Day: December 8, 2025
Ambuklao, Binga, Magat dam gates remain open –PAGASA
One gate each of the Ambuklao, Binga, and Magat dams in Luzon remained open to release excess water on Monday morning, according to weather bureau PAGASA.
PhilHealth: Return of P60-B funds a ‘challenge” to give better benefits
State health insurer Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) said Monday that it considers the decision of the Supreme Court to order the executive branch to return to them the P60 billion in excess funds as a challenge to improve its services and provide better health benefits for Filipinos.
DA creates watchdog for FMR monitoring
The Department of Agriculture has created a watchdog that will guarantee the responsible implementation of infrastructure programs, particularly farm-to-market roads.
PNP intensifies ops vs POGOs posing as BPO firms
The Philippine National Police (PNP) heightened its operations against illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators and internet gaming licensees amid the government’s total ban on POGOs as some have continued their operations by using business process outsourcing (BPO) firms.
Over 800K registered to vote for 2026 BSKE –Comelec
The number of applicants who registered to vote for the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) reached more than 800,000, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
MMDA eyes uniform truck ban hours, opening of private roads to ease traffic
Local government units in Metro Manila and adjacent areas should have uniform truck ban hours, among other coordinated policies, to ease traffic jams especially during the Christmas season, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said Monday.
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Jay-Z’s innocent comment to designer sparked infamous elevator clash with Beyoncé’s sister
Fashion designer reveals why Solange attacked Jay-Z in infamous 2014 Met Gala elevator fight, claiming it started over compliments to Rachel Roy’s dress.
Toddler among 21 victims in pepper spray, robbery attack at London airport
Police arrest suspect after pepper spray robbery at Heathrow Airport leaves 21 people injured, including a 3-year-old child requiring medical treatment.
FBI’s renewed push in DC pipe bomb case shows how fresh eyes can change a stalled investigation
FBI agents conduct methodical search of Brian Cole Jr.’s Virginia home after his arrest for Jan. 5, 2021 pipe bombs near Capitol, RNC and DNC headquarters.
