MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Russia have entered into a “regionalization” agreement that will ease the entry of the latter’s pork exports to the archipelago. With the order in place, the agency will no longer impose a country-wide import ban on Russian pork imports. Instead, the Philippines may import swine and swine products from ASF-free areas within the transcontinental country. Through Memorandum Order No. 80, the Department of Agriculture (DA) recognized the regionalization of African swine fever (ASF) and lifted the temporary import ban on swine products and by-products from Russia. The DA approved Russia’s bilateral recognition of regionalization for […]... Keep on reading: Philippines, Russia ink deal to ease swine trade

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MGI ALL STARS PAGEANT RESCHEDULED READ: The Miss Grand International reschedules the first-ever MGI All Stars pageant to Feb. 13, 2026 from the original date of Jan. 25, 2026. The organization says the postponement was made due to the extended New Year holiday period, which may

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This Christmas, I extend my warmest greetings to every Filipino—here at home, at sea, in far-flung communities, and across the world. May this season bring peace to your households, comfort to your hearts, and renewed hope for the days ahead. The holidays invite us to pause after a year that has asked much of all of us. They call us to reflect not only on what we have given, but also on what we have received. Beyond the lights, gatherings, and traditions, Christmas is ultimately about gratitude—gratitude for lives preserved, families embraced, faith sustained, and resilience rediscovered when circumstances tested […]... Keep on reading: Standing watch at Christmas: Gratitude, service, and hope

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Ellen Adarna and Angelica Panganiban are now officially in the same group chat, much to the delight of fans. During an Instagram “Ask Me a Question” session, Adarna confirmed the development. “Actually super chika na kami dae. Kasama na sya GC. Manood na ko ng ‘Unmarried Me,’” she said, hinting at the playful exchanges happening in their chat. (Actually, we talk a lot now. We’re in the same group chat. I’m going to watch ‘Unmarried Me’.) READ: Angelica Panganiban praises Ellen Adarna, jokes: ‘Di pa ko na-invite sa group chat Both actresses had past connections to […]... Keep on reading: Ellen Adarna: Angelica Panganiban joins the ‘Derek Ramsay exes’ group chat

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Tokyo, Kyoto, temples, neon lights, crowds. For many, Japan is nothing more than that. But in the north, Hokkaido provides an entirely different experience. It is a journey where the sounds of silence, open spaces, and nature take center stage. As travelers around the world look to escape mass tourism, the island stands as a true alternative: a destination where travel still means discovery. Beyond Cliches In an era where people choose their destinations based on what’s trending on TikTok and Instagram, Hokkaido sometimes slips under the radar, precisely because it resists ready-made formulas. Here, vast volcanic landscapes, crystal-clear lakes, […]... Keep on reading: Hokkaido: When Japan Means More Than Tokyo and Kyoto

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Today’s headlines: Curlee Discaya, BARMM elections, Pope Leo

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Mayroong Christmas wish ang Sparkle artist na si Thea Tolentino para sa mga kapwa niya breadwinners na patuloy na nagsasakripisyo para sa kanilang pamilya. Alamin sa online exclusive video na ito.

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MANILA, Philippines — Developer Arthaland Corp. has completed the sale of a 40-percent stake in residential property arm Zileya Land Development Corp. to a unit of Japanese real estate giant Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. In a disclosure, Arthaland said it had transferred and conveyed to SEAI Metro Manila One Inc. (SEAIMMO) 200,000 common shares and 2.84 million Series B preferred shares in Zileya, along with P216 million in advances. The total consideration is P724.83 million. The transaction marks the consummation of the joint venture and investment agreements entered into by Arthaland, its wholly owned subsidiary Zileya and SEAIMMO. READ: Arthaland buys […]... Keep on reading: Arthaland seals residential property venture with Mitsui unit

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Families flock to Skyranch Tagaytay this holiday season for a winter-inspired getaway. ❄️ Highlights include daily Let It Snow shows until January 11, meet-and-greets with the Cartoonville Crew, the Winter Christmas Display Centerpiece, and the new Sky Snow attraction with Eco

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CEBU CITY, Philippines —  Police are looking into the death of an unidentified man inside a hotel room in Barangay Kamagayan, Cebu City, in the early hours of Wednesday, December 24. Police said they received a call for assistance at around 1:15 a.m. regarding a dead person discovered inside Room 203 of a lodging house in the area.  Responding officers found the man lying on the floor and no longer breathing. READ: Unidentified body found floating along Consolacion riverbank READ: Aloguinsan dead man: Police discover victim sprawled near cliff According to initial police findings, the victim, described as a male […]... Keep on reading: Cebu City police probe death of unidentified man inside inn

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There's always something magical about the Christmas season , especially for beloved families. Many celebrate the holidays with fun activities, heartwarming moments, and by expressing gratitude for one another. Like everyone else, celebrity families also make it a point to spend the season together. From holiday trips to sharing cheerful family photos, these celebrities took the opportunity to look back on the year that was and express their appreciation for the people closest to them. With that said, take a look at these heartwarming holiday photos of celebrity families in the gallery below.

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) formally launched its new Command Center on Wednesday, December 24, establishing a central facility for daily police monitoring, coordination, and response. The facility also strengthens operational readiness for large-scale events such as Sinulog 2026 and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, according to the CCPO. From directive to construction The establishment of the command center followed a directive issued on December 2, 2025 by Police Brigadier General Redrico Maranan, Regional Director of Police Regional Office 7 (PRO-7), during the Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO) Challenge. Maranan instructed CCPO […]... Keep on reading: Cebu City police launch command center for daily operations, major events

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) has reported two deaths from the 79 non-communicable diseases (NCDs) logged from December 21-24, 2025.  The DOH said that the figure came from 10 pilot monitoring sites of the agency for acute compilation of NCDs from December 21 until December 24, 4:59 a.m. The agency noted that one died from a stroke while the other died from acute coronary syndrome. READ: DOH warns public vs fake meds, shots Among the 79 recorded cases, acute stroke had the most with 45 cases, acute coronary syndrome with 25 cases, and bronchial asthma with nine […]... Keep on reading: DOH logs 2 NCD deaths from Dec. 21-24

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Thai actress and Miss Grand Thailand 2022 fifth runner-up Charlotte Austin continues to grow into a more beautiful and successful woman as she celebrates her 27th birthday. To make it more special, fans and friends from the industry joined Charlotte's grand birthday celebration. “Wish us all the best,” Charlotte wrote online. “Thank you for all the gifts, letters, and love.” She also did a birthday photoshoot that captured her beauty, which fans all around the world have come to love. Check out some of the moments from Charlotte's 27th birthday in this gallery. Love this content? Subscribe to our newsletter for more captivating stories and lifestyle features. Just enter your email here (https://www.gmanetwork.com/lifestyle/#newsletter).

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THE LITTLE DARLINGS VS THE TINY TITANS Ngayong Miyerkules, sasalang sa hulaan ng top survey answers ang The Little Darlings at The Tiny Titans. Ang kanilang masayang hulaan at kulitan, abangan sa 'Family Feud,' 5:40 p.m. sa GMA! #FamilyFeudPhilippines #540NaFamilyFeudNa

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