Philippines
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:26:00 +0800Malversation, plunder charges filed vs Recto, PhilHealth chief Ledesma over fund transfer
A group filed a complaint against Executive Secretary Ralph Recto and former Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) president and CEO Emmanuel Ledesma over the transfer of PhilHealth’s excess funds to the national treasury.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:05:00 +0800One-day window set for House members to review 2026 bicam report
The House of Representatives extended its session calendar on Monday, December 22, to give the bicameral conference committee more time to submit and sign the report on the 2026 national budget, ahead of its expected ratification on December 29.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0800Okada Manila sets the stage for the biggest New Year’s Eve celebration
The Forbes 5-star destination Okada Manila is set to welcome 2026 with one of its most spectacular New Year’s Eve celebrations yet, bringing together music, entertainment, dining and dazzling fireworks across the resort.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:48:00 +0800GMA reporter Mav Gonzales pregnant with 1st baby
GMA News reporter Mav Gonzales is pregnant with her first child with husband Matthew Valena.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:44:00 +0800Borderless finance: How the new GCash Virtual US Account hopes to change the game for Filipino freelancers
Cross-border transfers have typically meant navigating multiple platforms, waiting days for payments to clear, and losing a chunk of hard-earned income to fees and poor exchange rates. Now, GCash is setting out to change that.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:41:00 +0800Supreme Court affirms murder conviction of 3 police officers in Kian delos Santos killing
The Supreme Court has affirmed the murder conviction of three police officers involved in the 2017 killing of 17-year-old student Kian Delos Santos during the anti-drug campaign under detained former President Rodrigo Duterte.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:35:00 +0800Christmas care you can feel with ProtekTODO financial protection
ProtekTODO makes financial protection available in small, abot-kaya prices.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:32:00 +0800Make your own Gingerbread House
Alter the design from a snowy cottage to a Bahay Kubo to make it your own.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:14:00 +0800BSP urges use of 'e-aguinaldo' as holiday demand for cash rises
For the yuletide season, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is urging Filipinos to send “e-aguinaldo,” or digital cash gifts, instead of handing out physical cash, as holiday demand for paper bills rises.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0800Cyberzone Christmas tech gift guide 2025: Top 5 must-have gadgets for the holidays
The holiday season is here, and if you're looking for the perfect presents for the tech lovers in your life, Cyberzone has you covered.