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Amihan, easterlies to bring rains— PAGASA

The northeast monsoon or “amihan” and easterlies or the warm and humid rains originating from the Pacific Ocean may continue to bring rains over extreme Northern Luzon, Cagayan, Isabela, and other provinces in Luzon, including Mindoro islands.

Chinese Covid-19 Vaccine Maker Gets $500-M Funding Boost

Chinese pharmaceutical firm Sinovac Biotech has secured half a billion dollars in extra funding to produce its COVID-19 vaccine, it said Monday, as the country races to roll out a jab for general use.

Presidential Pardons Issue Up In US

With the Trump administration fast drawing to a close in the United States, President Donald Trump has been reported to be discussing a move to pardon three of his children – Donald Jr. Eric, and Ivanka along with her husband Kared Kushner – along with his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani.

Eumir Faces Idaho-Based Opponent In Pro Debut

After two months of training with renowned Freddie Roach, Filipino Olympics-bound boxer Eumir Felix Marcial is making his pro debut.

From Horrific Car Crash, Spence In Big Comeback

Errol Spence overpowered challenger Danny Garcia in his first fight since surviving a near-fatal rollover car accident to retain his World Boxing Council and International Boxing Federation welterweight titles on Sunday.

Land For New Agriculture Graduates

Secretary John Castriciones of the Department of Agrarian Reform announced a program that, he hopes, will encourage more young Filipinos to engage in farming and, in the process, help attain the goal of food security for the country.

Cardinal Advincula To Officiate Mass At Sinadya Festival

ILOILO CITY — In one of his first public appearances since being appointed a cardinal by Pope Francis last November 28, Jose Cardinal Advincula will be officiating a pontifical mass on December 8 in Roxas City on the occasion of the feast day of the Immaculate Conception.

NPA leader in Central Luzon captured

CAMP AQUINO, Tarlac City — A high-ranking officer of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Central Luzon, who had a P4.7-million bounty on his head, was captured by joint military and police forces in Mexico, Pampanga on Friday, December 4.

Love Wins

After reviewing the record of His Ward (HW), Showbiz Mentor (SM) and his team observed the decline in endorsements.

Troy finally breaks out of slump

SMART CLARK GIGA CITY — Troy Rosario finally regained his old form when TNT needed it the most.

Airlines face gargantuan task of shipping vaccines

‘Mission of the Century’

1.3 billion children in a ‘digital canyon'

The United Nations Children‘s Fund (UNICEF) came out Wednesday with a report that may have relevance to our educational system in the Philippines.

MUST-TRY CONVENIENCE STORE ULAM

Famous corner shop releases new and exciting everyday home meals

We'll need more than one vaccine supplier

The country along with the rest of the world needs a COVID-19 vaccine. The government has banned mass gatherings where the virus can spread. But even now, there are so many living in cramped shanties in neighborhoods with narrow alleys and they are all extremely vulnerable.

Higher inflation in November seen as ‘temporary uptick' – BSP

The inflation rate for November of 3.3 per cent, which was higher than the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) 2.4 per cent to 3.2 per cent forecast for the month, is a temporary uptick and would not affect the government’s two-four per cent target, said BSP Governor Benjamin E. Diokno.

LIGHTS WILL GUIDE YOU HOME

Why the city is known as the ‘home of passionate minds’ is also home to everyone this Christmas

DBCC expects deeper economic decline of -8.5% to -9.5% in 2020

The inter-agency Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) expects deeper economic contraction this year due to community quarantine measures amid the COVID-19 crisis.

Ginebra Guns For 3-0

Must-win for Tropang Giga to avert needing to sweep 4 straight games

It's Now In The Hands Of Budget Bicam Body

It is now all in the hands of a Bicameral Conference Committee which will draw up the final form of the 2021 General Appropriations Bill (GAB).

Rockets Ship Westbrook Off To Wizards For Wall

NBA Trading

4 Daulah Islamiyah Members Surrender In Lanao

ZAMBOANGA CITY — Four members of the Daulah Islamiyah-Maute Group have surrendered to government forces in Lanao del Sur, according to Armed Forces of the Philippines- Western Mindanao Command (AFP-WestMinCom) Commander Lt Gen Corleto Vinluan, Jr.

Rains May Persist Over Luzon, Visayas Due To LPA

Light to heavy rains may persist over most of Luzon and Visayas in the next 24 hours due to the prevailing low-pressure area (LPA) and tail-end of the frontal system in the country.

CHED Prepares For Face-To-Face Classes

Go backs Duterte’s stand: No vaccine, no classroom learning

Dams in the news in wake of floods

Two dams were in the news last week – or rather, an old established dam in Isabela and a proposed one in Quezon Province.

Government to allow minors in malls; family reunions considered mass gathering

PH’S BIGGEST MCDO – The country’s biggest McDonald’s is set to open inside the 35.6-hectare Capital Town in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. The two-level NextGen McDonald’s store near the Pampanga Provincial Capitol will have a floor area of more than 1,000 square meters and will feature its own modern McCafe.

‘Simbang Gabi' guidelines issued

CBCP hopes Filipinos will not lose sight of the season’s essence amid pandemic

Sue Ramirez makes connection in 'Finding Agnes'

The latest Filipino film to air on Netflix is “Finding Agnes,” starring Jelson Bay and Sue Ramirez

3 provinces in W. Visayas surpass 100% rice production

A farmer gathers palay (unmilled rice) that has been dried under the sun in Iloilo City.

Group selling fake gold, palladium bars busted in Isabela

SANTIAGO CITY, Isabela — The alleged leader and six members of a syndicate engaged in the selling of fake gold and palladium bars were arrested by the police in an entrapment operation here on Sunday, November 29.

CPP-NPA using 544 child warriors vs gov't since 2010, military tells UN

NO TO PHASE-OUT – Operators and drivers opposed to the phase-out of traditional jeepney under the government’s Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) stage a protest caravan along Taft Avenue on Bonifacio Day, Monday, November 30. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) have said they will continue with the PUVMP during the pandemic, despite the protests mounted by various transport groups. (Jansen Romero)