Carla Abellana embraced understated elegance on her wedding day as she exchanged vows with Dr. Reginald Santos , choosing a bridal look defined by clean lines and details. Images shared on Instagram by wedding day and events content creator Mrs. Gipit Content offered a glimpse of the Kapuso actress's wedding-day ensemble, which highlighted her refined approach to bridal style. For the ceremony, Carla wore a bridal gown by Spanish fashion house Rosa Clará, opting for a design that balanced simplicity with sophistication. The gown featured a square neckline and a graceful A-line skirt, creating a structured yet fluid silhouette that complemented her natural poise. She completed the look with a sheer veil accented with delicate floral detailing, adding softness and tradition to the modern lines of the dress. The overall effect was elegant without excess, allowing Carla's presence to remain at the center of the moment. Carla's gown closely resembles the Renzo dress from the Rosa Clará wedding collection, described as a “long voluminous wedding dress in cloqué, with a low waist, square neckline, straps, and an open back.” The design reflects a preference for timeless craftsmanship and restrained luxury. Finished with fresh, luminous makeup and a neatly styled veil, Carla's bridal look conveyed calm assurance and grace, an expression of clarity and confidence as she stepped into a new chapter of her life.

• GMA Network
• 6 saat, 38 dakika

Carla Abellana embraced understated elegance on her wedding day as she exchanged vows with Dr. Reginald Santos , choosing a bridal look defined by clean lines and details. Images shared on Instagram by wedding day and events content creator Mrs. Gipit Content offered a glimpse of the Kapuso actress's wedding-day ensemble, which highlighted her refined approach to bridal style. For the ceremony, Carla wore a bridal gown by Spanish fashion house Rosa Clará, opting for a design that balanced simplicity with sophistication. The gown featured a square neckline and a graceful A-line skirt, creating a structured yet fluid silhouette that complemented her natural poise. She completed the look with a sheer veil accented with delicate floral detailing, adding softness and tradition to the modern lines of the dress. The overall effect was elegant without excess, allowing Carla's presence to remain at the center of the moment. Carla's gown closely resembles the Renzo dress from the Rosa Clará wedding collection, described as a “long voluminous wedding dress in cloqué, with a low waist, square neckline, straps, and an open back.” The design reflects a preference for timeless craftsmanship and restrained luxury. Finished with fresh, luminous makeup and a neatly styled veil, Carla's bridal look conveyed calm assurance and grace, an expression of clarity and confidence as she stepped into a new chapter of her life.

• GMA Network
• 6 saat, 38 dakika

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The latest Court of Appeals (CA) decision that affirmed the conviction of the progressive politicians Satur Ocampo and France Castro, along with 11 Lumad educators, collectively known as the “Talaingod 13,” raised grave concerns among human rights activists. Such a ruling sets a dangerous precedent of criminalizing humanitarian actions, according to the Save Our Schools (SOS) Network. The CA decision was dated November 27, but it was only received by the defendants on December 17. It affirmed a July 2024 ruling of the Tagum City Regional Trial Court, which found merit in allegations that the […]... Keep on reading: ‘Dangerous precedent’: Activists alarmed over CA ruling on Talaingod 13

• Inquirer
• 6 saat, 39 dakika

Matthew Mendoza is overjoyed as daughter's film 'I'm Perfect' bags MMFF Best Picture.

• GMA Network
• 6 saat, 45 dakika

• SunStar Philippines
• 7 saat, 4 dakika

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) vowed to enforce policies to ensure that high-profile inmates, including Alice Guo, are treated equally and provided with rehabilitation opportunities. Guo, who is serving her sentence, is currently on a 60-day quarantine period in a private facility within BuCor. BuCor Director General Gregorio Catapang Jr. said that the quarantine allows her to adjust to the prison environment before joining the general population. Guo is housed in an air-conditioned room with her own restroom, ensuring comfort while maintaining strict security standards. After the quarantine, she will join other inmates. Catapang emphasized that the system is designed to focus on skills development and productive engagement rather than offering privileges based on wealth, social status, or public prominence. Other high-profile inmates, including former public figures and those involved in widely publicized cases, are also managed with equal treatment. Catapang said BuCor conducts talent assessments for these inmates to identify skills that can be developed as part of rehabilitation and reintegration programs. Inmates with prior experience in farming or business, for example, may be assigned related tasks to prepare them for productive employment upon release. He said the overarching goal is to bring out the best in inmates, fostering rehabilitation rather than reinforcing negative behavior. These policies are part of broader reforms in the bureau, which include stricter visitation protocols to prevent contraband and illegal activities, the regionalization of prisons to bring inmates closer to their families, and infrastructure upgrades to modernize facilities and address overcrowding. These reforms also aim to eliminate the culture of corruption and prevent inmates from continuing criminal operations from inside prison. The crackdown on smuggling of cellphones and other contraband has curtailed illicit networks and reinforced discipline. Conjugal visits are allowed under controlled conditions, ensuring that personal rights are respected without compromising security. Catapang pointed out that the success of these reforms is measured not only by improved management and reduced overcrowding but also by the fair and humane treatment of all persons deprived of liberty. By enforcing equal treatment and providing meaningful rehabilitation opportunities, BuCor seeks to professionalize prison management and address longstanding issues of security, corruption, and systemic neglect within the Philippine correctional system.

• The Manila Times
• 7 saat, 8 dakika

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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• 7 saat, 17 dakika

• SunStar Philippines
• 7 saat, 19 dakika

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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• 7 saat, 21 dakika

• SunStar Philippines
• 7 saat, 29 dakika

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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• 7 saat, 30 dakika

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

• Inquirer
• 7 saat, 31 dakika

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

• Inquirer
• 7 saat, 34 dakika

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

• Inquirer
• 7 saat, 40 dakika

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

• NewsWatch Plus
• 7 saat, 42 dakika

• SunStar Philippines
• 7 saat, 43 dakika