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Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts, spewing columns of lava

One of the world's most active volcanoes sprang into life again on Monday, spewing columns of lava 260 feet above Hawaii, US volcanologists said.

'Some progress' on Gaza hostage deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told lawmakers on Monday that \"some progress\" had been made in negotiations to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza, more than 14 months into the war.

Trump stirs unease with Panama, Greenland ploys

Donald Trump has threatened to seize the Panama Canal, revived calls to buy Greenland and joked about annexing Canada - leaving the world guessing once again whether he is serious or not.

Former US president Bill Clinton hospitalized with fever

Bill Clinton, the former US president who has faced a series of health issues over the years, was admitted to the hospital Monday in Washington after developing a fever, his office said.

7 family members die in Cotabato road accident

Seven in a family from Cagayan de Oro City died in a highway mishap in Tupi town in South Cotabato on Monday.

Pandi mayor, 2 others released from detention

After a Caloocan City court granted a motion to quash the arrest warrant, Pandi town Mayor Enrico Roque, Councilor Jonjon Roxas and municipal driver Roel Raymundo were freed from detention on Monday.

Marcos signs 18 local laws

President Marcos has signed into law 18 measures declaring holidays, establishing marine hatcheries and hospitals and creating court branches.

OCD tells Negros LGUs: Prepare for Alert Level 4

BACOLOD CITY - As volcanic activities persist at Kanlaon, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Western Visayas urged local governments and disaster officials on Negros Island to prepare for a possible escalation to Alert Level 4.

'Sana all'

In tune with the holiday mood, we take a respite from the usual vexations to one’s spirit.

RAOKs and resolutions

Random acts of kindness. It’s become a worldwide movement (there’s actually a foundation - randomactsofkindness.org), and it works because of the participation of ordinary folks anywhere and everywhere. It’s about an unexpected gesture done to another person, often a stranger, to make his/her world brighter and make him/her feel special. These are little sparks of light in our otherwise dark world.

Drawing 42 branches of Jesus' family tree

Of the four evangelists, Matthew was unique in tracing Jesus' lineage, Chapter 1:1-17.

The rise and fall of California

Merry Christmas from California! Most of us have family and friends living in the West Coast.

A week to plan your 'future'

Merry Christmas to all of you and please accept my most sincere thanks and gratitude for making time to read this column, as well as those of my fellow columnists and the work put together by the team behind each and every edition of The Philippine STAR.

Peace at Christmas

Peace on Earth, good will to men - how elusive these can be, in many parts of the world.

Christmases past

Last Saturday night, I heard Christmas carols ringing out outside my home: \"We Wish You A Merry Christmas.\"

Comelec: Issues hound online voting system

Some issues have been observed in the online voting and counting system (OVCS), which is set to be pilot-tested during the May 2025 overseas voting, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced on Monday.

DOJ to boost prosecution of environmental crimes

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is crafting a manual on the prosecution of environmental crimes to preserve the country's natural resources for future generations.

Pardon Mary Jane, Marcos urged

A group of international lawyers is pressing President Marcos to grant clemency to Mary Jane Veloso, the death row convict who was recently repatriated from Indonesia.

Prioritize cleanliness, Malabon barangays told

Malabon Mayor Jeannie Sandoval has called on the city's 21 barangays to strengthen their environmental efforts and maintain cleanliness during Christmas and New Year celebrations.

ACT-CIS top party-list choice - survey

The Anti-Crime and Terrorism Community Involvement and Support Inc. (ACT-CIS) is leading party-list groups in the voter preference survey conducted by polling firm Tangere.

DSWD's soup kitchen open during holidays

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)’s “Walang Gutom” Kitchen in Pasay City will remain open during the holidays.

DOH logs 25 injuries due to fireworks

A week before the New Year’s Eve revelry, 25 injuries related to fireworks have been recorded nationwide, the Department of Health (DOH) said yesterday.

Belmonte: Christmas is about family

Family and loved ones should be at the center of every Christmas celebration, according to Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte.

Cloudy Christmas in Metro, other areas

A cloudy Christmas is set to greet most parts of the country today due to the shear line and the northwest monsoon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

DOH places health facilities under Code White Alert

The Department of Health (DOH) has placed hospitals and other health facilities under Code White Alert to ensure safe celebration during the holiday season.

Seniors, PWDs got P12-B benefits through 20% discount - Salceda

Senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the country have obtained P12 billion in benefits through the 20-percent discount on purchases of goods, especially medicines.

Inquiries, leadership change at the Senate

The public witnessed an eventful 2024 in the Senate, including a dramatic shift in leadership, the rare appearance of former president Rodrigo Duterte as a resource person at a hearing, the explosive revelations surrounding Alice Guo, a Chinese national elected as mayor, as well as several high-profile investigations.

Most frugal, highest spenders

Sen. Mark Villar, son of property tycoon Manuel Villar Jr. who is listed among the world's top 200 billionaires, was consistently the most frugal senator in 2022 and 2023.

Marcos to sign 2025 nat'l budget on Dec. 30

The P6.352-trillion national budget for 2025 is set for enactment on Dec. 30 after undergoing “rigorous” examination by President Marcos and key officials, who decided to maintain some of the cuts and insertions made at the last minute by lawmakers.

ERC admits absence of rules in NGCP's regulatory reset

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) admitted there is an absence of rules following its failure to approve the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP)’s fourth regulatory reset application on time.