Sunday - Dec 21, 2025
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Weather Forecast as of 6 AM
Manila City 25°C (broken clouds) There will be partly cloudy today
Baguio City 16°C (overcast clouds) Expect a day of partly cloudy with rain
Cebu City 27°C (broken clouds) Expect a day of partly cloudy with rain
Davao City 26°C (scattered clouds) Expect a day of partly cloudy with rain
Puerto Princesa 27°C (scattered clouds) Expect a day of partly cloudy with rain
City of Naga 25°C (overcast 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 25°C (broken clouds) There will be partly cloudy today
Baguio City 16°C (overcast clouds) Expect a day of partly cloudy with rain
Cebu City 27°C (broken clouds) Expect a day of partly cloudy with rain
Davao City 26°C (scattered clouds) Expect a day of partly cloudy with rain
Puerto Princesa 27°C (scattered clouds) Expect a day of partly cloudy with rain
City of Naga 25°C (overcast 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
- 1935 The National Defense Act is signed into law, creating the Army of the Philippines.
- 1939 President Manuel L. Quezon creates the Department of National Defense through Executive Order No. 230.
- 1969 A massive protest is held against the visit of US Vice President Spiro Agnew for President Ferdinand Marcos's second inauguration.
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Entertainment
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Business & Finance
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- Bank Bar in BGC to close after 10 years
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- [Vantage Point] PrimeWaterâs sellout: A ghost buyer and a broken utility
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Crime & Justice
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Disasters & Accidents
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Science & Technology
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