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Eya Laure signs with Choco Mucho after PVL hiatus, three more join Flying Titans

January 1, 2026
As the calendar flipped and fireworks lit up the sky at the stroke of midnight, the biggest bang of the New Year belonged to Eya Laure. After a year-long absence from the Premier Volleyball League, Laure officially ushered in a new chapter by signing with Choco Mucho, ending months of uncertainty surrounding one of the […]
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‘Sana nga maging totoo.’ Chavit Singson jokes about Jillian Ward rumors

December 31, 2025
Former Ilocos Sur governor Chavit Singson once again addressed the persistent rumors linking him to Kapuso actress Jillian Ward, this time with a mix of denial and humor. Singson spoke about the issue during his guest appearance on ‘The Men’s Room’ podcast, hosted by Stanley Chi and Janno Gibbs. When asked if he had ever [...]
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Rey PJ Abellana expresses concern after not being invited to daughter Carla Abellana’s wedding

December 31, 2025
Veteran actor Rey PJ Abellana confirmed that he did not receive an invitation to the wedding of his daughter, Carla Abellana, to her non-showbiz partner, Dr. Reginald Santos. In an interview with entertainment columnist Gorgy Rula, Rey PJ was asked whether he had been invited to the wedding. According to Rula, the actor replied briefly [...]
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‘Eh ano naman kung bading?’ Dennis Trillo claps back at basher after being called “bading”

December 31, 2025
Kapuso Drama King Dennis Trillo earned praise online after firmly but calmly responding to a basher who called him “bading” in the comments section of his social media post. The incident started after Dennis shared a video of himself playing a boxing arcade machine at a mall arcade and video game center. In the clip, [...]
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MMFF 2025 Box Office: Top 4 films hold firm as festival enjoys strong first week

December 31, 2025
As of the seventh day of the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival (December 31), the Top 4 films at the box office remain unchanged based on the unofficial reports we received: ‘Call Me Mother’, ‘Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins’, ‘UnMarry’, and ‘Bar Boys: After School’. Overall, MMFF 2025 is enjoying a notably strong first [...]
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The Year That Was: The SEA Games medals that matter

December 31, 2025
The year 2025 was expected to be a transitional one for Philippine sports, marked by a change in leadership at the top government agency responsible for athletic development — the Philippine Sports Commission — midway through the year. Yet under the capable guidance of both then-Chairman Richard Bachmann and current head Pato Gregorio, the transition […]
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The Year That Was: A year of what could have been without Kai Sotto

December 31, 2025
What first appeared to be the dawn of a new era for Gilas Pilipinas ultimately became a year defined by a critical absence. The promise of 2025 was evident months earlier, when Kai Sotto delivered a breakout performance against New Zealand, leading the Philippines to its first-ever FIBA victory over the Tall Blacks. Sotto posted […]
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The Year That Was: Alas Pilipinas show world-class potential

December 31, 2025
Alas Pilipinas spent the year climbing heights it had never reached before. From the indoor courts to the open sand, the program showed a steady rise throughout the year, with its men’s and women’s teams breaking barriers that had long defined the country’s limits on the international stage. Breakthroughs on Both Fronts The ascent began […]
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The Year That Was: Recovery begins for SIBOL

December 31, 2025
Two years ago, SIBOL Pilipinas medaled in every event it entered at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games, finishing third overall with two golds, one silver, and three bronzes before going on to reign supreme as overall champions of the IESF World Esports Championship. That success now feels distant, overshadowed by a series of heartbreaks in […]
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Philippine football delivers strongest SEA Games showing in history

December 31, 2025
The Philippines closed its 33rd Southeast Asian Games campaign with a defining statement—one that now stands as the strongest collective performance by Philippine football and futsal teams in the nation’s SEA Games history. Across women’s football, men’s football, and women’s futsal, Philippine teams advanced deeper than ever before, doing so with conviction, competitiveness, and consistency […]
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‘Call Me Mother’ clinches major awards at the 51st MMFF Gabi Ng Parangal

December 30, 2025
Hit comedy-drama movie “Call Me Mother” bagged four wins, including Best Actor for Vice Ganda, at the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal held last December 27 (Saturday). Vice, who earned praise for his remarkable portrayal of a queer mother, was overwhelmed with gratitude during his acceptance speech. “Mas ine-expect kong ‘di mananalo. [...]
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Step back into Pandora as ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ is now showing in Philippine cinemas

December 30, 2025
Legendary filmmaker James Cameron transports audiences back to the breathtaking world of Pandora as ‘Avatar’ returns to Philippine cinemas with an all new fiery chapter. ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ is now showing in cinemas nationwide, taking Filipinos on another immersive experience as they follow the Sully family’s journey of grief, acceptance, and redemption. An Avatar-inspired [...]
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Chris Newsome seeks to carry forward Gabe Norwood’s example

December 30, 2025
Chris Newsome could not help but feel mixed emotions on Monday evening. On one hand, he was pleased to have led Meralco to a 98-89 victory over Rain or Shine, sending the Bolts into the 2025–26 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals. The win completed a series upset that required Meralco to take two games against the […]
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The Year That Was: Historic year for Alex Eala

December 30, 2025
Two weeks before the WTA 1000 Miami Open last March, Alex Eala competed in the ITF W75 Trnava in Slovakia. Ranked 140th in the world at the time, Eala was defeated in the second round by world No. 266 Valentina Ryser of Switzerland, 6-4, 2-6, 2-6. Two months earlier, she missed out on the women’s […]
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The Year That Was: Filipinas enter golden era

December 30, 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, one group stands head and shoulders above the rest in Philippine football — the Philippine Women’s National Football Team. The Filipinas have become the undisputed standard-bearers of the sport in the country. In a year defined by their reclamation of the Southeast Asian throne and cementing their status as […]
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The Year That Was: Kacey dela Rosa lifts Gilas Women to new heights

December 30, 2025
Kacey Dela Rosa must have had an out-of-body experience in 2025. What she accomplished in just one year is something that could take others an entire career to achieve. The two-time UAAP MVP averaged 18.36 points, 14.64 rebounds, 2.36 assists, and 2.57 blocks in the elimination round, leading Ateneo de Manila University to a finish […]
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Banks ramped up agri lending as of Q3

December 29, 2025
Philippine banks expanded lending to agriculture through the end of the third quarter, continuing to exceed a government-mandated quota for one of the economy’s most vital—and long-neglected—sectors. According to preliminary data from the Bangko Sentra...

Electronics exports poised for 12% growth

December 29, 2025
Despite geopolitical uncertainty linked to US tariffs, the Philippines’ electronics exports are poised to post double-digit growth in 2025. This could even come near their record high of $49.09 billion. This is according to Danilo Lachica, president of...

A possible way out of our crisis

December 29, 2025
The Philippines is experiencing a systemic national crisis. The very leaders entrusted by the people to protect the common good stand accused of abusing that trust so blatantly that public outrage is now widespread. Confidence in national leadership—be...

Stephen Holt authors Ginebra’s latest NSD miracle

December 29, 2025
Stephen Holt is no stranger to authoring clutch moments, but what he had just written on Sunday night should go down as one of his most memorable. The former No. 1 overall pick penned an ending so sweet to yet another NSD comeback as his buzzer-beating trey enabled Ginebra to complete its ouster of the […]
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