TACLOBAN CITY - The province of Leyte was hit by an unscheduled 11-hour power interruption on New Year's Eve. The outage affected the whole coverage area of the Leyte Electric Cooperative II. It affected Tacloban City, Babatngon, and Palo beginning around 10 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. The...
The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) vowed to catch small-scale Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) this 2025 after President Marcos’ order for their total closure lapsed on Dec. 31, 2024. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. presides over a meeting with...
Consumers can expect some savings to start the year as Petron Corp. and Solane announced rollbacks in the prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) effective Jan. 1, 2025. In an advisory, Petron said it implemented a P0.90/kilogram rollback in LPG prices starting 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 1. Solane, in a...
PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. MARCOS JR. (Malacañang photo) By PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. MARCOS JR. I extend my most heartfelt greetings to Filipinos across the country and the world as we celebrate the New Year. Brimming with well-wishes and resolutions, this occasion is widely...
By VICE PRESIDENT SARA DUTERTE Assalamu Alaikum! (My beloved countrymen) Mga minamahal kong kababayan, the birth of Jesus Christ brings us the gift of new beginnings each year and encourages us to be hopeful for our country’s future. As we welcome the new year, we find strength in...
By CHIEF JUSTICE ALEXANDER GESMUNDO The start of a new year is a time for renewal — a time to look forward with optimism and determination. As the guardians of justice, we recognize the crucial role we play in ensuring that the rule of law is upheld, that rights are protected,...
By SENATE PRESIDENT FRANCIS ESCUDERO As Filipinos across the country gather with family and friends on this very special occasion, I extend my heartfelt wishes for a prosperous New Year to everyone. This period is always filled with hope as we bid farewell to one year and welcome the next. Although...
By HOUSE SPEAKER FERDINAND MARTIN ROMUALDEZ The New Year is often seen as a fresh start, a chance to embrace new opportunities and forge the right path forward. For the Manila Bulletin, 2025 promises to be another year of delivering its unmatched brand of public service,...
President Marcos on Wednesday, Jan. 1, urged the Filipino people to find inspiration in the good acts drawn from the hardships in the past year as the nation welcomes the New Year. In his message, the President said reflecting on the resilience shown by Filipinos in overcoming the challenges from...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday, Jan. 1, called on the Filipino people to welcome the New Year united in facing challenges that will strengthen us as a nation that has faith in God and stands in solidarity to improve the lives of our families. Duterte reflected on the year 2024—a time...
(File photo) Around 96,000 passengers were monitored in various ports nationwide as Filipinos catch last trips to go to their home provinces for the New Year’s Eve celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 31. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recorded 51,439 outbound passengers and 44,961 inbound passengers...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Josh Hart had 23 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his third triple-double of the season, Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points and 13 rebounds, and the New York Knicks beat the Washington Wizards, 126-106, on Monday night, Dec. 30, for their eighth straight victory. New York...
