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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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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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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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Makati welcomed the new year in full color as thousands gathered along Ayala Avenue for the Make It Makati New Year’s Eve Countdown — a night packed with…
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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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Who said resolutions are only for boring, practical things?
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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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As the saying goes, “out with old, go with the new” and as Heidi Klum puts it in every Project Runway episode ender, “One day you’re in, the next day you’re…
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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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