Day: December 1, 2025
Sri Lanka’s cyclone death toll climbs to 355, with 366 missing
COLOMBO — Rescuers in Sri Lanka were scrambling on Monday to clear roads and deliver aid to more than half a million people hit by a cyclone last week, as the death toll climbed to 355, with 366 missing, official figures showed.
AFP eyes simple Christmas celebration amid calamities, flood control mess
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. on Monday said the nation”s military will have a simple Christmas celebration this December in light of the damage caused by calamities and the controversy over anomalous flood control projects.
Children”s party sa Stockton, California, niratrat; 4 ang patay, kabilang ang 2 bata
Apat ang nasawi at hindi bababa sa 10 ang sugatan nang paulanan ng bala ang pagtitipon ng isang pamilya sa Stockton, California, ayon sa pulisya.
COA flags OVP for late liquidation of livelihood aid funds
The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Office of the Vice President (OVP) for delayed liquidation of financial grants it provided in 2024 to beneficiaries of its livelihood assistance program, Mag Negosyo Ta ‘Day (MTD).
Economic growth target ng bansa, inaasahang sasablay muli ngayong 2025
Inihayag ng isang mataas na economic official na posibleng hindi na naman maaabot ng Pilipinas ang target na economic growth ngayong 2025. Kapag nangyari, ito na ang ikatlong sunod na taon na sasablay ang inaasintang paglago ng ekonomiya ng bansa.
Trump says he would ‘absolutely’ revoke citizenship from naturalized criminals — if he has the authority
Trump said the asylum freeze could last “a long time” and suggested he may seek authority to strip citizenship from some naturalized immigrants with criminal histories.
Batangas State U studes win robotics tilt in Singapore
Students from Batangas State University (BSU) clinched the championship at the World Robot Olympiad Singapore 2025 International Finals, held from November 26 to 28.
Gilas Pilipinas eyes sweep of Guam in second FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers clash
Riding high from a win, Gilas Pilipinas returns to action determined to impose its will anew and sweep Guam in their rematch in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers on Monday night at the Blue Eagle Gym.
NBA: Zach Edey dominates as Grizzlies take down Kings
Zach Edey had a career performance featuring 32 points, including all six in a lead-changing run late in the game, and the Memphis Grizzlies overtook the host Sacramento Kings for a 115-107 victory Sunday night.
NBA: Luka Doncic helps Lakers beat Pelicans for seventh straight win
Luka Doncic scored 20 of his 34 points in the first quarter and added 12 rebounds with seven assists as the Los Angeles Lakers increased their winning streak to seven games with a 133-121 victory over the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday.
