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A New Kind Of Hope

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We're Ending The Year On A Positive Note

In a year of so many problems brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, one report stands out as a bright beacon of hope to the country – the Philippines is ending 2020 with an all-time record of palay production.

Moratorium May Exempt Coal Expansion Projects

The blueprinted expansion projects in coal-fired power installations are being mulled to be excluded from the coal moratorium declaration of the Department of Energy, according to Director Mario C. Marasigan of the agency’s Electric Power Industry Management Bureau.

Marcial Steers Historic ‘Bubble' In Clark; Ginebra Kings Crowned

The road to the crowning of the PBA Philippine Cup champion looked more of a journey than a destination as the pro league endured rough roads to complete the 45th season that was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Duterte Raises Possibility Of New Lockdown

New quarantine classification for 2021 to be announced

Our Lives Are In Our Own Hands

It helps people to remember simple basic rules when they are expressed in simple, direct statements like “Mask. Hugas, Iwas.”

Pope says fraternity the watchword ‘at this moment in history'

Pope Francis said in his Christmas message Friday that fraternity was a watchword for these unusually troubled times exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.

Some issues arising from the Tarlac killing

Any killing of a human being is to be deplored, even those we used to have under state auspices.

Holiday cheers for Lakers, Nets

AD, LeBron top Luka; KD, Kyrie blast Celtics

De los Santos caps off banner year with three golds

World No. 1 James De los Santos solidified his bid to retain the top ranking for male senior’s e-kata category after capping off his impressive 2020 performance with three gold medals the past two days.

7 rebels slain as Army overruns NPA camp in Sultan Kudarat

WAR MATERIALS, FOOD AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS THAT WERE RECOVERED BY GOVERNMENT SECURITY FORCES AFTER A CLASH WITH COMMUNIST INSURGENTS IN PUROK QUARRY, SITIO KABALAWAN, BARANGAY ANAHAO DAAN, TAGO, SURIGAO DEL SUR, ON WEDNESDAY.

Jack Ma: Tycoon who soared on China's tech dreams grounded by regulators

BEIJING (AFP) – Jack Ma, the ebullient and unconventional billionaire founder of tech giant Alibaba and the totem of China's entrepreneurial brilliance, now finds himself up against a Communist leadership seemingly intent on hacking back his empire and issuing a lesson that no one is bigger than the party.

Coming together to help in these difficult times

In response to an appeal from House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco, the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has extended its no-disconnection policy for non-payment of bills until January 31 next year.

Gaballo joins list of Filipino boxing champions for 2020

John Riel Casimero (right) wears a pair of shades and mask while his arm is raised by referee Steve Willis following a third round TKO win over Duke Micah. (Photo from Showtime Boxing)

Christmas celebrated under pandemic's shadow

VATICAN CITY (AFP) - Christmas festivities began Friday, with hundreds of millions across the world under coronavirus restrictions celebrating a pareddown version of a holiday typically marked by travel and large gatherings.

ASG kidnapper surrenders in Tawi-Tawi

ZAMBOANGA CITY – A member of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), who was allegedly involved in several kidnap-for ransom activities, surrendered to the military in Tawi-Tawi, the Armed Forces of the PhilippinesWestern Mindanao Command (AFP-WestMinCom) said.

Petron gives away one-year supply of fuel on Christmas Day

Over the past few days, Petron has been giving away big prizes and discounts daily through its 12 Days of Merry promo to express its thanks to all Petron Value Card (PVC) holders.

Army troopers spread holiday cheer to Higaonon tribe members

CAMP BANCASI, Butuan City – More than 500 members of the Higaonon tribe in several underprivileged indigenous people (IP) communities in Misamis Oriental received holiday cheers and gifts from the Army’s 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division (4th ID) through the 58th Infantry (Dimalulupig) Battalion (58th IB).

Young Samareño goes viral with lipstick, rice grains art

TACLOBAN CITY - An 18-year old senior high school student from Gandara, Samar has gone viral with his portraits made of lipstick and rice grains.

Golf in 2020: Breakout year for Saso, Pagdanganan on foreign soil

Despite the health crisis brought by the coronavirus pandemic, golf was among the sports that pushed through in the last quarter of 2020 after months of lockdown both on local and international scene.

A blessed Christmas to all!

Finally, it is Christmas Day. We have always associated this holiday with merriment and joy, with many-colored lights on trees and lanterns, with feasting and gift-giving. We must never forget, as church officials remind us, that Christmas is the day Christ was born, the Christ who was to one day give up his life to save mankind.

Joshua eyes Fury clash

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PSC chairman cleared of 2008 graft charges

SANDIGANBAYAN VERDICT

Marcial lauds Abueva's Clark bubble conduct

PBA PHILIPPINE CUP

Families gather tonight for Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve is a special day to Filipinos. After going to church for midnight mass, families gather for “Noche Buena, ” an annual get-together for members of the family who may not have seen each other for months or even years.

A Covid-19 Christmas

How to stay mentally and emotionally healthy this season

IATF backs 46th PBA season plan

PSA FORUM WEBCAST

Our 6-year program for rice industry

"According to policy advocacy group Action for Economic Reforms (AER), we hope to see a substantial government effort to increase rice production in the country.

De los Santos wins 3 golds in 24 hours

For the second time in a month, world No. 1 e-kata fighter James De los Santos recorded another single-day haul of three gold medals as he ruled three karate online tournaments.

Vaccinating against fake news

Myths and facts surrounding the Covid-19 vaccines