Volume 21 • No. 23 • December 1-15, 2025
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Philippines at a political crossroad
Ahtisa Manalo
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Marcos siblings clash as corruption probe intensifies
Calendar Girl, Ahtisa Manalo Miss Universe 2025 3rd Runner Up Story on page B8
The Philippines is at a turbulent, yet potentially transformative moment as sweeping corruption investigations intersect with a very public rift between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his elder sister, Senator Imee Marcos. Many Filipinos see the country at a crossroads, hoping that longstanding impunity among corrupt politicians, government officials, contractors, and their networks will finally end. President Marcos Jr. has repeatedly vowed to “let the cards fall where they may,” while Ombudsman Jesus Remulla has promised that, by December, even the most prominent figures implicated in major scandals See MARCOS B5
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Senator Imee Marcos
Local cake artist recognized at international awards by Lucille Nolasco
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Eman Pacquiao and Jillian Ward Story on page B2
ALAMIN ANG INYONG KAPALARAN Basahin sa pahina B8
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Winnipegger Marie ‘Nikki’ Mallari continues to rise in the cake making and decorating industry, as she was recently nominated for the Next Generation Entrepreneur at the Cake International Awards 2025 in Birmingham, UK. The global event took place at the Hilton Birmingham NEC on November 1st. Designed to spotlight creativity, innovation, and leadership across the cake and baking community, the event honours artists, educators and entrepreneurs from around the globe in various categories, such as Cake Artist of the Year and Wedding Cake Artist, Rising Star, Best Social Media Creator and Next Generation Entrepreneur. Mallari was the only Filipino Canadian in her category. See NIKKI B3
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