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30/12/2025

MARCOS CONFERS ORDER OF LAKANDULA ON FORMER LABOR SECRETARY T***S OPLE

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday posthumously awarded the Order of Lakandula, one of the Philippines' highest civilian honors, to the late Labor Secretary Susan "T***s" Ople.



FULL STORY: https://malaya.com.ph/news/national-news/marcos-confers-order-of-lakandula-on-former-labor-secretary-toots-ople/

30/12/2025

MARCOS LEADS RIZAL DAY COMMEMORATION IN MANILA

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the nation in commemorating the 129th anniversary of the martyrdom of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal on Tuesday, presiding over solemn rites at Rizal Park in Manila. (Photos by PFC Carmelotes PN(M)/PAOAFP)


https://malaya.com.ph/news/national-news/marcos-leads-rizal-day-commemoration-in-manila/

30/12/2025

MARCOS INVITES AGT WINNER JESSICA SANCHEZ TO PERFORM AT 2026 ASEAN SUMMIT

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos met with 2025 "America's Got Talent" winner Jessica Sanchez at Malacañang on December 30. During the courtesy call, Marcos invited Sanchez to perform when the Philippines hosts the ASEAN summit in May 2026. (Photos by Revoli Cortez/PPA pool/MPC pool)



https://malaya.com.ph/news/national-news/marcos-invites-agt-winner-jessica-sanchez-to-perform-at-2026-asean-summit/

30/12/2025

PULSE ASIA: MARCOS HOLDS 33% APPROVAL; SARA DUTERTE MAINTAINS MAJORITY TRUST

The latest Pulse Asia survey shows President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. retains the approval of a third of Filipinos, while Vice President Sara Duterte continues to enjoy majority approval and trust.

The latest Pulse Asia survey shows President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. retains the approval of a third of Filipinos, while Vice President Sara Duterte continues to enjoy majority approval and trust. Released on Tuesday, the Pulse Asia survey was conducted December 12-15 among 1,200 adults and has a ±2.8...

30/12/2025

PALACE REVIEWS RATIFIED P6.79T NATIONAL BUDGET FOR 2026

Malacañang has begun its final review of the P6.79-trillion 2026 national budget, which Congress ratified and transmitted on Monday, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said.

Malacañang has begun its final review of the P6.79-trillion 2026 national budget, which Congress ratified and transmitted on Monday, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said. “The Executive Branch received on December 29, 2025 the ratified 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) and is now conducting a...

30/12/2025

MARCOS TO FILIPINOS: EMULATE JOSE RIZAL

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday enjoined Filipinos to emulate the examples set by national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, and to live by the values that he embodied such as love of country, respect for truth, a tireless pursuit of just reform, and the courage to speak and act for what is right.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday enjoined Filipinos to emulate the examples set by national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, and to live by the values that he embodied such as love of country, respect for truth, a tireless pursuit of just reform, and the courage to speak and act for what is right. The...

30/12/2025

PNP CHIEF: COPS WHO USE FI****MS TO WELCOME 2026 MAY FACE DISMISSAL

Acting police chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has warned policemen against firing their fi****ms to welcome the New Year, saying this may lead to their dismissal from the service.

Acting police chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has warned policemen against firing their fi****ms to welcome the New Year, saying this may lead to their dismissal from the service. In a statement late Monday night, Nartatez reminded police personnel that the PNP is strictly enforcing a one-...

30/12/2025

✨ 6 DOE Energy Excellence Awards. 100 megawatts of solar power. One clear leader in sustainability.

Congratulations to SM Group! SM City Olongapo Central, SM City Daet, SM City Davao, SM Center Pulilan, Three E-Com Center, and Park Inn by Radisson Clark have earned recognition from the Department of Energy for outstanding energy efficiency.

A prime example of how the private sector can maximize resources while minimizing environmental impact. 🌍💡 Read more at: https://malaya.com.ph/branded-content/marketing-board/sm-group-earns-doe-awards-for-energy-efficiency/

29/12/2025

BRIGITTE BARDOT, ICON OF FRENCH CINEMA, DIES AT 91

Actress Brigitte Bardot shot to international fame dancing the mambo barefoot in “And God Created Woman”, her tousled hair and fierce energy radiating a sexual magnetism rarely before seen in mainstream cinema.

By Ingrid Melander PARIS – Actress Brigitte Bardot shot to international fame dancing the mambo barefoot in “And God Created Woman”, her tousled hair and fierce energy radiating a sexual magnetism rarely before seen in mainstream cinema. A global icon was born.  At just 21, she scandalised ce...

29/12/2025

This holiday season, AboitizPower recognizes the unsung heroes of the energy industry who continue to steward the power plants and power networks that enable the celebrations and festivities across the Philippines.

https://malaya.com.ph/business/business-news/holiday-duty-the-people-behind-the-power/

29/12/2025

US DEFENSE CONTRACTOR CONSIDERS PHASED INVESTMENT IN APECO

US-based defense supply chain contractor Anglicotech LLC is looking at a phased investment in the economic zone of the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO).

US-based defense supply chain contractor Anglicotech LLC is looking at a phased investment in the economic zone of the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO). The plan was shared by Anglicotech officials during a meeting with APECO chief executive officer (CEO) and president Gil...