54% of Filipinos want anti-dynasty law now | The wRap

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

• Small majority of Filipinos want anti-dynasty law now, support lowest in Mindanao

A recent Pulse Asia Survey shows, a ‘small majority’, or 54% of Filipino adults, want the immediate passage of an anti-dynasty law. This observation holds true throughout the entire country, aside from Mindanao where public opinion is split with only 34% in agreement.

• Congress ratifies 2026 budget bicam report despite ‘pork’ program concerns

The House and the Senate ratify the bicameral conference committee report on the proposed 2026 national budget on Monday, December 29. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to sign the budget bill into law first week of January.

• COA: PAGASA should speed up ‘crucial’ Doppler radar repairs

The Commission on Audit recommends that the state weather bureau PAGASA skip public biddings in order to speed up repairs of Doppler radars. Doppler radars enable meteorologists to monitor and forecast the weather, by providing real-time data on rain, wind speeds, and storm structure.

• US and Ukraine ‘a lot closer’ on peace deal, Trump says after meeting with Zelenskyy

U.S. President Donald Trump says he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are ‘a lot closer’ to an agreement to end the war in Ukraine.

• Alex Eala earns over $900K in prize money after banner year — but there’s more to it

It’s been a stellar year for Filipino tennis champ Alex Eala. She reached her highest ranking so far as world No. 50, and she closes 2025 sitting at No. 53. She also earned more than $907,000 this year — the equivalent of P53 million. — Rappler.com