Friday - Dec 26, 2025
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Weather Forecast as of 6 AM
Manila City 26°C (few clouds) Expect a day of partly cloudy with clear spells
Baguio City 16°C (overcast clouds) Expect a day of partly cloudy with rain
Cebu City 26°C (broken clouds) Expect a day of partly cloudy with rain
Davao City 26°C (broken clouds) There will be partly cloudy today
Puerto Princesa 26°C (few clouds) Expect a day of partly cloudy with rain
City of Naga 24°C (scattered clouds) Expect a day of partly cloudy with rain
Tuguegarao 23°C (overcast clouds) Expect a day of partly cloudy with rain
Source: OpenWeather
Manila City 26°C (few clouds) Expect a day of partly cloudy with clear spells
Baguio City 16°C (overcast clouds) Expect a day of partly cloudy with rain
Cebu City 26°C (broken clouds) Expect a day of partly cloudy with rain
Davao City 26°C (broken clouds) There will be partly cloudy today
Puerto Princesa 26°C (few clouds) Expect a day of partly cloudy with rain
City of Naga 24°C (scattered clouds) Expect a day of partly cloudy with rain
Tuguegarao 23°C (overcast clouds) Expect a day of partly cloudy with rain
Source: OpenWeather
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On This Day in Philippine History
- 1896 - JosĂŠ Rizal is tried by a Spanish court-martial and sentenced to death.
- 1941 - General Douglas MacArthur declares Manila an open city during World War II.
- 1968 - The Communist Party of the Philippines is re-established under the guidance of Marxism-Leninism-Mao Zedong Thought.
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Disasters & Accidents
- Southern California braces for devastating Christmas storm
- Holiday fireworks injure 28 by Christmas, mostly kids and teens
- 12 injured in amusement ride mishap in San Jacinto, Pangasinan
- Ilang lugar, nawalan ng kuryente dahil sa lalaking tumulay sa kawad at umakyat sa poste sa Davao City
- Atmospheric river drenches Los Angeles, triggers widespread flooding
- Ride sa Pasay amusement park, nag-malfunction; mga pasahero naiwang nakabitin sa ere
- 8 families in Taguig lose homes to fire on Christmas Day
- Ilang taga-Taguig, sinalubong ang Pasko sa gitna ng sunog
- Helicopter crash on Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro kills five, aviation authority says
- Ride sa isang peryahan sa Pangasinan, nabiyak; 12 katao, sugatan
- Whistle bomb on road goes off just as motorcycle passes by
- Ama na susundo sa anak na nagsimba, nasawi nang masalpok ng van sa Aklan
- Two minors hurt by firecrackers in Cebu City on Christmas
Business & Finance
- Toyota Philippines recalls 11,767 Alphard, Land Cruiser, Lexus units over parking assist over ECU issue
- Massive, accelerated BBM Na rollout to begin in January â DA
- Digital agriculture gets higher funding in 2026: Senator
- Japan expects growth to accelerate next year with fiscal stimulus
- Bait-and-switch? Shoppers call out KKV over âsupriseâ prices at the counter
- [Good Business] Lessons from Asia 21, Palawan, and the future of business leadership
- Why metal prices are soaring to record highs
- NHA condones P624M beneficiariesâ accounts
- How a Silicon Valley dealmaker charmed Trump and gave Intel a lifeline
- Nvidia expands AI empire with Groq talent grab
- Swiss prosecutors drop probe into banking blog
- Dec. 25: No SuperLotto 6/49, Lotto 6/42 jackpot winners
- Holiday season not an excuse to spend recklessly, says financial adviser
- He wants all the smoke: Family feud over billions as scion clips uncleâs monopoly plan
- 6% VAT reduction on electricity rates pushed
- Pag-IBIG Fund extends Acquired Assets Super Sale
- Berberabe on OSGâs challenges and balancing acts
- Chinaâs export licences wonât reduce excess steel exports, Japan lobby head says
- Dow, S&P 500 end at records amid talk of Santa rally
- DOLE reminds private sector employers on proper pay rules during Christmas holiday
- Arkansas ticket scoops $1.8 billion in Christmas Powerball jackpot
- DOT counting on Chinese visitors for rosier 2026
- Vietnamâs Vingroup to withdraw bid for $67-billion North-South high-speed railway
Human Interest
- Gloria Diaz shares her most unforgettable early Christmas memories with her children
- Lime Resort Bohol offers a calm retreat amid Panglaoâs natural wonders
- EJ Obiena celebrates Christmas with family for the first time in eight years
- On Christmas Day, Pinoys visit Bocaue to buy fireworks - even at higher prices
- Daily Gospel, December 26, 2025
- No winners in major lotto games on Christmas Day - PCSO
- Search continues for missing priest in Leyte
- US ambassador Carlson charms Filipinos with Tagalog Christmas greeting
- To those celebrating alone, still a Merry Christmas
- OFWs get balikbayan boxes after long wait
- Cardinal David: Hope is fragile, stubborn, and shines brightly in the dark
- Make choices grounded in integrity, compassion â Cebu Archbishop Uy
- US lottery player wins $1.8 billion Powerball on Christmas Eve
- Audrey Tan Zubiri completes Simbang Gabi with son
- Rethinking the nativity story
- Cardinal Advincula: Embody humility; don't obsess over wealth, power
- Filipinos celebrate Christmas in QC Memorial Circle
- Police officer gives joy to a senior citizen in a promise fulfilled this Christmas
- Mega Lotto result: Tarlac bettor bags P13.8-M jackpot
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- Advincula: Walk away from sin
- Kuya Kim Atienza and family mark first Christmas without daughter Emman: âHow we miss youâ
- Isang pari sa Leyte, nawawala mula pa noong Martes
Sports
- RJ Abarrientos hinirit Ginebra ng rubbermatch vs Converge
- PBA: San Miguel ousts NLEX, advances to Philippine Cup semis
- Alex Eala to face Mirra Andreeva in Macau Tennis Masters
- NBA: Heat's Terry Rozier seeks to have government charges dismissed
- NBA: Luka Doncic to return for Lakers on Christmas --report
- June Mar Fajardo pinaharurot San Miguel Beermen sa âF4â
- Sportsmanship first: Keeping it classy at the games
- PBA: Bolick rues missed chances on taking QF bonus, but grateful for SEAG gold
- June Mar Fajardo big as PBA PH Cup stage gets bigger
- Brondial shines in silent way to help San Mig in ousting NLEX
- PBA: Kevin Alas admits NLEX chemistry still a work in progress
- Football: Inna Palacios ends national team stint with SEA Games gold
- PBA: Archie Concepcion says he didnât mean hit on RJ Abarrientos
- Retiring Filipinas veteran Inna Palacios reflects on SEA Games gold: 'This one is special'
- PBA: RJ Abarrientos heeds coach Tim Cone's call to shoot more
- NBA: Heat, Hawks aim for post-Christmas turnaround
- UAAP: Goldwin Monteverde lauds UP 'Maroon 5' after meaningful stint together
- PBA rookie Dalph Panopio relishes SEAG gold with Gilas
- Practically unnoticed, PH table tennis also had its moments of glory in Thailand
Crime & Justice
- Search underway for missing Palo priest Edwin 'Cutz' Caintoy
- Groups welcome arrest of Discayas, others over 'anomalous' flood control projects
- Huge online scam operations are flourishing in war-torn Myanmar â I travelled there to find out why
- LTO suspends license of truck driver in fatal Muntinlupa road crash
- LTO issues show cause order vs driver in QC hit-and-run incident
- Suspect yields P2M drugs, firearms on Christmas Eve
- Shabu in Siargao: 3 foreigners nabbed with P54-M shabu
- 1 patay, 2 sugatan sa salpukan ng tricycle at motorsiklong minamaneho ng pulis sa Cardona, Rizal
- Sekyu na bumaril at pumatay sa 2 kabaro sa isang car dealership sa QC, nadakip na
- Alagang aso, patay matapos ilang beses na pagbabarilin sa Ilocos Sur
- QC security guard nabbed for allegedly shooting colleagues
- NBI: Cabral cellphone still with family
- Lapses in Cabral case: Forensic expert lists them
- Cyber crimes, online scams go down in 2025, CICC official says
- Suspect in QC car dealership shooting arrested -- NCRPO
- A whodunit before Christmas
- Cop arrested in ParaĂąaque for grave threats, illegal discharge of firearms vs minors
- Arrests ahead of Christmas fail to catch âbig fishâ in flood control scandal
- NBI warns public against âtoo good to be trueâ holiday scams
- Kian delos Santos: Justice still far from complete says Bayan CV
- Swedish police investigating serious incident in Boden, north Sweden
- Babaeng nagpanggap umanong vlogger, tinangay ang baby ng ina na ililibre daw sa shopping sa Surigao City
- Barangay captain in Lumban, Laguna arrested for alleged illegal land deals
- QC security guard shoots 2 coworkers dead over âbullyingâ on Christmas Eve
Entertainment
- In Christmas surprise, UKâs Catherine and Charlotte play piano duet
- Ariella Arida ariba ang sex appeal
- Maine Mendoza muling dinisplay si Arjo Atayde
- MMFF 2025 and the continued evolution of the Filipino movie
- Viral clips show Willie Revillame scolding staff ahead of TV5 comeback
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- Ballet Manilaâs Swan Lake wins Best Dance production
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- Loisa Andalio, Ronnie Alonte expecting first child
- Rhian Ramos, Michelle Dee magkapiling nuâng Christmas
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- Korean music critic Kim Young-dae dies on Christmas Eve
- LOOK: Sharon Cuneta, Melai Cantiveros, more celebrate with family this Christmas 2025
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- Richard Gutierrez, Eugene Domingo, Dolly De Leon, more share the best Christmas gift theyâve ever received
- MTRCB chief urges Filipinos to support MMFF 2025 entries
- Catriona Gray spotted in public with mystery guy
- Word of the Day for December 25, 2025: emmanuel
Science & Technology
- LTO deploys mobile AI command centers along NLEX
- US probing difficulty unlocking Tesla doors after accidents
- Two-way electric vehicle charging at scale could stop renewable energy being wasted â hereâs how it works
Politics & Government
- Why are SECâs new rules on beneficial ownership vital to fighting corruption, crimes?
- Time for a woman âor MuslimâUN secretary general?
- NHA condones payment of P624M in penalties, interests for over 14K beneficiaries
- Ravenous: Edvic and Eric Yap and fellow ghost contractors Samidan and Unimax for Ching brothers allegedly feasted on P16.6B in DPWH funds via dummy firm Silverwolves
- Palace: Cabinet secretaries' link to budget insertion 'hearsay'
- New rules on socialized housing price ceiling out
- COA calls out DOH over delayed, idle infrastructure projects
- VP Sara Duterte on alleged visit to Teves: I neither confirm nor deny
- Israel calls countries condemning new West Bank settlements 'morally wrong'
- LIST: What sections of EDSA will be rehabilitated from Dec. 28 to Jan. 5?
- Marcos to sign 2026 budget on first week of January
- Institutional integrity key to national happiness â report
- Pangilinan says higher funds for digital farming to deter corruption
- Cabral files: Leviste releases summary of 2023-2026 allocations
- Trump says comedian Colbert should be âput to sleepâ
- Somalia's capital votes in first step to restoring universal suffrage
- Whereâs the âbig fishâ? Critics recall Marcos vow
- Brazil's Bolsonaro endorses son for presidency before more surgery
- Nearly 600 cops deployed as road patrollers amid Yuletide festivities
- Govât raises price cap for low-cost housing to attract more developers
- Pope Leo decries warâs âopen woundsâ in first Christmas homily
- Budget watchdog sees 'red flag' items despite lawmakers' assurances of no pork
- Felipe VI urges Spain to bridge political divide in Christmas message
- Top political stories of 2025: The Villar familyâs business and political setbacks
Environment
- Project NOAH to improve hazard maps
- YEARENDER: Flood control cases, complaints, referrals filed in 2025
- 188 anti-logging ops in Caraga net P3.4-M lumber, 176 arrests
- [Tech Thoughts] Environmental concerns amid rising data center demand in âtoo hotâ PH
- Cebu braces for mostly fair Christmas Day, with isolated rains possible
- Light rains expected
- Monsoon to bring rain in the next 24 hours, says Pagasa
- DENR to public: Reduce holiday waste
- Surge of âamihanâ felt in Metro Manila, other parts of PH
- Low chance of cyclone hitting PH until end of year, says PAGASA
- Odesa zoo saves birds from oil spill following Russian attacks
World News
- In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza
- PH marks Asean chairship, 75 years of ties with Greece
- Thai border clashes hit tourism at Cambodia's Angkor temples
- Noche Buena meals delivered to troops in the West Philippine Sea
- BI: Over 61K travelers arrive in PH amid Christmas rush
- Turkey detains 115 alleged IS members
- Light volume of traffic observed at NLEx on Christmas evening
- Thai, Cambodia militaries hold talks on resuming ceasefire
- PCG logs over 61,000 seaport passengers on Christmas morning
- [The Slingshot] Christmas is cold in Den Haag
- Palau agrees to take migrants from US
- Christmas spirit returns to war-weary Bethlehem
- Holiday travelers exceed Immigration projections
Health
- PhilHealth extends health facilities accreditation deadline to Jan. 14
- Cabral tests positive for antidepressant
- DOH warning: Holiday-related heart attacks, strokes on the rise
- DOH: Be sensitive as holidays not a happy time for everyone
- Having dogs impacts teensâ social skills, according to Japanese study
- Firecracker-related injuries now at 28 -- DOH