Day: December 30, 2025
Marcos scrutinizing ratified 2026 budget –Palace
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his team are thoroughly reviewing the P6.793-trillion national budget for fiscal year 2026 ratified by Congress on Monday, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said Tuesday.
Spanish family of four missing after boat sinks off Indonesia
Four members of a Spanish family are missing after a boat carrying eleven people sank off the coast of Indonesia in extreme weather, Spanish and Indonesian authorities said on Saturday.
DOLE: 33k establishments checked for labor compliance in 2025
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Monday said it significantly ramped up its labor inspection efforts in 2025, leading to improved compliance with labor laws and the award of over P2.45 billion to 835,886 workers nationwide.
VP Sara urges Filipinos on Rizal Day: Let”s stand for truth, justice
Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday urged Filipinos to find the courage to stand for truth and justice as they remember the sacrifices of national hero Jose Rizal.
BI reminds foreigners to show up for 2026 Annual Report
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has reminded foreigners to comply with the 2026 Annual Report for registered aliens, to be held in the first two months of next year.
‘Only Trump can stop Russia’: Millions face freezing winter, Ukraine energy executive warns
Ukraine’s largest private energy company reports 90% of generation capacity damaged by Russian attacks, leaving over 1 million without power during freezing temperatures.
George Clooney ditches Hollywood culture for France, gains citizenship with wife and twins
George Clooney and wife Amal become French citizens with their twins, trading Hollywood glamor for peaceful farm life in the French countryside together.
Viral video divides passengers about handling TSA security bins or not after screening
An airport etiquette controversy has gone viral as travelers clash over whether or not to stack empty security bins. Travel experts weigh in on proper TSA checkpoint behavior.
Texas man charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS in federal terrorism case
Texas man John Michael Garza Jr., 21, was charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS after allegedly paying cryptocurrency to undercover agent.
Lapsed Epstein deadline underscores challenge of reviewing troves of files in 30 days
DOJ defends Epstein files delay citing need to review over one million pages. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says “well-settled law” supports missing deadline for victim protection.
