Months after declaring that he would cut ties with his children with Marjorie Barretto, Dennis Padilla reached out to them anew with a greeting and expression of love on Christmas Eve. The celebrity dad shared a photo of Julia, Claudia and Leon Barretto with their half siblings Gavin and Maddie, through his Instagram page on Wednesday, Dec. 4. The photo was taken from when the children bonded along with their respective mothers, Marjorie and Linda Marie Gorton, back in May. “Love you All mga anak… God bless you more,” he said in the caption. View this post on Instagram A […]... Keep on reading: Dennis Padilla reaches out anew to Barretto kids on Christmas

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MANILA, Philippines – This year, the Marcos administration has signed into law four acts related to science and technology. The Phivolcs (Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology) Modernization Law The signing of the Phivolcs Modernization Law will improve the disaster risk reduction efforts of the country, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Wednesday. He said the DOST is thankful for the support of lawmakers for this bill that the DOST proposed. READ: PWD welfare office created by Cebu Province under new ordinance With this law, the country could expect a […]... Keep on reading: 4 science-related laws signed in 2025 - DOST

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From the nation's grand hosting of the FIVB Men's World Championship to the historic beach volleyball gold medal at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, the country showed promise and progress in the years ahead. READ:

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Governor Pamela “Pam” Baricuatro, in her first Christmas message, encouraged her constituents to embrace and choose peace, love, and compassion amid a challenging year. READ: Pam Baricuatro first 100 days: Progress, reform, and a strong earthquake The governor, newly elected last March, delivered her message on Christmas Eve. While acknowledging the difficulties faced by families and communities across Cebu and the country, she urged people to prioritize values over perfection during the holidays.  “This year tested many of us […] But this Christmas season, let us choose peace over noise, love over anger, and let’s […]... Keep on reading: Gov. Pam’s 1st Christmas message: ‘Choose peace, kindness’

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K-pop idol group BTS member Jimin all his Instagram posts after finally being able to open his account. READ:

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Mapanonood na si Manilyn Reynes bilang si Malena sa MMFF entry na 'Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins' simula ngayong Pasko.

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Merry Christmas to us! Join Mars Camille, Suzi, Alessandra de Rossi, and Direk Philip Lazaro as they laugh, share heartwarming stories, and spread holiday cheer this Christmas day!

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Mikha Lim of the P-pop girl group BINI joined Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo in a Christmas outreach activity in Naga City, bringing food, toys, and holiday cheer to children.  The former Vice President recently shared photos from the event on her Facebook page, showing her and Lim distributing “Pamaskong Handog” to children in Barangay Concepcion Pequeña Zone 1.  “Kasama ko si BINI Mikha na nagpasaya sa maraming bata sa Zone 1, Concepcion Pequeña (I was with BINI Mikha who made many children happy in Zone 1, Concepcion Pequeña),” Robredo captioned the post in Bicolano.  Robredo said the outreach has […]... Keep on reading: BINI Mikha joins Leni Robredo for Christmas outreach in Naga

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MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte spent Christmas Day in her hometown in Davao City. READ: Sara Duterte’s Christmas plea: Share blessings with the poor, the neglected According to the Office of the Vice President (OVP), Duterte arrived at her family’s ancestral home in Bangkal, Davao City on December 25. “She [will] join the holiday celebrations and personally oversee ‘Pahalipay sa Taal,’” said the OVP in a statement. Pahalipay sa Taal is the Duterte family’s long-standing annual Christmas gift-giving tradition. Davaoeños who attend the tradition receive various gifts from grocery to financial aid. The Vice President earlier called on […]... Keep on reading: Sara Duterte in Davao City for Christmas

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'HOW WE MISS YOU DEAREST EMMANSKY' ?? TV host Kim Atienza shared a throwback photo on Wednesday, their last family picture on Christmas Eve with his youngest daughter, Emman, who passed away in October. "Thank you Jesus for being born to us amidst suffering and the grief.

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Ellen Adarna revealed that Angelica Panganiban, the former girlfriend of her estranged husband Derek Ramsay, has been added to the group chat of the actor’s exes. This came after Panganiban said that she has yet to join the group chat made by Adarna, with the former even praising the latter for being a strong woman and an admirable mom. Weeks later, Adarna held a question-and-answer session on her Instagram page on Wednesday, Dec. 24, where she was asked, “May chance po ba na maging friends kayo ni Ms. Angelica [Panganiban]?” (Is there a chance for you and Ms. Angelica Panganiban […]... Keep on reading: Ellen Adarna says Angelica Panganiban now part of Derek Ramsay exes' group chat

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MANILA, Philippines — Three Dalian trains have been deployed at the Metro Rail Transit Line (MRT) Line 3 on Christmas Day, December 25. In a statement on Thursday, acting Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Giovanni Lopez noted that the three-car Dalian train set can cater to up to 1,156 commuters per trip. “The deployment of the additional train sets is definitely a big deal, especially since they have a large capacity,” Lopez said. READ: Fewer passengers recorded at PITX on Christmas Day “Many passengers can be boarded, so they can quickly get to their destinations especially this Christmas Day,” he […]... Keep on reading: 3 Dalian trains begin operations at MRT-3 on Christmas Day

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MANILA, Philippines — A security guard who shot dead two of his colleagues in Quezon City told the police on Thursday that he did it due to workplace “bullying” that had tormented him for quite some time. The suspect, identified as Charren Aporado Caboverde, 24, has since been arrested after the fatal Wednesday shooting of Renato Santiago Mallo, 41; and Mark John Baguinio, 28, at Mitsubishi Car Dealership in Commonwealth Ave. in Barangay North Fairview. READ: 2 security guards shot dead in QC on Christmas Eve Before the shooting, Caboverde approached the sales executive of the car dealership, informing him […]... Keep on reading: Security guard shoots 2 co-workers dead in QC over ‘bullying’ – police

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Thousands of Cebuanos reporting for duty on Christmas Day can get double pay, and even more depending on the arrangement. Labor rules require employers to grant full holiday compensation or double pay for work rendered on Christmas Day. Christmas Day, December 25, is classified as a regular holiday under Philippine labor laws. This means employees are entitled to specific pay benefits whether they work or not, provided certain conditions are met. READ: LIST: Holidays, long weekends as December 2025 ends, January 2026 starts If you don’t work on Christmas Day (no double pay) If an employee […]... Keep on reading: ‘Double pay, more if OT’: What Cebuanos earn if they work on Christmas

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MANILA, Philippines — The late Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretary Maria Catalina “Cathy” Cabral tested positive for an antidepressant drug based on laboratory results, while authorities moved to subject her electronic devices and office files to digital forensic examination as investigations into her death continued. The Philippine National Police (PNP) said laboratory tests showed Cabral had traces of an antidepressant drug in her system. Investigators recovered medication and a knife from her hotel room in Baguio City, items that police said were secured for examination to determine whether the drugs had been used. CCTV footage obtained by investigators showed Cabral arriving at the Ayon Hotel in Baguio City on the day of her death, entering the premises ahead of her sport utility vehicle driven by her driver. The footage showed them checking in, after which Cabral was escorted to her suite on the fourth floor. Later videos showed brief interactions between Cabral and her driver before both were seen leaving the hotel. Minutes later, the SUV departed and was believed to have headed toward Kennon Road shortly before 3 p.m. Authorities said additional CCTV footage was not released as it formed part of the ongoing investigations by the PNP and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said the postmortem examination revealed extensive injuries on the right side of Cabral’s face, the back of her skull, her rib cage, and her hands, findings that he said were consistent with a fall. Based on the evidence gathered so far, Remulla said investigators could already set aside foul play as a primary angle. Despite this, police said further examination of Cabral’s cellphone remained necessary to determine whether she had received threats, who she had communicated with in the days leading up to her death, and whether she had pending transactions. The PNP has applied for a search warrant to gain access to the device. Authorities also cleared Cabral’s driver of involvement, saying there were no conclusive links connecting him to her fall. Biometric examinations, including fingerprint and facial feature analysis, confirmed that the body recovered from a ravine along Kennon Road was Cabral’s. Meanwhile, the DPWH has turned over Cabral’s computers and office files to the Office of the Ombudsman. The department said the materials were taken from Cabral’s former office and include documents related to officials’ requests during the preparation of the National Expenditure Program over the past decade. Cabral, a former DPWH undersecretary, had been linked by investigators to infrastructure-related anomalies, including an allegedly overpriced rock netting project near the area where her body was found. Investigations into her death and the documents she left behind are ongoing.

• The Manila Times
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MANILA, Philippines – The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) is calling on Filipinos to watch and support the entries in the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2025 beginning Thursday on Christmas Day. In a video message, MTRCB chairperson and CEO Lala Sotto called on the public to celebrate Filipino creativity by watching the eight films featured in this year’s festival. READ: Actors with Down Syndrome to lead 2025 MMFF Film, draws online praise She urged viewers, particularly parents and guardians, to use the MTRCB classification ratings as a guide in choosing films that are appropriate for family viewing. […]... Keep on reading: Support MMFF 2025 entries, MTRCB urges public

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