Politics
Comelec Halts Voter Registration for Holidays: Over 1M Already Signed Up for 2026 BSKE
Comelec announces holiday break for voter registration for the 2026 Barangay and SK Elections. Over 1 million Filipinos have already applied nationwide. Registration continues until May 2026.
Environment
PAGASA: Easterlies, Amihan Bring Rains to Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao
PAGASA forecasts continued rains from easterlies & amihan in Bicol, Visayas, Surigao, & parts of Luzon. Stay updated on weather alerts and travel advisories.
Sports
Jesrael Rule Wins 2nd Bowler of Year Award, DATBA Honors New Leaders
Architect Jesrael Rule wins his second Bowler of the Year title at the DATBA Christmas party. The event also saw new leadership sworn in and promising talents recognized. Read more about Davao's bowling champions.
Business
Pag-IBIG Fund Extends Super Sale to Dec 31, Lowers Down Payment to 3%
Pag-IBIG Fund extends its Acquired Assets Super Sale until December 31, 2025, offering foreclosed properties at big discounts with a reduced 3% down payment. Act now to secure an affordable home!
Entertainment
International
Tagle: Filipinos Abroad Are Migrants and Missionaries
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle calls overseas Filipinos 'migrants and missionaries.' Get his Christmas message and learn about this powerful dual role for OFWs.
Magno: Mindanao Not a Terror Hotspot
MinDA Chair Leo Magno refutes claims labeling Mindanao a terror hotspot after Bondi Beach attack reports. He warns of economic damage and highlights the region's peace progress.
Mandaue Leptospirosis: 1 Confirmed Case, 62 Suspected in 2025
Mandaue City Health Office reports only one confirmed leptospirosis case in 2025, despite 62 suspected cases. Officials urge calm, citing normal lab processing delays.
PH Officials: No Terror Training for Bondi Suspects in Mindanao
Philippine authorities confirm Davao visit by Sydney attack suspects but find no evidence of extremist training. Officials push back against labeling Mindanao a 'terror hotspot'. Read the full investigation.
Mandaue City: 1 Confirmed Leptospirosis Case in 2025
Mandaue City Health Office reports 62 suspected leptospirosis cases but only one confirmed in 2025. Low risk attributed to no flooding. Officials urge caution during rains.