MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon, locally known as amihan, is expected to bring rain showers across the Luzon, while the easterlies prevail over Visayas and Mindanao, the state weather bureau said on Friday, Dec. 26. Based on its morning forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the amihan is forecast to bring cloudy skies with rains over Batanes and Babuyan Islands, as well as cloudy skies with light rains over Mainland Cagayan, Isabela and Apayao. READ: From storms to earthquakes: How natural calamities affected Filipinos in 2025 Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will […]... Keep on reading: Amihan affects Luzon, easterlies in Visayas, Mindanao on Dec. 26

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MANILA, Philippines – The whole of Luzon would be experiencing cool and dry winds of the northeast monsoon, locally known as ‘amihan’, except for isolated rains during late afternoon or evening, the state weather agency said on Friday. Weather specialist Loriedin dela Cruz-Galicia of the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that the agency has not monitored any low-pressure area entering the country’s area of responsibility within the next two to three days. “Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon would likely have partly cloudy to overcast skies with isolated light rains,” the Pagasa forecaster said in a 5 a.m. briefing. Also affected by the northeast monsoon are Batanes and Babuyan Islands, where cloudy skies with rain will prevail within 24 hours, she added. Meanwhile, Visayas, Mindanao, and Palawan would be affected by the easterlies—winds that pass the Pacific Ocean and carry humid, warm weather—bringing partly cloudy to overcast skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.

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LAOAG CITY —The Philippine National Police (PNP)-Laoag Traffic Division has intensified its enforcement of anti-nuisance ordinance, particularly this holiday season. Police chief Master Sergeant Eric Bumagat, head of the PNP-Laoag Traffic Division, in a media interview Thursday, said they started implementing the ordinance last Dec. 22. Under the ordinance, cars and motorcycles with modified mufflers or sound boosters are prohibited, citing the harmful effects of noise pollution to health and the distraction it can cause to other motorists. In Laoag, cars and motorbikes with modified mufflers or sound boosters are often observed racing along the Laoag bypass road past midnight, causing […]... Keep on reading: Laoag enforces anti-nuisance ordinance against noise pollution

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LOS ANGELES, United States — Torrential rains unleashed flash floods and warnings of debris flow across southern California’s fire-scarred areas, as a series of Christmas storms pummeled the state, with downpours and high winds forecast through Friday. Driven by an atmospheric river known as “the Pineapple Express,” which moves heavy moisture from Hawaii to the US West Coast, storms were expected to dump months’ worth of rain in California over a few days. READ: Asia floods: Warmer seas, heavier rains drove them, say scientists Early Thursday, the National Weather Service (NWS) forecast that southern California, including Los Angeles, the second-most […]... Keep on reading: California hit by heavy rains, flash flood

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ILOILO CITY — An island community in Concepcion town in Iloilo was a recipient of a vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) system under the Project DAGAT (Driving Advancement, Generating Access and Transforming Small Island Communities) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). DOST Western Visayas Regional Director Rowen Gelonga, in a phone interview on Wednesday, said the initiative in Barangay Botlog is part of their bigger project where they have selected three island communities in the region as recipients. “The purpose of our project is we provide technical interventions to address their preparedness in disaster resiliency,” he said. “For every […]... Keep on reading: DOST installs wind turbine to provide power in small Iloilo island

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MANILA, Philippines — Shots were fired by a rookie policeman in front of three minors over firecracker noise in Parañaque City on Wednesday night. This is according to authorities. The incident, which caused “fear, shock, and emotional distress” to the minors aged 10, 12, and 15 years old, occurred along Culdesac Road in Sun Valley village, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO). READ: ‘Shoot first, think later:’ Killer cop gets 40 years Noise and use of firecrackers “The incident stemmed from the minors’ noise and use of firecrackers,” the NCRPO said in a statement. The suspect, whom the NCRPO […]... Keep on reading: Cop, who fired shots in front of minors over firecracker noise, nabbed

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Morning reflections for today, December 26, 2025.

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WASHINGTON, United States — A lucky lottery player in the US state of Arkansas has won the $1.8 billion Powerball prize, the second-largest US lottery jackpot ever won, the gambling game’s organizer said on Thursday. “With final ticket sales, the Powerball jackpot reached $1.817 billion, making it the second-largest US lottery jackpot ever won and […]... Keep on reading: US lottery player wins $1.8 billion Powerball on Christmas Eve

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MANILA, Philippines — A security guard at a car dealer shop shot dead two of his coworkers as they were sleeping, saying he was tired of being bullied by the victims. Charren Aporado Caboverde, 24, was arrested on Dec. 25, a day after he killed Renato Santiago Mallo, 41; and Mark John Baguinio, 28, who […]... Keep on reading: ‘Bullied’ security guard kills 2 coworkers in QC

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MANILA, Philippines — The increased funding for digital agriculture in the 2026 Department of Agriculture (DA) budget will help prevent corruption similar to recent infrastructure scandals, including the controversial flood control projects, according to Sen. Francis Pangilinan. “No stealing happens when the public is watching. Digital makes it difficult to hide the truth, effectively protecting […]... Keep on reading: Pangilinan says higher funds for digital farming to deter corruption

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) has issued a public reminder to exercise sensitivity and consideration over the holidays, as not everyone celebrates the season in the same way. “While many are celebrating, there are some who are quietly facing sadness, mourning, or other heavy emotions. A reminder from DOH, be sensitive and […]... Keep on reading: DOH: Be sensitive as holidays not a happy time for everyone

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MANILA, Philippines — The government has again increased the price ceiling for housing projects to encourage more developers to build affordable homes for low-income Filipino families. The increased price ceilings are set in the Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) No. 2025-001 issued by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the Department of […]... Keep on reading: Gov’t raises price cap for low-cost housing to attract more developers

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VATICAN CITY — During his first Christmas Day homily on Thursday, Pope Leo XIV remembered the people of Gaza “exposed for weeks to rain, wind and cold” and said the world’s many conflicts can only be silenced through dialogue. Leo led the Christmas Day Mass from the central altar beneath the balustrade of St. Peter’s […]... Keep on reading: Pope Leo cites Gaza woes in first Yule homily

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) is banking on the influx of Chinese visitors to boost the country’s tourism numbers by the first three months of 2026, following the revival of the electronic visa system in November for this particular market. “While the timing meant that its full benefits could not be felt […]... Keep on reading: DOT counting on Chinese visitors for rosier 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — When Darlene Berberabe was appointed Solicitor General in May, her first order of business was to meet about 300 lawyers across the 10 divisions of her new agency and ask them directly about the challenges they faced. What the former University of the Philippines (UP) law school dean learned was really nothing […]... Keep on reading: Berberabe on OSG’s challenges and balancing acts

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MANILA, Philippines — Several lawmakers on Thursday criticized President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for not fulfilling his promise to jail even a single “big fish” in the multibillion-peso flood control scandal before Christmas, saying that he just engaged in propaganda. In a statement released on Christmas Day, the Makabayan bloc composed of ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio […]... Keep on reading: Where’s the ‘big fish’? Critics recall Marcos vow

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