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Missing bride-to-be located, authorities report

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Quezon City police report that a bride-to-be who went missing days before her scheduled wedding in Manila has been found and is being brought back to the city. QCPD investigators say they identified her with the help of family members and coordinated with other police units to locate her. Authorities are set to interview the woman, reconstruct the timeline of her disappearance, and determine whether any criminal activity occurred. Police have withheld her identity for privacy and state they will release further details after completing initial investigation steps.

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Rey ‘PJ’ Abellana misses out daughter Carla Abellana’s wedding

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Actor Rey “PJ” Abellana said he did not receive an invitation to his daughter Carla Abellana’s weekend wedding in the Philippines and stayed home during the ceremony, learning details only from media and social media posts. He confirmed that other family members appeared to attend the event and that he answered questions from reporters later about his absence and his lack of direct communication with his daughter regarding the wedding arrangements.

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Congress ratifies ₱6.793-trillion budget, awaits Marcos approval

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The Philippine Congress ratified the P6.793-trillion 2026 national budget after the Senate and House of Representatives approved a harmonized General Appropriations Bill in bicameral conference, sending the measure to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for review and signature into law. The ratified spending plan, which maintains a total outlay of P6.793 trillion, now awaits presidential action before it can take effect as the country’s national budget for the 2026 fiscal year.

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PBA: Gomez de Liaño looks to bounce back from tough loss

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PBA guard Juan Gomez de Liaño aims for a strong bounce back after Converge FiberXers’ 99-98 overtime loss to Barangay Ginebra in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals at Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. The defeat ended Converge’s bid for a semifinals berth and marked the team’s final game of the conference, while Barangay Ginebra advanced in the Philippine Cup playoffs. Gomez de Liaño, who took on a key role in Converge’s rotation, said he will use the tight quarterfinal exit as motivation to prepare for the next PBA conference and future tournaments.

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Shaquille O’Neal lends a hand to aspiring Texas police officer

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Former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal financially supports Jordan Wilmore, an aspiring Texas police officer who narrowly missed passing his first police academy attempt. O’Neal’s sponsorship covers Wilmore’s costs to retake academy requirements as Wilmore pursues his goal of becoming the tallest officer in Texas. The article details Wilmore’s effort to meet Texas law enforcement standards, the scope of O’Neal’s involvement, and the regulatory framework that governs police academy admissions and officer certification in the state.

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Suansing dismisses reports of ₱2M Christmas bonus in House

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House appropriations chair and Nueva Ecija 1st District Rep. Mikaela Angela Suansing denies Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste’s claim that each member of the Philippine House of Representatives received a P2-million Christmas bonus, saying there is “no truth” to the allegation and that no such bonus passed through the official appropriations process.

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TxDOT rolls out holiday push vs drunk driving

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The Texas Department of Transportation has launched a statewide holiday campaign to reduce drunk driving in Texas. The initiative increases public awareness and enforcement during Christmas and New Year’s, focusing on the legal and safety consequences of driving while intoxicated. The campaign uses media outreach, law enforcement partnerships and community programs to address alcohol-related crashes across urban and rural areas in Texas.

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U.S. ambassador Carlson to step down in January

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United States Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson will complete her tour in Manila in January 2026, the US Embassy confirmed, amid reports of wider ambassadorial changes. Carlson, who has served in the Philippines since July 2022 after more than 40 years in the US State Department, will leave at the normal end of her posting. Former Florida businessman Lee Lipton, appointed by President Donald Trump as the next US ambassador to the Philippines, awaits confirmation by the US Senate. Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel Romualdez welcomed Lipton’s nomination. The transition at the US mission comes as Australia, the European Union, Israel, the United Kingdom, and China also install new ambassadors in Manila following the completion of previous envoys’ tours of duty.

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PNAMH members mark 2025 Christmas party with pajama theme, raffle prizes in Houston

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The Philippine Nurses Association of Metropolitan Houston (PNAMH) hosted its 2025 Christmas party on December 13 at Pinoy Gourmet, featuring a holiday pajama theme, raffle games, a “Best Pajama” contest and sponsor-supported activities that brought members and guests together to highlight the group’s “One PNAMH, One Family” spirit and its plans for continued service in 2026.

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San Antonio focuses on affordability ahead of 2026

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San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones outlined her focus on affordability in a televised “Inside Texas Politics” interview, describing how rising housing and living costs, possible cuts to social programs, and statewide economic trends shape the city’s planning for 2026, including budget decisions, housing strategy, and partnerships with community and business leaders.

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