Day: December 16, 2025
PNP: Over 1,000 personnel dismissed from service in 2025
A total of 1,043 personnel have been dismissed from the service from January 1, 2025 to December 3, 2025 according to the Philippine National Police (PNP).
Thousands attend first Simbang Gabi in NCR, provinces
Filipinos trooped to churches in Metro Manila and provinces early on Tuesday, December 16, for the start of the traditional nine-day Simbang Gabi or Misa de Gallo.
PH calls out China’s dangerous, inhumane acts vs Pinoy fishers near Escoda Shoal
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Tuesday slammed China for its “dangerous” and “inhumane” actions against Filipino fishers near Escoda Shoal in West Philippine Sea (WPS).
Senate OKs CADENA Act on third and final reading
The Senate has approved on third and final reading a measure that seeks to mandate the disclosure of budget-related documents of government agencies on a digital platform.
Taiwan says its military can respond rapidly to any sudden Chinese attack
Taiwan’s military can respond rapidly to any sudden Chinese attack with all units able to operate under a decentralized mode of command without awaiting orders from above, Taipei’s defense ministry said in a report to lawmakers.
Erika Kirk shares update after private in-person meeting with Candace Owens
Erika Kirk said she and Candace Owens finally spoke in what she called a productive conversation, a sign their rift may be easing after public tensions since Charlie Kirk’s murder.
JetBlue pilot calls Air Force near-miss ‘outrageous’ after tanker crosses flight path
JetBlue flight from Curaçao to New York narrowly avoided mid-air collision with U.S. Air Force tanker near Venezuela, forcing evasive action during climb.
Brown grad who’s survived two campus shootings recounts terror after police release detained suspect
Brown University student who survived two campus shootings shares disbelief after suspect in Sunday’s mass shooting was released within 24 hours.
Jake Tapper suggests he covers Trump’s age to make up for overlooking Biden
CNN anchor Jake Tapper admitted he thoroughly reports on President Donald Trump’s age in some degree to make up for not questioning President Joe Biden.
Ilhan Omar lashes out at ‘sick’ Republicans for investigating her alleged marriage to brother
Rep. Ilhan Omar dismisses questions about alleged brother marriage as ‘sick’ attacks, while Trump border czar Tom Homan signals that documents related to the claims are under review.
