Christmas Day is celebrated across the world with joy, color, and festivity. Yet beyond the decorations, music, and exchange of gifts lies the true foundation of the day—the birth of Jesus Christ. His humble arrival in Bethlehem symbolizes love, sacrifice, and hope for humanity.

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Pope Leo decried conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in his Christmas sermon on Thursday, in an unusually direct appeal during what is normally a solemn, spiritual service on the day Christians across the globe celebrate the birth of Jesus.

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MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon and easterlies will continue to bring rains in parts of the country for the next 24 hours, the state weather bureau said on Thursday.  In a 24-hour weather forecast issued at 4 p.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that the northeast monsoon or amihan, is affecting Luzon, while easterlies or the warm winds coming from the Pacific Ocean are prevailing over the rest of the country. READ: Amihan heightens anew, affects Metro Manila, other areas on Christmas Day Pagasa noted that due to the northeast monsoon, Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, […]... Keep on reading: Monsoon to bring rain in the next 24 hours, says Pagasa

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MANILA, Philippines — Filing another impeachment complaint would just be exhausting especially to Filipinos, Vice President Sara Duterte said on Thursday, as she braces for another attempt to remove her from office. Speaking at a chance interview in Davao City, Duterte said her legal team has already anticipated the impeachment complaint that she expects by February or by the time the one-year ban rule on impeachment has lapsed. From her tone in the interview, an audio file of which was sent to reporters in Manila, it appears that Duterte herself grew tired with the impeachment complaint. “This impeachment is just […]... Keep on reading: Sara Duterte: Filing another impeachment complaint tiring for Filipinos

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MANILA, Philippines — In his Christmas message, Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula reminds Catholics to be humble and always bow down to the savior, Jesus Christ. The Manila Archbishop said said kneeling is not a simple gesture but a major part of the celebration of His birth. “During our Masses on Christmas Eve, at midnight, at […]... Keep on reading: Cardinal Advincula reminds faithful on Christmas: ‘Be humble like Jesus’

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Ano kaya ang Christmas wish ng Sparkle artist na si Matt Lozano para sa kanyang pamilya ngayong Pasko? Alamin sa online exclusive video na ito.

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Vice President Sara Duterte said she has not yet spoken to her father this Christmas.

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WASHINGTON, DC — On the eve of Christmas, President Donald Trump has unleashed a fresh blast of vitriol at late-night comedy talk shows, saying comedian Stephen Colbert is a “pathetic trainwreck” who should be “put to sleep.” Colbert’s “The Late Show” is scheduled to end in May 2026, a decision his fans say smacks of censorship. In a late night Truth Social post, Trump wrote that Colbert “has actually gotten worse” since being “terminated by CBS, but left out to dry.” “Stephen is running on hatred and fumes ~ A dead man walking! CBS should, ‘put him to sleep,’ NOW,” […]... Keep on reading: Trump says comedian Colbert should be 'put to sleep'

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Beauty pageants are full of tension and drama on its own, but the past year has had pageant fans and aficionados witness even more drama than what usually comes with the competitions here and around the world. Just from one international pageant alone, fans had to contend with highly divided opinions on a pageant winner, “cooking show” allegations, and CEOs being issued with arrest warrants. And if you add the other scandals that have rocked international and national pageants, it's enough to keep tongues wagging and the gossip mill churning. As the year comes to a close, let's take a look back at all the scandals that have rocked the international and national scene.

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Vice President Sara Duterte said on Thursday, Dec. 25, that she will neither confirm nor deny the pronouncement of Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla that she visited former Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnie Teves in detention.

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MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday refused to confirm or deny whether she visited former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) facility in Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City. Duterte made the pronouncement after Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla earlier revealed that she visited Teves at the BJMP facility in Taguig City on October 19. READ: Jonvic Remulla: VP Sara Duterte visited Teves, not Madriaga, in jail This came amid allegations that Duterte visited her alleged former aide, Ramil Madriaga, on two separate occasions — supposedly to stop Madriaga […]... Keep on reading: Sara Duterte refuses to confirm or deny if she visited Teves in jail

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MANILA, Philippines — Online scam complaints received by the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) decreased by almost 40 percent this year compared to 2024. In a public briefing aired on state-run PTV, Undersecretary Renato “Aboy” Paraiso said the CICC, an agency under the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), logged about 6,000 new reports monitored through its Hotline 1326. The figure was significantly lower than the record-high 10,004 complaints received by the CICC in 2024, with a total amount lost by cybercrime victims reaching P198 million. The current 2025 figure, however, was still higher than in 2023 when 3,317 […]... Keep on reading: Cyber crimes, online scams go down in 2025, CICC official says

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MANILA, Philippines — For the second time during the Marcos administration, the national government has increased the outdated price ceiling for socialized subdivision and condominium projects to attract more private developers to continue building affordable houses, especially low-income Filipino families. The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) issued the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) No. 2025-001, setting the new maximum selling price for socialized housing projects. Under the JMC, the maximum selling price for socialized subdivision or horizontal housing projects is set at P844,440 for […]... Keep on reading: Gov't hikes price ceiling for subsidized housing to attract developers

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Ibinahagi nina Sparkle child stars Sienna Stevens at Ericca Laude ang kanilang ipinagpapasalamat ngayong taon. Panoorin sa online exclusive video na ito.

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has extended the filing period for the renewal of accreditation of health facilities for 2026 to Jan. 14. In an advisory signed by PhilHealth President Edwin Mercado dated Dec. 22, the extension for the renewal of accreditation was due to the issuance of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Circular No. 111, which suspends government work on Dec. 29 and  Jan. 2. Applications with complete documentary requirements and without gaps in the validity of the Department of Health-issued license to operate or certification that are submitted to their respective Local Health Insurance Office (LHIOs) […]... Keep on reading: PhilHealth extends health facilities accreditation deadline to Jan. 14

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