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French wine, spirits export volumes sink to at least 25-year lowBottles of French wine are displayed for sale at a supermarket in Paris, France, April 4, 2025.
Shear line affects parts of Bicol region, VisayasIn a heavy rainfall bulletin, the agency raised a yellow rainfall warning in Eastern Samar, Northern Samar, Samar, Biliran, Leyte, Albay and Sorsogon. MANILA, Philippines — A shear line is affecting parts of the Visayas and Bicol region, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said yesterday. In a heavy rainfall bulletin, the agency raised a yellow rainfall warning in Eastern Samar, Northern Samar, Samar, Biliran, Leyte, Albay and Sorsogon. Potential impacts include localized flooding, possible mainly in areas that are urbanized, low lying or near rivers, along with landslide in highly susceptible areas. Meanwhile, PAGASA is not monitoring any low-pressure area for tropical cyclone formation.
Supreme Court urges Congress to act on same-sex couples’ rightsMANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court urged Congress to take a more active role in addressing the rights of same-sex couples. “Thus, this Court does not have the monopoly to assure the freedom and rights of homosexual couples. The high court said that property relations between same-sex couples are governed by Article 148 of the Family Code. A same-sex relationship is a normal relationship and therefore should be covered by Article 148 of the Family Code. RELATED: Supreme Court: Same-sex couples can be recognized as property co-owner
Marcos wants travel tax repeal, dynasty bill by JuneMANILA, Philippines — President Marcos is pushing for the passage of 21 priority measures by June, including bills banning political dynasties, abolishing the travel tax and penalizing disinformation, as his administration seeks to rebuild public trust and improve the daily lives of Filipinos. Marcos endorsed the measures during yesterday’s meeting of the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC), which consists of key executive officials and congressional leaders. Marcos also backed the abolition of the travel tax, a bill filed by his son, Ilocos Norte Rep. Sandro Marcos, saying the move would help reduce travel costs and boost tourism. Castro said the President recognized that people travel not only for leisure but also for work or emergencies. Aside from the 21 priority measures, LEDAC also discussed 31 other bills under its common legislative agenda, covering land use, taxation, health, education, governance reforms, digitalization, economic regulation and other key policy areas.
Last segment of Cavitex-C5 link opening in MarchMotorists are seen taking the Cavitex C5 Link Sucat Interchange on July 1, 2024. MANILA, Philippines — Travel time from Parañaque to Bonifacio Global City in Taguig will be reduced to 15 minutes with the opening next month of a segment linking the Manila-Cavite Expressway (Cavitex) and C5 Road. Parañaque Mayor Edwin Olivarez said Segment 3B of the Cavitex-C5, a six-lane expressway spanning two kilometers, would open to motorists in March. This will provide relief to commuters who normally travel between 1.5 and two hours,” Olivarez added. Segment 3B started construction in 2024 under a P3.3-billion deal between Cavitex Infrastructure Corp. and DM Consunji Inc.
House kills impeach bid vs President Bongbong MarcosThe House of Representatives holds a plenary session before the Christmas break on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. MANILA, Philippines (Updated 5:40 p.m.) — The House of Representatives on Tuesday effectively killed the first impeachment bid against President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., adopting a justice committee resolution that dismissed the complaints for being insufficient in substance. The three-member Makabayan bloc that endorsed the second complaint also opposed the House's junking of a Marcos impeachment bid. "The killing of the impeachment complaint does not end the search for accountability. Some members in support of the Dutertes, specifically Reps. Paolo Duterte, Harold Duterte, Omar Duterte and Isidro Ungab, chose to withhold their vote.
Vonn crashed heavily just 13 seconds into her run after hitting a gate on the piste, her skis remaining attached to her ski boots as she uncomfortably slid to a halt. “I sustained a complex tibia fracture that is currently stable but will require multiple surgeries to fix properly,” she said. She has already had two surgeries to stabilize the fracture of her left leg, according to reports in Italy. Vonn won the Olympic downhill at the 2010 Vancouver Games but retired in 2019. She had resumed her career in late 2024 and was considered a strong favorite for the downhill at these Olympics after recording seven World Cup podium finishes.
Gandler, Santos deliver message for CignalMANILA, Philippines — There’s reason why Cignal went for chemistry and familiarity instead of star power. Vannie Gandler, an Alas Pilipinas standout, and Erika Santos, the PVL on Tour MVP, reciprocated by uncorking 25 and 15 points, respectively. “We know we have a chance if we work harder and keep believing in ourselves,” said Cignal coach Shaq delos Santos. But they were just no match against Gandler and Santos, who delivered the most decisive blows for red-hot Cignal. I’m happy I was able to help the team get this win,” added Gandler.
EDITORIAL - Free of distractionsBy an overwhelming plenary vote of 284 in favor, with only eight against and four abstaining, the House of Representatives junked yesterday the two impeachment complaints against President Marcos. The plenary adopted Resolution 746, with the House committee on justice recommending the junking of the impeachment complaints based on insufficiency of substance. Impeachment is a political process, and the dismissal of the complaints by the pro-administration super majority was not unexpected. Last week, Malacañang had welcomed the junking of the complaints at the committee level, also by an overwhelming vote. Last week, after the House committee tossed out the impeachment complaints, President Marcos said he was happy to be free of “distractions.” Beyond his gratitude for the dismissal, he should focus on reforms, and prod investigators and state prosecutors to pursue corrupt officials relentlessly and swiftly, sparing no sacred cows.
