Day: December 19, 2025
RP Blu Girls win 11th straight SEA Games gold; Men”s 10-pin team bowling adds to gold medal haul
The Philippines won two more gold medals at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games on Friday, dominating the women”s softball and men”s 10-pin bowling team-of-four events.
Consumer confidence turns sour, businesses upbeat in Q4
Filipino consumers” confidence about the economy turned sour in the last quarter of the year, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas” surveys.
DA, SRA mulls extending sugar importation ban until December 2026
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) on Friday said the moratorium on sugar importation, which would expire by the first half of 2026 or by the end of harvest season, could be further extended in an effort to prioritize locally produced sugar amid strong domestic raw sugar production.
NGCP takes over Caticlan-Unidos 69kV line from AKELCO
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) on Friday said it has formally assumed ownership, operation, and maintenance of the Caticlan-Unidos 69-kilovolt (kV) line from Aklan Electric Cooperative (AKELCO).
Coca-Cola illuminates sites to spread bright Christmas magic nationwide
Christmas is a cherished tradition in the Philippines that embodies joy, hope, and togetherness. It”s a time when families reunite, communities come alive with parol and carols, and even the simplest gatherings become moments of magic.
A well-balanced life is within walking distance
If you saw a pretty sunset from your window, what would you reach for first– the door or your phone? Today”s digital age has changed the way we connect with each other, and more importantly, with ourselves. We become listless and unmotivated to run errands because going out would mean getting bombarded with smoke, soil, and other dirt origins. This keeps us frequently inside and glued to our screens for hours on end.
The world celebrates Christmas
Take a scroll through some memorable sights around the world this Christmas season.
Sarah Discaya transported to Cebu, brought to court
Embattled contractor Cezarah “Sarah” Discaya arrived Friday evening in Cebu to face corruption and malversation of funds charges in connection with the P96.5-million ghost flood control project in Davao Occidental.
Gen. Nicolas Torre III, itinalaga ni Marcos na MMDA general manager
Itinalaga ni Pangulong Ferdinand ”Bongbong” Marcos Jr. si dating Philippine National Police chief Nicolas Torre III bilang bagong general manager ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).
Ex-DPWH undersecretary Cabral’s final hours, according to police
Former Department of Public Works and Highways Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral was last seen alive seated on the side of Kennon Road near the cliff around 2 p.m. on Thursday.
