Category: GMA News
Give ‘e-aguinaldo” for Christmas, BSP urges public
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Monday renewed its call for the public to give digital or electronic money as cash gifts during the Christmas holidays, even as it gave assurance that it continues to produce fresh banknotes and coins to meet the expected surge in demand.
PH sugar import ban extended until Dec. 2026 –DA
The ban on sugar importation will remain in place until December 2026 to extend protection for local producers even after the crop year ends in September, the Department of Agriculture (DA) clarified Monday.
Marian Rivera meets Hirono creator, gets signed drawing
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Marian Rivera just met Lang, the creator of Hirono, a art toy collectible that rose to fame due to the “anik anik” craze in 2024.
What is the sperm”s role in a successful pregnancy and the health of a baby?
Three factors determine sperm health: quantity, movement, and shape. On quantity, semen released during ejaculation should contains at least 15 million sperm per milliliter. While that sounds like a lot, anything less than that affects the chances of getting pregnant.
LGBT group says MRT, LRT free rides are ‘symbolic acts of inclusion’
The Ang Ladlad LGBT Party on Monday said that the free train rides given to members of the LGBTQIA+ community are symbolic acts of inclusion that recognize the daily struggles faced by the community.
VP Sara Duterte denies links with Madriaga
Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday refuted that she has a personal relationship with Ramil Madriaga, alleging that he is working to undermine her possible plans to run for president.
Pinoys attend Simbang Gabi at St. Peter’s Basilica officiated by Cardinal Tagle
Four days before Christmas, the Filipino community celebrated its annual traditional Simbang Gabi at St. Peter”s Basilica in Vatican City on Sunday.
Japan prepares to restart world’s biggest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima
The Japanese region of Niigata is expected to endorse a decision to restart the world’s largest nuclear power plant on Monday, a watershed moment in the country’s pivot back to nuclear since the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
Walang Gutom Kitchen open for remaining days of Dec. 2025 – DSWD
The Walang Gutom Kitchen (WGK) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will remain open for the remaining days of December to accept walk-in families and individuals experiencing involuntary hunger. In a statement over the weekend, DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian said the WGK at the Nasdake Building in Pasay City will only be closed on December 25 and January 1, 2026.
