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Marc Jayson Cayabyab - The Philippine Star December 20, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Vicente Sotto III defended the bicameral conference committee’s decision to boost financial assistance under the Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) budgets, insisting that safeguards are in place to prevent misuse by

Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]   WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended strikes on alleged drug cartel boats during remarks Saturday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, saying President Donald Trump has the power to take military action “as he sees fit” to defend the nation. Hegseth dismissed criticism of the

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Republican Senator Mike Lee has defended his push to include the potential sale of public lands in the party's budget reconciliation bill, arguing that criticism of the idea is misplaced and that the provision is necessary to address the country's housing crisis. Speaking with conservative podcast host Glenn Beck on Thursday, Lee responded to what

Donald Trump is facing a lot of criticism over a possible gift from the country of Qatar — a luxury airplane worth around $400 million. But instead of backing down, he’s hitting back at his critics, especially the Democrats, blaming them for the backlash and calling them “World Class Losers.” The situation started when reports

TORONTO — Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford is defending simultaneously wearing two hats, campaigning in a snap election he called and taking anti-tariff actions as premier. The other major political parties say this is the worst time for Ontario to find itself in an election...