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Tempo - December 17, 2025

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Publisher: Manila-Bulletin-Publishing-Company

Category: Newspaper

Language: English

Frequency: Daily

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In this issue

BONDI GUNMEN’S PH STAY PROBED

BJMP MUST SECURE INMATE MADRIAGA – DE LIMA

House Deputy Minority Leader and Mamamayang Liberal (ML) Party-list Representative Leila de Lima stressed that the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) must ensure the safety of inmate Ramil Lagunoy Madriaga, following his affidavit containing “serious allegations” against Vice President Sara Duterte.

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Livestock buyer gunned down in Negros Occidental

A 54-year-old livestock buyer was shot dead in Barangay Camansi, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental on Sunday, Dec. 14.

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Korean killed in grinder mishap in Quezon

A Korean lost his life in a freak accident involving a spinning electric grinder in Sitio Labak, Barangay Janagdong 2, this town, on Friday.

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DND condemns China's water cannon attack near Escoda Shoal

The Department of National Defense (DND) denounced on Tuesday, Dec. 16, the “dangerous and inhumane” actions of Chinese maritime forces against Filipino fishermen near Escoda (Sabina) Shoal, which left three civilians injured.

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Brave fur mom honored for saving dogs from fire

Ei Mei Lee Maningo, a devoted fur mom, was honored at the Mandaue City Hall on Monday, Dec. 15, for her heroic act of saving her two Pomeranian dogs from a fire in Barangay Guizo last week.

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The book of the genealogy

REFLECTIONS TODAY

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Don't let a budget impasse hold the public hostage

The reenactment of the tainted 2025 national budget is a possibility unless members of the Bicameral Conference Committee from both the Senate and the House of Representatives rise above partisan interests and act decisively in defense of the public good.

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Manila Councilor Castro files sexual harassment raps vs colleague

Manila 4th District Councilor Eunice Castro filed formal charges against fellow 4th District Councilor Ryan Ponce at the Manila Prosecutor's Office on Tuesday, Dec. 16, following Ponce's sexual advances that she first revealed during a city council session in October.

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Opening of Davao Coastal Road premature – Duterte

Acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte criticized on Monday, Dec. 15, the premature opening of the Davao City Coastal Road Segment B.

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MARCOS COMMENDS OFW WHO SAVED BABY IN HK FIRE

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. lauded the heroism of overseas Filipino worker Rhodora Alcaraz Tuñacao, who risked her life to save a three-month-old baby during the tragic Tai Po fire in Hong Kong, as he met her at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on Tuesday, Dec. 16.

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Teacher arrested for forcing student to eat cockroach

Police arrested a teacher in Tondo, Manila, for allegedly forcing a 12-year-old student to eat a cockroach after catching him molesting another female student inside the school.

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VP Sara's 'bagman' submits affidavit to Ombudsman

Ramil Madriaga, the alleged “bagman” of Vice President Sara Duterte, submitted to the Office of the Ombudsman (OMP) his affidavit that detailed his allegations that her 2022 campaign funds came from drug dealers and from the now banned Philippines Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).

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Malabo na!

Mukhang imposible nang matuloy sa ngayon ang inaabang blockbuster movie na dapat pagsasamahan nina Lito Lapid, Robin Padilla, Jinggoy Estrada, Bong Revilla, at Coco Martin.

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DINEDMA?

Malabo na!

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Raccoon gets drunk

The masked burglar broke into the closed Virginia liquor store and hit the bottom shelf, where the scotch and whisky were stored.

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Andrea, pinag-init ang social media!

Kahit Disyembre na, aba'y summer vibes pa rin ang hatid ni Andrea Brillantes! Sa kanyang social media, pinainit ng aktres ang online world sa pagbibigay ng maagang pamasko sa mga barako ~ sa pamamagitan ng kanyang super sexy photoshoot!

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Illusion of safety

The recent deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife as with the numerous speculations that come with it struck us with a particular force because of who Reiner is and what his life

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WHEN AUTHENTICITY TAKES THE LEAD

For decades, cinema told stories about disability without truly including the people who live them.

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Shooting needs more gov't help

The 33rd Southeast Asian Games gold medalist Rolly Nathaniel Tecson is hopeful that the country’s impressive showimng could spur more interest and support for the Philippine shooting team.

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Pinoy chess bets assured of silver

The Philippines is assured of at least a silver medal in chess event of the 33rd Southeast Asian Games at the Bazaar Hotel here Tuesday.

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BOXERS EYE CLEAR WINS

With most of their teammates having fallen by the wayside, some of them victims of questionable judging, all eyes will now be on pro boxers Eumir Felix Marcial and Weljon Mindoro to make a statement for the Philippines in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games.

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FINAL RECKONING

Maroons eye first back-to-back titles vs Archers

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ROS secures quarters bonus

Rain or Shine started strong behind the exploits of Jhonard Clarito but needed the clutch outside shooting of Gian Mamuyac and Stan Pringle in the pivotal fourth period to score 101-92 over Magnolia and secure a quarterfinal bonus in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup at Khalifa Sports City Stadium in Bahrain early Tuesday, Dec. 16 (Philippine time).

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Cansino is PBA's best for the week

Despite coming off the all-time longest break within a conference - the Covid19 pandemic days, excluded — by any PBA team to the tune of 42 days, Meralco was business as usual in its PBA50 Philippine Cup return after its EASL sojourn break, recording three straight wins last week to formalize its place in the playoffs and keep alive its slim hopes for a twice-to-beat incentive in the quarterfinals.

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PH STILL ON TARGET

Delgaco, Parson scoop SEAG rowing gold

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Eala seeks 1st SEAG gold vs home bet

Alex Eala earned the chance to fight for her first gold medal in the SEA Games women’s singles event after she drubbed Thailand's Thasaporn Naklo, 6-1, 6-4, in the semifinals on Tuesday afternoon at the National Tennis Development Centre here.

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Filipinas going for fairytale ending

The Philippine women's football team seeks a fairytale ending to an already historic run when it takes on Vietnam in the gold medal match in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games at the Chonburi Daikin Stadium.

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