WE’RE barely into the new year, but it seems we should be expecting an extension of fireworks display when Congress resumes session on Jan. 26. But of course, that would be limited to the halls of the House in the Batasang Pambansa. This was after Bicol Saro Rep. Terry Ridon averred before 2025 ended that…
Photo courtesy of Philippine News Agency (PNA). The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will strictly enforce a ban on electric tricycles along major roads in Metro Manila starting Friday, Jan. 2. Key thoroughfares covered by the restriction include Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, C-5 Road, Roxas Boulevard, and the Quirino Avenue to Magallanes–South Luzon Expressway stretch….
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Friday said much of the country will experience rainy weather on Friday due to several prevailing weather systems. Pagasa said the northeast monsoon is expected to bring cloudy skies and periods of rain over Metro Manila and large parts of Luzon. Several areas, including the…
The leader of the Other Ukraine movement Viktor Medvedchuk stressed that “the Ukrainian people should determine their future” Viktor Medvedchuk© Irina Yakovleva/TASS MOSCOW – Ukraine under the terrorist regime of Vladimir Zelensky has no right to exist as a state, Viktor Medvedchuk, the leader of the Other Ukraine movement told TASS in a comment on…
BEIJING — With the world beset by conflicts, economic turbulence and climate crisis, world leaders rang in the new year with renewed appeals for unity, resilience, peace — and hope that better days lie ahead. Giving out his New Year message early on Monday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for the world to invest “more…
GENEVA — Several dozen people were killed and around 100 others injured when a fire broke out at a bar in the Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana on New Year’s Eve, authorities said Thursday, adding that foreign guests could also be among the dead and injured. Frederic Gisler, the police commander of the canton…
The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday reported a significant 42 percent decrease in firework-related injuries during the 2026 New Year celebrations compared to the previous year. According to a DOH statement, a total of 235 cases were recorded from December 21, 2025, through 4 a.m. on January 1, 2026. This figure is a sharp…
The Philippine IT-BPM sector grew faster than the global average in 2025 and is on track to generate $42 billion in exports next year, the IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) said. The group reported that the industry ended 2025 with about $40 billion in export revenues and a workforce of 1.9…
Batangast 1st District Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste – Photo courtesy from Leandro Legarda Leviste/Facebook. Malacañang on Thursday said the verification of documents now referred to as the “Leviste files” rests with the Office of the Ombudsman. Palace Press Officer Usec. Claire Castro made the remark when asked about claims linking the Office of the President…
Photo courtesy of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Economists expect the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to consider further interest rate reductions as economic growth shows signs of slowing. Analysts said easing inflation gives the central bank flexibility to keep a growth-supportive policy stance. UnionBank chief economist Ruben Carlo Asuncion said policy rates could gradually move…