Policeman kills 2 in Tarlac

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Cop shoots unarmed mother, son over ‘boga’ in Tarlac

A policeman from Paranaque kills a mother and son in Tarlac after an argument over an improvised noisemaker. The shooting of Sonya Gregorio, and her son Frank by policeman Jonel Nuezca was captured on video.

Robredo hits gov’t for refusal to listen about face-to-face classes

Vice President Leni Robredo criticizes the Duterte government for initially refusing to listen to her suggestion as early as June to hold face-to-face classes in low-risk areas.

England, Italy brace for Christmas lockdowns as Europe battles virus surge

Millions of people in England and Italy will celebrate Christmas under tough new coronavirus restrictions, as Europe battles a winter surge of COVID-19.

Ariana Grande is engaged to boyfriend Dalton Gomez

Pop superstar Ariana Grande is engaged to boyfriend and real estate agent Dalton Gomez. The couple announce their engagement Sunday, December 20.

FALSE: Lockdown in Metro Manila on December 19, 2020

A claim circulated privately on messaging apps say Metro Manila will be placed on lockdown or MECQ, starting Saturday, December 19. This is false. Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque and Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana say the message is ‘fake news’ and ‘a rumor.’ – Rappler.com