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The tradition of Simbang Gabi begins today, Dec. 16, when Catholic devotees rise before dawn to mark what many consider the true start of Christmas, culminating on Christmas Eve. This nine-day dawn novena has long shaped the Filipino way of preparing for Christmas—not only through prayer, but...

FINDING ANSWERS Many did not see it coming. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. — heir to one of the most enduring political dynasties in the country — has asked Congress to prioritize four landmark reform bills that, if passed, would curb dynasties, restrain corruption, and shake the foundations of...

REFLECTIONS TODAY Today, the traditional dawn Masses, the Misa de Gallo, kick off in the churches in the Philippines and in other countries where there are Filipino communities. Cognizant of this unique culture of Filipinos that has inspired Catholics all over the world, Pope Francis celebrated his...

UNDER THE MICROSCOPE The past two weeks have seen two persons close to me depart this earth. One was my 96-year-old eldest sister who stumbled and fell breaking her arm in the process, then suffered two heart attacks due to the stress. The second was my youngest sister’s mother-in-law who was...

"Mahirap po kaming pagkatiwalaan (It 's difficult to trust us)." Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon made this admission Sunday, Dec. 14 even as he tried to justify before the Bicameral Conference Committee on the 2026 national budget his request for the...

The northeast monsoon or amihan and the easterlies continue to bring rains to parts of the country, while the chance of a tropical cyclone forming remains low, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Monday, Dec. 15. “Dalawang weather...

Gasoline users will see another price increase this week, even as diesel and kerosene prices are set for rollbacks. Starting Tuesday, Dec. 16, gasoline prices will increase by ₱0.20 per liter, marking a third straight week of price hikes. Meanwhile, diesel and kerosene prices are set to go down...

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