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WONDROUS WIN IN SURAKARTA

Shrugging off three deflating draws, the Philippines delivered the victory that counted the most in the final push for the Asean Mitsubishi Electric Cup semifinals.

Tatum logs first 40-plus point triple-double

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics started slowly, tussling early with the Chicago Bulls.

E-Painters strike at endgame, rip Dyip

SGA signs Cousins for Dubai campaign

Usyk tames Fury

Oleksandr Usyk remained undefeated when he successfully defended his heavyweight titles with a unanimous decision over Tyson Fury on Saturday night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Beach Christmas

There's something about spending the holidays on the beach. The air is literally different. Smoother, safer, soothing, cleansing. But you're not going to just sit around and eat all day.

Suspect in Christmas market attack railed vs Islam, Germany

MAGDEBURG (AFP) - The Saudi suspect in Germany's deadly car-ramming attack on a Christmas market held strongly anti-Islam views and was angry with Germany's migrant and asylum policy, officials said on Saturday.

Olivarez rules Dagitab Open

Eric Jed Olivarez solidified his position as a standout in Philippine tennis, claiming the Dagitab Festival National Open crown with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over John Benedict Aguilar at the City of Naga courts in Cebu over the weekend.

China ‘firmly opposes’ US military aid to Taiwan

China said yesterday it \"firmly opposed\" US President Joe Biden’s approval of $571.3 million in defense assistance for Taiwan.

Lively accuses 'It Ends With Us' director of harassment

Blake Lively has accused her \"It Ends With Us\" director and co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment on the set of the movie and a subsequent effort to \"destroy\" her reputation in a legal complaint.

Kanlaon agri damage hits P32.8 M

The damage caused by the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano to the agriculture sector has reached P32.83 million, the Negros Occidental Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) said.

US fighter jet shot down in 'friendly fire' incident

Two US Navy pilots were shot down over the Red Sea early yesterday in \"an apparent case of friendly fire,\" the American military said.

MPTC offers toll-free passage on Christmas, New Year

The Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) announced yesterday a toll-free travel for motorists during select hours this Christmas and on New Year.

Political rivals unite to give ethnic Manobo children shoes

Hundreds of ethnic Manobo school children received new pairs of shoes from erstwhile bitter political rivals who united for an outreach mission at a tribal enclave in Magpet, Cotabato.

Palace declares special non-working days in 8 areas

Special non-working days have been declared by President Marcos in various parts of the country to allow residents to mark their founding anniversaries and local festivities next month.

The young Dodong Nemenzo (1)

QWERTYMAN - It was with deep sadness that we received the news last week of the passing of Francisco \"Dodong\" Nemenzo, the staunch Marxist, nationalist and former president of the University of the Philippines.

It's an election budget

COMMONSENSE - In utter dismay over how badly distorted the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) came out, President Ferdinand \"Bongbong\" Marcos Jr. (PBBM) wants to redo it.

'For good'

GO NEGOSYO PILIPINAS

Breaking the cycle of childhood poverty

World view - New York state has one of the worst child poverty rates in the country.

Joy of reading

SKETCHES

Missions we did not know about

CTALK - All throughout 2024, there has been a recurring message shared in our church and among Christian circles. Every time I heard it, I would turn it into a mental note and classify it under \"reassurance\" and \"encouragement.\"

Gift-giving season

EDITORIAL - In this season of giving, it says a lot about the magnitude of the corruption problem in this country that Bureau of Immigration personnel at the country's airports need guidance on whether or not they can give holiday greetings to passengers.

EastWest Bank collaborates with GCash to deliver accessible lending options

East West Banking Corporation (EW), a leader in consumer-centric banking, proudly announced a groundbreaking partnership with GCash, the Philippines' leading finance super app, to enable millions of Filipinos to have greater access to lending opportunities.

LTO summons 24 truck owners

The Land Transportation Office has issued show-cause orders to 24 registered owners of trucks for using worn-out tires, LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II reported yesterday.

Malabon completes blue card aid

Fulfilling its promise of five tranches of assistance in 2024, the Malabon government has started distributing Christmas hams and five kilos of rice to beneficiaries under the city's Ahon Blue Card program.

PNP: P20.7-B illegal drugs seized in 2024

Approximately P20.7 billion worth of illegal drugs was confiscated in anti-narcotics operations conducted by the Philippine National Police in 2024, PNP chief Rommel Francisco Marbil announced yesterday.

Holiday travelers surge at PITX

Passengers have been flocking to the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) as the holiday season peaks.

Anti-smoking, vaping ordinance pushed in Manila

Anti-tobacco advocates have urged Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna to pass an ordinance combating smoking and vaping.

Greet travelers, but don't accept gifts, BI officers told

Frontline officers of the Bureau of Immigration are now permitted to extend holiday greetings to incoming and outgoing travelers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and other airports, BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said yesterday.

Russian figure skater granted Phl citizenship

President Marcos has signed into law a measure granting Philippine citizenship to figure skater Aleksandr Sergeyevich Korovin.

Most Pinoys trust, satisfied with Air Force - OCTA poll

Seven in 10 Filipinos trust the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and are satisfied with their performance, a commissioned survey conducted by the OCTA Research group found.