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When a child dies on Christmas

On Jan. 2, 2025, I started the year leading a discipleship group at our favorite Starbucks branch.

Discouraging fishing

The country is almost completely dependent on imports for its salt and milk requirements.

LTO: 984 Driver's Licenses Revoked in 2024

Nearly 1,000 drivers lost their licenses in 2024 mostly due to drunk driving, according to the Land Transportation Office.

4 Bilibid personnel axed

Following a stabbing incident at the New Bilibid Prison that left an inmate dead and two others injured last week, four NBP personnel have been relieved from their posts.

BI intercepts trafficking victim scammed over fake escort

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has intercepted a trafficking victim who was reportedly duped into paying P120,000 for a fake escort service to work abroad.

Japanese Fugitive Nabbed

A Japanese fugitive facing fraud charges has been arrested in Binondo, Manila.

Tomato costs P20 per piece - DA

The retail price of tomato has increased to P360 per kilo, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).

PNP tightens security for Nazarene feast

Four days before the Feast of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo, Manila, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has put in place heightened security measures to ensure the safety of millions of devotees expected to join the traslacion on Jan. 9.

PMA, PNPA part of education sector - senator

The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) and the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) are part of the education sector, which will receive the largest allocation in the 2025 national budget as mandated by the Constitution, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said over the weekend.

'NSC reshuffle reflects feud among political dynasties'

The reorganization of the National Security Council (NSC) that used to comprise the highest officials along with former presidents, is a reflection of the sorry state of the country under warring political dynasties, according to a former lawmaker.

Unicef calls for Phl climate education

The United Nations children's agency is urging the Philippines to make education more climate smart and resilient.

Prisoner swap program eyed for detained OFWs

The minority leader in the House of Representatives yesterday proposed to the government a prisoner swap program with other countries, under which jailed overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) can serve their sentences in the Philippines instead.

Japan city donates to Phl typhoon victims

The Japanese city of Minato donated 1.6 million Japanese yen to support the victims of recent typhoons that affected the Philippines.

DILG: Submit POGO crackdown final report by Jan. 10

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla has given all local government units (LGUs) until Jan. 10 to submit their final reports on the crackdown on all Philippine offshore gaming operations in their respective jurisdictions after the total ban on POGOs took effect on Dec. 31 last year.

'Gov't moving to insulate AKAP from politicians'

Three government agencies are now in the process of fine-tuning an efficient system where beneficiaries of the government's Ayuda Para sa Kapos ang Kita (AKAP) Program will be totally free from the influence of either national or local politics.

Comelec starts printing of ballots for 2025 polls

The printing of 73 million ballots for the mid-term elections and the first parliamentary polls in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) begins today

Seat Belt Law to Be Strictly Enforced Amid Road Crashes

The Land Transportation Office will strictly implement Republic Act 8750 or the Seat Belts Use Act of 1999 as part of enforcing road safety measures, LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II said yesterday.

How old really was Tandang Sora?

In the pantheon of Filipino heroes, women are few and far between.

Jolina and Marvin Reunite After 25 Years As 'Ex Ex Lovers'

Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin are proving that some love teams are built to last.

'Hello, Love, Again,' 50th MMFF Entries to Screen at Manila International Film Festival

The Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) returns for its second edition from Jan. 30 to Feb. 2 at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

Arnold Clavio on the 'blessing of a second life' after surviving stroke

For veteran broadcast journalist Arnold Clavio, life has taken on a new meaning after surviving a hemorrhagic stroke.

HORIZON MAKES PINOYS PROUD BY PERFORMING ON GLOBAL STAGES

South Korea-based Filipino boy band Hori7on makes big splashes while riding the Korean Wave, or Hallyu. The idol group is composed of Vinci, Marcus, Reyster, Kim, Jeromy, Kyler, and Winston.

Filipino Time': Is It Time To Change This Tardy Tradition And Unfair Name?

Do you know the Philippines officially observes \"National Time Consciousness Week\" during the first week of January? I believe it's a moment of reflection on our collective relationship with time.

WTF (What the French)?

Quebec is a beautiful blend of old-world French charm and modern Canadian flair. It was cold, it was snowy, and yes, there was a lot of French, but it was also a whole lot of fun.

BAGUIO'S HIDDEN GEMS: KIDLAT'S WONDERFUL WARREN. A SECRET GALLERY AND TALES OF ATOK

Every time I visit Baguio, there are new gems to uncover and more stories to deepen my appreciation of this Cordillera wonderland.

Baguio's Hidden Gems: Kidlat's Wonderful Warren, A Secret Gallery and Tales of Atok

Explore Baguio's lesser-known gems, from a hidden artisan village to a secret art gallery showcasing masterpieces by renowned Filipino artists.

Question your success

As we look back, the day people were asked to bring their laptops and stuff home because of \"quarantine\" and \"lockdown\" as mandated by the government has been over four years ago.

Capital One continues social responsibility efforts

Capital One Philippines continued to strengthen its commitment to social responsibility in the past year through various volunteerism and donation efforts.

Better NAIA

Less than four months after taking over the management and operations of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the private sector consortium New NAIA Infra Corp. or NNIC has done more than what the government has accomplished for the country's premier gateway for many decades.

Farmers Get Subsidized Access to Drone Services

The government is pushing drone technology as a solution that can be adopted by rice farmers to increase their yields and lower production costs.