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• Inquirer
• 2 gün, 20 saat, 39 dakika

THE Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) have issued the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) institutionalizing the updated price ceiling for socialized housing projects. DHSUD Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling said on Thursday that he and DEPDev Secretary Arsenio Balisacan signed the IRR to give full effect to the adjusted socialized housing price ceiling through a joint memorandum circular and under the expanded Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) program. “The timely issuance of the IRR will ensure sustained rollout of the flagship Expanded 4PH with policy continuity and regulatory clarity ahead,” Aliling said. Under the IRR, the maximum selling price has been set at P950,000 for socialized subdivisions (horizontal housing projects) and up to P1.8 million for socialized condominium or vertical developments, the DHSUD said. The adjustment responds to prevailing construction and development conditions while ensuring that socialized housing remains affordable and accessible to Filipino families, it explained. The issuance of the IRR reflects the agency’s resolve to keep housing delivery on track under the expanded 4PH program, in line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the housing czar said. “This IRR keeps housing delivery on track. We aligned policy with the present conditions to remove uncertainty and maintain steady implementation. Both private partners and families deserve clear rules and consistent action,” he added. Aliling emphasized that the DHSUD remains focused on delivering safe, quality, and decent homes through people-centered policies and consistent execution. The DHSUD chief also said that the IRR clearly defined agency responsibilities, strengthened inter-agency coordination, and reinforced compliance and monitoring standards to support effective implementation of 4PH at both the national and regional levels. The revised price ceiling also addressed the rising construction and development costs while sustaining private sector participation in socialized housing, the housing department said. With the issuance of the IRR, DHSUD and DEPDev reaffirmed their shared responsibility to advance affordable housing, strengthen institutional coordination, and uphold dignified living conditions, closing 2025 with firm policy execution and sustained commitment to the housing needs of Filipino families, the two top officials said.

• The Manila Times
• 2 gün, 20 saat, 39 dakika

... Keep on reading: Crazy Jhenny, December 26, 2025

• Inquirer
• 2 gün, 20 saat, 40 dakika

Aired (December 25, 2025): Nasagot ng madlang player na si Khen ang jackpot question sa 'Laro, Laro, Pick' na nagkakahalaga ng P650,000. Ngunit, mauuwi ba niya ito? #GMANetwork Madlang Kapuso, join the FUNanghalian with #ItsShowtime family. Watch the latest episode of 'It's Showtime' hosted by Vice Ganda, Anne Curtis, Vhong Navarro, Karylle, Jhong Hilario, Amy Perez, Kim Chui, Jugs & Teddy, MC & Lassy, Ogie Alcasid, Darren, Jackie, Cianne, Ryan Bang, and Ion Perez.

• GMA Network
• 2 gün, 21 saat, 16 dakika

MANILA, Philippines—Converge swingman Archie Concepcion became the center of attention late in Barangay Ginebra’s 105-85 win over the FiberXers in Game 1 of the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals on Christmas Day at Araneta Coliseum. In the dying seconds of a game the Gin Kings already had in hand, Concepcion was seen throwing an elbow to RJ Abarrientos’ midsection during an inbound play with 31.2 seconds remaining. Abarrientos immediately doubled over in pain, while Concepcion was assessed a flagrant foul that effectively ended his night. In his defense, Concepcion said there was no intent behind the elbow and that he was […]... Keep on reading: PBA: Archie Concepcion says he didn’t mean hit on RJ Abarrientos

• Inquirer
• 2 gün, 21 saat, 17 dakika

Aired (December 25, 2025): Nakipag-sapalaran si Player Khen sa swerte sa kabila ng utang niyang P200,000. Makuha kaya niya ang jackpot prize sa 'Laro, Laro, Pick'? Panoorin ang video. #GMANetwork Madlang Kapuso, join the FUNanghalian with #ItsShowtime family. Watch the latest episode of 'It's Showtime' hosted by Vice Ganda, Anne Curtis, Vhong Navarro, Karylle, Jhong Hilario, Amy Perez, Kim Chui, Jugs & Teddy, MC & Lassy, Ogie Alcasid, Darren, Jackie, Cianne, Ryan Bang, and Ion Perez.

• GMA Network
• 2 gün, 21 saat, 17 dakika

MANILA, Philippines–RJ Abarrientos erupted for a career-high 35 points as Barangay Ginebra downed Converge, 105-85, on Christmas Day to force their PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinal affair to a rubber match at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Abarrientos lit it up during the second half with a barrage of threes that put the FiberXers at bay and kept the Gin Kings’ campaign alive in the All-Filipino tournament before a big crowd on this festive day. He drained six triples as Ginebra set up a do-or-die affair on Sunday at the same venue. The winner gets to play San Miguel Beer, which earlier eliminated […]... Keep on reading: PBA: RJ Abarrientos explodes for 35, keeps Ginebra alive

• Inquirer
• 2 gün, 21 saat, 33 dakika

Aired (December 25, 2025): Merry Christmas, madlang pipol! Mas magiging merry ang araw na ito dahil sa mga himig ng nag-iisang "King of Philippine Christmas Carols" na si Jose Mari Chan! Samantala, mga madlang factory workers naman ang susubok na makakuha ng espesyal na aginaldo today. Masungkit kaya ang 650,000 pesos na jackpot prize? #GMANetwork Madlang Kapuso, join the FUNanghalian with #ItsShowtime family. Watch the latest episode of 'It's Showtime' hosted by Vice Ganda, Anne Curtis, Vhong Navarro, Karylle, Jhong Hilario, Amy Perez, Kim Chui, Jugs & Teddy, MC & Lassy, Ogie Alcasid, Darren, Jackie, Cianne, Ryan Bang, and Ion Perez.

• GMA Network
• 2 gün, 21 saat, 39 dakika

MANILA, Philippines—RJ Abarrientos played like a man possessed as Barangay Ginebra rolled past Converge, 105-85, on Christmas Day in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals. Abarrientos’ hot shooting helped the Gin Kings force a do-or-die game against the fourth-seeded FiberXers, who lost their twice-to-beat advantage. Even the reigning Rookie of the Year himself could hardly believe what he had just accomplished after erupting for a new career-high 35 points on the sport’s biggest holiday. PBA Christmas Day crowd at Smart Araneta Coliseum as Barangay Ginebra and Converge square off in their quarterfinal matchup @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/Q8i70ebniV — Jonas Terrado (@jonasterradoINQ) December 25, […]... Keep on reading: PBA: Christmas crowd fuels Ginebra's RJ Abarrientos career high

• Inquirer
• 2 gün, 21 saat, 43 dakika

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines ― Former women combatants fight stigma as they struggle to return to normal life and reintegrate into society. This was the common thread among the stories shared by former New People’s Army (NPA) combatants Lourdes Acenas Caculba and Jean Bautista-Mabaga; and Hafida Romato Maute, the sister of Omar Maute, who founded the Islamic State-linked Maute Group that, along with their Abu Sayyaf Group allies, seized sections of Marawi City in 2017 that led to the five-month fighting that devastated the city. The three women shared their stories in the December 11 summit organized by WeCare […]... Keep on reading: Former women combatants demand end to stigma linked to being ex-NPAs

• Inquirer
• 2 gün, 21 saat, 54 dakika

MANILA, Philippines — Cardinal Jose Advincula, the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Manila, urged Catholics to rediscover humility and reverence at the heart of Christmas, calling attention to the often-overlooked act of kneeling during the Profession of Faith, on Thursday. Advincula said many faithful rushed or forgot the gesture at the words proclaiming that Christ “was made flesh,” even though it marked the very center of the celebration of the Lord’s Nativity. He said kneeling was not merely an external sign of reverence but an act of thanksgiving and openness that allowed Jesus to truly dwell among believers, both in churches and in homes. The Manila archbishop invited families to draw near to Bethlehem by kneeling like the shepherds and the wise men and offering faith, love, and hope at the manger. He warned that when society bowed to wealth and power instead of humility, Christmas becomes shallow and empty, urging the faithful to turn away from darkness and kneel before Christ, whom he described as Emmanuel and the source of peace.

• The Manila Times
• 2 gün, 21 saat, 59 dakika

RJ Abarrientos picks the best time to set a new career high in scoring as Barangay Ginebra stays alive in the PBA playoffs, dragging twice-to-beat Converge to a do-or-die clash

• Rappler
• 2 gün, 22 saat, 9 dakika

MANILA, Philippines — No bettor won the jackpots in Thursday night’s SuperLotto 6/49 and Lotto 6/42 draws, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office said. In the SuperLotto 6/49 draw, the winning combination was 44-03-29-45-34-16. The jackpot prize stood at ₱73 million, with no winning ticket. The Lotto 6/42 draw produced the numbers 18-28-38-42-12-11. No player matched all six numbers to claim the ₱11.27 million jackpot. Minor games Draw schedule SuperLotto 6/49 draws are held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, while Lotto 6/42 draws take place every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.... Keep on reading: Dec. 25: No SuperLotto 6/49, Lotto 6/42 jackpot winners

• Inquirer
• 2 gün, 22 saat, 41 dakika

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded private sector employers to pay the correct wages due their workers who will report to work on the declared regular holidays and special non-working day this December. Labor Secretary Bienve ido E, Laguesma on Thursday issued the reminder to ensure compliance with Labor Advisory (LA) 16 pursuant to Proclamation 727, which declares the holidays for 2025. The advisory prescribes that employees who will render work during the regular holidays on December 25 (Christmas Day) and December 30 (Rizal Day) and December are entitled to 200 percent of their wage for the first eight hours. Declared as regular holidays are Jan. 1 (New Year), April 9 (Day of Valor), April 17 (Maundy Thursday), April 18 (Good Friday), May 1 (Labor Day), June 12 (Independence Day), Aug. 25 (National Heroes Day), Nov. 30 (Bonifacio Day), Dec. 25 (Christmas Day), Dec. 30 (Rizal Day), and the dates commemorating Eidul Fitr, and Eidul Adha. If the employees will not report for work, they shall be paid 100 percent of their wage for that day, provided they worked or were on leave of absence with pay on the day immediately preceding the regular holiday. When the day immediately preceding the regular holiday is a non-working day in the establishment or the scheduled rest day of the employees, they shall be entitled to holiday pay if they worked or were on leave of absence with pay on the day immediately preceding the non-working day or rest day. Meanwhile, employees who will render overtime work shall be paid an additional 30 percent of their hourly rate on the said day. The computation is: hourly rate of the basic wage x 200 percent x 130 percent x the number of hours worked. Moreover, employees who will work on a regular holiday that also falls on their rest day shall be paid an additional 30 percent of the basic wage of 200 percent; while those who will render overtime work shall be paid an additional 30 percent of the hourly rate on the said day.

• The Manila Times
• 2 gün, 22 saat, 57 dakika

As the presentation is held at a fullscale theater for the performing arts, the kids are given a feel of real world choreography to the delight of their admiring parents, grandparents and other spectators who are kept busy recording the show with their mobile phone cameras.

• Manila Bulletin News
• 2 gün, 23 saat, 10 dakika

The 2026 Pantone Color of the Year, Cloud Dancer, signals a collective shift away from constant stimulation.... Keep on reading: What the Pantone Color of the Year tells us about the year ahead

• Inquirer
• 2 gün, 23 saat, 11 dakika