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The Philippine Star
Meralco rates down by P0.36/kWh in December
Customers of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will see lower bills as the overall power rate has dropped by P0.3557 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) this month due to lower generation and transmission charges.
1 min |
December 10, 2025
The Philippine Star
BBM wants anti-dynasty, People's Commission bills prioritized
As part of efforts to promote transparency and accountability, President Marcos and congressional leaders yesterday agreed to prioritize the passage of four measures, including bills pro- hibiting dynasties and creating the Independent People's Commission (IPC).
2 min |
December 10, 2025
The Philippine Star
Bela Padilla gives an easy nod to MMFF entry 'Rekonek'
Actress-screenwriter Bela Padilla admitted she has known about good friend Kim Chiu’s plan to file a case against her sister Lakam even before Kim recently filed the qualified theft case in court.
7 min |
December 10, 2025
The Philippine Star
Pagasa warns of heavy rain, flooding in Luzon
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) yesterday alerted the public to the likelihood of heavy rains and possible flooding in several parts of Luzon as the northeast monsoon interacts with a shear line draped across the region.
1 min |
December 10, 2025
The Philippine Star
Abolish Congress?
At the rate this sordid corruption mess is slowly unfolding, I agree with a PIDS (a government economic think tank) news release that said what we are afraid to say: dissolving Congress makes sense.
4 min |
December 10, 2025
The Philippine Star
Mang Inasal sees sustained momentum
Mang Inasal, a casual dining brand under the Jollibee Group, expects to continue its growth momentum next year, with more stores slated for upgrades and a broader product portfolio in the works.
1 min |
December 10, 2025
The Philippine Star
Building a stronger, resilient, and empowered Batangas
As the province marks its 444th anniversary, explore programs that transform the lives of Batangueños, preserve heritage, and uplift communities.
2 min |
December 10, 2025
The Philippine Star
China’s trade climbs past $1 trillion
China got the world’s attention in January when it announced that its trade surplus for goods and services had hit almost $1 trillion, an excess of exports to imports that no country had ever reached.
1 min |
December 10, 2025
The Philippine Star
Eala's presence morale booster
The Philippine Tennis Association (Philta) is banking on world No. 52 Alex Eala in the 33rd SEA Games as hostilities begin today with the team event.
1 min |
December 10, 2025
The Philippine Star
Curtains rise for UP-La Salle III
Titleholder University of the Philippines and La Salle waltz in another Last Dance, disputing the ultimate prize as the UAAP's best.
1 min |
December 10, 2025
The Philippine Star
'One Battle After Another' leads Golden Globe nominations
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Dark comedy “One Battle After Another” racked up a leading nine Golden Globe nominations on Monday, positioning the Leonardo DiCaprio thriller as an early favorite on Hollywood’s road to the Academy Awards.
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December 10, 2025
The Philippine Star
SEN. ROBIN PADILLA DISMISSES ‘BAD BOY,’ ‘PLAYBOY' IMAGE
IT WAS DURING HIS TIME IN JAIL that Sen. Robin Padilla realized he needed to change and turn his life around.
3 min |
December 10, 2025
The Philippine Star
POC chief: Gilas can win sans JB
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino has an unwavering faith in Gilas Pilipinas’ ability to defend its Southeast Asian Games title even without a naturalized player.
1 min |
December 10, 2025
The Philippine Star
UNLEASHING FIRE, FURY
And the task of delivering Team Philippines’ first haul in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games falls on its mountain bike aces who engage with rivals in the downhill finals at mid-morning today at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Sri Racha district.
2 min |
December 10, 2025
The Philippine Star
Pulong seeks House OK for 2-month, 17-country trip
For the second time this year, Davao City First District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte has asked the House of Representatives to allow him to travel for nearly two months across 17 countries - once again without citing a specific purpose for the trip.
2 min |
December 10, 2025
The Philippine Star
LTO sacks 2 officials in payola scheme
Two Land Transportation
1 min |
December 10, 2025
The Philippine Star
Cutting the greed
It would be something to look forward to on how the 20th Congress would be able to go about the proposed 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) bill.
4 min |
December 10, 2025
The Philippine Star
The 10 Best New Cars of 2025
The year 2025 was a banner one—once again—for new car buyers.
4 min |
December 10, 2025
The Philippine Star
Hopes high for Pinoy bets in Para Games
Team Philippines is optimistic about its chances of matching or surpassing its previous performance at the Asian Youth Para Games as competition kicks off today in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
1 min |
December 10, 2025
The Philippine Star
SUNS, SPURS WIN THRILLERS
AHEAD OF NBA CUP QUARTERS
2 min |
December 10, 2025
The Philippine Star
Lascuña, Pactolerin stretch lead
Bucking an unfortunate opening double bogey on a rainy Tuesday, Antonio Lascuña bounced back hard in the back nine to rescue a level-par 72 that was still enough to pad his overnight lead to six, but over a new pursuer in Mars Pucay, after 36 holes in the centerpiece 50-59 (Senior) division of the Stronghold Insurance Senior Open at Hallow Ridge Filipinas in San Pedro, Laguna.
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December 10, 2025
The Philippine Star
Khashoggi widow seeks probe in France over hacking before killing
The widow of slain Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi on Monday filed a legal complaint in France accusing Saudi Arabia of using Israeli spyware to steal data from her phones before he was killed, her lawyers said.
1 min |
December 10, 2025
The Philippine Star
Violent discipline lowers kids' odds of staying in school
A new study showed that violent discipline at home lowers Filipino children’s chances of staying in school by about half.
2 min |
December 10, 2025
The Philippine Star
Pueblo de Oro elevates green living in Batangas with award-winning communities
PUEBLO DE ORO Development Corporation (PDO) is further solidifying its foothold in Batangas through a strategic expansion focused on sustainability, township integration, and community empowerment.
1 min |
December 10, 2025
The Philippine Star
Why not collegiate battle royale?
They’re not actually rival or opposing leagues. UAAP and NCAA are two battlegrounds that don’t cross over. While they’re both school-based, their paths aren’t on a collision course. They'd rather play on their own backyards and not bother each other.
2 min |
December 10, 2025
The Philippine Star
Golden Globe snubs and surprises: ‘Wicked,’ Julia Roberts, Sydney Sweeney and more
Perhaps the “Wicked” team should have called on Madame Morrible to enact some dark magic on Golden Globe voters before nominations were announced Monday.
2 min |
December 10, 2025
The Philippine Star
2026 nat'l budget hurdles Senate with 17-0 vote
The Senate yesterday approved the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026 on third and final reading, sending the spending plan to a bicameral conference committee that is expected to convene on Dec. 12.
3 min |
December 10, 2025
The Philippine Star
NBI agents engage in rumble in QC bar
An agent of the National Bureau of Investigation was beaten by his colleagues during an altercation in a Quezon City bar on Saturday night, prompting calls for disciplinary action from senior NBI members.
1 min |
December 10, 2025
The Philippine Star
Gin Kings resume campaign, play Bossing
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone and the rest of his troops return to home base as Barangay Ginebra tries to shore up its playoff push after a shaky campaign so far in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup today at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo.
1 min |
December 10, 2025
The Philippine Star
BAILET PHILIPPINES’MAGICAL WONDERIAND
Ballet Philippines invited audiences into a boundless world of imagination with its spectacular new production of Alice in Wonderland, part of the company’s 56th Season.
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