Marcos urges Filipinos to help shape a 'meaningful' transformation in 2024
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday called on Filipinos to embrace a collective spirit and participate in shaping the future of the country.
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(2023.12.20) President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed into law Republic Act No. 11975 “General Appropriations Act (FY) 2024”
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed into law Republic Act No. 11975, also known as the “General Appropriations Act (FY) 2024”, in a ceremony held at Malacañan Palace, 20 December 2023.
Grim Christmas Eve in Bethlehem as war rages in Gaza
BETHLEHEM, Palestinian Territories — Gaza's deadliest ever war cast a pall of gloom over Bethlehem on Christmas Eve Sunday, as the death toll spiraled and Israel shifted its efforts against Hamas to the besieged territory's south.
Pope kicks off Christmas celebrations in shadow of wars
BETHLEHEM, Palestinian Territories — Pope Francis on Sunday kicked off global Christmas celebrations with a call for peace, as Israel's war on Hamas and Russia's invasion of Ukraine cast a shadow over one of the world's favourite holidays.
Reds declare anniversary ceasefire
MANILA, Philippines — The Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Philippines declared a two-day ceasefire yesterday to mark its 55th founding anniversary on Dec. 26.
CPP-NPA announces 2-day ceasefire starting Christmas but will 'defend itself'
MANILA, Philippines — The Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA) on Saturday declared a two-day suspension of tactical offensives against government forces in solidarity with the holiday season and the Party's 55th anniversary.
Israel’s ‘Bring them home’ campaign takes jeepney ride
MANILA, Philippines — Using traditional jeepneys, the Israel embassy urged Filipinos yesterday to join in appealing for the release of 129 mostly Israeli hostages still being held by Hamas militants in Gaza.
Pump prices expected to increase after Christmas
MANILA, Philippines — Oil companies are expected to increase their pump prices in the last week of 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) said on Friday.