Filipino content creator Arshie Larga proudly gave a look at his newly completed four-storey building for his family. The TikTok personality unveiled the milestone through his social media accounts, offering followers a glimpse of its modern design and spacious interiors. But gusto ko lamang i-share sa inyo ang pinakamalaking investment ko for this year, aside from traveling and my health," Larga said in the video. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arshie Larga (@arshiethromycin)"Nagsimula lang ‘to sa usapan namin ng parents ko about turning our current structure into a four-storey building. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arshie Larga (@arshiethromycin)"Salamat po sa lahat ng taong patuloy na sumusuporta sa’kin.

Go’s breakthrough signals bigger promise on Asian Tour stageMANILA, Philippine — The year 2026 is shaping up to be a defining chapter in Lloyd Go’s professional career—and for all the right reasons. More than just a ticket to bigger tournaments, Go’s breakthrough represents a turning point—one that could propel him into the next level of his career. For Go, securing his Asian Tour card at the last possible moment was nothing short of transformative. The result comfortably placed him inside the Top 35 and ties, the cutoff for full Asian Tour playing privileges next season. Corpus and Chan earned their Asian Tour cards by finishing inside the Top 10 of the Asian Development Tour Order of Merit, highlighted by back-to-back victories in the Morocco leg last June.

Leviste: Each congressman has at least P150M in budget insertions, Cabral files showMANILA, Philippines — Rep. Leandro Leviste (Batangas, 1st District) claimed Monday, December 22, that each district and party-list representative has at least P150 million in budget insertions under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) each year. What the 'Cabral files' are forWhile these may sound like accusations, the lawmaker clarified that budget insertions are not inherently illegal or improper. According to the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism, Cabral described an allocable as the “ceiling budget” for each engineering office. The computation, known as the “BBM parametric formula,” Leviste said, was based on several factors, including a district’s population, poverty incidence and disaster recovery capacity. Aside from a lawmaker’s allocables, Leviste claimed that a whopping P320 billion in budget insertions existed outside the formula, including submissions from members of the executive branch, private individuals, congressmen and senators.

Supreme Court affirms murder conviction of 3 police officers in Kian delos Santos killingKian Delos Santos's family expresses hopes they will seek justice now that it's been a year since the teenager was killed. MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) 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. The high court upheld the sentence of reclusion perpetua, which carries a prison term of 20 to 40 years. Citing witness accounts from the night of Aug. 16, 2017, the court said the incident began when police officers stopped and searched Delos Santos in Caloocan City. According to the Supreme Court, there was direct admission that Oares shot Delos Santos, although he claimed the shooting occurred during a supposed shootout.

Christmas care you can feel with ProtekTODO financial protectionMANILA, Philippines — Filipinos are known for their malasakit—always finding ways to care for their loved ones. Just like everyday essentials available in sachets, ProtekTODO makes financial protection available in small, abot-kaya prices—easy to purchase, easy to understand and easy to benefit from. Turning everyday financial protection into a gift of careFilipinos start early in preparing for Christmas. Christmas-themed and ready to hand out, ProtekTODO insurance policies offer simple yet powerful ways to ensure that your loved ones are protected against life’s uncertainties. ProtekTODO insurance policies make the intangible concept of financial protection feel as special and personal as any beautifully wrapped present under the tree.

Energy Secretary Garin opens MGI Visitor Center, pushes geothermal growth and environmental stewardship in the countryMANILA, Philippines — Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Sharon Garin led the formal opening of Maibarara Geothermal Inc. (MGI) Visitor Center located inside the Maibarara Geothermal Power Facility (MGPF) complex in Sto. Tomas, Batangas, attended by MGI partners PetroGreen Energy Corporation (PGEC), ACEN and PNOC-Renewables Corporation (PNOC-RC). “Just this week, we have signed a MOA with the Land Bank, operationalizing the Philippine Geothermal Resource De-Risking Facility (GRDF), to address investment risks in exploration and drive the development of geothermal energy in the Philippines. The newly inaugurated facility serves as a hub for geothermal energy education, stakeholder engagement and sustainability advocacy. Editor’s Note: This press release is sponsored by PetroGreen Energy Corporation.

LOOK: Shin Min Ah, Kim Woo Bin wedding photos outSouth Korean power couple Shin Min-ah and Kim Woo-bin wed in a private ceremony on December 20, 2025 in Seoul, South Korea. MANILA, Philippines —Shin Min-ah looked every bit a radiant bride in a dreamy sweetheart wedding gown, with her groom, Kim Woo-bin, standing beside her in a classic black tuxedo. The South Korean power couple tied the knot on Saturday, December 20, in Seoul, in a star-studded ceremony attended by fellow celebrities. Their agency, AM Entertainment, released two official stills of Min-ah and Woo-bin from their wedding day. RELATED: Kim Woo Bin, Shin Min Ah marry after 10 years of dating

Ombudsman issues summons on Cabral’s computer and devicesMANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman said that it has issued a summons for the devices of the late Public Works and Highways Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral. In a statement on Monday, December 22, Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano said that the Ombudsman has issued a "subpoena duces tecum" requiring "the immediate production of all computer and electronic devices" previously issued to Cabral. A subpoena duces tecum is also a summons, but the person is ordered to bring specific items relevant to the case. When asked what the Ombudsman's next steps will be if the data from the devices is found to be altered, Clavano said: "Subject the gadgets to further forensics to dig for the deleted and altered information." Cabral was found unconscious on December 19 along Kennon Road in Tuba, Benguet, shortly after parting ways with her driver.

675 marginalized Moro school children receive bags and rice rationsThe pupils of the Islamic schools who received school bags on Dec. 21, 2025 are from underprivileged Moro families in agricultural enclaves in the Bangsamoro Special Geographic Area in Cotabato province. COTABATO CITY — A large group of Moro children from low-income families in two towns received school bags on Sunday, December 21, from the Office of the Vice President. The distribution was facilitated through a public service team led by a member of the 80-seat Bangsamoro Parliament. Islamic missionaries in the two towns also actively support joint peacebuilding initiatives led by local government units, BARMM agencies, and traditional Moro leaders, complementing the peace and development agenda under Malacañang’s separate agreements with the Moro National Liberation Front and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. Of the 675 school children who received school bags on Sunday, more than 40 are enrolled at Norul Guidid Al-Islamie Incorporated, an Islamic school in Barangay Pedtad, Old Kaabacan.

Spreading the spirit of Christmas on board the Nutella ExpressThe Nutella brand team, KOLs and media came together last November 21, to celebrate the holiday spirit through a Nutella Christmas Express pop-up filled with Nutella goodies and treats. MANILA, Philippines — Christmas in the Philippines is unlike anywhere else in the world. This year, Nutella brought back the warmth and wonder of meaningful giving through the Nutella Express. The Nutella Express was inspired by the quaint and lively Christmas villages abroad, where food trucks abound, and, just as a train connects people and places, the Nutella Express pop-up connected families through moments of joy, creativity and sweetness. Beyond the experience of The Nutella Express, it is where happiness and joy are spread through families, making memories that last.

Jose de Juan, the father of missing bride-to-be Sherra de Juan, has refuted claims that his daughter was suffering from financial distress as investigations into her disappearance continue. Related Article Police say missing bride-to-be may have been under emotional, financial distress"Sa gastusin namin, kumbaga 'yung sa gamot, walang problema doon. Kaya kung talaga sa financial po, wala talaga," he said. So wala kaming gastos diyan ni piso," he said. "'Yung sa kasal naman po namin, kaya nga po pinlano namin 'yan eh.

Former Ilocos Sur governor Chavit Singson confirmed that he is in talks to buy the Miss Universe Organization. In a press conference on Dec. 22, Singson told reporters that he would meet with former Miss Universe Organization president Paula Shugart and Shawn McClain. Singson shared that the pageant's issues were among the factors that led to his consideration. After the pageant on Nov. 21, the competition faced rigging allegations, after a judge who reportedly resigned claimed that Bosch's win was pre-determined. The Miss Universe franchise was reportedly offered to Singson in 2023, but he declined, leading to Thai billionaire Anne Jakapong Jakrajutajip's JKN Global Group obtaining it.

Angel Locsin made an unexpected cameo on Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0. Locsin, who has been out of the public eye for years now, can be heard voicing her request for Christmas songs, although she cannot be seen onscreen. Neil and Sunshine can also be heard reacting with Locsin, and even laughed when Joaquin held Locsin's portrait during the song number. Joaquin appeared happy and satisfied as he tried to hold back his tears during the performance. Locsin made her last big screen appearance as Alex Salazar in 2020's Four Sisters Before the Wedding.

Singer Olivia Rodrigo and actor Louis Partridge have reportedly broken up after being in a relationship for two years. Obviously, it has been quite a big summer for her with Glastonbury, but there's a sanctity to being private," Partridge told PEOPLE magazine in September. Rumors of Rodrigo and Partridge's relationship first surfaced in October 2023, when they were spotted getting cozy in London. Following the outing, eagle-eyed fans spotted Partridge increasingly showing up in fan shots of Rodrigo, either in the same frame or smiling in the background. Rodrigo and Partridge, both 22, have yet to comment on their reported break-up.

DILG chief: Circumstances indicate Cabral’s death was suicideOfficial portrait of Catalina Cabral when she was undersecretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways. Trigger Warning: Mentions suicide and deathMANILA, Philippines — The late Public Works and Highways Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral died by suicide, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said. In an interview with ANC on Monday, December 22, Remulla stated that all circumstances point to a deliberate act rather than an accident. “All signs point to suicide,” Remulla said. According to Remulla, Cabral visited the exact spot where she fell twice on the day of her death.