SEOUL – For Mr Ko Jae-seoung, the year since his parents died in a Jeju Air plane crash has been marked less by mourning than by waiting for answers, accountability and an explanation the government has yet to provide. Mr Ko, 43, lost both of his parents in the Dec 29, 2024, crash at Muan International Airport in South Korea’s South Jeolla Province. They were returning from a holiday in Thailand. The passenger aircraft caught fire during an emergency landing after skidding along the runway and colliding with a concrete structure near its end. Before landing, a possible bird strike […]... Keep on reading: One year after Jeju Air disaster, questions remain unanswered

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) said authorities confiscated 79,953 illegal firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices as of 7 a.m. on Sunday. The seized items were valued at P1.22 million, the PNP noted in a statement. In a separate statement, the PNP said its Ligtas Paskuhan operations arrested 23 individuals nationwide as of 7 p.m. on Saturday for violations of Republic Act No. 7183, which regulates firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices. The Police Regional Office Ilocos (PRO 1) also destroyed 10,906 firecrackers, pyrotechnic devices, and improvised cannons (“boga” in Filipino) confiscated in operations across the region during the holiday festivities. […]... Keep on reading: PNP: Over 79,900 illegal firecrackers seized so far amid 2025 holidays

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It was another step toward inclusivity at the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) as Krystel Go brought home the Best Actress award for her heart-wrenching performance in “I’m Perfect.” Go, who is diagnosed with Down Syndrome, bagged the coveted plum for portraying the character of Jessica in the MMFF 2025 entry on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the festival’s Gabi ng Parangal. She bested fellow nominees Angelica Panganiban, Nadine Lustre and Bianca de Vera for the award. The breakthrough actress burst into tears when her name was announced, and was joined by filmmaker Sigrid Bernardo, actress-producer Sylvia Sanchez, and co-actors onstage, […]... Keep on reading: Krystel Go says MMFF Best Actress win is proof that PWDs can act

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Despite having its first component constructed, the World Bank maintained its ‘unsatisfactory’ rating for the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT).... Keep on reading: World Bank flags Cebu BRT again, questions completion

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MANILA, Philippines – A total of 64,342 passengers were recorded at seaports nationwide as of early Sunday morning, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). Based on data recorded from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m., 35,346 are outbound passengers, while 28,996 are inbound passengers, the PCG said. The PCG also inspected 231 vessels and 131 […]... Keep on reading: PCG monitors over 60K passengers in seaports Sunday morning

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MANILA, Philippines — Acting Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered the Internal Affairs Service (IAS) to speed up the probe into an alleged robbery in a Pasig City home carried out by eight Eastern Police District (EPD) police officers. The officers supposedly entered the house in Barangay Palatiw last Friday searching for a drug suspect. The residents, however, alleged that the police officers took personal belongings, and the initial investigation showed the operatives did not present official documents. “The Internal Affairs Service, in coordination with the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), is directed […]... Keep on reading: Expedite probe into Pasig home robbery linking 8 EPD cops - Nartatez

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HARRY’S YEAR-END GIFT LOOK: English singer-songwriter Harry Styles surprises fans with a nearly nine-minute video titled “Forever, Forever” on Sunday, Dec. 28 (Manila time), after a two-year hiatus on musical releases. Styles dropped a video featuring concertgoers for the Love

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“BEST CHRISTMAS GIFT” LOOK: Will Ashley turns sentimental after bagging two acting nominations at #MMF51. The Pinoy Big Brother alumnus was nominated for Best Actor for “Love You So Bad” and as Best Supporting Actor for “Bar Boys: After School.” “Last year napakasimple ng

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Ahead of her wedding ceremony , Carla Abellana stepped into a moment of calm elegance with a pre-wedding look that spoke volumes through simplicity and softness. The actress wore a sheer white lace dress, delicate in both fabric and design, with focus on texture, light, and natural beauty. Styled by Mariah Santos (makeup) and Arvin Santos (hair), Carla's beauty look leaned toward natural radiance. Her makeup was fresh and luminous, with softly defined eyes, rosy cheeks, and a pink-toned lip that enhanced rather than transformed. Meanwhile, her hair was worn down in gentle waves, framing her face with warmth and ease. What stood out most was not just the styling, but the energy Carla carried. There was a sense of ease and assurance in her presence, an unforced calm that suggested comfort in where she is and confidence in what lies ahead. Carla showed the look of hope as she stepped into a new chapter with clarity.

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Diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh have hit a critical juncture with Dhaka suspending visa and consular services at its missions in New Delhi and Agartala on December 22 following protests outside the facilities. India has also suspended visa services at its Chittagong visa application center in Bangladesh following widespread violent protests triggered by the death of prominent Bangledeshi activist Sharif Osman Hadi. The 32-year-old was a fierce critic of India and a key figure in the 2024 uprising that ended the 15-year autocratic rule of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. READ: India’s Adani slashes electricity to Bangladesh: power […]... Keep on reading: India-Bangladesh visa freeze deepens bilateral crisis

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January 20 was a turning point for the entire world: The day that Donald Trump moved back into the White House marked a significant change in the course of global politics. Within a few months, Trump had introduced punitive tariffs and restrictive visa policies, had withdrawn the US from major international structures such as the […]... Keep on reading: How Africa is asserting itself globally — despite Trump

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