Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

- Ex-DPWH undersecretary Cabral dead after alleged fall along Kennon Road
- Duterte can undergo trial, medical experts tell ICC
- Marcos names Nicolas Torre as new MMDA general manager
- Bicam approves P243-B unprogrammed funds, higher than Senate's version
- Alas ends Thai reign to claim historic SEA Games beach volleyball crown
- Kira Ellis gets triathlon silver for 5th SEA Games medal after bout with food poisoning

https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/december-19-2025/