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Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla. Photo by James Daniel Danio

Senators in flood control mess may be charged next week — Ombudsman

By James Daniel Danio - December 10, 2025

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. PCO Photo

Marcos: Benguet lawmaker Yap's company bagged P18B in shady flood control projects

December 10, 2025

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro. Screengrab from RTVM Live Streaming

Marcos urges Congress to pass anti-dynasty bill, 3 other reform measures

December 10, 2025

Pacifico and Sara Discaya read from their sworn statements the names of public works officials and lawmakers who allegedly demanded cuts from projects during the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee investigation on the anomalous flood control projects on September 8, 2025. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Sarah Discaya surrenders to NBI

December 10, 2025

Former Defense chief Norberto Gonzales PHOTO BY JOSE ANGELO HURAÑO

Former defense chief Norberto Gonzales calls for transition govt

December 10, 2025

Department of Justice (DOJ) Sec. Jesus Crispin C. Remulla. FILE PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

Ombudsman eyes marshal unit to combat corruption

By James Daniel Danio

FORMER Senate president Franklin Drilon. TMT FILE PHOTO

Blocking IPC bill is playing with fire - Drilon

By Javier Joe Ismael

20 Chinese ships spotted in West Philippine Sea

By Izel Abanilla

Malabon's cleanest and greenest villages revealed

By Arlie O. Calalo

Senator Go hails SC decision to return ₱60B to PhilHealth

By Javier Joe Ismael

DAY 1 Members of Manibela hold a rally at Bonifacio Monument in Caloocan City on Dec. 9, 2025, the start of their three-day transport strike. PHOTO BY RENE D

Manibela begins nationwide transport strike against PUV driver harassment

By Franco Jose C. Baroña,James Daniel Danio

Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa

DOJ denies receiving Interpol arrest warrant for Senator Dela Rosa

By Franco Jose C. Baroña

An exterior view of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, the Netherlands, 28 November 2025, ahead of a ruling on the provisional release appeal of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (80). EPA/LINA SELG

ICC urged to reject Duterte's jurisdiction challenge over drug war crimes

By Franco Jose C. Baroña

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. PHOTOS BY NOEL PALABATE/PPA POOL

Marcos: Politics a thankless job but worthwhile

I SAY A LITTLE PRAYER

Another year, another MMDA failure

By The Editorial Board

rigoberto tiglao

What if the investigators and prosecutors become corrupt, too?

By Rigoberto D. Tiglao

Regional food resilience remains fluid

Marlen V. Ronquillo

Do you still remember the National Unification Council?

By Marlen V. Ronquillo

Corruption costs: Opportunities lost

By Felino “Jun” Palafox Jr.

PROJECT SYNDICATE

Can America win the new race for scientific leadership?

The power players: Forces that will decide our future

By Lito Monico C. Lorenzana

Modi and Putin send clear message to Trump

By Kalinga Seneviratne

NEEDS REPAIR Major cracks have been discovered in the levee setback dike in Barangay Cupang, Arayat, Pampanga. LGU PHOTO

Significant damage found in Arayat dike

By Frederick Silverio

Photo from Councilor Joseph Taghoy Pangatungan Facebook Page

Lapu-Lapu to strictly enforce noise-control ordinances

By Kaiser Jan Fuentes

Councilor pushes for vendor protection in city market redevelopment

By Harley Palangchao

VOLUNTARY SURRENDER ‘Ramil’ (left), the alleged gunman in the killing of a Lebanese on Nov. 23, 2025, who voluntarily turned himself to Baliwag Police, is presented before Police Regional Office 3 regional director Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio Peñones Jr. (right) on Dec. 8, 2025. Also in photo are Bulacan Police Provincial Office director Col. Angel Garcillano (2nd from right) and Lt. Col. Jayson San Pedro. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Lebanese killer surrenders

By Frederick Silverio

350 former MILF combatants compete transformative program

By Ali Macabalang

NPA claims attacks on civilian, policeman in Negros Occidental

By Eugene Y. Adiong

Mandaue gives mental health support to law enforcement

By Kaiser Jan Fuentes

Bustos Dam has dumped excess water from Sunday evening to Monday Morning. PHOTO BY FREDERICK SILVERIO

Bustos Dam starts releasing regular irrigation water

By Frederick Silverio

Gov. Jose Gambito. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

NVizcaya extends P3M in stipends to scholars

By Leander C. Domingo

FIRST TO SUFFER Evacuated Thai residents stay at a temporary shelter following clashes along the Thailand-Cambodia border on Dec. 8, 2025. AFP Photo

Cambodia and Thailand clash at border as civilian toll rises

By Agence France-Presse

DESTRUCTIVE TREMOR A man clears debris at a commercial facility in Hachinohe, Aomori prefecture, northern Japan on Dec. 9, 2025. AP Photo

Major Japan quake injures 30, damages roads

By Associated Press

South Korea police raid e-commerce firm

By Agence France-Presse

China court orders Malaysia Airlines to compensate families of MH370 victims

By Associated Press

COMPANY OF FRIENDS Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, UK’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz and France’s President Emmanuel Macron after meeting in central London on Dec.8, 2025. AFP Photo

European allies back Zelenskyy after Trump criticism

By Agence France-Presse

CHRISTMAS SEASON KICKOFF Pope Leo XIV leads the prayer in front of the statue of the Virgin Mary next to the Spanish Steps in Rome, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. AP Photo

Pope Leo XIV gets into Christmas spirit with prayer for peace at Spanish Steps

RSF says Israel killed highest number of journalists again this year

By Agence France-Presse

Activists renew pressure on German govt over stranded Afghans

Honduras seeks arrest of ex-President Hernández after Trump pardon

By Associated Press

GLOBAL HQ This April 17, 2020 photo shows the World Bank headquarters in Washington, DC PHOTO FROM XINHUA

World Bank cuts PH forecasts up to 2027

By Niña Myka Pauline Arceo

INCLUSIVE FINANCIAL GROWTH Now in its 32nd year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas stays steady in driving digitalization, financial inclusion and economic resilience amid global and domestic challenges. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

Lending to small firms still below required level

By Niña Myka Pauline Arceo

Investment approvals up 3% to P207.6B – PEZA

By Chynna Grace Ong

A woman exchanges her US dollars for Philippine pesos in Manila, Jan. 10, 2025. The peso closed at P58.36 against the dollar on the same day. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

Peso hits new record low of P59.22 vs dollar

By The Manila Times

DOF backs extension of estate tax amnesty

By Niña Myka Pauline Arceo

Philippine Statistics Authority

Manufacturing output accelerates in October

By Niña Myka Pauline Arceo

Auction of buffer rice stocks a success – NFA

By Giselle P. Jordan

Education reforms urged by biz group

By Chynna Grace Ong

SEC, TikTok partner to fight digital fraud

By Chynna Grace Ong

Accountant’s take on the huge national debt

By Leomar R. Cabarles

Board OKs DFNN capital stock hike

By Nazylen Joy Mabanglo

Repower breaks ground on Pulangi hydro project

By Ed Paolo Salting

Cebu Pacific to launch Manila-Riyadh flights

By Nazylen Joy Mabanglo

IBM accelerates cloud drive with $11 billion Confluent deal

ACQUIRED This photo taken on July 25, 2013, shows Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, Kansas. Boeing on Dec. 8, 2025, announced it has completed the purchase of 737 MAX supplier Spirit Aerosystems to the tune of $4.7 billion. AP PHOTO

Boeing finalizes $4.7-B acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems

By Agence France-Presse

Vietnam's Vingroup to develop $3-B ecosystem in India

2023-11-15 16:30:58 FILE - Plastic bottles of Pepsi are displayed at a grocery store, Nov. 15, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)

PepsiCo to cut prices, eliminate products

By Associated Press

US to allow Nvidia H200 chip shipments to China

By Agence France-Presse

US startup seeks to reclaim Twitter trademarks 'abandoned' by Musk's X

Global airlines set for record $41 billion net profit next year – IATA

Team Philippines POC PHOTO

SEA Games goes full swing in Bangkok

By Niel Victor C. Masoy

Aleah Finnegan AFP FILE PHOTO

PH gymnasts still competitive without Caloy — Carrion

By Niel Victor C. Masoy

Maroons, Archers begin UAAP Finals showdown

By Niel Victor C. Masoy

From left: Kayla Sanchez, Xiandi Chua, Micaela Jasmine Mojdeh and Heather White PHOTOS FROM PAI FB

Philippine swimming team poised for SEA Games debut

By Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan

Clarence Caasalan POC PHOTO

PH batters rout Vietnam to go 4-0

By Niel Victor C. Masoy

Petecio begins three-peat quest

By Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan

Aleah Finnegan AFP FILE PHOTO n Jomel Puno (center) goes up against two Letran defenders in the NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball tournament. PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO

SBU, Letran all set for epic NCAA showdown

By Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan

San Antonio Spurs’ Keldon Johnson (3) gets a hand in his face from teammate Kelly Olynyk while going up for rebound next to New Orleans Pelicans’ Karlo Matković during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans on Dec. 8, 2025. AP PHOTO

Suns, Spurs win in last tuneups for NBA Cup

By Agence France-Presse

MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 08: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts after winning against Joao Fonseca of Brazil during the Miami Invitational at loanDepot park on December 08, 2025 in Miami, Florida. Tomas Diniz Santos/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Tomas Diniz Santos / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Alcaraz joins Miami Invitational

By Associated Press

Chargers edge reigning champs Eagles in NFL

‘Manila’s Finest’ confronts the past to reveal the present

By Tessa Mauricio-Arriola

‘I’mPerfect’ sparks online buzz ahead of MMFF premiere

With hearts full of gratitude, actress Jessy Mendiola and TV host Luis Manzano are to embrace whatever comes next. PHOTO FROM ABS-CBN

Jessy Mendiola and Luis Manzano reflect on a year of gratitude

(From left) Justin Patterson, Guinness World Records official adjudicator; Denise van Dijk, DKT Health Inc. president and CEO; and Joweeh Liao, Watsons Philippines director for Health Business Unit, Finance, Property and Store Development. PHOTOS FROM WATSONS PHILIPPINES

Watsons, Premiere Condoms break Guinness mark in one-hour distribution drive

By Iza Iglesias

Quick energizers

By Cory Quirino

Long Covid patients urge action on lasting effects

By Iza Iglesias

CONSCIOUS TRAVELS Chancellor Hotel Boracay welcomes mindful travelers with immersive and wellness-led experiences. PHOTO FROM MEGAWORLD

Megaworld Hotels & Resorts champions conscious tourism

GREEN WAVE Toyota Motor Philippines and Toyota Ilocos Norte volunteer team members participate in the mangrove planting activity. PHOTO FROM TMP

TMP Foundation adopts mangrove forest for climate mitigation

REFLECTION OF DEDICATION Clark International Airport Corp. President and CEO Jojit Alcazar accepts the award from GCG chairman Atty. Marius Corpus after the government aviation agency was named one of the top-performing GOCCs in the Performance Evaluation System during the GCG Awards. PHOTO FROM BCDA

CIAC receives GCG performance evaluation system award

A SPOT FOR SME Exhibitors emphasized that the strength of this 17th edition lay in the high intent and preparedness of visitors. Many SME owners arrived with specific needs, engaged in in-depth discussions with exhibitors, and evaluated multiple solutions — resulting in stronger follow-ups and more meaningful interactions than in previous editions. PHOTO FROM PHILSME

Exhibitors praise high-quality visitors at the 17th Philsme

TIMELESS HOLIDAYS With the theme 'Timeless at 25,' the hotel invites guests to rediscover the joy of Christmas traditions through festive dining, gift giving, and holiday stays designed for meaningful moments. PHOTO FROM DISCOVERY SUITES

Timeless at 25: A classic holiday at Discovery Suites

JUNGLE JOY Kingsford Hotel Manila’s Jungle Jolly Hampers make gifting easy. PHOTO FROM KINGSFORD

Jingle in the Jungle: A Christmas safari of flavors

HOLIDAY TRADITIONS Drawing from the spirit of ‘omotenashi,’ the season’s menus are shaped by gratitude, seasonality, and the art of sharing. PHOTO FROM HOTEL OKURA

Okurimono 2025: Yamazato festive offers

SWINGING FOR SUCCESS The showcase of Filhome Building solutions attracts fellow golfers, architects, contractors, and club members, who had the chance to learn about its products firsthand and discuss potential collaboration or home-project needs. PHOTO FROM FILHOME BUILDERS

Filhome Builders at Manila Southwoods Chairman’s Charity Cup

REPORTING TRANSPARENCY Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC) subsidiaries Cagdianao Mining and Hinatuan Mining Corp. wins 2nd and 3rd Place respectively for the Excellence in Reporting Award – Metallic Mining Category. PHOTO FROM NAC

Nickel Asia celebrates multiple wins at 2025 PH-EITI National Conference

Seafront shipyard and port in Mariveles, Bataan. PHOTO FROM SEAFRONT

SBSR drives employment and growth in PH

By Genivi Verdejo

Screen capture from the ‘Death at Sea’ trailer. PHOTO FROM HRAS

Human Rights at Sea launches 'Death at Sea' documentary

By Yashika F. Torib

Deballast training facility PHOTO FROM NYK

NYK establishes world's first deballast training facility in the PH

By Carmela I. Huelar

Africa led the global upturn with a 16.6-percent surge in international cargo ton kilometers. PHOTO FROM IATA

Global air cargo hits record volumes

By Genivi Verdejo

CARLOS C. SALINAS

Philippines reelected to IMO council

By Ambassador Carlos Salinas

Marina Administrator Sonia Malaluan with STCW head Samuel Batalla with a delegate from Ghana. PHOTO FROM MARINA

PH strengthens maritime partnerships through global bilateral talks

By Genivi Verdejo

NMP Executive Director Victor del Rosario PHOTO FROM NMP

NMP to hold work immersion to maritime SHS

By Yashika F. Torib

Attendees of the She Beyond Conference in Manila. PHOTO FROM COLUMBIA GROUP

Columbia Shipmanagement boosts women in maritime

Susanne Justesen, director for Human Sustainability, Global Maritime Forum. PHOTO BY WILMAR ALMERIA

Navigating pregnancy at sea

By Yashika F. Torib

Marina deepens ties with Belgium and Oman for Filipino seafarers

By Genivi Verdejo

Rigoberto D. Tiglao

What if the investigators and prosecutors become corrupt, too?

By Rigoberto D. Tiglao

Regional food resilience remains fluid

Marlen V. Ronquillo

A Time to Till

Do you still remember the National Unification Council?

By Marlen V. Ronquillo

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