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QUEZON CITY – The Quezon City Police District successfully implemented security measures during New Year's Eve celebrations at Quezon Memorial Circle, Nova Park, and Eastwood in Quezon City, with no major incidents reported.

According to Acting District Director Police Colonel Randy Glenn Silvio, the proper deployment of sufficient personnel and support from other agencies and force multipliers helped ensure public safety during the festivities.

The strict enforcement of regulations against dangerous and illegal firecrackers also contributed significantly to the peaceful celebrations.

Police Colonel Silvio emphasized that coordination with the local government and other stakeholders was key to maintaining orderly and safe security throughout the event.

MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to embrace discipline and unity as the country enters 2026.

In his New Year message, President Marcos urged every Filipino to welcome the year with discipline and confidence, describing it as an opportunity to examine how Filipinos live with one another, how they uplift each other, and how their choices shape the nation.

The President encouraged Filipinos to pause and reflect on the experiences of the past year, emphasizing the importance of learning from challenges while setting direction for the future.

According to Marcos, the arrival of a new year offers a chance for reflection and renewal. It gives Filipinos the opportunity to look back at the past year—the lessons, challenges, and triumphs—and look forward with hope and purpose to the possibilities that await them.

The President added that as the nation navigates the coming days, Filipinos should continue with a clearer understanding of their role and a renewed commitment to building a future shaped not by chance, but by the strength of their will and the clarity of their collective purpose.

Marcos reaffirmed his administration's commitment to the importance of unity and proper moral choices in advancing the nation's progress.

With reports from Nel Maribojoc

METRO MANILA – The Light Rail Transit Line 2 has ended its extended operating hours and returned to its regular schedule starting today, January 1, 2026.

According to the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA), the first train trips from both Antipolo and Recto stations will depart at 5:00 a.m.

The last trip from Antipolo Station will be at 9:00 p.m., while the final departure from Recto Station in Manila will be at 9:30 p.m.

CALASIAO, Pangasinan – Wish Date wraps up its 2025 Love Tales tour with a memorable night of music and romance at the Calasiao Sports Complex on December 28.

The event features back-to-back performances from OPM Hitmaker Rey Valera and OPM Balladeer Renz Verano, with KDR Music House artist Hakki. 

Pangasinan Wishers are gathering at the venue to witness and celebrate OPM and learn valuable stories as Wish Date is continuing its mission to spread joy across the Philippines.

Wish Date Love Tales is combining entertainment with meaningful stories and is creating memorable experiences for audiences. 

The Calasiao event is marking another milestone in the program's efforts to bring people together through music and shared moments of celebration.

Wishers are enjoying a day filled with performances, heartfelt stories, and community bonds. 

The event is showcasing the power of music to unite people and celebrate the universal language of love.

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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will work within the budget approved by the Bicameral Conference Committee.

The DPWH's initially approved budget from the House of Representatives stood at 624 billion pesos. However, only P529.6 billion passed through the Bicameral Conference Committee (Bicam), P94.8 billionlower than the original amount.

According to Secretary Vince Dizon, what matters most to them and the President is that the budget will be clean and properly utilized for the agency's projects.

Despite the budget cut for 2026, the Secretary insisted they will ensure the implementation of lined-up projects.

"That is the commitment of the Marcos administration—that for the coming 2026, even if the budget was reduced by 40%, that budget will all go to our countrymen, for the right projects that will reach them. We will make do with what the Senate and the House has approved. We will do it, we will use properly the budget entrusted to us by Congress," Secretary Dizon stated.

[Yun ang commitment ng administrasyon ni Pang Marcos, na itong parating na 2026, kahit na bumaba yan ng 40% yan budget na yan mapupunta lahat sa mga kababayan natin, para sa mga tamang project na mapupunta sa kanila. We will make do what the senate and the house  has approved. Gagawin natin yan, gagamitin natin ng tama ang budget na ipinagkaloob  sa atin ng kongreso.]

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