OPINION | Tariffs, China, and the dollar: What Wall Street got wrong in 2025 By Jamie McGeever Read: zurl.co/Px5jr

TATIANA SCHLOSSBERG, granddaughter of the 35th US president, John F. Kennedy (JFK), died on Tuesday after revealing in a November essay that she had been diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. She was 35. zurl.co/jt3if

BRITAIN’S Queen Camilla has described for the first time fighting off an attack by a man on a train when she was a teenager, speaking in an interview with the BBC in which she recounted how furious the assault had left her. zurl.co/crmhU

As scary as AI is for musicians on the whole, I’d love to believe that the upheaval will finally bring about a renewed appreciation for the jazz performers that I hold so dear — a group of artists that the world has long taken for granted. zurl.co/IoZCx

Bar Boys is becoming quite the beloved franchise, with a 2024 stage adaptation and now with a second movie. Unfortunately, I didn’t ride the 2017 hype of the first movie, about friends navigating life and law school. In other words, I did not see it. zurl.co/HBGxZ

OPINION | Buckle up for a volatile year of Trump-Xi, Taiwan and Kim By Karishma Vaswani Read: zurl.co/3ySgQ

Canada’s transport regulator has asked Air India to investigate an incident of a pilot reporting for duty under the influence of alcohol and failing two breathalyzer tests, a person familiar with the matter said. zurl.co/Zn25z

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was discharged from hospital and taken to prison on Thursday after undergoing medical procedures to treat a hernia and hiccups, according to local media reports. zurl.co/jIqN5

China removed a three-decade-old tax exemption on contraceptive drugs and devices from January 1 in new steps to spur a flagging birth rate. zurl.co/ERZrX

NEW NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) said it handled 52.02 million passengers in 2025, with holiday travel driving overall growth at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). zurl.co/Jgyz2

THE Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) said it has opened its case reporting system to the public, allowing individuals and businesses to submit reports of suspected anti-competitive conduct directly through its website. zurl.co/TzN8P

THE Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) said the government needs to channel its support to raising the quality of labor-intensive service jobs in retail, transport and hospitality to spur growth and improve equity. zurl.co/Ywu94

FOOD SERVICE sales in the Philippines are projected to increase 10% in 2026 to $15.4 billion, building on the sector’s recovery to pre-pandemic levels in 2025, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). zurl.co/AjbUh

THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects the airline industry, particularly in Asia, to sustain growth in 2026, driven by strong demand across both passenger and cargo segments. zurl.co/GubZV

THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) said it awarded the P501.95-million Getafe Port Expansion project in Bohol to BNR Construction and Development Corp. zurl.co/tqTcm

THE Board of Investments (BoI) said it expects to fulfill its remaining P3.99-billion obligation to fund the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) program within the year. zurl.co/flMSC

RESIDENTIAL property prices may have picked up in the fourth quarter after the slump a quarter earlier, Colliers Philippines said. zurl.co/OQ5Gc

PSE's proposal to adopt a one-share board lot and revise run-off and trading-at-last rules could broaden retail participation, though analysts warn the changes may lead to fragmented liquidity, execution challenges and higher operating costs for brokers zurl.co/3RWcy

Several people were killed during unrest in Iran, Iranian media and rights groups said on Thursday, as the biggest protests to hit the Islamic Republic for three years over worsening economic conditions sparked violence in several provinces. zurl.co/zBxsT

THE PHILIPPINE government has wrapped up most of its 2025 regional minimum wage reviews, leading to a round of pay increases for workers across the country, the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) said. zurl.co/5m5fW

Chinese President Xi Jinping will host South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on a state visit starting on Sunday, signaling Beijing's intent to strengthen ties with Seoul amidst strained relations with Japan over Taiwan. zurl.co/NhaYl

FEDERAL LAND, INC. (FLI) said it would concentrate on bigger developments in Laguna province after the divestment of Crown Central Properties Corp. (CCPC). zurl.co/zjRLJ

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public against Adscent International, saying it is promoting investment schemes that promise unusually high returns over short periods. zurl.co/RUfOi

Around 40 people were killed and 115 injured when a fire ripped through a crowded bar during a New Year’s Eve party in the upscale Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, officials said on Thursday. zurl.co/X4t77

STARLINK will begin a reconfiguration of its satellite constellation by lowering all of its satellites orbiting at around 342 miles to 298 miles over the course of 2026, Michael Nicolls, SpaceX’s vice president of Starlink engineering, said on Thursday. zurl.co/WdxJW

PHILIPPINE ORGANIZATIONS face a higher risk of scams driven by artificial intelligence (AI) this year and should strengthen intelligence-led cybersecurity and employee awareness to limit exposure, according to Trend Micro. zurl.co/Kkluk

THE PHILIPPINES’ flexible workspace market is set to expand further this year as global capability centers (GCC) and multinationals increase their presence in key business districts and regional hubs, analysts said. zurl.co/WTJLq

OPINION | Desiderata for the Philippines: Piercing the upper limit By Diwa C. Guinigundo Read: zurl.co/J01xd

BREAKING: Philippine factory activity improved in December, rebounding from the slump in November amid a rise in new orders and softer decline in production. zurl.co/Ftgo6

THE country’s budget process remained “opaque” even as the government introduced several transparency reforms last year, analysts said, as the recently ratified 2026 national budget awaits President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s approval. zurl.co/yiUYx

THE Philippine Defense department on Wednesday said it was “deeply concerned” over China’s massive military drills off Taiwan, warning that they undermine regional peace and stability. zurl.co/Lq0qe

CHINA will impose “strict protection measures” at the disputed Scarborough Shoal to prevent further environmental damage there, according to a Chinese government report, which also accused the Philippines of damaging the maritime feature’s ecosystem. zurl.co/FFuGP

Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) said it awarded the P501.95-million Getafe Port Expansion project in Bohol to BNR Construction and Development Corp. zurl.co/vivYg

Board of Investments (BoI) said it expects to fulfill its remaining P3.99-billion obligation to fund the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) program within the year. zurl.co/oySg7

RESIDENTIAL property prices may have picked up in the fourth quarter after the slump a quarter earlier, Colliers Philippines said. zurl.co/1SbhC

Several people were killed during unrest in Iran, Iranian media and rights groups said on Thursday, as the biggest protests to hit the Islamic Republic for three years over worsening economic conditions sparked violence in several provinces. zurl.co/sC4AT

Chinese President Xi Jinping will host South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on a state visit starting on Sunday, signaling Beijing’s intent to strengthen ties with Seoul amidst strained relations with Japan over Taiwan. zurl.co/PtVLr

The company is looking to increase space safety by lowering the satellites’ orbit. zurl.co/HdQOD

Philippine factory activity improved in December, rebounding from the slump in November amid a rise in new orders and softer decline in production. zurl.co/uLkUA

CARSON BECK passed for 138 yards and a touchdown (TD) as No. 10 seed Miami upset No. 2 seed and defending champion Ohio State, 24-14 in a College Football Playoff (CFP) quarterfinals at the Cotton Bowl in Arlington, Texas, on Wednesday. zurl.co/vOlzN

PGA TOUR LEGEND Tiger Woods turned 50 years old on Tuesday, officially making him eligible for a run at becoming a legend on the Champions Tour as well. zurl.co/mysPO

On Dec. 29, the last trading day for 2025, the local unit closed at P58.79 versus the greenback, depreciating by eight centavos from its P58.71 finish on Dec. 26, 2025. zurl.co/DYd8X

SAN ANTONIO star center Victor Wembanyama hyperextended his left knee in the Spurs’ home victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday, but he doesn’t expect to miss any additional time. zurl.co/n9tDN

THE CHASE for the coveted Philippine Cup title in the PBA’s golden season is down to four. zurl.co/wVdw7

THE PHILIPPINE Stock Exchange’s main index will most likely consolidate or move sideways this year amid continued uncertainty, according to analysts. zurl.co/d7nHP

THE CHOCO MUCHO Flying Titans have caught one of the biggest, if not the biggest, fish in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) pool — Eya Laure. zurl.co/aqqN3

Around 40 people were killed and 115 injured when a fire ripped through a crowded bar during a New Year’s Eve party in the upscale Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, officials said on Thursday. zurl.co/tTsfI

For decades, Crecencia B. Garan planted yellow corn in the river plains of Alcala, Cagayan — only to watch most of her earnings circle back to the middlemen who financed her inputs. zurl.co/iL7MY

FURTHER RATE CUTS from both the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the US Federal Reserve could put some pressure on the peso in the near term, but may help stabilize markets and investor sentiment, analysts said. zurl.co/s2sIa

Every new year arrives with noise. Fireworks, countdowns, slogans about fresh starts. zurl.co/pmx1I