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Laggard in justice

Here's a subject for New Year's resolutions in one branch of government: Prosperity Data360 drawn up by the World Bank for 2024 showed that in terms of access, efficiency and overall quality, the Philippine justice system is below par both regionally and globally.

Illicit

Just as this administration was trying to impress the public about its seriousness in curbing economic sabotage, the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) dismissed on a technicality a case involving tax evasion through illicit tobacco products.

Phl logs over 4,000 measles, rubella cases

Over 4,000 cases of measles and rubella (MR) have been recorded across the country, the Department of Health reported on Tuesday.

Mary Jane Celebrates Christmas With Family

After 14 years on death row in Indonesia, Mary Jane Veloso celebrated Christmas with her family yesterday.

Inmates' kin get holiday stay-in privileges - BuCor

Families of inmates across the country are allowed to visit prisons under the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) during the holiday season to foster solidarity and promote the morale of prisoners.

PNP Heightens Security for CPP Anniversary

Police stations have beefed up security in anticipation of possible attacks by New People's Army (NPA) rebels as the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) marks its founding anniversary today.

MMDA Records 40 Road Crashes on Christmas

Forty road accidents were recorded from Dec. 24 to 25 by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority.

3 Phl natural parks included in Heritage Parks list

Three Philippine parks known to be rich in biodiversity were included in the list of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Heritage Parks, according to the Department of Tourism (DOT).

DSWD eyes nearly 1.2 M additional households for 4Ps

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is looking into the eligibility of almost 1.2 million households to be enrolled in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).

Quad comm's remedial bills to help solve POGO flaws

The quad committee of the House of Representatives has filed five remedial measures aimed to correct flaws in the country's laws that have allowed anomalies such as allowing foreigners to acquire spurious birth records, according to Surigao 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers.

Palace mum on Imee's tirades on 2025 budget

Malacañang was mum on Sen. Imee Marcos' tirades against the proposed 2025 national budget, which is under review by the administration because of \"insertions\" and other items not in line with President Marcos' policies.

Duterte

Alyansang Makabayan sought to hold Duterte accountable for her alleged misuse of confidential funds and her alleged betrayal of public trust for refusing to cooperate with Congress in its inquiries.

2024 a 'perfect storm' for agriculture – DA chief

The year 2024 has been a \"perfect storm\" for the agriculture sector amid the destruction brought by various calamities in the country, according to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.

Gov't agencies, SUCs flagged over P242-B delayed, defective projects

The Commission on Audit (COA) has called out 15 national government agencies (NGAs) and 34 state universities and colleges (SUCs) over delayed, unimplemented, and defective infrastructure projects for 2023 totaling P242.19 billion.

PNP: Christmas Eve Festivities Peaceful

The celebration of Christmas Eve in the country was relatively peaceful, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported yesterday.

Advincula: Be agents of hope

Be agents of hope this Christmas.

DOH: Firecracker-related injuries rise to 43

New cases of firecracker-related injuries stand at 18, bringing to 43 the total number of such injuries recorded nationwide from Dec. 22 to 25, according to the Department of Health.

Xylarium: A national treasure on Makiling's foothills

On the foothills of Mt. Makiling sits a national treasure – a wood collection representing more than 90 percent of Philippine tree species – an important reference for archaeologists, foresters, researchers and students.

Duterte to join Sara's legal team vs impeachment

Former president Rodrigo Duterte will help in defending his daughter the Vice President in the legal storm she is expected to face next year, including three impeachment complaints.

Rains to persist due to 4 weather systems

Four weather systems are bringing cloudy skies and rains over many parts of the country after Christmas Day, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

BBM-Sara UniTeam: A tandem not meant to last

Just like many other political tandems, the UniTeam alliance between President Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte didn’t last.

Pope Prays: Be Pilgrims of Hope

Vatican City - Pope Francis said yesterday the Jubilee year should be a time for \"every individual, and all peoples and nations to become pilgrims of hope, to silence the sound of arms and overcome divisions.\"

Pinoys Thankful for Good Health – SWS Poll

As in previous years, Filipinos remain most thankful for good health this holiday season, a Social Weather Stations (SWS) poll showed.

Zia Dantes is Breakthrough Child Performer at 37th Aliw Awards

Zia Dantes, the eldest child of Kapuso couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera, has gained a new milestone in her young but promising career, after winning the Breakthrough Child Performer of the Year award at the 37th Aliw Awards.

Why the future looks bright for The Brut Collective

Andy Warhol, an American visual artist and prominent figure in the pop art movement, once remarked, \"Don't think about making art, just get it done.

JULIA BARRETTO: CONTROVERSIES DON'T DEFINE WHO WE ARE

THE PRECIOUS INSIGHTS THAT Julia Barretto has gained from both successes and challenges over the years in the entertainment business, starting from her childhood, have shaped the person she is today.

ROLLING STONE PHILIPPINES WILL COVER STORIES BEYOND MUSIC

Last Dec. 12, Rolling Stone Philippines finally launched at Salon De Ning, The Peninsula Manila.

A CHRISTMAS STRATEGY: HOW TO SURVIVE THE HOLIDAYS

I change my strategy on how to navigate the holidays every so often. Mainly, it's to avoid stress.

A merry birthday for Ching Cruz

To celebrate her birthday, lovely Ching Cruz decided to have a festive gathering for her good friends with a request that each guest bring an exchange gift so that everyone would be able to bring home a special gift.

Kimono: An evolving icon of fashion

The kimono is one of the most recognizable forms of national dress, wielding its influence in fashion, art and media.