Kim Young-dae, a renowned music critic in South Korea, died on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, his family confirmed. He was 48. Kim’s family announced his passing through a statement released on his social media pages on Thursday, Christmas Day, Dec. 25. “We regret to inform you of the passing of Kim Young-dae. We ask for your understanding regarding our inability to contact everyone individually,” the post read, as translated from to English by Korean media outlet The Chosun Daily. The cause of death was not immediately disclosed. The post included details of Kim’s wake, which will be held on Thursday […]... Keep on reading: Korean music critic Kim Young-dae dies on Christmas Eve

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MANILA, Philippines — Victims of firework-related injuries have already risen to 28, with most of them aged 19 and below, according to the Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday.  The DOH said that this figure is gathered from the 62 sentinel hospitals, or hospitals designated to monitor health-related emergencies, from December 21, 2025 to December 25, 2025, 4 a.m. The agency noted that a total of 28 cases recorded were 50% less than the 56 cases logged during the same period last year.  READ: DOH warns vs usual holiday-related ailments The DOH also pointed out that 19 of the cases […]... Keep on reading: DOH: Number of firework-related injuries now 28; victims mostly minors

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Aired (December 25, 2025): Naging mahirap ang desisyon ni Kuya Khen sa pagpili sa pagitan ng POT at LI-POT! Ngunit sa huli ay nagwagi rin siyang maipanalo ang tumataginting na P650,000 POT PRIZE! 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. Monday to Saturday, 12NN on GMA Network. #ItsShowtime #MadlangKapuso

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Aired (December 25, 2025): Framed by impostors and turned into public enemies, the Santa Babies must clear their name before their enemies succeed in eliminating them. #GMANetwork #GMADrama #Kapuso Highlights from Episode 126 - 128

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Aired (December 25, 2025): Talagang inantay ni Anne 'yung moment na makakanta ng 'Golden'! 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. Monday to Saturday, 12NN on GMA Network. #ItsShowtime #MadlangKapuso

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Aired (December 25, 2025): “Paano niya ituturo sa isang anak kung paano mangarap, kung siya mismo, hindi niya naranasang gawin 'yon?” Nagbahagi si Shuvee ng kanyang realizations tungkol sa karanasan ni Nanay Ron. 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. Monday to Saturday, 12NN on GMA Network. #ItsShowtime #MadlangKapuso

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Amid calls to support local cinema this Christmas season, netizens have taken to social media to express frustration over what they describe as “excessive” ticket prices for the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), through Chairperson and CEO Lala Sotto, is among the agencies encouraging Filipinos to watch the eight official MMFF entries as the annual festival opens today, Dec. 25.  However, on the first day of public screenings on Christmas day, many moviegoers pointed out the rising cinema prices may prevent audiences from fully supporting the festival, regardless of how […]... Keep on reading: Netizens lament high movie ticket prices amid calls to support MMFF 2025

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LAOAG, Ilocos Norte — The Philippine National Police (PNP)-Laoag Traffic Division has intensified its implementation of the 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 could cause to other motorists. READ: 547 modified mufflers destroyed in Tuguegarao In Laoag, cars and motorbikes with modified mufflers or sound boosters are […]... Keep on reading: Laoag cracks down on noisy rides this holiday season

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'WALA AKONG IKO-CONFIRM AT I-DE-DENY' UPDATE: Vice President Sara Duterte said 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 jail. "Ang sinasabi ko, wala akong

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Fresh from a golden run in the Southeast Asian Games, Alex Eala gets another crack at a top-10 player as she battles Mirra Andreeva in the MGM Macau Tennis Masters

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MANILA, Philippines — As Christmas lights brighten streets and Filipinos mark the season with public celebrations, new data highlights a less festive but critical factor behind national well-being. Insights from the World Happiness Report 2025, as explained by Dr. Alicor Panao, associate professor at the University of the Philippines, point to a truth that goes beyond seasonal cheer—happiness is built not only on celebration, but on trust. Panao, INQUIRER Metrics data scientist, said that the findings show that while social support plays a significant role in shaping happiness, distrust in government and business can erode it. READ: Citizens vs corruption […]... Keep on reading: Institutional integrity key to national happiness – report

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Sino kina Carmina Villarroel at Zoren Legaspi ang humawak sa mga kita nina Cassy at Mavy Legaspi noong mga bata pa sila?

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'The Boyfriend' Season 2 will be out in January 2026.

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) issued its public warning on Wednesday against eating unhealthy food, smoking, and drinking alcohol this holiday season, citing a recorded increase in holiday-related ailments. Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa spoke about what usually happens during the holidays: “What we commonly see is that, because Christmas happens only once a year, [people] say ‘it’s fine’ even if this is not allowed.” “They will eat ‘lechon’ [roasted pig]. They will eat sweets even if they are diabetic. Because there are medications available anyway,” Herbosa said. READ: DOH warns public vs 3 leading causes of holiday illnesses, […]... Keep on reading: DOH warning: Holiday-related heart attacks, strokes on the rise

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POPE LEO XIV MARKS FIRST CHRISTMAS MASS LOOK: Pope Leo XIV leads the first Christmas Mass of his pontificate, greeting thousands of faithful in an unusually informal manner at St Peter’s Square ahead of the Christmas Eve service. During the Mass, he said Christmas is a feast of

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MANILA – Christmas will be merrier for a lone bettor from Tarlac province who won the P13.8 million Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot in Wednesday night’s draw. In an advisory on Thursday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the Mega Lotto result winner, who bought the ticket in Quezon Ave., Camiling, Tarlac, correctly guessed the winning combination of 27-24-12-18-42-03. The winner has one year to claim the P13,829,620.60 prize at the PCSO main office in Mandaluyong City, subject to a 20 percent tax. READ: Lotto draw results, December 24, 2025 Under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Law, lotto winnings […]... Keep on reading: Mega Lotto result: Tarlac bettor bags P13.8-M jackpot

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