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Issue No. 25043 | Dec 14, 2025
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Can Jollibee Beat American Fast Food at Its Own Game?

theatlantic.com

A fast-growing Filipino chain is serving burgers and chicken that seem like typical American fare—until you taste them.

theatlantic.com

Trending In Corruption

Contractor Sarah Discaya surrenders to NBI in anticipation of an arrest order

Contractor Cezarah “Sarah” Discaya voluntarily surrendered to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Tuesday morning, Dec. 9, in anticipation of an arrest order that may be issued by the court against her and her co-accused. — December 9, 2025

mb.com.ph
More on Surrender of Sarah Discaya
  • Marcos: 8 DPWH officials to surrender; Discaya arrest nears President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said Tuesday that eight Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) personnel in Davao Occidental have expressed their intent to surrender to authorities over alleged involvement in irregular flood control projects in the province. — December 9, 2025

    manilastandard.net
  • ‘Discaya surrender a legal strategy’ Public works contractor Sarah Discaya’s surrender is part of their legal strategy, her spokesman Cornelio Samaniego III said yesterday. — December 10, 2025

    philstar.com
  • No security threat to Sarah Discaya, says DILG Manila – There is no security threat monitored against contractor Cezarah Rowena “Sarah” Discaya, an official of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said on Friday. — December 12, 2025

    sunstar.com.ph
In Education

27% of Grade 5 students in PH have 'very low' reading proficiency, 16% in math

Despite setbacks, the Department of Education says the report shows 'encouraging signs of learning recovery and progress among Filipino learners' in contrast to the 2019 data — December 10, 2025

rappler.com

In Corruption

The trail from a 2023 bill to the voided PhilHealth fund transfer

MANILA, Philippines—On paper, it began as a narrow tweak to a budget rule. In November 2023, a short, technical bill quietly moved through the House of Representatives. — December 10, 2025

newsinfo.inquirer.net

In Culture

Inside the world of Catholic exorcisms in the Philippines

101 East investigates Catholic exorcisms in the Philippines and their impact on the faithful and the vulnerable. — December 13, 2025

aljazeera.com

In Tourism

Insight 2025/2026 - Why Is the Philippines Losing Tourists?

Post-pandemic travel has returned with a vengeance, with tourist numbers breaking records in many territories. Yet, one country in Southeast Asia lags its neighbours - The Philippines. Why? — December 11, 2025

channelnewsasia.com

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