Batangas 1st district tells a press briefing that he had to withhold the release of the DPWH list of former public works official Cathy Cabral months back because of alleged arm-twisting that involved his district’s budget.

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WATCH: A teary-eyed Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste of Batangas 1st district tells a press briefing that he had to withhold the release of the DPWH list of former public works official Cathy Cabral months back because of alleged arm-twisting that involved his district’s budget. His

WATCH: A teary-eyed Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste of Batangas 1st district tells a press briefing that he had to withhold the release of the DPWH list of former public works official Cathy Cabral months back because of alleged arm-twisting that involved his district’s budget. His

NBA: Amen Thompson's 26 points help Rockets defeat Doncic and Lakers

NBA: Amen Thompson's 26 points help Rockets defeat Doncic and Lakers

LOS ANGELES — Amen Thompson scored 26 points to lead six players in double figures and the Houston Rockets never trailed in beating Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers 117-96 on Thursday night. Kevin Durant added 25 points and nine assists for the Rockets, who ended a two-game skid while improving to 7-7 on the road. Thompson had seven rebounds and five assists. Doncic scored 25 points and LeBron James added 18 points for the Lakers, who fell to 25-27 in their 27th consecutive appearance on Christmas and 52nd overall in a tradition that began in 1949. They’ve dropped […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Amen Thompson's 26 points help Rockets defeat Doncic and Lakers