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Mother and daughters investigated over German zoo fire
The tragedy sparks an outpouring of sympathy, with tearful visitors lighting candles and leaving flowers and soft toys at the entrance of the zoo

LIST: Where to celebrate New Year's Eve in Metro Cebu
Ready to party? Here are 10 places in Cebu to celebrate NYE 2020

LIST: Places to welcome 2020 in Metro Manila
Still don't know where to welcome 2020? Check these places out

10 World War II books for woke Pinoys
Five titles are recommended by Mike Villa-Real, the senior vice president of the Veteran’s Bank, and 5 are from author Frank Cimatu's collection

Drinking sprees more hazardous than fireworks in Baguio
No one was hurt by firecrackers in Baguio City during the New Year's Eve revelry, but two died and two were stabbed in drinking sprees greeting 2019

14 confirmed dead in Russia high-rise blast
(UPDATED) Rescuers pull more bodies from the rubble of the collapsed building
Big Apple joins in ringing in New Year after rough 2018
Rain-soaked New York joins the new year festivities with the annual Times Square ball drop and performances from various artists

IN PHOTOS: Filipinos welcome 2019
Here are scenes of the first hours of 2019 in the Philippine capital

WATCH: Maria Ressa, other journalists at Times Square NY for Ball Drop
Times Square Alliance president Tim Tompkins says it is fitting to honor free press and free speech in one of the world's most famous public squares as the world welcomes 2019
Rappler CEO Maria Ressa urges journalists to 'stand together' against disinformation
Ressa, who is among the journalists to be honored at the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Drop, calls on journalists to 'move away from competition' in the face of disinformation and attacks to press freedom

Tagle urges Filipinos to live life of prayer, caring to achieve peace
If we don't care for each other, 'we will be sowing seeds of violence,' says Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle in his homily for the New Year's Eve mass

Mayweather takes on 'Ninja Boy' kickboxer in Japan rumble
Boxing superstar Floyd 'Money' Mayweather is reportedly getting $88 million for the exhibition match against Japanese kickboxing prodigy Tenshin Nasukawa

DENR urges Cove Manila to cancel balloon drop event
The environment department's Biodiversity Management Bureau says that even biodegradable balloons contribute to waste and may be harmful to wildlife if ingested
LOOK: Duterte spends Christmas Eve with family
A photo posted by his son Paolo shows President Rodrigo Duterte surrounded by his children and grandchildren while enjoying a Christmas feast

PH taekwondo bans Ateneo bully ‘indefinitely’ | Evening wRap
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Mali says foiled New Year's Eve terror attacks
Authorities say the suspects earlier 'took part in the double attack on March 2 in Ouagadougou' as well as the abduction of a Colombian nun in February 2017 in southern Mali

[OPINYON] Tungkol kay Adan, Eba, at pananampalatayang Katoliko
Iginagalang ng mga Katoliko ang tungkulin ng Pangulo, at ang mandato niya bilang Pangulo. Sana igalang din niya ang mga Katoliko kahit hindi siya sumang-ayon sa doktrina ng Katoliko.

Rita Avila slams Duterte for calling God stupid: 'You only respect yourself'
(UPDATED) In a now-deleted post, the actress said: 'This is a reflection of you, Mr President. You only respect yourself'

Duterte blasts Bible creation story: 'Who is this stupid God?'
After ranting about the Catholic Church, the President now has a beef with the concept of 'original sin' in the Genesis creation story

DOJ turns over to NBI report on Davao Mall Christmas eve fire
DOJ Secretary Menardo Guevarra says NBI will evaluate and recommend the 'appropriate action'

Calida on Martial Law, Roque on Benham Rise, Pope Francis on fake news | Midday wRap
Watch the midday newscast with Marguerite de Leon

10 Americans killed in plane crash in Costa Rica
A list of the passengers given by local media shows 5 shared the same last name, suggesting they are related

8 fire incidents in Metro Manila as PH welcomed 2018 – BFP
A 58-year-old man was killed in a blaze that hit a residential area in Pasig City, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection

Village councilor arrested for firecracker use in Iloilo City
Police nab Barangay Alalasan Kagawad Ricky Paloa after he lit a firecracker outside the designated zone, in violation of Executive Order 28

Trump looks to U.S. midterm elections in year-end tweets
'Why would smart voters want to put Democrats in Congress in 2018 Election when their policies will totally kill the great wealth created during the months since the Election," tweets the US President
Cardinal Tagle on New Year's Eve: Think before speaking
'Gusto natin ng kapayapaan, isara ang bibig. Pakinggan ang salita ng Diyos, ipasok sa puso at magnilay,' Cardinal Tagle says on New Year's Eve

Putin wishes Russians 'changes for the better' in 2018
'Let the New Year bring changes for the better in the life of every person and every family,' Russian President Vladimir Putin says in his televised message

18 dead in suicide attack on Afghan funeral – officials
(UPDATED) There was no immediate claim of responsiblity but Taliban and Islamic State terrorists have stepped up assaults in recent months

Strive for a 'kinder, resilient' PH in 2018 – senators
(UPDATED) ‘Sa darating na 2018, magpursigi tayong maging mas magiliw. Bayang magiliw. Tayo yun eh!’ says Senator Francis Pangilinan in his New Year’s Day message

Follow firecracker law to avoid injuries, says Malacañang
Communications Secretary Martin Andanar also reminds the public to cooperate with the Philippine National Police

7 tips for a prosperous New Year
Getting ready for New Year's Eve? Read these tips to ring in the New Year with luck on your side

Robredo’s New Year wish: Unity, fewer calamities, zero killings
'Tingin ko hindi naging maganda iyong 2017 as far as pagkakaisa is concerned – masyadong polarized iyong mga Pilipino noong mga nakaraang buwan at nakaraang taon,' says Vice President Leni Robredo

Locations of firecracker zones in Metro Manila for New Year's Eve
(UPDATED) A complete ban on firecrackers is imposed in Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, Parañaque, Pasig, and Pateros

IN PHOTOS: Bikers spend Christmas with homeless Filipinos
Every year, volunteer bikers from the Bike Scouts Philippines organize the 'Midnight Ride' to deliver gifts to homeless kids and their parents

PH on Rohingya, Agoo Christmas crash, Pope Francis Christmas Eve message | Midday wRap
Watch the midday newscast with Marguerite de Leon
Suspected Abu Sayyaf member arrested in Zamboanga City
Local cops and navy intelligence officers arrest Baser Ahmad based on a warrant arrest issued by a court in Basilan

Pope Francis pleads for migrants at Christmas Mass
In the Philippines, Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle urges Filipinos to remember people suffering from calamities, including typhoon victims

Remember typhoon victims on Christmas – Cardinal Tagle
'Christmas will not be complete' if we forget 'our poor and suffering brothers and sisters all over the world,' says Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle

Fire hits residential area in Cebu on Christmas Eve
'Initial reports showed many houses were destroyed, although we have not received reports of casualties as of 9 pm,' says an employee of the Talisay City Fire Department

Pope Francis prays for Vinta's victims in Mindanao
'I wish to assure my prayers for the population of Mindanao in the Philippines,' Pope Francis says on Christmas Eve

Sydney New Year's Eve 'rainbow' fireworks to fete gay marriage
Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore: 'This (rainbow waterfall) is a fabulous way to see out 2017 – the year that 4 out of 5 Sydneysiders said a resounding 'yes' to marriage equality'

Eduard Folayang retains ONE lightweight title, decisions Ev Ting
Folayang has a triumphant homecoming win defeating Ev Ting in his first fight on Philippine soil in 3 years

Eduard Folayang keeps challenger's hungry mindset ahead of title defense
Folayang puts his gold plated strap on the line against Malaysian Kiwi sensation Ev Ting in the main event of ONE Championship s Kings of Destiny card

Folayang goes from hunter to hunted in first defense as ONE champ
Eduard Folayang will face more pressure as champion when he defends the belt in the main event of an event at Mall of Asia Arena

Folayang defends ONE lightweight title against Ting on April 21
Eduard Folayang will make his first title defense against Malaysia s Ev Ting at Mall of Asia Arena

Trump pledges to unify U.S. on inauguration eve
UPDATED We re going to unify our country Trump tells a cheering crowd of thousands in front of the Lincoln Memorial after a pre inauguration concert that ended in a burst of fireworks

Trillanes vs Zubiri, CDO floods, peace talks | Evening wRap
Watch the evening newscast with David Lozada

Firecracker ban, POEA glitch, Trump | Midday wRap
Watch Rappler s midday newscast with Maria Ressa

Mariah Carey, manager speak up on New Year’s Eve performance
UPDATED Mariah s manager Stella Bulochnikov says the production refused to cut the feed after the show s technical glitch: That says to me they wanted a viral moment at any expense

#ThewRap: Things you need to know, January 3, 2017
Hello Here s a roundup of news you need to know this Tuesday
