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The Meralco Bolts could hardly celebrate the holiday season because of a densely packed calendar.

And while coach Luigi Trillo admitted it was tough navigating around a frenetic schedule, he feels that his squad could snare something valuable of...

Raptors trade Anunoby, Achiuwa and Flynn to Knicks

December 31, 2023

International

https://globalnews.ca

The Toronto Raptors have overhauled their roster, making a deal with a divisional and legal rival.

‘Firefly’ wishes for more cinemas after MMFF best picture win

December 31, 2023

It may not have swept the awards, but "Firefly," best picture winner at the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival, emerged triumphant in the category that mattered most to its creators: best screenplay.

"I was so happy that it won best screenplay beca...

Celebs’ wish list, goals for 2024

December 31, 2023

GMA News Online / Showbiz

Heaven Paralejo
I am very content now, so I have nothing more to wish for. I guess it would be more about wanting to improve on my craft and to be more committed to the projects that I agree to do.

My 2024 goal is to veer away from romantic comed...

GMA Kapuso Countdown to 2024, star-studded sa pagsalubong ng Bagong Taon

December 31, 2023

Entertainment

Puno ng Sparkle artists na makikisaya at makiki-party ang inaabangang GMA Kapuso Countdown to 2024 sa SM Mall of Asia.

‘Migration’ in PH cinemas on Jan. 17

December 31, 2023

This January, meet the adorable characters created by Illumination, the animation studio behind the record-shattering "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" and beloved franchises "Minions," "Despicable Me," "Sing" and "The Secret Life of Pets." At the hear...

More SUCs upgrade capabilities, labs through RDLead program

December 31, 2023

Regine C. Pustadan | S&T Media Services

“My ultimate goal is to make a research proposal that will attract funding institutions because the small proposals that I submitted in the past did not qualify,” Dr. Marife R. Hilapad, a professor of Capiz State University (CapSU) said partly i...

2023 in clean energy: Wind, solar, batteries grow amid econ challenges

December 31, 2023

Isabella O’malley, Jennifer Mcdermott And Alexa St. John | Associated Press

Led by new solar power, the world added renewable energy at breakneck speed in 2023, a trend that if amplified will help Earth turn away from fossil fuels and prevent severe warming and its effects.

‘Pray for Holy Land and Ukraine’

December 31, 2023

Joseph Tulloch | Vatican News

A few days before the year ends, Pope Francis renews appeal for peace

Vatican to publish never-before-seen homilies of Pope Benedict XVI

December 31, 2023

The Associated Press

ROME—The Vatican next year will publish a collection of never-before-seen homilies delivered by the late Pope Benedict XVI during his private Sunday Masses, most of them penned during his 10-year retirement, Vatican officials said recently.

Vatican probing into ‘miracles’ for Blessed Ukon’s sainthood

December 31, 2023

Roy Lagarde | CBCP News

A Japanese cardinal disclosed on Thursday in Manila that the Vatican has been investigating the miracles that could lead to the canonization of a 17th-century Catholic samurai and martyr.

Controversial Hindu temple opens more ‘floodgates’ in India

December 31, 2023

Shruti Mahajan | Bloomberg

As India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to open a controversial Hindu temple, where a centuries-old mosque once stood, Hindu groups have won important court rulings in the past week on other disputed religious sites.

As war in Gaza grinds on, tensions soar along Israel’s volatile northern border with Lebanon

December 31, 2023

Tia Goldenberg And Abby Sewell | The Associated Press

TEL AVIV, Israel—Israeli officials are stepping up threats against the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, warning that Israel is running out of patience as the two sides continue to trade fire along Israel’s volatile northern border.

World population up 75 million this year, standing at 8 billion on Jan. 1

December 31, 2023

Mike Schneider | The Associated Press

The world population grew by 75 million people over the past year and on New Year’s Day it will stand at more than 8 billion people, according to figures released by the US Census Bureau on Thursday.

Saving sharks and rays

December 31, 2023

Jonathan L. Mayuga

The award-winning short film about sharks, “Older Than Trees,” was launched recently. It is a story of hope for the future of sharks and rays.

Best of the best: 2023 ART SCENE

December 31, 2023

Pablo A. Tariman

It was the year the performing arts came back with a vengeance after the uncertain years of 2020, 2021, and 2022.

2023: The year of the whodunit

December 31, 2023

Juaniyo Arcellana

First big news of the year was the assassination of Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo, a classic whodunit in the tradition of political and media rubouts that seemed to have carried over from the year previous, particularly that of broadcaster Percy...

Lone bettor win P571 million lotto pot

December 31, 2023

Jose Rodel Clapano

Two bettors became instant millionaires two days before the New Year after winning in the 6/58 Ultralotto and 6/45 Megalotto drawn on Friday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office said yesterday.

CHED directs SUCs to stop offering SHS program

December 31, 2023

Elizabeth Marcelo

Commission on Higher Education chairman J. Prospero de Vera III has directed all state universities and colleges to stop offering the senior high school program starting next school year (SY 2024-2025), saying that there is no longer any legal basis to...

Palace urged to stop PUJ phaseout

December 31, 2023

Sheila Crisostomo

The Makabayan bloc yesterday made a last-minute call for Malacañang to stop the implementation of the public utility vehicle modernization planwhich would lead to the phase out of traditional jeepneys.

Marcos orders measures to speed up Marawi recovery

December 31, 2023

Helen Flores

President Marcos has ordered the streamlining and strengthening of functions of various government agencies to fast track the reconstruction of Marawi City and other areas affected by the 2017 armed conflict between government forces and the ISIS-inspi...

China blasts Philippines plan to build Ayungin facilities

December 31, 2023

Marc Jayson Cayabyab

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning hit back at the Philippine armed forces over a plan to build a permanent structure at Ayungin Shoal in a bid to protect the country’s sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea.

More countries eye joint patrols with Philippines

December 31, 2023

Ghio Ong

The Philippine Coast Guard is firm on its stand in asserting Philippine sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea over China, as the former engages with more countries for further capacity-building.

Emulate Rizal’s genuine love for country – Marcos

December 31, 2023

Helen Flores

As the nation marked the 127th anniversary of the martyrdom of Jose Rizal yesterday, President Marcos called on Filipinos to emulate the national hero’s genuine love for the country and to have a deep sense of ownership of their motherland.

Shakira statue unveiled in singer’s hometown

December 31, 2023

COLOMBIA---Grammy-winning Colombian singer Shakira, one of the world's top-selling musicians, has been immortalized in her famous belly-dancing pose in a giant bronze statue in her home city of Barranquilla.

The city's Mayor Jaime Pumarejo unvei...

How to make your life greener in 2024

December 31, 2023

Ian Williams and Alice Brock | University of Southampton

People are gradually adopting more sustainable lifestyles, but many find it hard to change habits and often don’t know where to start their sustainability journey. So if you’re looking to make your life greener in 2024, here are some manageable and af...

The key to a successful New Year’s Resolution? Keeping a streak alive

December 31, 2023

The Conversation

Dick Coffee attended 781 consecutive University of Alabama football games. Meg Roh surfed through illness, storms and nightfall to maintain a seven-year daily surfing streak. Jon Sutherland ran at least 1 mile every day for over 52 years. Needless to ...

ASEAN stresses need to keep maritime stability in Southeast Asia

December 30, 2023

MANILA, Philippines --- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers Meeting on Saturday evening said it was closely following the developments in the South China Sea, specifically moves that undermine peace, security, and s...

Swiss financial watchdog wants to examine clawing back bankers’ bonuses

December 30, 2023

GMA News Online / Showbiz

ZURICH - Switzerland's financial regulator wants to discuss the ability to claw back bonuses from bankers as part of stronger powers following the fall of Credit Suisse and sale to UBS.

"The question is on the table and must be discussed now," F...

ALAMIN: Mga bigating series ng Kapuso Network na dapat abangan sa 2024

December 30, 2023

Entertainment

Inihahandog ng GMA Network ang ilan sa bigatin at kaabang-abang na series sa 2024, kabilang ang drama, fantasy, suspense, historical at kilig-serye.

KBL slaps fine on import involved in Rhenz Abando injury –report

December 30, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

The KBL slapped a fine of 3 million won to Goyang Sono import Chinanu Onuaku for unsportsmanlike conduct. The said player was involved in Rhenz Abando's injury which he sustained on Thursday.

Philippine Sports in 2023 recap: Busy year for national athletes

December 30, 2023

MANILA, Philippines --- It was indeed a busy 2023 for Philippine sports and it will go down as one of the most memorable years in the history books.

Three years after the pandemic, the Asian Games and Southeast Asian Games were held in one year....

B.League: Dwight Ramos registers 1000th point in Hokkaido win over ex-team Toyama

December 30, 2023

UN News - Global perspective Human stories

Matthew Li

Dwight Ramos achieved a significant milestone on Saturday as the 6-foot-4 forward scored his 1,000th point in the B.League during Hokkaido’s commanding 87-65 victory over his former team, Toyama, at Hokkai Kita-yale. Ramos reached this milestone with 3:24 remaining in the second quarter, converting a layup that extended Levanga’s lead to 42-28 over the Grouses. […]
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Security Council holds emergency meeting on attacks in Belgorod, Russia

December 30, 2023

International

A senior UN political affairs official condemned attacks against the Russian city of Belgorod, located near the Ukrainian border, as he briefed the Security Council at an emergency meeting convened on Saturday afternoon.

Southern Luzon sea travelers near 20,000 mark – Coast Guard

December 30, 2023

MANILA, Philippines --- The number of travelers from seaports in Southern Luzon neared the 20,000 mark a day prior to New Year's Eve, the Coast Guard District Southern Tagalog (CGDSTL) said on Saturday.

In its morning monitoring report, ...

Truck driver shot dead by security guard in Manila

December 30, 2023