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December 26, 2024

ODE TO HOPE Pope Francis, in his homily during Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica, highlights the virtue of hope which he says is "a call to be upset with things that are wrong and to find the courage to change them." At the beginning of the Mass, Francis oversees the opening of a special bronze-paneled "Holy Door" at St. Peter's to kick off the 2025 Cath-olic Holy Year, or Jubilee, during which pilgrims can obtain special indulgences, or remission of their sins. —AP

Hi there. Teodoro tirade vs Beijing irks China embassy

Calling them "unprofessional and ludicrous," the Chinese Embassy in Manila slammed Defense Secretary Gibo Teodoro Jr.'s comments against the Chinese Communist Party when he defended PH plans to acquire mid-range missiles from the US.

The most outspoken Church leader against Duterte's drug war is not about to zip up on issues now that he's a newly ordained Cardinal: On Christmas Eve, Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David criticized the state of Israel for its relentless attacks in Gaza.

After Landbank and DBP were forced to cough up a combined P75-B contribution to the Maharlika Investment Fund, the IMF now warns that the two banks' capital must be restored in order to protect the resilience of the local financial system.

Don't light up! More Filipinos have so far been injured due to illegal firecrackers this year than in 2023, with 43 cases from Dec. 22 to 6 a.m. of Dec. 25 — 54.57-percent higher than the 28 cases recorded in the same period last year.

Let there be peace: Pope Francis used his Chricstmas message to all for talks to end the war between Ukraine and Russia that followed Moscow's full-scale invasion of its neighbor two years ago, and which has killed tens of thousands.

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REGIONS

BCDA reviews pledge to transfer parts of John Hay to Baguio

BAGUIO CITY—The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is reviewing a commitment it made in 1994 to release the developed portions of Camp John Hay to the Baguio local government once its developer's lease has been terminated, Mayor Benjamin Magalong said this week.

By Vincent Cabreza

WORLD

Global hunger crisis deepens as nations skimp on aid

It's a simple but brutal equation: The number of people going hungry or otherwise struggling around the world is rising, while the amount of money the world's wealthiest nations are contributing toward helping them is dropping. The result: At best, the UN will be able to help about 60 percent of the 307 million people it predicts will need humanitarian aid next year.

By Reuters

FOOD

K-drama world's favorite egg sandwich now in Manila

Hospital Playlist," "18 Again," "Jirisan," "Our Blues," "Love Next Door," "Romance in the House." What do these K-dramas have in common? Eggdrop, the Korean restaurant chain known for its gourmet egg sandwiches. And now, you can finally sink your teeth into the sandwiches you've witnessed so many Korean stars enjoy.

By Pam Pastor

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SPORTS

Starting to Converge

In a Christmas Day twin-bill featuring an enduring PBA rivalry and a rising league powerhouse, Converge made sure it didn't fumble its chance to shine. The FiberXers found gaps in Meralco's game all Wednesday night and pounced on the Bolts' manpower woes for a 110-94 victory.

By Denison Rey A. Dalupang

INQUIRER PLUS-EXCLUSIVE

Cities worldwide hold subdued Christmas Eve celebrations amid conflicts

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Bethlehem marked another somber Christmas Eve on Tuesday in the traditional birthplace of Jesus under the shadow of war in Gaza. Latin Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the top Roman Catholic cleric in the Holy Land, noted the shuttered shops and empty streets and expressed hope that next year would be better.

By Associated Press

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