Day: December 23, 2025
Filipino civil servants honored for contributions to UN
VIENNA – Around 40 Filipino civil servants who made contributions to the work of the United Nations (UN) were recently honored at an exhibition of artworks and in a commemorative publication that celebrated the Philippines” role in the inter-governmental organization. The “Hope & Endeavor” exhibition on December 12 launched “A Journey of Hope & Endeavor: 80 Years of the Philippines in the United Nations,” a chronicle of the Philippines” longstanding presence in multilateral cooperation and its part in global peacekeeping, security, and development.
Filipinos score medals at the WGP-1 Waterjet World Cup 2025 in Thailand
Several Filipino jet ski racers made waves by nabbing medals at the recently-concluded WGP-1 Waterjet World Cup 2025 held December 17 to 21 at Pattaya City in Thailand.
Festive cheer takes hold of world stocks, yen on intervention watch
GLOBAL MARKETS-Festive cheer takes hold of world stocks, yen on intervention watch
Robust consumer spending boosts US third-quarter economic growth
The US economy grew at its fastest pace in two years in the third quarter, fueled by robust consumer spending, though momentum appears to have faded amid the rising cost of living and recent government shutdown.
Pag-IBIG Fund extends Acquired Assets Super Sale, enhances rules for more accessible home ownership
Pag-IBIG Fund has extended its Acquired Assets Super Sale until Dec. 31, 2025, giving homebuyers more time to purchase foreclosed properties at discounted prices, while adopting new rules to lower upfront costs and make it easier for more buyers to participate.
US Justice Dept releases card mentioning Trump, purportedly from Epstein to Nassar
The US Justice Department released an image on Tuesday of a card that makes a crude reference to US President Donald Trump, purportedly written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to Larry Nassar, who is serving a life sentence for sexually abusing hundreds of girls.
DSWD monitoring welfare of 91k individuals still in 845 evacuation centers
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday said it is constantly monitoring the welfare of individuals and families who are still staying in evacuation centers and have yet to recover from the effects of recent disasters. As of Monday, December 22, the DSWD Disaster Response Management Bureau (DRMB) said 845 evacuation centers remain operational and are currently accommodating 26,053 families or 91,982 individuals.
Palace: Truth Commission for Duterte-era drug war probe worth considering
The Palace said Tuesday there is a need to consider the establishment of a commission to probe the drug war killings during Rodrigo Duterte’s presidency.
Bangkay ng babaeng nakabalot sa plastic, nakita sa gilid ng kalsada sa Gamu, Isabela
Isang bangkay ng babae na nakabalot sa pulang plastic ang nakita sa gilid ng kalsada sa Gamu, Isabela.
Mga tips para maiwasan ang pagkasira kaagad ng handang pagkain, alamin
Habang papalapit ang kapaskuhan, paano nga ba masisiguro na ang handang pagkain at mga tira-tira ay hindi madaling masisira?
