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Why China will become more aggressive

THE CORNER ORACLE

'President of what company?'

I was probably 13 years old then, and it was a time when landlines or rotary dial telephones were still in use.

Dirty bombs

With high-profile wanted persons able to slip out of the country while all sorts of contraband are smuggled in, from agricultural commodities to guns and shabu by the ton, it's no longer surprising that even depleted uranium is now being traded in the country.

Mary Jane comes home

For sure, there will be many epal or credit-grabbing moments with the return to the country today of Mary Jane Veloso.

15 abandoned balikbayan boxes set for delivery - BOC

The Bureau of Customs (BOC), in coordination with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), is set to return 15 unclaimed balikbayan boxes to their rightful owners before Christmas.

7 M holiday travelers expected at PITX, seaports

Around seven million Filipinos are expected to travel through the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) and various seaports nationwide this holiday season, according to the Department of Transportation.

Marcos opens one-stop center for OFWs in Makati

President Marcos launched yesterday a one-stop center in Makati that aims to enhance government services for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs):

Pets are not Christmas gifts-PAWS

Think three times before you consider giving a pet to someone this Christmas.

Bayan pushes VP impeachment before Christmas break

Lawmakers should impeach Vice President Sara Duterte before Congress adjourns for the Christmas break, militant group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) said yesterday.

BBM can augment any item in budget - Escudero

Parrying criticisms over the cut in the budget of the Department of Education, Senate President Francis Escudero said DepEd has P36.134 billion in unobligated and unspent budget for its computerization program since 2022 that it can tap for additional funds if allowed by President Marcos.

Constitutional issues in 2025 budget may reach SC

If President Marcos won't veto it, the labor coalition NAGKAISA intends to question the proposed 2025 national budget before the Supreme Court for violating the constitutional mandate to prioritize education and health.

AFP delivers Noche Buena packs to Ayungin troops

The Philippine Navy delivered Christmas Noche Buena packages last week to soldiers on the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal unmolested by the Chinese, who watched from a distance on their coast guard and naval vessels.

Falsification, anti-dummy law raps slapped vs Guos

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) yesterday filed complaints of falsification and violations of the Anti-Dummy Law against former Bamban mayor Alice Guo and four members of her family before the Department of Justice.

LPA off Mindanao now TD Querubin

Tropical depression Querubin will bring heavy to intense rainfall over parts of the country as it hovers over the east of Mindanao before weakening, according to state weather forecasters.

Will Mary Jane get presidential pardon?

Palace mum; BBM says Phl celebrating

Low risk of blackouts in summer, May polls

With the onset of the La Niña weather pattern, the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) expects lower chances of power outages next year, especially during the summer and election season.

THE NEW YOU BEFORE CHRISTMAS!

While we’re immersed in this season of gift-giving, what’s the best gift we can give to ourselves?

FROM HITS TO HEALTH: HOW LIZZO LOST 60 POUNDS

Grammy-winning artist Lizzo has always been the poster girl of body positivity for years, but have you seen her lately? She has been sharing on social media how she lost 60 pounds in five months!

Tips for keeping stress and anxiety down during the holidays

The holidays are finally here, which means traveling to a picturesque destination and going back home to spend time with our loved ones.

HOW TO MANAGE TYPE 1 DIABETES IN CHILDREN

As parents , we know that toddlers and kids sleep, play and drink a lot. But if your child is suddenly drowsier than usual, is frequently thirsty, gets tired easily and loses weight drastically, these could be symptoms of type 1 diabetes (T1D). Sadly, these are easily overlooked by parents.

BUTCHER BOY OPENS IN MANILA

Michelin-starred, Singapore-based chef Andrew Walsh brings his acclaimed concept Butcher Boy to Manila!

Hail, Mary!

Mary, now streaming on Netflix ,isstirring the cauldron of faith, while also firing up admiration for facets of Mary that shone in the movie.

Love songs for Christmas

A soldier in the battlefield longing to be home for Christmas inspired the great composer Irving Berlin to write White Christmas in 1942.

MMFF 2024 ENTRY 'TOPAKK' AIMS TO BREAK THE SILENCE ON PTSD

Julia Montes said yes to the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry \"Topakk\" (English title: \"Triggered\") because of its core theme on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Kim Chiu takes on the role of empowered calendar girl

Kim Chiu has accepted another role, which is the Tanduay Calendar Girl for 2025, and never passed up the chance to be one.

ROSELLE MONTEVERDE HONORS MOTHER LILY IN 50TH MMFF ENTRY 'MY FUTURE YOU'

REGAL ENTERTAINMENT’S 2024 METRO MANILA Film Festival MMFF) entry, My Future You,” starring the up-and-coming loveteam Seth Fedelin and Francine Diaz, is one of the last films greenlit by the late Regal matriarch Mother Lily Monteverde before her passing in August.

Megaworld to launch more townships in 2025

Megaworld Corp. is poised to unleash more township developments next year, fueled by its bullish prospects for the country’s property sector.

Robinsons Land upgrades lobby facilities in office buildings

Robinsons Land Corp. is giving its office buildings a major facelift to provide tenants more reasons to return to the office.

Property market recovery seen with rate cuts

The rate cuts delivered by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) are expected to spur the recovery of the country's property market, according to real estate brokerage firm Leechiu Property Consultants Inc. (LPC).

Explaining Trump, Duterte and Marcos

Donald Trump’s re-election against the backdrop of a record marred by criminal allegations and accusations of immorality can speak volumes for the powerful strategies and the messaging capacity to resonate with certain segments of the electorate.