Category: GMA News
6 minors set off ‘boga,’ to render community service
The Iloilo City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) destroyed immediately two improvised cannons, known locally as “boga,” that were confiscated from six persons of minor ages.
SLEX, STAR toll rate hike to take effect January 1, 2026 –TRB
Motorists using the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and the Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR) Tollway will be met with toll hikes starting January 1, 2026, according to the Toll Regulatory Board.
Fajardo’s resignation at ICI a ‘natural flow of things’ –Clavano
The Office of the Ombudsman on Saturday brushed aside the resignation of Rossana Fajardo as commissioner of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure.
2.8M passengers got free rides on MRT, LRT from Dec. 14-25, 2025 –DOTr
Almost 3 million passengers were given free rides on the LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3 from December 14 to 25 during the 12 Days of Christmas – Libreng Sakay program, the Department of Transportation said.
6 PDLs in Negros Occidental released on Christmas Eve
Six persons deprived of liberty (PDL) in the Province of Negros Occidental were released on Christmas Eve.
Perry Bamonte, keyboardist and guitarist for The Cure, dies at 65
Perry Bamonte, keyboardist and guitarist in The Cure, has died at 65, the English indie rock band confirmed through their official website on Friday.
Zelenskyy says Russia using Belarus territory to circumvent Ukrainian defenses
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday that Russia was using ordinary apartment blocks on the territory of its ally Belarus to attack Ukrainian targets and circumvent Kyiv’s defenses.
Thailand PM expresses hope for ceasefire with Cambodia
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – Thailand’s prime minister expressed hope on Friday for a ceasefire with Cambodia, even as Phnom Penh accused the Thai military of intensifying its bombardment of disputed border areas.
Japan proposes record budget spending while curbing fresh debt
TOKYO – Japan’s government on Friday proposed record spending for next fiscal year while curbing debt issuance, underscoring Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s challenge in boosting the economy while inflation remains above the central bank’s target.
