A deadly explosion rocks a mall in Cotabato City killing two people and injuring 32 others. <br /><br />The Philippine Coast Guard in Bicol has recovered a total of 21 bodies in landslides in Albay and Camarines Sur.<br /><br />Cove Manila cancels the supposed record-breaking New Year’s Eve balloon dropping event.<br /><br />Liza Soberano bags a spot on this year's ‘The 100 Most Beautiful Faces in the World’ list.<br />
