Here’s what taxpayers should expect from tax refunds arriving in 2026, including the status of the proposed $2,000 payment discussed by President Trump. Tax refunds issued in 2026 will reflect…
Left to right: Manuel “Manny” Villar Jr., founder of PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. (Photo from Manny Villar’s official Facebook page), and Lucio Co, founder and chair of Puregold Price Club Inc….
An aerial view of Bondi Beach in Sydney, where Australian authorities are investigating a deadly December 14 attack classified as terrorism. Photo credit: Nick Ang / Own work (CC BY-SA 4.0) …
Mario Búcaro, who concluded his tenure as chief executive officer of the Miss Universe Organization following a brief appointment in late 2025. Photo attribution: Official government portrait / Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
Health officials say impaired decision-making and poor judgment can appear before memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease, underscoring the need to distinguish isolated mistakes from persistent patterns that affect daily life….
The U.S. Senate chamber is seen at the Capitol in Washington, where lawmakers voted on competing proposals addressing the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act premium subsidies on December 11,…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Photo courtesy of Malacañang Palace In a podcast interview with student editors, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. describes how his entry into politics evolved over time,…
LAS VEGAS – The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents has postponed a vote on a proposal that could increase university tuition by up to 12 percent…
Senate lawmakers are set to vote on competing proposals on Affordable Care Act subsidies. Both proposals expected to fall short in the Senate WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans on Tuesday, December 9,…
MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, said the Philippine government has cancelled the passport of resigned Ako Bicol party-list representative Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co, as authorities expand…
Members of the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council meet at Malacañang Palace on December 9, 2025, during the first full LEDAC session of the 20th Congress, where President Ferdinand Marcos Jr….
From left: Claudine Barretto, business leader Vivian Yuchengco, and Gretchen Barretto. Both Claudine and Yuchengco have rejected the long-running RCBC elevator rumor involving Gretchen, describing the decades-old tale as false….
Commercial aircraft prepare for departure at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, reflecting continued demand and the need for expanded aviation infrastructure. – Photo courtesy of San Miguel Corporation. A look at…
From left: Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla, who expects the ICI to finish its mandate within one to two months; Senate President Vicente Sotto III, who supports creating a legislated successor;…
Ruby Rodriguez at a recent community event in Los Angeles. (Photo from Ruby Rodriguez–Aquino social media account) Ruby Rodriguez rejects a fabricated post linking her to Tito Sotto and issues…
By Eliseo Art Silva Each December 2, the Philippines commemorates the Battle of Tirad Pass, where the legendary “boy general,” Gregorio del Pilar, and sixty men made their final stand against…
A 2024 BMJ review finds structured dance programs may help reduce depression symptoms. Experts say dance is promising but should supplement standard care. A major medical review published this year…
Former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. is seen in a Senate hearing in this file photo. The ICI has recommended plunder and corruption charges against him in its flood control…
Actress Kim Chiu (left) and her sister Lakambini “Lakam” Chiu share a warm moment during a Chinese New Year celebration in a photo posted on Instagram in January 2025. (Photo…
Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga speaks at the plenary hall of the House of Representatives in Quezon City during a recent session. The chamber voted to suspend him for 60 days…
Top row, from left: Zaldy Co; Edwin Gardiola. Second row, from left: James Ang Jr.; Jernie Jett Nisay. Third row, from left: Noel Rivera; Augustina Dominique Pancho. Bottom row, from…
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy introduces a national civility initiative as travelers move through busy airport terminals ahead of the holiday season. (Secretary Duffy photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of…
Protesters march along EDSA during the Trillion Peso March in September 2025. (Photo by Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0. File: Trillion Peso March, Sep 2025) MANILA — Organizers of the…
Nursing programs lose their professional degree status under new Trump administration loan rules, lowering federal borrowing limits and raising concerns about workforce shortages and advanced training access WASHINGTON — The Trump…
Miss Universe Organization president Raúl Rocha Cantú (left) and former judge Omar Harfouch (right) appear in separate photos. Rocha Cantú has denied Harfouch’s allegations of irregularities in the 2025 pageant,…
Attorney General Pamela Bondi (Photo credit – Department of Justice) LOS ANGELES – The U.S. Justice Department under President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit Thursday to block California’s newly approved congressional…
Federal workers are set to receive long delayed back pay after the forty three day government shutdown ended. Agencies are restarting payroll systems, with most employees expected to receive full…
Former Public Works Secretary Manuel “Manny” Bonoan is currently under monitoring by the Department of Justice after departing for the United States. (Presidential Communications Office / Wikimedia Commons) The Independent Commission for Infrastructure…
The Supreme Court blocks a lower-court order requiring the Trump administration to restore full SNAP benefits, deepening the nationwide fight over food aid amid the prolonged government shutdown. High court…
As the U.S. shutdown enters its sixth week, the Senate rejects a pay bill for federal workers while USDA funds only 65 percent of November SNAP benefits. With the economy…
