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Dawn masses: Faithful urged to share the light, build bridges

On the first day of the nine-day Simbang Gabi or the traditional Filipino dawn masses before Christmas, two leaders of the Catholic Church in the country called on the faithful to \"share the light\" and to \"build bridges instead of walls and fences.\"

DSWD joins gov't campaign vs fake PWD IDs

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has joined the government's campaign against the proliferation of fake person with disability (PWD) ID cards, through the creation of a unified ID system, which will employ a web-based portal that can be used for real-time updating and verification by business establishments.

DOH: PhilHealth has sufficient funds

Despite zero subsidy in 2025 for the Philippine Health Insurance Corp., the Department of Health (DOH) is assuring the public that PhilHealth has sufficient funds.

A lot of noise, but nation stable - BBM

Although his administration is being hounded by political controversies, the state of the nation is \"quite stable,\" President Marcos said yesterday as he dismissed speculations that he is conducting a \"loyalty check\" among security forces.

ROTC officer commits suicide after hazing

Kabataan party-list Rep. Raoul Manuel revealed yesterday that a corps commander of the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) in Passi City has committed suicide after getting depressed over the hazing that he suffered during his training.

Cloud cluster now an LPA, may become tropical depression

A cloud cluster being monitored east of Mindanao has developed into a low-pressure area (LPA), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said yesterday.

Fuel prices going up this week

Motorists should brace for fuel price hikes of as much as P0.80 per liter today, with gasoline going up for the fourth straight week.

'Quad comm's probe all in aid of legislation'

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Japan lifts ban on exporting strawberries to Phl

Japan on Sunday lifted the ban on exporting fresh strawberries to the Philippines.

ARAL Law IRR signed

The law that aims to provide free science, literacy and mathematics tutoring to kindergarten to grade 10 students (K-10) is expected to go into full swing in the near future with the signing yesterday of its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).

Senate ratifies Phl-Japan military access agreement

The Senate has ratified the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan, paving the way for the establishment of a legal framework for joint military training, operations and humanitarian missions as part of an overall defense cooperation between the two countries.

Congress has oversight on confidential fund use - ex-COA exec

Vice President Sara Duterte cannot use confidentiality as an excuse not to respond to questions of lawmakers regarding her office's use of confidential funds, a former Commission on Audit (COA) commissioner said.

Mary Jane coming home tomorrow

Filipina death row convict Mary Jane Veloso is set to return to the Philippines tomorrow, Dec. 18, after the government signed an agreement with Indonesia to repatriate her.

BBM vows to restore DepEd budget cut

President Marcos yesterday vowed to restore the multibillion-peso allocation slashed from the budget of the Department of Education (DepEd), saying the move to reduce the agency's proposed outlay for next year goes against his policy direction.

Marcos wants to be more open to media

President Marcos yesterday vowed to be more open and accessible to the media, as he called on journalists to evolve to counter the proliferation of fake news.

VINTAGE MARITIME ACCOUNTS DEBUNK CHINA'S CLAIM

Libreria Filipiniana often appears on FB to offer titles that are scarce.

'GLADIATOR II' LEAVES US ONLY SLIGHTLY ENTERTAINED

Somewhere between the gladiator battle with sharks in the Roman Colosseum and the coronation of a monkey as the Emperor's Counsel, you start to think maybe Ridley Scott is taking the piss.

Horror fiction writer Joseph Anthony Montecillo launches book

Fiction author Joseph Anthony Montecillo celebrated the release of his debut book, In the Blood and Other Stories, a compilation of short horror fiction, at Palm Tree Abbey last Nov. 24 with a reading from the collection and book signing.

Christmas is the perfect time for healing

It's exactly nine days till Christmas day and we've been experiencing holiday traffic all over Metro Manila since December began.

Blackpink's Jisoo, Park Jeong Min unite in K-zombie series 'Newtopia'

Prime Video has announced the release of \"Newtopia,\" a Korean zombie apocalypse series starring award-winning Korean actor Park Jeong Min and K-pop star Jisoo of BLACKPINK.

CCP launches first animated short film

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) harnesses the power of storytelling to raise social awareness and advocate for environmental preservation with the launch of Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Mahiwagang Bantay ng Bundok Arayat—a captivating animated short film that transports viewers into the enchanting world of Filipino folktales while emphasizing the importance of protecting the Philippine natural heritage.

Visions of Madrid in monochrome

Artist Arnold Lalongisip presents \"The Madrid Collection,\" an intimate photographic series born from his journey to Madrid, Spain.

Kuya Kim Atienza's Christmas wish is for his kids

TV host and health advocate Kim Atienza, fondly called Kuya Kim to most who know him, is prepared to spend a white Christmas in Vale, Colorado with his family — wife Fely and three children, Jose III, Eliana and Emman.

LITO LAPID SHARES FAMILY'S REACTION TO 'LOVE TEAM' WITH LORNA TOLENTINO

Sen. Lito Lapid is most grateful for this 2024 is an enduring acting career, bolstered by his \"love team\" with Lorna Tolentino in the primetime series \"FPJ's Batang Quiapo.\"

Phl firms seen tapping US market in 2025

The Philippines is likely to tap the US credit market anew next year as it sees possible opportunities to diversify its sources of funding, according to US investment bank J.P Morgan.

PetroWind eyes to complete Nabas wind farm in 2025

AKLAN - Yuchengco-led PetroWind Energy Inc. (PWEI) is set to complete the second phase of its wind project here by 2025, boosting power supply for Boracay and Panay islands.

Gov't mulls voluntary purchase of raw sugar

The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is mulling a new round of voluntary purchase program that would siphon off a certain level of raw sugar from the market to arrest falling prices of the commodity.

Angkas chief pushes inclusion of motorcycles in transport plan

The head of the country's biggest motorcycle ride-hailing firm is pushing for the inclusion of the two-wheeled vehicle in the government's National Transport Plan.

Still struggling as always

One major reason why foreign investors avoid putting up manufacturing plants here is our iffy power situation.

Good tidings for christmas

After a spate of bad news in recent weeks, the holiday season brings good tidings for Christmas.