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‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ breaks records despite bad reviews

“Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” stunned the box office this weekend, opening in 3,412 theaters across the U.S. and Canada with an estimated $63 million in ticket sales, far exceeding expectations. The sequel defied widely negative reviews, achieving the biggest post-Thanksgiving weekend opening ever, the largest opening of 2025 for a PG-13 film, and the second biggest horror opening behind “The Conjuring: Last Rites.”

The film, based on the popular video game about murderous animatronics at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, reunited cast members Josh Hutcherson, Matthew Lillard, and Elizabeth Lail under director Emma Tammi. Written by the game’s creator Scott Cawthon, the sequel saw dismal critical reception, with some calling it an “incoherent mess,” yet fans proved eager to see it. PostTrak polling showed that 70% of viewers said they would “definitely” recommend the film to friends.

Jim Orr, Universal’s head of domestic distribution, said the film’s strong debut “helped drive the industry to the biggest first weekend post-Thanksgiving ever.” With a production budget of only $36 million, the sequel is already shaping up to be another major success, highlighting the continued value of theatrical releases.

The box office also saw other strong performers. “Zootopia 2” earned $43 million in its second weekend, while “Wicked: For Good” took third with $16.8 million. Gkids’ anime “Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution” opened with $10.2 million, and Lionsgate’s “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” earned $3.5 million, bringing its global total to $210 million. Quentin Tarantino’s “Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair” added $3.3 million, receiving a rare A+ CinemaScore.

Meanwhile, the Tony-winning filmed revival “Merrily We Roll Along” opened with $1.2 million from 1,084 screens, just outside the top 10. This weekend pushed the annual domestic box office past $8 billion, showing a strong recovery for theaters, though industry analysts note that reaching $9 billion for the year will require multiple films to overperform.

Top 10 Domestic Box Office (Estimated Friday–Sunday)

  1. Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 — $63 million
  2. Zootopia 2 — $43 million
  3. Wicked: For Good — $16.7 million
  4. Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution — $10.2 million
  5. Now You See Me: Now You Don’t — $3.5 million
  6. Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair — $3.3 million
  7. Eternity — $2.7 million
  8. Hamnet — $2.3 million
  9. Dhurandhar — $1.9 million
  10. Predator: Badlands — $1.9 million

DOH, media, medical societies at estudyante nagsanib puwersa laban sa HIV

MAYNILA – Inaasahang mas palalakasin pa ang kampanya at serbisyo laban sa human immunodeficiency virus o HIV matapos magsama-sama ang Department of Health, mga college student, media, at iba pang organisasyon.

Kabilang sa mga katuwang ang grupo ng Love Yourself, Pilipinas Shell Foundation (PSFI), Sustained Health Initiatives of the Philippines (SHIP), at mga medical societies tulad ng Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippines. Layunin ng pagtutulungan na paigtingin ang laban kontra sa sakit.

Ginawa ang aktibidad sa Lyceum of Alabang, Muntinlupa City, bilang pagsunod sa direktiba ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

Ayon sa DOH, layunin nitong mas mapalawak ang access sa tamang edukasyon at serbisyong pangkalusugan tulad ng HIV combination prevention, testing, at treatment para sa mga kabataan, sa pamamagitan ng whole of society approach o pagtutulungan ng iba’t ibang sektor ng lipunan.

Indonesia unveils first locally born giant panda cub with new photos

JAKARTA, Indonesia — A zoo on Java island has released new photos of Indonesia’s first giant panda cub born in the country, a male infant that officials say is in good health.

The cub, born on November 27 at Taman Safari Indonesia in Cisarua, West Java, is the offspring of 15-year-old Hu Chun. He has been named Satrio Wiratama, or Rio, a name symbolizing hope, resilience and the shared conservation efforts of Indonesia and China.

According to the zoo, the birth is the result of a decade-long international cooperation program between the two nations. Giant pandas Hu Chun and Cai Tao arrived in Indonesia in 2017 as part of a 10-year conservation partnership with China.

Taman Safari said Rio is in stable condition under 24-hour monitoring by its veterinary and animal care team. He has shown healthy early signs including strong vocalization, effective nursing and steady weight gain. In the next one to two months, he is expected to develop better temperature control, fur growth, the ability to open his eyes and the beginnings of motor movements.

For now, the panda cub is not yet accessible to the public. The zoo said it is prioritizing the health and welfare of the mother and her cub, and encouraged the public to pray for Rio’s continued healthy development.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced the cub’s name on Thursday and presented his photo during a meeting with Wang Huning, a top Chinese political adviser.

Cai Tao and Hu Chun live in a specially constructed “palace-like” facility at Taman Safari, located about 70 kilometers from Jakarta.

Giant pandas, widely regarded as China’s unofficial national mascot, are central to Beijing’s soft-power strategy known as “panda diplomacy.” Breeding giant pandas is notoriously difficult, making every successful birth significant. Fewer than 1,900 giant pandas remain in the wild, found only in the Chinese provinces of Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu.

Ulan at sama ng panahon sa holiday Monday, apektado ang ilang bahagi ng bansa

MAYNILA – Inaasahang makakaranas ng katamtaman hanggang malakas na ulan ang ilang bahagi ng Luzon ngayong Lunes, araw ng special non working holiday, dahil sa low pressure area o LPA na dating Tropical Depression Wilma at sa shear line, ayon sa PAGASA.

Nananatiling LPA si Wilma matapos humina noong Linggo ng umaga. Huling namataan ito sa coastal waters ng Kalibo, Aklan pasado 8 p.m. noong Linggo.

Sa 11 p.m. advisory, sinabi ng state weather bureau na magdadala ang LPA ng 50 hanggang 100 mm na ulan sa Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque at Romblon mula Linggo ng gabi hanggang Lunes ng gabi.

Ayon pa sa PAGASA, magdadala rin ng kaparehong dami ng ulan ang shear line sa Quezon, Isabela, Aurora, Laguna, Batangas, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes at Albay sa parehong panahon.

Aabot sa mahigit 134,000 indibidwal sa pitong rehiyon, kabilang ang Bicol Region, Western Visayas, Negros Island, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Northern Mindanao at Caraga, ang naapektuhan ng epekto ni Wilma at ng shear line.

Ngayong Lunes, huling araw ng long weekend dahil sa pagdiriwang ng Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, inaasahan pa ring magpapatuloy ang sama ng panahon.

Samantala, apat na weather system ang magpapaulan sa iba pang bahagi ng bansa sa Lunes, Disyembre 8. Sa 4 a.m. public weather forecast, sinabi ng PAGASA na ang LPA na dating si Wilma ay namataan sa coastal waters ng Culasi, Antique noong 3 a.m.

Inaasahang makakaranas ng maulap na kalangitan na may scattered rains at thunderstorms ang MIMAROPA at Western Visayas dahil sa LPA, at posible ang moderate hanggang heavy rains na maaaring magdulot ng flash floods o landslides.

Apektado ng shear line ang silangang bahagi ng Central at Southern Luzon, habang ang Northeast Monsoon o Amihan ay nakakaapekto sa nalalabing bahagi ng Luzon.

Magiging maulap na may scattered rains at isolated thunderstorms ang Cordillera Administrative Region at mga lalawigan ng Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Aurora at Quezon dahil sa shear line.

Makakaranas naman ng maulap na kalangitan na may pag ulan ang Metro Manila, nalalabing bahagi ng Cagayan Valley at Central Luzon dahil sa Amihan. Ang Ilocos Region ay magkakaroon ng partly cloudy to cloudy skies na may isolated light rains.

Sa Bicol Region, maulap na may scattered rains at isolated thunderstorms ang inaasahan dahil sa easterlies. Ang Mindanao at nalalabing bahagi ng Visayas ay magkakaroon ng partly cloudy to cloudy skies na may isolated rainshowers o thunderstorms dulot ng localized thunderstorms.

Inaasahan ang malalakas hanggang gale like winds at rough to very rough coastal waters sa silangang bahagi ng Luzon. Katamtaman hanggang malakas na hangin at moderate to rough seas naman sa nalalabing bahagi ng Luzon. Sa Visayas at Mindanao, light to moderate winds at slight to moderate seas ang mararanasan.

Nightclub fire in Goa kills 25, including four tourists

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Goa, India – At least 25 people have died following a fire at a popular nightclub in Arpora, a village in India’s Goa state, officials said, prompting the government to launch an investigation into the tragedy.

The blaze erupted around midnight on Sunday after a gas cylinder exploded inside the nightclub, local police told the Press Trust of India. Among the victims were four tourists and 14 staff members, while 50 others were injured, according to The Times of India.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident, promising “stringent action” against those responsible. “I have ordered a magisterial inquiry to identify the cause and fix responsibility,” Sawant said, adding that any negligence would be “dealt with firmly.”

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences to the families of the victims and announced compensation of up to 200,000 rupees ($2,200) for each deceased and 50,000 rupees ($550) for the injured. “The fire mishap in Arpora, Goa, is deeply saddening,” Modi said on X. “My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest.”

Eyewitnesses and social media footage showed rescue personnel rushing victims into emergency vehicles, while thick smoke and flames rose from the low-rise building. Sawant told reporters that three victims died from burn injuries, with the remainder succumbing to suffocation. At least three of the deceased were women.

A security guard near the site told ANI news agency that the fire had been triggered by a gas cylinder explosion. “We heard a massive explosion,” the guard said.

Goa, a small coastal state known for its beaches and hilly landscapes, is a popular destination for both domestic and foreign tourists. Government data shows that 5.5 million visitors, including 271,000 from abroad, arrived in Goa during the first half of this year.

Fires are a recurring hazard in India due to overcrowding, poor building practices, and inadequate adherence to safety regulations. In recent months, multiple deadly fires have occurred across the country, including a three-storey building in Hyderabad in May that killed at least 17 people, a hotel blaze in Kolkata in April that claimed at least 15 lives, and an amusement park fire in Gujarat last year that killed 24.

Officials have repeatedly highlighted that insufficient safety measures and temporary structures often exacerbate casualties in such incidents.

Ang Pasko ay sumabit

December, panahon ng Christmas lights, parol, regalo, karoling at sorpresa! Pero hindi yung surprise na may ham o spaghetti set, kundi yung nakakadismayang, “ay inang, waley!” Opo, alam na ng lahat ng meses na ang inaasam na Noche Buena Package ng bayan ay parang magic trick na bigla na lang naglaho sa wish list ng mga dapat makatanggap.

Marami din ang nanabik na sa Pamaskong Handog, nangarap ng kaunting pagkain sa Pasko. Pero sa halip na makatanggap ng handog, nakatanggap sila ng mga paliwanag at katuwiran kung bakit wala. Sorry daw, hindi puwedeng kunin sa GAD budget, baka maubos ang fairy dust! ” Beh, hindi GADable ang pagkain n’yo sa Pasko ha.” Parang proud pa ang mga lekat.

Nakakatawa? O nakaka-frustrate? Parang pareho. Nakakatuwa kasi parang teleserye, may mga twist na hindi mo inaasahan. May sagutan ng Facebook post na parang balagtasan. Nakaka-frustrate kasi, sa dami ng pamilya na umaasa sa munting tulong, ang Noche Buena ay naging Harry Potter, “now you see it, now you don’t!”

Kung ang mga paliwanag sana ay maigigisa sa bawang at sibuyas at pwedeng sahugan ng dalawang hotdog o isang lata ng Argentina corned beef (baka naman) na inutang sa tindahan, saka ibabahog sa malabsak na pastang amoy-usok ng kalan de kahoy, baka kahit paano’y magkakalasa rin ang Pasko para sa mga minimum wage earner.

Kung ang mga lohika sana ay mailalaga sa pineapple juice na may brown sugar, kanela, sangke, klabong pako at pamintang buo, saka isasalang sa katamtamang apoy hanggang lumambot ang katotohanan at iipitin sa dalawang hiwa ng budget tasty ng bayan, baka sakaling sumarap ang umaga ng mga ateng at kuyang. Yung mga nakatira sa mga laylayan, sa tabing-ilog na malamig ang hangin, sa loob ng niyugan na malayo sa tindahan. Naging ulam sana ang paliwanag at katuwiran na hindi puro batas, hindi puro numero, hindi “mali ang hugot ng pondo,” kundi may kaunti sanang asin ng malasakit at isang dakot ng pang-unawa.

Baka sakaling, kahit papaano, sumarap ang Pasko hindi dahil sa handa, kundi dahil may nagparamdam na hindi sila nakalimutan.

Nakita sana ng mga iniluklok natin ang mga aral. Na kung ang pamahalaan ay may plano, siguraduhing hindi ito mawala sa ere. Hindi pwedeng ang Noche Buena package ay parang multo. Excited ang lahat pero sa bandang huli ay mapapa “Oh my GAD ka pala.” Sa susunod na taon, sana may Noche Buena na hindi lang pangako at pangarap. At kung wala pa rin, ayos lang dahil at least makakapag-share tayo ng memes.

Mandin ay ito ang pinakamahalagang aral para sa ating lahat. Pangarapin nating maging independent sa mga pulitiko. Yung hindi na tayo pipila, tatanghod at yuyuko sa kanilang harapan para sa mga pangunahin nating pangangailangan. Yung makakabili tayo ng pagkaing pamasko na galing sa sarili nating kita.

Gawin nating Christmas wish na nawa ay magkaroon ng maraming trabahong tunay na nakabubuhay sa San Pablo. Pandayin natin ang panahon na kahit high school graduate lang si Tatay at si Inay ay kaya nilang bumuhay at magpaaral ng mga anak. Pag nangyari na ito, kahit wala sila, kahit hindi pasko ay maligaya at masaganang ang buhay natin bawat araw.

I-manifest natin ‘yan. Ilaban natin yan!

Whatsoever you do to the least of my brethren, that you do unto me. – Matthew 25:40

Malawakang korapsiyon sa gobyerno ang gigising sa kabataan – Pangilinan

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MAYNILA – Naniniwala si Senador Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan na ang malawakang korapsiyon sa gobyerno, kabilang ang multi-bilyong flood control scandal sa Bulacan, ay magsisilbing panggising sa kamalayan ng kabataang Filipino at maghihikayat ito sa kanila na kumilos para sa pagbabago.

Sa paunang episode ng kanyang Kikonek: The Kiko Pangilinan Podcast, na mapapanood sa kanyang opisyal na Facebook page, YouTube, at Spotify, sinabi ng senador na kitang-kita ang aktibismo ng kabataan sa kasalukuyang imbestigasyon sa flood control project, na itinuturing na isa sa pinakamalaking isyu ng korapsiyon sa bansa.

“Marami sa ating mga kababayan lalo na ang kabataan, nakikita na maraming mali sa lipunan at naghahanap ng sagot sa kanilang mga tanong,” ani Pangilinan.

“Hindi madali ito, pero sa tingin ko, ito ang simula ng katapusan ng kamangmangan o kawalan ng pakikilahok. Kapag nagsimula ka nang magtanong, nagsisimula ang pagbabago,” dagdag ni Pangilinan.

Ayon sa senador, hindi agad nangyayari ang political awakening. “Hindi ka agad mulat o politically aware. Ang umpisa ay kapag meron ka nang mga tanong,” ani Pangilinan. Ipinunto rin niya na personal siyang nagising sa realidad ng diktadurang Marcos nang paslangin si dating Senador Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., at sinimulan niyang magtanong tungkol sa mga pangyayari at balita na sinadyang itinago sa publiko noon.

Aniya, ang karanasang iyon at ang mga sumunod na pangyayari ang humubog sa kanyang adbokasiya sa youth empowerment. Madalas niyang ipaalala sa kabataan na may kakayahan silang humingi ng accountability, transparency, at pagbabago sa pamahalaan.

“May mga susunod sa atin. Kailangan lang nating manatiling halimbawa para may mga susunod sa ating yapak,” ayon sa senador.

Binanggit niya rin ang fatigue na nararamdaman ng kabataan sa paulit-ulit na imbestigasyon at pagdinig, ngunit kailangan nilang kumilos para sa kinabukasan. “We cannot give up on the future of our children and our loved ones. We have to fight,” ani Pangilinan, na nanawagan sa kabataan na manatiling aktibo, mapanuri, at determinado sa paglaban sa katiwalian at pagkukulang ng gobyerno.

Netflix agrees to buy Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion

NEW YORK — Netflix announced Friday that it has reached a $72 billion agreement to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, the Hollywood studio behind “Harry Potter,” HBO Max, and DC Studios. The deal would unite two of the largest players in film and streaming, potentially reshaping the global entertainment landscape.

If approved by regulators, the merger would combine Warner’s film and television operations with Netflix’s extensive streaming platform and original content, including hits like “Stranger Things” and “Squid Game.” The acquisition could face significant antitrust scrutiny, particularly regarding competition in filmmaking and subscription streaming services.

The all-cash and stock deal values Warner shares at $27.75 each, totaling an enterprise value of $82.7 billion including debt. The transaction is expected to close within 12 to 18 months, after Warner completes the separation of its cable networks. Networks such as CNN and Discovery are not included in the sale.

A key question remains whether Netflix and HBO Max will continue as separate streaming services or merge into a single platform. Analysts say either scenario could benefit consumers with bundled subscriptions or promotions, though content diversity and job security in the entertainment sector are concerns.

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said the merger will provide audiences with “more high-quality titles” and strengthen Netflix’s ability to deliver entertainment globally. Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav added that the combination “will ensure people everywhere will continue to enjoy the world’s most resonant stories for generations to come.”

Critics, including Cinema United and the Writers Guild of America, warned that a Netflix-Warner merger could threaten theatrical exhibition, potentially causing theater closures and job losses. Cinema United CEO Michael O’Leary noted that Netflix’s model historically prioritizes streaming over theaters, creating an “unprecedented threat to the global exhibition business.”

Warner Bros., founded 102 years ago, remains one of Hollywood’s “big five” studios, alongside Disney, Paramount, Sony Pictures, and Universal. The acquisition would extend Netflix’s reach into theatrical releases while maintaining contractual obligations for Warner’s upcoming films. Netflix currently operates select theaters, including the Paris Theater in New York and the Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles.

The deal follows months of competitive bidding, including interest from Comcast and Paramount. Paramount had reportedly offered to acquire Warner’s entire company, including cable networks, which would have significantly reshaped U.S. television media.

The proposed merger has drawn attention in Washington, with lawmakers expressing concern over potential antitrust and consumer impacts. Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren called it “an anti-monopoly nightmare,” while Republican Senator Roger Marshall cited risks to creators, theaters, and local businesses.

Warner’s studios have produced some of Hollywood’s top-grossing films, including “A Minecraft Movie,” “Superman,” and “Sinners,” as well as Oscar contenders. The library also includes classics like “Casablanca,” “Citizen Kane,” and the “Harry Potter” series. Netflix plans to honor theatrical releases and continue supporting filmmakers while potentially offering more flexible subscription options for consumers.

The merger, if approved, could create a streaming and production powerhouse with far-reaching implications for content, theatrical exhibition, and the broader entertainment industry. Analysts note that regulatory review will be critical to ensure competition and protect both audiences and workers in the film and TV sectors.

Movies scheduled under Warner’s labels include high-profile 2026 releases like Wuthering Heights, Supergirl, Practical Magic 2, Alejandro Iñárritu’s untitled Tom Cruise project, and Dune: Part Three, with sequels to Superman, A Minecraft Movie, and The Batman expected in 2027. Netflix aims to maintain 12 to 14 releases annually across Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Studios, New Line Cinema, and Warner Bros. Animation.

This acquisition represents one of the largest consolidations in entertainment history, signaling a potential new era for streaming, theatrical distribution, and Hollywood’s legacy studios.

Christmas celebrations return to Bethlehem after 2 years of Gaza war

BETHLEHEM, West Bank — Christmas has returned to Bethlehem after two years of silence brought by the war in Gaza, a hopeful revival in the city revered by Christians as the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ.

On Saturday evening, families once again filled Bethlehem’s streets, now bright with red lights and festive music. It was a stark contrast to the past two Christmases when businesses stood shuttered and the city felt deserted as conflict gripped the region.

For Christians around the world, Bethlehem holds deep biblical significance. It is the place where, according to the Gospel accounts, Jesus was born in a manger after Mary and Joseph traveled there for the census. This moment, celebrated every December, lies at the heart of Christian faith and continues to draw pilgrims to the historic city.

Residents say this year’s celebrations symbolize the gradual revival of Bethlehem. While a fragile ceasefire holds in Gaza, many Palestinians see the renewed festivities as a small but meaningful step toward peace in a region long marked by tragedy.

“It’s not like it was before the war,” said 30-year-old John Juka, whose family restaurant struggled to survive during the conflict. “But it feels like life is coming back.”

Tourism and pilgrimages have long been the backbone of Bethlehem’s economy, supporting about 80 percent of the city’s predominantly Muslim population, according to local officials. A surge of visitors brings income not only to hotels and restaurants but to small shops, markets, and surrounding communities across the West Bank.

“When we have 10,000 visitors and pilgrims sleeping in Bethlehem, the butcher is working, the supermarket is working, everybody is working,” said Bethlehem Mayor Maher Nicola Canawati.

But the war that followed the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, devastated the city’s economy. Major Christmas events were canceled during Israel’s offensive in Gaza, which Gaza’s health ministry says killed more than 70,000 Palestinians. Israel also expanded its military operations in the West Bank, including areas near Bethlehem.

The mayor said unemployment in the city soared from 14 percent to 65 percent. Poverty deepened, and around 4,000 residents left to find work elsewhere. A recent United Nations report described the West Bank’s economic crisis as its most severe downturn on record.

Despite this, Bethlehem’s leaders pushed to revive the holiday. “Our decision was to reignite the spirit of Christmas and reignite hope,” the mayor said. “This sends a message to the world that Palestinians love life and are looking forward to a peaceful solution.”

Crowds gathered on Saturday at Manger Square, near the site where Christians believe Jesus was born. Heavily armed police stood guard as families cheered and children climbed onto their fathers’ shoulders while the towering Christmas tree lit up the square.

For families like the Jukas, the sight of visitors felt like a long-awaited breath of relief. The family opened their restaurant in 1979, serving traditional Palestinian cuisine, but the latest war pushed them to the brink of closure. When ceasefire negotiations began gaining traction in August, Juka noticed more people walking the streets and decided to reopen. “Tourists finally feel safe to come back,” he said. “We’re hopeful we might see peace in our future.”

Tourism numbers in November reached their highest since the war began, the mayor said, and hotel bookings suggest occupancy could reach 70 percent this Christmas season.

Still, residents acknowledge that celebrations remain smaller than before, and foreign tourists are far fewer. Many describe an atmosphere still weighed down by tension.

Violence and military raids continue to spread across the West Bank. On Saturday, Israel’s military said its forces shot dead two Palestinian men who allegedly tried to ram soldiers at a checkpoint in Hebron. Palestinian health authorities confirmed at least one death.

Checkpoints have made travel grueling. One resident, 29-year-old Issa Montas, said he spent six hours traveling from Ramallah, less than 20 miles away, to reach Bethlehem due to delays.

Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank have also reached their highest level since the UN began monitoring such incidents in 2006. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called the perpetrators “a handful of extremists,” though Palestinians say the violence has escalated beyond control.

Despite the fear and uncertainty, Montas said he still saw reasons to hope as children played among street vendors and a mix of Christmas and Arabic music filled the air.

“This celebration is not just for us,” he said. “It’s for everyone. Christians, Jews, Muslims. This Christmas is for everyone.”

Palestinians take part in a Christmas tree–lighting event in Manger Square, next to the Church of the Nativity, traditionally regarded as the birthplace of Jesus Christ ahead of Christmas in the West Bank city of Bethlehem Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)

8–anyos na Fil-Am kabilang sa 4 nasawi sa mass shooting sa Stockton, California

Kabilang sa apat na namatay ang isang 8-anyos na Filipino-American sa pamamaril sa isang birthday party sa Stockton, California nitong Nobyembre 29 ng gabi, ayon sa mga opisyal.

Ang biktimang batang babae ay kinilalang si Journey Rose Reotutar Guerrero, na ikinuwento ng pamilya bilang isang masayahin, matalinong estudyante na mahilig sa art, crafts, baking at may pangarap na maging doktor. Kasama rin sa mga napatay ang isa pang 8-anyos na bata, isang 14-anyos na lalaki at isang 21-anyos na lalaki.

Nagaganap ang insidente sa loob ng isang banquet hall habang naghahanda na ang mga bisita para hiwain ang cake ng 2-taong gulang na bata. Mahigit 100 katao ang dumalo at biglang narinig ang mga putok, na ikinabigla ng marami.

Ayon sa mga imbestigador, posibleng sinadya at target ang atake at maaaring may mahigit sa isang gunman. Wala pa ring nahuhuli hanggang ngayon, ngunit nag-aalok na ang mga awtoridad ng hanggang $100,000 na reward para sa sinumang magbibigay ng impormasyon.

Samantala, pinangunahan ng lokal na pamahalaan at mga komunidad ang kampanya para sa mga naulila at nasugatan. Ilan sa mga negosyong lokal ang nagsagawa ng fundraising para sa mga pamilya ng mga biktima.

Patuloy ang panawagan ng mga awtoridad sa sinumang makakita o nakakuha ng video o impormasyon tungkol sa insidente na tumawag sa San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office at sa X (Twitter) page ng Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).