Wednesday - Dec 17, 2025
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Weather Forecast as of 6 AM
Manila City 25°C (broken clouds) Expect a day of partly cloudy with rain
Baguio City 17°C (broken clouds) Expect a day of partly cloudy with rain
Cebu City 28°C (broken clouds) Expect a day of partly cloudy with rain
Davao City 25°C (broken clouds) Expect a day of partly cloudy with rain
Puerto Princesa 26°C (broken 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) Expect a day of partly cloudy with rain
Baguio City 17°C (broken clouds) Expect a day of partly cloudy with rain
Cebu City 28°C (broken clouds) Expect a day of partly cloudy with rain
Davao City 25°C (broken clouds) Expect a day of partly cloudy with rain
Puerto Princesa 26°C (broken 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
- 1862 - Labor leader and writer Hermenegildo Cruz is born.
- 1935 - The first National Assembly of the Philippines convenes under the Commonwealth government.
- 1941 - Japanese forces land at Legazpi, Albay, during the invasion of the Philippines in World War II.
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World News
- PH calls out China's dangerous, inhumane acts vs Pinoy fishers near Escoda Shoal
- NSC downplays Bondi shootersâ past trip to PH
- No Filipino hurt in Thailand-Cambodia border clashes: ambassador
- Mindoro town marks 81st Liberation Day from Japanese occupation
- DND scores Chinaâs attacks against fishers
- Thailand works to repatriate thousands stranded at Cambodia border crossing
- Teodoro: Chinaâs claim that fishers wield knives vs CCG a âblatant lieâ
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- Groups protest at Chinese Embassy over water cannon incident in disputed shoal
- Chinese maritime militia also used water cannon vs Filipino fishermen in Escoda Shoal: PCG
- PH protests China water cannon attack
- Cebu now key to countryâs cruise map
- Europe launches international commission for Ukraine war damages
Entertainment
- Zack Tabudlo reflects on winning moment as âThe Voice Kidsâ coach
- Miss Universe queens Harnaaz Sandhu, Olivia Yace arrive in Vietnam for Miss Cosmo 2025
- 'The Man Alive Choice': Korean hunks set to heat up the holidays in Manila
- Gabriela calls out âPBBâ over sexist remarks
- Enhypen to drop seventh mini-album âThe Sin: Vanishâ on January 16
- All About âCall Me Motherâ
- Donald Trump Jr. engaged to Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson
- âSinners,â âWicked: For Good,â âKPop Demon Huntersâ advance in Oscars shortlists
- Koro sa Pasko winners bared
- The Dish: Menya Kokoroâs new Iekei Ramen is a creamy dream
- Rob Reiner's death: what we know
- Gabbi Garcia gets a surprise from her mom on her trip back home
- Jefferson Utanes, the voice behind Filipino-dubbed Son Goku, passes away
- EXO's Chen returning to Manila with 'Arcadia' tour
- Milka Romero gets real about her year of wins and lessons
- Taylor Swift reveals who she turns to for advice in navigating success
- Miss Universe needs to restore people's trust after controversy, says Pinoy judge
- RosĂŠ reflects on earning her first Grammy nominations with 'APT.'
- This Wedding Was a Mood (Board): Inside Leila Alcasid and Mito Fabieâs Artistic âI Doâ at Pinto
- KZ Tandingan, TJ Monterde give P100,000 each to concert staff members
- 5 family movies that you should rewatch this Christmas
- ABS-CBN Music All-Star acts reimagine beloved Kapamilya Christmas songs
- From TWICE to Huntr/x: KPOP songs celebrating women's strength in 2025
- Angelica Panganiban looks back on journey filming 'UnMarry' movie
Crime & Justice
- Prosecutor OKs animal abuse case over 'brutal' killing of dog in Mt. Province
- Bondi Beach shooting suspect entered PH as 'Indian national'
- Bondi Beach shooters spent a month in Philippines before their deadly attack
- Discaya appears for case hearing at Malabon prosecutorâs office
- Davao Sur village chief, aide nabbed in drug sting operation
- Police probe gunmen's visit to Philippines before Bondi Beach shooting
- Natutulog na ginang sinaksak ng 'naalimpungatan' na asawa sa Rizal
- From firing gunshots to calling the shots
- PNP: Over 1,000 personnel dismissed from service in 2025
- Rob Reinerâs son, arrested for parentsâ murder, battled with drug addiction
- Pananaksak ng lalaki sa salon owner, nahuli-cam sa FB live sa Camiguin
- DOJ denies special treatment as Sarah Discaya attends Malabon preliminary investigation
- DOJ: Cases vs suspects in missing sabungeros have yet to be filed in court
- Son of filmmaker Rob Reiner charged with homicide for death of his parents
- Babaeng BPO worker, natagpuang patay; asawang umiyak nang makita ang bangkay, siya palang salarin
- Woman arrested for 'abduction' of fellow street dweller's toddler in QC
- BI, kinumpirmang nasa PH noong November ang mag-amang Bondi Beach shooters
- NBI temporarily releases Sarah Discaya to attend court hearing in Malabon
- Mister, hinabol ni misis na armado ng itak sa Northern Samar
- SC issues TRO vs Casas arrest
- Mining company denounces townfolksâ arson attack on its equipment
- Manila Councilor sues colleague for alleged sexual harassment
- Police question missing bride-to-beâs fiancĂŠ, brother for 7 hours; salesladies to be summoned
- Appeals court denies bail plea of Ingrid Canada, Quiboloy's co-accused
Environment
- Good migrations: The ethics of safaris
- Thousands of glaciers at risk of vanishing annually, study warns'
- Why is it challenging for the Philippines to adopt organic agriculture?
- 12 barangays get new garbage trucks
- 4 years after Odette: Survivors take first step towards climate justice
- Filinvestâs FDC Misamis reports progress in Soligao Creek rehabilitation
- Garganera seeks citywide moratorium on upland development
- Rains expected nationwide as four weather systems affect PH
- Economic losses from natural disasters down by a third in 2025: Swiss Re
- Rare Philippine Pied Fantail sighted in Great Sta. Cruz Island
- Passport for fashion aims to end industry greenwashing
Politics & Government
- Bicam contingents go into separate closed-door meetings
- Trump says has asked Xi to release Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai
- Marcos names new chief presidential legal counsel
- House leaders defend MAIFIP P51B aid hike
- DOT calls for stronger regional collaboration
- EU drops 2035 combustion engine ban as global EV shift faces reset
- 960,000 apply for voter registration across regions
- Four-hour wait, private bicam talks delay DPWH budget deliberation
- Bicam defers DPWH budget talks, proceeds with other agencies
- DepEd officials remind barangays to 'follow protocol' in teacher complaints
- Sacked DPWH-NCR engineer returns P40 million flood control funds
- DPWH apologizes, submits new data amid budget impasse
- Major DPWH reshuffle set for early next year
- PAGCOR chief leads PMAAAI Leadership Center inauguration
- COSP11: On global stage, PH touts response to flood control corruption scandal
- China sanctions ex-Japan SDF chief over Taiwan links
- Bam Aquino urges DPWH to recompute budget to break impasse in bicam talks
- NAIA now using new immigration e-gates
- Mandaue fast-tracks cash bonuses for government workers
- P65 billion worth of classrooms included in 2026 proposed budget â Bam Aquino
- DPWH impasse risks reenacted budget
- Trump brands fentanyl a âweapon of mass destructionâ in drug war escalation
- DepEd urged to review 75% proficiency standard
- Senate wonât allow full restoration of P45B cut from DPWH budget â Zubiri
Disasters & Accidents
- Pagasa: 3 weather systems affecting PH within 24 hours
- Death toll from Bolivia floods rises to 20; at least two dozen missing
- Odette, four years on: Survival, scars, and the long road to recovery
- COA faults DA as lack of food kills 52 goats
- 'Odette' survivors mark 4th anniversary with art installation in Bohol
- COA: 52 goats under DA died in 2024 due to feed shortages
- Fireworks monitoring intensified
- 25 fishermen rescued after rough seas damaged boat off Scarborough Shoal
- Joint inspection ensures firecracker safety in Lapu-Lapu City
- Wet Christmas: LPA may enter PAR on Friday, says Pagasa
- 300-taong gulang na pulpito bumagsak
- List of prohibited firecrackers in the Philippines announced before New Year
- Firefighter injured in Lamitan City fire
- JetBlue flight averts mid-air collision with US Air Force jet
- 10-year-old girl, Holocaust survivors among Bondi Beach dead
- Makati warns motorists of heavy traffic ahead of Metro Manila filmfest parade
Science & Technology
- Japan pitches compact radar for monitoring localized heavy rainfall
- Satellite registration to resume in 2026
- Genome study shows PH Eagles in VisMin have little genetic variation
Human Interest
- Advincula on first night of âSimbang Gabiâ: Church is for everyone
- 'Hindi ko dapat kampihan': Pokwang apologizes for brotherâs viral street altercation
- How The Peninsula Manila became a haven for the stories of the Filipino people
- Mukha ni mommy, ginawang canvass ni baby; delivery rider na naghatid ng parcel, nagulat
- Ana Lorenzana de Ocampoâs stress-free gift picks
- TODAYâS SLANGUAGE: (Common Name) âRoosterâs Massâ
- Jodi Sta. Maria adopts another dog: âI instantly had a connection with himâ
- Cluster of Rotary Clubs Brings Christmas Cheers to Bacolor Kids
- OFW who saved baby in HK fire returns home
- Thousands flock to Quiapo Church for first day of Simbang Gabi
- 60 Basilan youth undergo leadership training
- Family of Bondi hero in Syria says his home country is proud of him
- Over 45K attend 1st day of Misa de Gallo
- Soriano: Part 3: Hold on to time before it escapes
- PSA-Davao de Oro joins 37 service caravans across province
- Tell it to SunStar: Advent between reason and expectation
- A birthday wrapped in love for Rafael Jaworski
- San Carlos City honors Fernando Poe Jr. with statue on 21st death anniversary
- Solo bettor wins P49.2-M Lotto 6/42 jackpot on Dec. 16 draw
- Viral fur mom who rescued pet dogs amid Mandaue fire hits fake solicitations
- Bato dela Rosa nakamotorsiklo na gumagala sa Metro Manila
- #CourageON: We are able to thrive in the chaos of storytelling, thanks to you
- Daily Gospel, December 17, 2025
- SM City Mindpro shares ChriSMiles with indigent learners of EAAB elementary school
Sports
- UAAP: UP, La Salle in final face-off for Season 88 glory
- Wembanyama blocking Knicks path in NBA Cup final
- NBA: Cunningham leads Pistons past Celtics
- Alas picks up semis lessons from loss to Indonesia
- In doing more than Chambers expected, Pasaol is surprise MVP
- SEA Games: Zyra Bon-as shocks home bet to clinch kickboxing gold
- That winning feeling: Spurs, Knicks hungry for NBA Cup title
- Kayla Sanchez delivers dazzling SEA Games debut for PH
- SEAG: Alex Eala ousts Thai foe, advances to gold medal match
- SEA Games 2025: PH bags 3 medals in aquathlon
- Richard Gomez dedicates his SEA Games silver medal to the people of Ormoc City
- NCAA: Promise delivered, legacy left for San Beda-lifer Yuki Andrada
- Fencing: After recovering from ACL injury, Sam Catantan eyes SEAG redemption
- Wagdos wins fourth SEA Games medal
- PBA: Rain or Shine torches Magnolia in Bahrain to claim twice-to-beat edge
- SEAG: 'Hungry' Filipinas eye historic gold against Vietnam
- Filipinas can gift Cesars golden double
- NBA: Cooper Flagg makes history with 42, but Mavs fall to Jazz in OT
- PBA: Player of the Week Cansino key in Boltsâ recent surge
- LIVE UPDATES: SEA Games 2025
- UAAP Finals MVP award cherry on top of championship for Kent Pastrana
- NCAA: Letran's Allen Ricardo proud of Knights' run despite loss in Season 101 Finals
- SEAG: After heartbreak against Vietnam, PH booters eye bronze
- Laurie Canter: LIV Golf return âoppositeâ of having cake and eating it, too
Health
- More than 1M people to be affected if medical fund gets cut, says bicam panel
- Expert tells parents: Being âoverprotectiveâ of kids online is fine
- 'HIV is driven by behaviors, not sexual orientation'
- UP chemists synthesize new hybrid molecules that limit cancer cell spread
- DOH eyes expansion of 'zero balance' billing to select LGU hospitals
- 72 medical groups want health âporkâ scrapped
- Why ectoin is the ultimate all-rounder ingredient for your skin
- DOH eyes level 3 LGU hospitals for zero balance billing expansion
- New non-surgical lift takes ultherapy to the next level
- Trying to claim free PhilHealth medicines, and failing
Business & Finance
- Salmon Bank offers 8% p.a. interest rate on time deposits
- Nasdaq seeks to extend trading hours, as Wall Street gears up for 24/7 move
- Trump son-in-law Kushner abandons plans for Belgrade hotel: Serbian president
- One board seat eyed: Maharlika Fund to spend at least P3.6B on Asian Terminals stake as Yosi Tanco moves to delist port operator
- Lucio Co âSinakmalâ Primewater ni Manny Villar
- Rising chip costs to push global smartphone shipments down in 2026, Counterpoint says
- New Trump order reining in proxy advisers could weaken shareholder rights
- MR.DIY wins World Branding Awards for eighth consecutive year
- Philippines plans 500,000-ton rice imports ahead of tariff hike
- Fordâs $19.5 billion EV writedown: Five things to know
- Lucio Co Group acquires Villarâs PrimeWater
- Aboitiz-led UnionBank taps international banking veteran Srivastava to lead wealth management, boost customer engagement
- Korea Zinc to build $7.4 billion US minerals refinery with Trumpâs support
- Robinsons Landâs âThe Victorâ wins PropertyGuru Asiaâs Best Landmark Design
- Ayala Land unlocks P13.5 billion from Alabang Town Center sale, Madrigal family takes full control
- PH coconut exporters land US$ 1.72 million in orders
- Zamboanga Peninsula wage board okays pay hikes
- Building financial stability at home
- Joey Concepcion sees RFM profit hitting P1.6B in 2025 on strong brand demand
- Juventus shares soar 19% after Agnelli family rejects crypto firm Tetherâs bid
- Maharlika to invest in ATI; South Harbor port operator to delist
- Unlocking value: Why Ayala Land sold Its stake in ATC
- U.S. Treasury rejects Xtellus-led bid for Lukoil assets
- Ford retreats from EVs, takes $19.5 billion charge as Trump policies grip industry