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People with down syndrome, Vice Ganda make history in 51st MMFF

Lance Mejico — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 17:10:46 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – People with down syndrome and queer icon Vice Ganda made history at the 51st edition of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) after taking home the top prizes in the annual Christmas cinematic event. “I’mPerfect,” a film about people with down syndrome, was hailed as Best Picture at the Gabi ng

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In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza

Joshua McElwee — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:58:09 +0000

Vatican City – Pope Leo decried conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in his Christmas sermon on Thursday, in an unusually direct appeal during what is normally a solemn, spiritual service on the day Christians across the globe celebrate the birth of Jesus. Leo, the first U.S. pope, said the story of Jesus being born in a

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LIST: MMFF films you can watch this holiday season

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 04:31:23 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Eight movies will be screened in cinemas as the annual Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) kicked off on Christmas Day, Dec. 25. Comedy, romance Returning to the grand festival is comedy superstar Vice Ganda, who stars with award-winning actress Nadine Lustre in ‘Call Me Mother.’ Directed by Jun Robles Lana, the

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Pope Leo expresses ‘much sadness’ about Russia refusing Christmas ceasefire

Reuters — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:26:06 +0000

Vatican City – Pope Leo said on Tuesday that he feels “much sadness” that Russia did not agree to a Christmas ceasefire in its nearly four-year old war with Ukraine. “Among the things that cause me much sadness is that apparently Russia has refused a ceasefire request,” the pope told journalists outside his residence in Castel Gandolfo, Italy. “I

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68% of Filipinos expecting happy Christmas – SWS

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:42:48 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Nearly 7 out of 10 Filipinos expect a merry Christmas this year, according to a non-commissioned survey. The survey released by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) on Wednesday, Dec. 24, showed that 68 percent of Filipinos are looking forward to a happy Christmas – slightly higher than last year’s 65 percent.

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LIST: Adjusted train trips, free toll for the holidays

Lance Mejico — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:00:18 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Train operators have adjusted their trips for the extended holiday, while tollway companies will waive fees on certain days. In an advisory, the Metro Rail Transit (MRT-3) will carry out limited operations on Christmas eve, Dec. 24 and New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31. The last trip for the North Ave and

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