Politics
No VIP Treatment for Sarah Discaya, 8 Others in P96.5M 'Ghost Project' Case
High-profile contractor Sarah Discaya and 8 DPWH engineers face detention in Lapu-Lapu City Jail over a P96.5M flood control scam. NBI and DOJ vow no special treatment. Read the latest.
Environment
Central Visayas Braces for Wet Weekend Due to Easterlies, Says Pagasa
Pagasa warns of scattered rain and thunderstorms in Central Visayas this weekend due to easterlies. Residents advised to prepare for possible flash floods and landslides.
Sports
Thunder's 16-Game Streak Snapped by Timberwolves, Edwards' Clutch Three Seals Win
Anthony Edwards' late three-pointer lifts Minnesota over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Thunder, halting OKC's 16-game run. Get the full NBA game recap here.
Business
Danao City Blocks ₱89M DPWH Projects, Demands Funds for Typhoon-Damaged Bridges
Danao City Mayor refuses permits for ₱89.35M DPWH road projects, calling for funds to be redirected to urgent bridge repairs and flood control after Typhoon Tino. A clash over local priorities vs. national planning.
Lifestyle
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International
Tagle to OFWs: Simbang Gabi is a Spiritual Pilgrimage
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle calls on Filipino migrants in Abu Dhabi to embrace Simbang Gabi's spiritual essence over social ritual. Discover his message of faith and readiness.
Cebu Faithful Brave Dawn for Misa de Gallo Tradition
Thousands of Catholic devotees in Cebu attended the traditional Misa de Gallo dawn masses, a vibrant display of faith and Filipino culture ahead of Christmas. Read more about the celebrations.
Marcos Honors OFWs as 'New Heroes' in Palace Christmas Event
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomed 400 OFWs and families to Malacañan Palace for the 'Tara sa Palasyo' Christmas event, celebrating their sacrifices and calling them the nation's modern heroes.
Cebuano Language Traced to Ancient Austronesian Roots
A new linguistic analysis shows Cebuano and Bisayan words share direct ancestry with Proto-Austronesian and Proto-Malayo-Polynesian languages, based on the work of linguist Robert Blust. Discover the fascinating connections.
Bisaya-Cebuano Language Study Uncovers Austronesian Roots
A new linguistic analysis explores the Austronesian origins of Bisaya-Cebuano terms for family, animals, colors, and numbers. Discover the deep historical connections of this Philippine language.