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(December 4 Thursday)
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December 04, 2025
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Consolidated trial of Co’s two cases approved
The Sandiganbayan has granted the motion of the Office of the Ombudsman to conduct a single trial of the graft and malversation through falsification cases against fugitive former congressman Zaldy Co and his 15 co-accused in the anomalous P289.5-million flood control project in Oriental Mindoro.
2 min |
December 04, 2025
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Phl, EU review good governance, green economy programs
The Philippines and the European Union (EU) met in Belgium to conduct a comprehensive review of key ongoing cooperation programs on good governance and other priority areas.
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December 04, 2025
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Business leaders affirm confidence in BOC reforms
Industry leaders expressed strong confidence in the Bureau of Customs' ongoing reforms under Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno during the general assembly of the Customs Industry Consultative and Advisory Council (CICAC) held last month at the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. in Binondo, Manila.
1 min |
December 04, 2025
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After TikTok success, Nasser drops ‘most personal’ song
Singer-composer Nasser returns with a heartfelt original single, Pasayo, under Curve Entertainment.
2 min |
December 04, 2025
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N. Vizcaya declares state of calamity due to Uwan
The provincial government of Nueva Vizcaya has declared a state of calamity due to massive destruction caused by Super Typhoon Uwan.
1 min |
December 04, 2025
The Philippine Star
Luisita Srs extend Fil-Am reign
Luisita Golf and Country Club cruised to a 39-point win in the Seniors Fil Championship at Baguio Country Club, finishing the 75th Fil-Am Golf Invitational with a strong final-round 99 for a 454 total.
1 min |
December 04, 2025
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RICHARD GUTIERREZ RETURNS TO MMFF, PRAISES CO-STAR IVANA ALAWI
RICHARD GUTIERREZ PRAISED HIS COSTAR IVANA ALAWI, describing her as “hardworking” as they filmed the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) official entry “Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins.”
3 min |
December 04, 2025
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Fintech, digital banks unite to boost financial health
The country's financial technology (fintech) and digital banking industries unveiled three major initiatives aimed at improving financial health and supporting inclusive digital transformation, showcasing the sector's growing collaboration with regulators and policymakers.
3 min |
December 04, 2025
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Comelec suspends issuance of voter certification
The Commission on Elections has suspended the issuance of voter certification at the Comelec central office in Intramuros, Manila.
1 min |
December 04, 2025
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Lacson eyes banning lawmakers from cash aid distribution
Politicians may soon be prohibited from participating in the distribution of cash assistance under a special provision that Sen. Panfilo Lacson wants included in the 2026 national budget.
1 min |
December 04, 2025
The Philippine Star
Free golf for youth in public courses?
For its exclusivity, golf is often associated with a certain level of wealth and status.
1 min |
December 04, 2025
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DepEd targets to hire 33,000 teachers next year
To ease congestion and strengthen early-grade learning nationwide, the Department of Education is targeting one of its largest hiring drives next year, with plans to recruit nearly 33,000 new classroom teachers.
2 min |
December 04, 2025
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WMO: Phl among most affected by extreme weather in Asia
More people are killed or displaced by devastating rains and floods across Southeast Asia, with the Philippines among countries most affected, United Nations agencies warned.
1 min |
December 04, 2025
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FORTEA TREY LIFTS MAROONS BACK TO FINALS
And it's the University of the Philippines in the UAAP finals - again.
1 min |
December 04, 2025
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Why Dolly de Leon couldn't say no to ‘The Heidi Fleiss Story’
Dolly de Leon found time to come home briefly after wrapping up two international projects.
3 min |
December 04, 2025
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40 YEARS OF 'CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT THE PEN'
Once a year, on a December Sunday afternoon, something quietly magical unfolds at The Peninsula Manila.
2 min |
December 04, 2025
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DA to release pork, carrots max SRP
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to release the maximum suggested retail prices (MSRP) for several pork cuts and carrots tomorrow, as part of the government's efforts to curb rising prices just weeks before Christmas.
1 min |
December 04, 2025
The Philippine Star
CA junks Teves plea to drop terrorist designation
The Court of Appeals (CA) has dismissed the petition of expelled Negros Oriental representative Arnolfo Teves Jr. to overturn the decision of the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) designating him and his armed group as terrorists.
1 min |
December 04, 2025
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DepEd approves P131-M literacy fund for 131 schools
As the government moves to confront the deepening learning crisis in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) approved yesterday the release of P131 million to support literacy interventions in 131 schools that posted negative results in the 2024-2025 Comprehensive Rapid Literacy Assessment.
3 min |
December 03, 2025
The Philippine Star
Gokongwei-led firms, Megaworld join Fortune list of best SEA employers
Gokongwei-led firms and property giant Megaworld are among the six Philippine companies that made it to Fortune’s top 100 companies to work for in Southeast Asia.
2 min |
December 03, 2025
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Barzaga complies with House ultimatum, takes down lewd posts
Suspended Cavite Rep. Francisco Barzaga took down yesterday Facebook posts on his personal and official accounts that were deemed improper by his colleagues, following a 24-hour ultimatum given by the House ethics panel on Monday night.
2 min |
December 03, 2025
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AFP uncovers 252 'ghost' flood control projects
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has so far found 252 nonexistent or ghost projects across the country in its effort to help the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) in the investigation into flood control and other construction project anomalies.
1 min |
December 03, 2025
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Factory gate price growth slows in October
Manufacturers’ prices registered a slower increase in October
2 min |
December 03, 2025
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'Gov't doing its best to hit growth goal'
The Marcos administration will make every effort to achieve this year’s economic growth target of 5.5 to 6.5 percent, Malacañang said yesterday.
3 min |
December 03, 2025
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ELECTRIC, THE TOYOTA WAY: FIRST DRIVE OF THE TOYOTA BZ4X
It took Toyota long enough, but they’re finally launching their first battery electric vehicle in the Philippines: the 2026 bZ4X.
5 min |
December 03, 2025
The Philippine Star
Tattered economy
Our economy has been tattered by the flood control scandal. That, in turn, is now threatening our political stability. BBM and the Ombudsman must deliver the promised jailing of “big fish” politicians before Christmas or the anger might boil over to mar our holiday season.
4 min |
December 03, 2025
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PCSO named top-performing GOCC
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) was ranked first among government-owned and controlled corporations for 2024, awarded by the Governance Commission for GOCCS or GCG with a performance rating of 100.63 percent.
1 min |
December 03, 2025
The Philippine Star
TATLER BALL 2025: A NIGHT OF PURPOSE, GIVING, AND GLAMOUR
The “Tatler Philippines Ball 2025” unfolded as this year’s most-anticipated social event, a gathering defined by elegance, intention and heartfelt generosity.
1 min |
December 03, 2025
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Maharlika looking to invest in IPOs
Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) is weighing a potential investment in the equities market, a move that could inject fresh energy and renewed confidence into what has been the world’s worst-performing stock exchange.
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