Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:br br - Lucio Co group buys troubled PrimeWater, consumers still aggrievedbr - Bicam approves higher AICS budget for 2026br - EDSA rehabilitation to start on December 24br - Thailand works to repatriate thousands stranded at Cambodia border crossingbr - 'Too close for comfort': Obiena survives major scare for historic 4th SEA Games goldbr br