The Philippine Coast Guard on December 6, 2024, drove a China Coast Guard vessel farther from the Zambales coastline while maintaining patrols over Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea, monitored the foreign ship’s movements, and reported no collision or physical confrontation during the operation.
The cast and creative team behind the TV series “Fallout” detail how they collaborate to secure needle drops and shape the original score by Ramin Djawadi, explaining the process they follow to integrate music into scenes and how they coordinate with directors and music supervisors to enhance storytelling through carefully chosen songs and compositions, reflecting a broader view in the industry that successful filmmakers deeply understand the role of music in narrative.
Organizers announced that Lea Salonga and Rachelle Ann Go will headline the “Les Misérables: World Tour Spectacular” concert company set to arrive in the Philippines early next year. The producers confirmed that the concert-format staging will feature songs from the hit musical and will form part of the tour’s Asian leg. The production team will reveal the full cast, venue, and performance dates for the Philippine engagement in upcoming advisories and will release ticket information through official channels and partner ticketing platforms.
Waymo announced it will file a voluntary software recall with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after reports that its self-driving cars illegally passed stopped school buses. The recall will address the autonomous driving software that governs vehicle behavior around school buses displaying stop signs and flashing lights. Waymo will submit required documentation to NHTSA, identify all affected vehicles, and deploy an over-the-air software update to correct the issue. The company will monitor performance after the update and cooperate with federal and local authorities during the recall process.
A tokhang survivor who witnessed a 2016 anti-drug operation that left four people dead is asking the Supreme Court of the Philippines to review the legality of the raid, as former president Rodrigo Duterte faces trial before the International Criminal Court over his administration’s war on drugs. Court records show the petitioner challenges police conduct during the operation and seeks accountability for the deaths. The case proceeds in the domestic legal system while the ICC pursues charges related to alleged extrajudicial killings under Oplan Tokhang.
Vice President Sara Duterte said former president Rodrigo Duterte secured Chinese government funding for the Davao River Bridge in Bucana, Davao City, after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. cited the nearly completed structure as one of his legacy projects. She explained that planners originally budgeted only the Davao City Coastal Road and left the bridge unfunded, prompting the former president to seek financing from China. She said Chinese funding covered construction costs at no expense to the local or national governments and described the bridge as a crucial link between the southern and northern parts of Davao City.
Meta announced in Washington that it will integrate content from major news organizations, including CNN and Fox News, into its Meta AI assistant to give Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users real-time access to breaking news, entertainment and lifestyle stories. The company said Meta AI will answer users’ news-related questions by drawing on feeds and interfaces supplied by participating outlets, attributing information to the original publishers. Meta will roll out the expanded features in phases and will update responses as partner organizations publish new stories, as part of a broader strategy to embed generative AI tools across its platforms.
Actor Tom Rodriguez publicly wished his ex-wife Carla Abellana well after news of her engagement emerged, saying he felt happy for her and respected her choices. In an interview, Rodriguez confirmed he knew about the engagement and emphasized that he held no ill will toward Abellana following their separation. He stated that he wanted to respond with respect and support while focusing on his own life and career. Abellana has not yet publicly replied to Rodriguez’s comments about her engagement.
National University standout Jake Figueroa confirmed after his final UAAP game that he wants to pursue a professional basketball career overseas, although he has yet to receive formal offers. Speaking at the Mall of Asia Arena following NU’s Final Four loss to La Salle, Figueroa said he will consult his family and representatives while training for potential international opportunities. The former Bulldogs forward remains open to joining local professional leagues if overseas options do not materialize and plans to weigh playing time, role, and development in choosing his first pro team.
Calvin Abueva powered Titan Ultra to a 111-108 comeback win over Terrafirma in the PBA Philippine Cup at Ynares Center in Antipolo City, erasing a double-digit deficit with a late go-ahead basket and a crucial block on Jerrick Ahanmisi that preserved the victory and kept Titan Ultra in contention for a quarterfinal berth. The tightly fought game featured multiple lead changes in the fourth quarter, key defensive adjustments, and pressured final possessions as Terrafirma missed potential tying shots in the closing seconds, tightening the race for remaining playoff spots.