Leyte execs offer province as site for new naval base, airstrip
[Inquirer.net] - 12/13/2024
TACLOBAN CITY—Elected officials in historic Leyte province urged the government to consider putting up a naval base and military airstrip in the province. Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez, in an interview, said having these facilities in the province would be a significant advantage not just (…)
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Pope Francis launches holy Jubilee year on Christmas Eve
Vatican City, Holy See — Pope Francis opened the “Holy Door” of St Peter’s Basilica on Christmas Eve on Tuesday, (…)
[Cebu Daily Mail] - 25/12/2024
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[Inquirer.net] - 24/12/2024
Cardinal David: No world peace amid 'walls of division' around Bethlehem
MANILA, Philippines — There might not be world peace as long as the “walls of division” around Bethlehem remain. (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 25/12/2024
‘Squid Game’ returns looking for win with season 2
Stepping onto the set of “Squid Game” season two, Lee Jung-jae felt like he had never left. “Including promotion, (…)
[Cebu Daily Mail] - 24/12/2024
P28.8M ‘shabu’ seized in CV two days before Christmas
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two days before Christmas Day, law enforcers in Central Visayas confiscated illegal drugs (…)
[Cebu Daily Mail] - 24/12/2024
Junior Altas – Palawan Yurich Builder wins U18 Jr. MPBL title
It’s definitely a Happy Christmas for the Perpetual Community as the Junior Altas Basketball – Palawan Yurich (…)
[Tempo] - 25/12/2024
Amit secures World Games berth
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[Inquirer.net] - 24/12/2024
Economist sees inflation settling at 2.6% in December
MANILA, Philippines – Headline inflation will likely settle at 2.6 percent this month, well within the government’s (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 25/12/2024
Relocate Kanlaon evacuees along lahar paths, LGUs told
MANILA, Philippines – Amid the unrest of Mt. Kanlaon, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Tuesday directed local (…)
[Cebu Daily Mail] - 25/12/2024
Pre-Christmas tragedy in Cotabato: Family from Cagayan de Oro loses 5 members
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[Cebu Daily Mail] - 24/12/2024
Chief Justice vows to further improve PH judicial system
MANILA, Philippines — Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo on Christmas eve vowed to further improve the judicial system (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 24/12/2024