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Catapang urges PDLs to rebuild lives, future
Persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) have the power to turn their lives around, Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) director general Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. said on…
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Persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) have the power to turn their lives around, Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) director general Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. said on…
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. spent New Year’s Eve at Malacañang, a detail underscored by Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro in what appeared…
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A new year does not require grand declarations to be meaningful. It requires steadiness. The ability to speak only when necessary, act when ready, and listen…
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In one way or another, all of us had been blessed last year. Some blessings were obvious; others came disguised as difficulties.
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Firecracker-related injuries during New Year revelries declined significantly this year, with the Department of Health (DOH) recording 235 cases from 21…
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US President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a glittering New Year's Eve party at his lavish Mar-a-Lago resort on Wednesday,…
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The Department of Health (Department of Health) recorded 235 cases of firecracker-related injuries from 21 December 2025, up to 4 a.m. of 1 January 2026.
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Ever wake up and immediately reach for your phone, only to be greeted by a flood of notifications, messages, and updates? You think it’ll help you wake up, but…
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The New Year always feels like a fresh page—another chance to reset, reflect, and reconnect with ourselves. Another year has passed, filled with moments that…
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Today's Thoughts to Live by, 1 January, Thursday, Octave of Christmas, Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God.
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Two “New Year babies” were welcomed at Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital in Tayuman as 2026 began.
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ZAMBOANGA CITY — As the clock strikes midnight on 31 December, Zamboanga City will welcome 2026 not with firecrackers, but with the rhythmic clang of pots and…
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One beautiful tradition you can start is writing a letter to your future self.
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For a sweet treat, the Ube Burnt Basque Cheesecake takes the spotlight. It is a contemporary classic reimagined, as it marries the creamy indulgence of burnt…
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Although 13 is considered by some to be an unlucky number, some Filipinos still prepare 13 fruits during the New Year.
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As we embark on a New Year, may we entrust ourselves to Mary’s maternal care, asking for her intercession to lead us ever closer to her Divine Son. May her…
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Rather than setting ambitious goals that may lead to feelings of failure or disappointment, I choose to adopt a more forgiving mindset.
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Hope is the emotion that connects easily with the New Year because it’s about fresh starts, future possibilities, and inner strength.
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