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A sluggish ending

January 3, 2026
From my reading of the fourth quarter statistics of Social Weather Stations (SWS), the ending of 2025 wasn’t too bad; but it wasn’t as good as before. I’ll base this on two seasonal indicators, about Christmas and the New Year, and two regular quarterl...

Bearing the day, bearing the year

January 3, 2026
The last day of December is just another day to survive. The street smelled of salt and ice, mingling with the faint smoke of barbecue from nearby homes. Small waves of heat rose from the pavement. Children ran past, their laughter bouncing off the con...

BARMM districting measure postponed anew

January 3, 2026
COTABATO CITY—The parliament in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is seeking another schedule to have a crack at the pending measure to create 32 parliamentary districts, a crucial requirement to ensure that its thrice-postpon...

Maymay Entrata, ‘super happy’ with new boyfriend Joaquin Enriquez

January 3, 2026
Actress and singer Maymay Entrata admitted that she is currently very happy in her relationship with her new boyfriend, Joaquin Enriquez, a Filipino-American actor and model based in California. In an interview with ABS-CBN, Maymay shared that being in a relationship again feels unfamiliar, as she spent two years single before meeting Joaquin. Despite this, [...]
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‘Never was!’ Elisse Joson denies ‘kabit’ rumors

January 2, 2026
Actress Elisse Joson has firmly denied rumors accusing her of being a “kabit,” saying she was never a third party in anyone’s relationship. Joson addressed the issue through a TikTok post on Thursday, January 1, where she was seen lip-syncing to the viral Taco Truck x VB and Radio mashup. Accompanying the video was a [...]
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Direk Jun Robles Lana slams high cinema ticket prices: ‘The industry has lost its soul’

January 2, 2026
Filmmaker Jun Robles Lana has voiced strong criticism over the rising cost of movie tickets, saying the issue has stripped the local film industry—particularly the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF)—of its soul. In a post shared on X on Thursday, January 1, Lana lamented how the MMFF, long regarded as a “people’s festival,” has gradually [...]
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Are Aiko Melendez and Onemig Bondoc growing closer? Public sightings spark romance buzz

January 2, 2026
Speculation is growing that Aiko Melendez and Onemig Bondoc may be developing a closer relationship after the two were recently spotted spending time together in Quezon province. Melendez shared on Instagram that she has been learning how to surf, with Bondoc present to support her. Their public appearance together prompted netizens to question whether something [...]
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Rica Peralejo fires back at allegations of stealing Church Tithes

January 2, 2026
Former actress Rica Peralejo strongly denied allegations circulating online that she had allegedly stolen church tithes, calling out the accusation as baseless and malicious. The issue began after a netizen, identified as “Agathon Topacio” on TikTok, insinuated that Peralejo was misusing church funds. The claim prompted Peralejo to respond publicly by sharing a screenshot of [...]
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Cignal, Steven Rotter part ways ahead of Spikers’ Turf season

January 2, 2026
Spikers’ Turf powerhouse Cignal and Steven Rotter have mutually agreed to part ways, the team announced Friday night. Rotter played a pivotal role for the HD Spikers over the past year, helping anchor the club’s championship runs in the 2024 Invitational and 2025 Open Conferences. The former AMC Cotabato standout claimed both Best Opposite Spiker […]
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Suzette Doctolero explains viral “Chaka ang Encantadia 2016?!” comment, defends requel’s creative choices

January 2, 2026
Head writer Suzette Doctolero has issued a detailed clarification following a viral comment suggesting that ‘Encantadia 2016’ was not as strong as the original 2005 series, a remark that quickly stirred discussion among fans and cast members of the Kapuso fantasy franchise. The controversy stemmed from a circulating post that read, “Encantadia 2016 as per [...]
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