‘Amihan’, ITCZ to bring rains over parts of Luzon, Mindanao

Philippine News Agency 12/26/2024

MANILA – The impact of the northeast monsoon or “amihan” has lessened but will continue to bring light to moderate rains over the eastern section of Northern Luzon, the weather bureau said. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services…

Baby freezes to death overnight in Gaza

Associated Press 12/26/2024

JERUSALEM — A baby girl froze to death overnight in Gaza, while Israel and Hamas accused each other of complicating ceasefire efforts that could wind down the 14-month war. The 3-week old baby was the third to…

Pope Francis calls for ‘arms to be silenced’ in Christmas appeal

Agence France Presse 12/26/2024

ROME, Italy — Pope Francis called Wednesday for “arms to be silenced” around the world in his Christmas address, appealing for peace in the Middle East, Ukraine and Sudan as he denounced the “extremely grave” humanitarian situation…

On Christmas Day, Kanlaon Volcano spews 300-meter ash plume

Zacarian Sarao 12/25/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island spewed ash 300 meters above its crater in the afternoon of Christmas Day, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). According to Phivolcs in an…

Filipinos in Canada keep Christmas tradition alive with ‘Simbang Gabi’

Dianne Sampang - @inquirerdotnet 12/25/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Wherever a Filipino may be, the cherished tradition of completing the “Simbang Gabi” remains vibrant and alive. Simbang Gabi is a series of nine early dawn or night masses, which is fundamental to the…

Man nabbed for allegedly raping drinking buddy’s partner

Futch Anthony Inso 12/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines- A 25-year-old construction worker was arrested after allegedly raping a 21-year-old female college student in Sitio Mansanitas, Brgy. Inayawan, Cebu City, on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at around 4:00 a.m. The suspect, identified as…

Azerbaijani jet crashes in Kazakhstan, 32 survive

AFP 12/25/2024

ASTANA, Kazakhstan – An Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet with 67 people on board crashed on Wednesday in western Kazakhstan after veering from its scheduled route, officials said. Azerbaijani authorities said 32 people had survived the crash of the…

Talisay police seize P20,000 worth of firecrackers

Futch Anthony Inso 12/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines- More than ₱20,000 worth of firecrackers were confiscated in Talisay City before and during the Christmas celebration. Police Lieutenant Colonel Epraem Paguyod, chief of the Talisay City Police Station, said that over 600 pieces…

Lawmakers laud removal of seniors booklet rule for meds discount

Wilnard Bacelonia 12/25/2024

MANILA – Lawmakers on Wednesday commended Health Secretary Ted Herbosa’s pronouncement to scrap the requirement for senior citizens to present booklets to avail of discounts on medication, calling it a significant step toward easing access to benefits for…

DOH: Firework-related injuries rise to 43 on Christmas Day

Zacarian Sarao 12/25/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The number of recorded firework-related injuries rose to 43 on Christmas Day, said the Department of Health (DOH). According to the DOH in a statement, the injuries were recorded from December 22 until 6…

Man accused of killing insurance CEO pleads not guilty to murder

AFP 12/25/2024

NEW YORK, United States – The man accused of gunning down a health insurance executive in a brazen hit in New York that sparked fierce debate about the industry pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges including…

PRO-7: Misa de Gallo 2024 ‘peaceful and secure’

Emmariel Ares 12/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – This year’s celebration of the Misa de Gallo in Central Visayas was a success, with law enforcers describing the event as overwhelmingly “peaceful and secure.” In a social media post on Christmas Day,…

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