RESCUE. Authorities here said local fishermen have reported the rescue of three Australians, one of whom later died of severe dehydration, in waters off the coast of Siargao Island on December 17.
CEASEFIRE. The Palace bared that no suspension of military operations with the New People's Army during the holidays is best for the country considering terror threats in the communities.
AID. The Cebu City Government will not send help to the Province of Biliran, where at least 26 people died and 23 others were reported missing following a landslide triggered by tropical storm Urduja.