December 23, 2025
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Ombudsman Recommends Filing of Graft Charges Against Duque and Lao for Illegal Transfer of Funds during COVID-19 Pandemic

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Learn more about the Ombudsman’s recommendation to file graft charges against former Health Secretary Duque and Budget Undersecretary Lao for the alleged illegal transfer of funds during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ombudsman also recommends their dismissal from government service. Read more for details on the case and its implications.

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FURLING THE FLAG Philippine Army Maj. Gen. and Balikatan Director Marvin Licudine (second from left) and Commander of the US First Marine Expeditionary Force Lt. Gen. Michael Cederholm (second from right) furl the Balikatan (shoulder-to-shoulder) flag during the closing ceremony of the US-Philippines Balikatan joint military exercise at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on May 10, 2024. Also in photo is Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro. JAM STA ROSA / AFP

France’s Plan to Conduct Joint Maritime Exercises with the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea

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Learn more about France’s plan to hold joint maritime exercises with the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea and the concerns raised by the Philippine government regarding Chinese embassy officials. The president emphasizes the need for international support, while officials call for sanctions against the embassy. Read more to understand the implications of this development.

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Title: Transition from El Niño to La Niña: Impending Weather Shift in June Summary: As the El Niño weather phenomenon gradually weakens, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecasts its end by June. However, the effects of El Niño will persist in the coming days. PAGASA also predicts the onset of a La Niña episode, potentially bringing above-average rainfall, as the rainy season is expected to commence between June 1 and June 15. Furthermore, PAGASA anticipates the entry of 13 to 16 storms in the Philippine area of responsibility by year-end. Category: Weather/Climate Transition Meta Description: Explore the anticipated transition from El Niño to La Niña in June, signaling a shift in weather patterns. PAGASA forecasts the end of El Niño, the arrival of the rainy season, and the possibility of increased rainfall. Stay updated on the changing climate in the Philippines.

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Learn more about the end of El Niño in June and the possibility of a La Niña episode, bringing increased rainfall. PAGASA predicts the entry of several storms in the coming months. Read more about the weather patterns in the Philippines.

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