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Tempo - December 18, 2025

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Publisher: Manila-Bulletin-Publishing-Company

Category: Newspaper

Language: English

Frequency: Daily

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In this issue

MARCOS REJECTS ‘ISIS HOTSPOT’ TAG

Marcos...

“The President strongly rejects the sweeping statement and the misleading characterization of the Philippines as the ISIS training hotspot,” Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Wednesday, Dec. 17.

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2 pickpockets arrested after viral LRT video

Police arrested two pickpockets, including a woman who went viral in a TikTok video, while they were allegedly about to victimize passengers in Pasay City.

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5 wanted men killed in North Cotabato shootout

Police in the municipality of Kabacan, North Cotabato province, is on high alert following a police operation that resulted in the death of five wanted men in the area on Tuesday.

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BRAWNER: SYDNEY SHOOTING SUSPECTS UNLIKELY TRAINED IN PH

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said current domestic security conditions make it unlikely that two Indian nationals linked to the Sydney Bondi Beach mass shooting trained for terrorism in the country.

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ICC APPEALS CHAMBER ORDERS MORE ARGUMENTS IN DUTERTE CASE

The International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber has directed the parties in former President Rodrigo Duterte's case to submit additional legal arguments, as judges deliberate on whether the Court retains jurisdiction despite the Philippines' withdrawal from the Rome Statute.

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PRO-8 probes drinking spree inside police station

The Police Regional Office-8 has launched an investigation into the alleged drinking session of police officers on duty inside a police station in Eastern Samar province.

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CADENA's blockchain edge: Pro-consumer reform

The Citizen Access and Disclosure of Expenditures for National Accountability (CADENA) Act, or Senate Bill No. 1506, was approved on third and final reading by the Philippine Senate.

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Song for Kiray

“It’s hard, but it’s fun,” thus described 9 year-old singer Love Kryzl her stint as a performer while filming her music video for her song, “Kayong Dalawa Lang.”

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KASAMBAHAY ANG DAHILAN?

Dahil sa isang kasambahay kaya nag-break sina Claudine Barretto at Milano Sanchez

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A New Blueprint for Philippine Cinema

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) has launched a long-term industry plan titled “The Big Picture: Roadmap for the Future of the Film Industry of the Philippines,” aimed at strengthening local cinema and boosting international competitiveness.

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Zeinab, inalmahan ang 'retoke' isyu!

Usap-usapan ngayon sa social media ang tila “bagong hulma” ng mukha ng social media personality at influencer na si Zeinab Harake.

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DISRESPECTED?

The “Divine Diva” Zsa Zsa Padilla expressed deep disappointment and hurt following her experience at the Aliw Awards 2025, where she said she felt disrespected and disregarded despite being honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

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MPBL: Abra sweeps Quezon

The Abra Solid North Weavers completed their sweet sweep of the Quezon Huskers with a 94-85 overtime victory on Tuesday and became the MPBL 2025 Season national champion at the Quezon Convention Center in Lucena City.

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CHAMPS AGAIN

Knicks rally past Spurs to rule NBA Cup

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Reversals, rising stars shine in PPS Olongapo

Kathlyn Bugna and Jan Cadee Dagoon shared the spotlight in two age-group singles finals at the Olongapo Tennis Club National Junior Championships at the OTC courts in Olongapo City last Sunday even as Athena Liwag also made her mark with a victory and a runner-up finish.

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Yuka Saso inspires next generation of PH golfers

Back home for the holidays, two-time US Women's Open champion Yuka Saso never forgets where her journey began.

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Bundit eyed as Alas coach

Decorated Thai coach Tai Bundit is being eyed to take charge of the Alas Pilipinas women's volleyball team following the expiration of contract of Brazilian mentor Jorge De Brito by the end of the year.

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Batang PBA Doha edition set next year

The first ever global edition of the Batang PBA is officially a go and is slated to be held in Doha, Qatar by late January or early February of 2026.

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EALA WINS 'MOMENTS' AWARD

Alex Eala validated her rising star status in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) by winning the 'Moments of the Year' award twice based on fan votes.

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