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Musk flummoxes internet with 'Kekius Maximus' persona

Billionaire Elon Musk adopted the moniker \"Kekius Maximus\" on his social media platform X on Dec. 31, sparking speculation among his 210 million followers about his mysterious new handle that is a mash-up of an alt-right symbol, a memecoin and the lead character of the movie \"Gladiator.\"

World Welcomes 2025 With Light Shows, Embraces, Ice Plunges

From Sydney to Mumbai to Paris to Rio de Janeiro, communities around the world welcomed 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges.

Man pushed in front of subway train survives

A 23-year-old man was arrested and charged with attempted murder on the night of Dec. 31, hours after a man waiting on a Manhattan, New York subway platform was violently shoved into the path of an oncoming train.

Car plows into crowd in New Orleans; 10 dead

At least 10 people were killed and 30 injured when a vehicle plowed into a crowd in a popular tourist district in the US city of New Orleans, city authorities said Wednesday.

ACROSS THE COUNTRY

Two vital infrastructure projects in Mindanao were completed before 2024 ended, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways.

Underwater drone recovered in Masbate

An underwater drone believed to be from China was recovered in the waters off San Pascual, Masbate on Monday, the Bicol police reported yesterday.

SC Ruling on Fishing in Municipal Waters Hit

The Department of Agriculture has been asked to appeal a decision of the Supreme Court (SC) allowing commercial fishing within 15 kilometers of municipal waters.

2 Alleged Contract Killers Slain in Zambo 'Shootout'

Two suspected contract killers were killed in a shootout with a police officer, who was wounded in the incident that occurred in this city on Tuesday night.

2 Die as Boat Sinks Off Northern Samar

Two women died while six others were rescued when a motorized boat capsized in the waters off Laoang town in Northern Samar on Monday.

Wishes for the New Year

Today we are at the beginning of a new year, 2025. In one of my recent columns, I highlighted the major events of the past that had history-changing effects on the Philippines and Asia. Today, I want to write on the future of the coming year.

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan starts in April

With 2025 finally upon us, I want to first wish everyone “Akemashite Omedetou,” or a prosperous New Year, on this joyous day.

Money, money

The government did two things with our money in 2024. Both will impact on our political and economic consciousness in 2025 and perhaps, beyond.

Putin Declares 'Everything Will Be Fine' Despite Russia's Growing Challenges

A quarter century after assuming power, President Vladimir Putin told Russians in his New Year's Eve address Tuesday that their country was overcoming every challenge and moving forward.

New year wish list for the country

The so-called dead week after Christmas and before New Year is one of my favorite times of each year.

Bifurcation

This young year will be a very political one. This happens every three years, given our short electoral cycle.

Risking financial resilience

The creative movement of public funds by the government has drawn the attention even of the International Monetary Fund.

9 fires hit Metro on New Year's Day

Nine fires were recorded in Metro Manila during New Year’s Eve festivities, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).

DOH: Holiday road accidents top 500

The number of road crashes during the holiday season has exceeded 500, the Department of Health (DOH) reported yesterday.

3 MM Cities Register 'Unhealthy Air'

Some areas in Metro Manila registered \"unhealthy air\" yesterday as haze enveloped skies amid the New Year's Eve revelry, according to the monitoring of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)'s Environmental Management Bureau.

Crimes in NCR down 10.6% in December

The crime volume in Metro Manila decreased by at least 10 percent last month, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) reported yesterday.

SC Posts 22% Case Disposition Rate in 2024

The Supreme Court (SC) registered a higher case disposition rate in 2024.

2 bettors share P25.3-M lotto jackpot

Two bettors will start the New Year as millionaires as they split the P25.3-million jackpot in the 6/42 Regular Lotto drawn on Tuesday night.

Heated race for Manila mayor looms in 2025

An intense rivalry for the seat of Manila mayor is expected in the May 2025 midterm elections.

Tropical cyclone could develop this month

A tropical cyclone could form within the Philippine area of responsibility this month, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

2025 Budget Includes 2nd Round of Gov't Wage Hikes

The 2025 national budget signed on Dec. 30 by President Marcos includes a salary hike for government workers, Bohol 3rd District Rep. Kristine Tutor said yesterday.

Phl envoys to Hungary, Ethiopia named

President Marcos has appointed new envoys to Hungary and Ethiopia, as well as officials to various government agencies.

DHSUD to turn over more housing units in 2025

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is optimistic that more housing units under the Marcos administration's Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program will be completed and turned over to the beneficiaries in 2025.

Angara reaffirms commitment to improve quality of education

Education Secretary Sonny Angara yesterday reaffirmed the Department of Education (DepEd)'s commitment to reforms and improving the quality of education in 2025.

'House passed 166 laws since 2022'

The high legislative output of the House of Representatives, with 166 laws produced, has been hailed by the \"Young Guns\" group of neophyte lawmakers.

Firecracker injuries on New Year's Eve down 64% - DOH

Over 140 people suffered firecracker-related injuries as the country welcomed the New Year, the Department of Health (DOH) reported yesterday.