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President Marcos on 2024 budget: Secret fund issue already settled

December 19, 2023

As he prepares to sign the P5.768-trillion budget program tomorrow, President Marcos yesterday declared as a “settled issue” the controversy over the aborted inclusion of P650-million confidential funds in the 2024 budgets of the Office of Vice Preside...

Legarda commends Belmonte’s Murang Bigas

December 19, 2023

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Sen. Loren Legarda thanked Quezon City District 2 Councilor Mikey Belmonte for the Murang Bigas Handog Pangkabuhayan program, which provided residents with P20,000 worth of affordable rice for their startup business.

Larawan ng Andromeda galaxy at Mayon Volcano sa isang frame, edited nga ba?

December 18, 2023

GMA News Online / News

Marami ang namangha at humanga sa larawan na kuha ng isang astrophotographer mula sa Quezon City dahil napagsama niya sa isang frame ang Andromeda galaxy at Mayon Volcano. Bagay na pinagdududahan naman ng iba.

Marcos back home from four-day Japan trip

December 18, 2023

TOKYO, Japan --- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrived in the Philippines on Monday from his four-day trip to Japan.

The presidential plane left Tokyo at 7:16 p.m. after a meeting with business leaders and the Asia Zero Emission Community leade...

Oil jumps more than 3% on Red Sea tanker attack, reroutings

December 18, 2023

LONDON -Oil extended gains on Monday to rise more than 3 percent as mounting attacks by the Iran-aligned Yemeni Houthi militant group on ships in the Red Sea disrupted maritime trade and raised concern of supply disruption.

A Norwegian-owned ves...

PH needs to shift from COVID-19 economy to making structural changes – Marcos

December 18, 2023

TOKYO, Japan --- "Well, I think this year, this 2023, was really the year of structural changes," President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. replied when asked by media how to describe the year as he was wrapping up his trip to Tokyo for the Asean-Japan Summit...

Hormone secreted by fetus causes morning sickness –study

December 18, 2023

GMA News Online / Lifestyle

A hormone produced by the human fetus is to blame for morning sickness in pregnant women, a study has found, paving the way to possible prevention and treatment. Nausea and vomiting affect approximately 70 percent of pregnant women, according to the st...

Skilled workers, kailangan ng Canada at Japan– DMW

December 18, 2023

GMA News Online / News

Inihayag ng Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) na kailangan ng Canada at Japan ang mga skilled worker at mga nurse.

DOTr signs pact to protect children from road accidents

December 18, 2023

MANILA, Philippines --- Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista signed on Monday a memorandum of understanding with various agencies formalizing the National Coalition for Child Road Traffic Injury Prevention (NC-CRTIP) to protect children from roa...

At least 11 killed in Guinea oil terminal blast; extent of damage unclear

December 18, 2023

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At least 11 people were killed and 88 injured in a blast at an oil terminal in Guinea's capital Conakry early on Monday, head of civil protection Jean Traore said, as the government warned the incident could directly impact the country's population.

Davao bags 1st gold in PH National Games; QC cyclist nails maiden mint in Batang Pinoy

December 18, 2023

Davao City's Lyka Labrica Catubig claims the first gold in the Philippine National Games, while Quezon City's Aristen Aricela Ardice Dormitorio emerges as the inaugural gold winner in the Batang Pinoy

DILG Sec. Abalos, nais ng total ban vs. paputok sa buong bansa

December 18, 2023

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Nais ni Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos na ipagbawal na ang mga paputok sa mga komunidad sa buong bansa at magkaroon na lang fireworks display ang mga lokal na pamahalaan.

Vatican approves blessings for same-sex couples under certain conditions

December 18, 2023

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The Vatican said on Monday in a landmark ruling approved by Pope Francis that Roman Catholic priests can administer blessings to same-sex couples as long as they are not part of regular Church rituals or liturgies.

Asia Artist Awards 2023: SB19, LE SSERAFIM, and other red carpet standouts

December 18, 2023

Asia Artists Awards 2023 live updates -- exclusive insights on top Asian talent! Join us now for the inside scoop!

Breathtaking visuals and glamorous outfits took center stage at the red carpet of the Asia Artist Awards (AAA) 2023 at the Philippin...

MMFF’s significance to Filipinos, filmmakers not lost on Matteo Guidicelli

December 18, 2023

Check out our live updates to get the latest on the MMFF 2023!

Matteo Guidicelli is one of the actors who will make their first ever appearance in a Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry this year. Despite starring in numerous films and series a...

Sharon Cuneta kay Alden Richards: ‘He’s really like my son’

December 18, 2023

GMA News Online / Showbiz

Itinuturing ni Sharon Cuneta na isa sa mga "best movie" na ginawa niya ang "Family of Two" na pinagbibidahan nila ni Alden Richards, na itinuturing niyang anak.

Michelle Dee starts taping for ‘Black Rider’

December 18, 2023

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MMD was welcomed on set by the production staff.

Andrea Brillantes’ friend Bea Borres shares quote on ‘grooming’

December 18, 2023

Bea Borrescaught the attention of netizens after she posted a series of quotes about "grooming" on her Instagram Stories, which she deleted soon afterward.

"Grooming can be done simply by an adult paying attention, showing affection, or givi...

Escamis hopes Mapua uses finals heartbreak as ‘fuel’ for next season

December 18, 2023

Rookie-MVP Clint Escamis sets his sights on NCAA Season 100 after the Mapua Cardinals failed to end their 32-year title drought

200 Surigao del Sur families evacuate due to Kabayan

December 18, 2023

GMA News Online / News

Around 200 families in Surigao del Sur's Lianga town took shelter at an evacuation center due to Tropical Storm Kabayan.

GMA Kapuso foundation inaugurates classrooms in Kidapawan for Manobo students

December 18, 2023

GMA News Online / Lifestyle

The classrooms were built to withstand up to Intensity 8 earthquakes.

‘Love Before Sunrise’ nears exciting finale, cast holds thanksgiving party

December 18, 2023

GMA News Online / Showbiz

The stars of the romantic drama series are thankful that viewers supported the show.

Alden Richards celebrates 13th anniversary in showbiz at his newly opened bar in Makati

December 18, 2023

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Asia"s Multimedia Star is looking forward to a busy 2024!

Yen clings on to gains ahead of key BOJ decision; dollar slips

December 18, 2023

LONDON -The yen retreated on Monday, but held near its recent highs, as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) kicked off a two-day meeting that could be crucial in determining the timing of the end of the central bank's ultra-loose stance on interest rates.

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QCPD gives update on Ronaldo Valdez’s death, awaiting results of paraffin and ballistic tests

December 18, 2023

GMA News Online / Showbiz

According to a statement, the Quezon City Police District said there"s an ongoing investigation about the veteran actor"s cause of death.

Bongbong Marcos heads back to PH after Asean-Japan meet

December 18, 2023

SEALED President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida shake hands after witnessing the exchange of memorandum of cooperation between the Philippines and Japan on Sunday. ---MALACAANG PHOTO

TOKYO, Japan --- President Ferdin...

Number of vehicles in Metro Manila increases in recent weeks — MMDA

December 18, 2023

MANILA, Philippines --- The vehicle volume at major thoroughfares in the National Capital Region (NCR) has increased by 10,000 to 15,000 for the past two weeks as people start their holiday rush, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA)...

PBA veteran Alex Cabagnot joins Korean club

December 18, 2023

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Alex Cabagnot, 41, signs with Korean Basketball League team Goyang Sono Skygunners

Real Madrid thrashes Villarreal to go top but loses Alaba to injury

December 18, 2023

Real Madrid cruised to a 4-1 win over Villarreal on Sunday to move top of La Liga but their night was tarnished when defender David Alaba suffered a serious knee injury.

Carlo Ancelotti's side is a point ahead of Catalan minnow Girona, which hos...

How the Filipinas enraptured a nation

December 18, 2023

Ariel Ian Clarito

The Philippine women's football team takes Filipinos on a wild ride throughout a remarkable year highlighted by a maiden appearance – and a stunning win – in the FIFA Women's World Cup

PAGASA lifts all wind signals as Kabayan weakens into remnant low

December 18, 2023

GMA News Online / SciTech

All Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals have been lifted as Tropical Depression Kabayan weakened into a remnant low, state weather bureau PAGASA said Monday.

Sharon Cuneta reveals daughter KC will be spending Christmas with Gabby for the first time

December 18, 2023

GMA News Online / Lifestyle

Sharon Cuneta has been spending her Christmas with daughter KC ever since she and Gabby Concepcion separated, but this year will be different.

Tapales leaves for Tokyo unification bout vs Inoue, says fight won’t go 12 rounds

December 18, 2023

Marlon Tapales goes to Naoya Inoue's territory confident that he can pull off an upset in a bid to become the unified super bantamweight champion

Tropical Depression Kabayan weakens into LPA but redevelopment possible

December 18, 2023

The low pressure area that used to be Tropical Depression Kabayan (Jelawat) is still bringing rain to parts of Mindanao and the Visayas on Monday, December 18

Celtics keep hot streak at home; Bucks shoot down Rockets

December 18, 2023

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Boston improved their perfect NBA home record to 14-0 on Sunday as Jaylen Brown keyed a fourth-quarter surge that saw the Celtics pull away for a 114-97 victory over the Orlando Magic. Brown scored 17 of his 31 points in the final p...

Davao’s Catubig bags 1st gold, swimmer Barreto scores golden double in PNG

December 18, 2023

Davao City’s Lyka Labrica Catubig easily walked away with the first gold medal while national swimmer Miguel Barreto of Bulacan scored a golden double to highlight first full day of action in the Philippine National Games at the Philsports Complex in P...

Sharon Cuneta: ‘Family of Two’ is one of the best movies I’ve done

December 18, 2023

GMA News Online / Showbiz

Sharon Cuneta just came right out and said it. Her upcoming movie with Alden Richards is "one of the best I've done -- and I've done what 66-67 movies," she said on "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda Monday."

Danny Kingad runs it back with Yuya Wakamatsu at ONE 165 in Japan

December 18, 2023

Lions Nation MMA will be sending its newest member to represent the Philippines in ONE Championship’s much-awaited return to Japan on January 28. Danny Kingad is set to step inside the ring for a flyweight rematch against hometown hero and arch-nemesis Yuya Wakamatsu at ONE 165. The event will emanate live from Tokyo’s Ariake Arena. […]
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