China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) focuses on tech, green energy & institutional opening. As the Philippines chairs ASEAN in 2026, cooperation in AI, clean energy & smart infrastructure offers a path to shared growth. Explore the potential.
Cebuano celebrities and influencers share their goals for 2026, focusing on health, family, faith, and career growth. Discover their inspiring plans for the new year.
Kick off 2026 with purpose! Fitness and combat sports coaches Leo, Mike, and Marcus share their secrets on training, mindset, and building unbreakable discipline for a stronger year ahead.
A seasoned tarot reader unveils the energetic forecast for 2026, highlighting themes of change, community, and self-discovery for the Philippines. Discover what the cards predict.
Solea Mactan Resort welcomed 2026 with a 'Tropical Countdown' lūʻau party on Dec 31, 2025. Guests enjoyed an international buffet, fire dances, and a foam pool party. Discover the details of this unforgettable island celebration.
A new WR Numero survey reveals 25% of Filipinos are unsure if life will improve in 2026, with Class E families showing the least optimism. Discover the full breakdown by income, region, and gender.
Vietnam's tourism booms with 3.5 million arrivals over the New Year holiday. Ho Chi Minh City leads with 1.24 million visitors. Discover the key destinations driving this growth.
NUSTAR Resort Cebu ushered in 2026 with its 'Carnaval de Luz' celebration, drawing 2,000 guests for music, fireworks, and a message of hope for Cebu's recovery. Discover the highlights and future plans.
The DOH-NIR reports 138 fireworks-related injuries, including amputations and eye damage, with a 14-year-old boy among the victims. Authorities urge public caution.
Davao City celebrates another incident-free New Year with zero firecracker-related injuries or stray bullet cases. Authorities credit strict ordinance enforcement and community cooperation. Read how the city maintains its safety record.
The 2026 Year of the Horse symbolizes speed and energy for Philippine politics, but warns against mistaking motion for progress. Will leaders govern or just gallop? Read our analysis.
Psychic Rudy Baldwin warns 2026 will be a 'bloody year' with pandemic, 'The Big One,' and celebrity deaths. He urges the public to pray his grim predictions don't come true.
53 persons deprived of liberty in Talisay City Jail were released on New Year's Eve 2025 after completing sentences via Good Conduct Time Allowance, reuniting with families. The BJMP urges public to give them a second chance.
53 persons deprived of liberty in Talisay City, Cebu, were released on New Year's Eve 2025 after completing sentences with Good Conduct Time Allowance. Read about their fresh start.
Struggling with your 2026 resolutions? Learn 3 expert tips for setting clear, measurable goals for personal and national improvement. Avoid the common pitfalls and make this year count.
As 2026 begins, students from Talisay, Cebu, and Abellana schools share their resolutions for academic success, work-life balance, and personal growth. Discover their plans to stay committed.
As we enter 2026, many Filipinos ask why holidays feel different. Explore the shift from childhood excitement to adult responsibilities and the pressing issue of illegal fireworks safety.
Cebu City's 2026 New Year celebration was peaceful with no firecracker injuries or stray bullet incidents recorded by PRO-7. Police vigilance and community cooperation ensured public safety. Read the full report.
A new SWS survey reveals Filipino optimism for 2026 has dropped to its lowest level since 2009, with only 89% hopeful. Dive into the regional and demographic breakdowns.
UN's Guterres, Russia's Putin, and other world leaders usher in 2026 with messages of hope, urging global unity and resilience amid conflicts and economic challenges. Read their visions.
PRO-3 reports 113 New Year incidents in Central Luzon, including 31 firecracker injuries. Zero deaths and stray bullet cases recorded. Read the full police report.
The Police Regional Office–Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) declared the New Year festivities generally peaceful, with zero firecracker deaths and significant arrests. Read about the successful Ligtas Paskuhan 2025 campaign.
Basilan province recorded no firecracker-related injuries during the 2026 New Year revelry. Governor Hataman credits security forces for the safe and peaceful celebration. Read more.
A commercial establishment in Zamboanga City was gutted by fire on December 31, 2025, causing an estimated P960,000 in damage. Read the full report on the incident.
A grenade attack at a roadside New Year's celebration in Matalam, North Cotabato, left 12 people wounded. Police condemn the act and are hunting for the suspects.
Central Visayas welcomed 2026 with a safe celebration. Police report no fireworks injuries or gunfire incidents on New Year's Eve. Read the full story.
The Philippines welcomed 2026 with generally peaceful celebrations. The PNP reported 183 firecracker-related injuries but zero fatalities and no major crimes. Read the full report.
A new SWS survey reveals Filipino optimism for 2026 fell to 89%, the lowest since 2009. Fear about the New Year rose to an 11% high. Explore the regional and demographic data.
Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula echoes Pope Leo XIV's call for global peace in his New Year's message. He urges Filipinos to embrace 2026 with courage, faith, and the heart of Mary. Read his full message of hope.
The Philippines recorded 62 fireworks-related injuries overnight as 2026 began. The DOH reports a 42% decrease from 2025 but warns of more cases. Seek medical help for any injury.