Philippine News

December 5 ------ Isa si Anne Curtis sa mga kilalang actress sa Philippine showbiz dahil sa kanyang husay sa pag-arte. Bukod dito, kilala rin ang Filipina-Australian beauty sa kanyang husay sa hosting. Isa si Anne sa mainstays ng noontime variety show ng It's Showtime, na kasalukuyang ipinagdiriwang ang kanilang 16 anniversary sa pamamagitan ng "MagPASKOsikat." Sa panayam ng GMANetwork.com kay Anne, ibinahagi niya ang pinakamalaking blessing na kanyang natanggap ngayong taon

December 5 ------ Taking the next step in the development of green hydrogen hubs, Norwegian company GreenH has selected compatriot Nel ASA as the technology provider for its projects in Kristiansund and Slagentangen. Following the investment decision for the hydrogen plant in Bodø earlier this year, the hydrogen producer announced that the requirements set by Enova for the support allocation to the projects at Vestbase in Kristiansund and Slagentangen outside Tønsberg had bee

MANILA, December 5 ------ Lacson said that the initial figure of P180-B was an “extrapolation.” Lacson said this was based on an updated report submitted by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, which he chairs. "The DPWH submitted to the Blue Ribbon Committee an updated report. Combined with the new data from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police inspection teams, it appears the number of ghost pr

MANILA, Philippines, December 5 ------ Binan Tatak Gel weathered Quezon Province's last furious assault to prevail, 57-53, in Game 4 and force a sudden-death in the 747 Live presents Manny Pacquiao MPBL 2025 Season South Division Championship at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan. Ahead throughout, the Lagunenses saw their imposing 55-40 spread cut to 56-53 by the Ljay Gonzales-led Huskers, but held the fort to level the best-of-five series at 2-2. Gonzales poured in 12 of

TOKYO, Japan, December 5 ------ Japan's Yuki Tsunoda said that it was "incredibly tough" to lose his Red Bull seat for next season but has vowed to return to the Formula One grid. The 25-year-old was replaced by French rookie Isack Hadjar as Max Verstappen's partner at Red Bull for 2026. Having also been overlooked for a return to sister team Racing Bulls, Tsunoda will become a Red Bull test and reserve driver. "I'm not finished yet," he wrote on social media. "Finding out I

MANILA, Philippines, December 5 ------ Global star Lalisa Manoban, better known as Lisa of Blackpink, was spotted wearing Filipino-made ballet sneakers during Night 3 of the Korean girl group's "Deadline" tour Singapore stopover the weekend. The footwear, a chrome pair from local independent brand GVN, appeared in fan-taken videos circulating online. In an Instagram post, the brand said a member of Lisa's team reached out just days before Blackpink's scheduled Philippine stop

December 5 ------ Ukraine’s Military Intelligence (HUR) published a detailed breakdown of the industrial network behind Russia’s Iskander-M ballistic missiles, identifying nearly 50 companies involved in producing the 9M723 missile, including more than a dozen that are not under Western sanctions. The report, released through the War & Sanctions portal, includes a full schematic of the missile’s construction as well as an interactive database of components and manufacturers.

December 5 ------ President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. announced the increase in the base pay of military and uniformed personnel (MUPs), to be given in three tranches. In a video message, Marcos acknowledged the dedication and service of MUPs, especially in terms of national security. “Bilang pagkilala sa inyong walang sawang pag-lilingkod, dedikasyon, at husay, ating itataas ang base pay ng MUP,” the President said. He said the increase shall cover MUPs in the Departme

December 5 ------ Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry (BSIC) and China Shipbuilding Trading (CSTC), both arms of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), have rolled out the red carpet for the final dual-fuel liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered bulk carrier in a series constructed for Japan’s shipping giant Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL). As disclosed, Beihai Shipbuilding and CSTC held a naming ceremony for the fourth 210,000 dwt LNG-fueled bulker made for MOL on Novemb

MANILA, December 5 ------ Gilas Pilipinas officially completed its lineup less than a week before it defends its men's basketball gold medal at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand. The Gilas Final 12 comes after hurdling restrictions set by host Thailand. According to the athlete list released by the Philippine Olympic Committee, former NCAA MVP Allen Liwag of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Blazers and former PBA player Justin Chua are among the new names in

December 4 ------ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points while leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 124-112 win over the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco. The Thunder have won 13 consecutive games, their second-longest winning streak since the franchise moved to Oklahoma City. The franchise record of 15 victories in a row was set last season. Oklahoma City has won 21 of its first 22 games. The Warriors, playing without Stephen Curry (quad), have lost five of their p

MANILA, Philippines, December 4 ------ For the fifth straight season, the UP Fighting Maroons are back in the UAAP men’s basketball finals to defend their Season 87 crown after escaping and eliminating the gutsy UST Growling Tigers in a wild 82-81 finish at the Araneta Coliseum. Cool as ice, veteran sniper Terrence Fortea drained the life out of the Tigers’ fightback with a booming, go-ahead triple with 48 seconds left in regulation to set the final score, as UP forward Franc

MADRID, Spain, December 5 ------ Spain defended their women's Nations League title with a 3-0 second leg win over Germany following a goalless draw last week. Claudia Pina's second-half brace, either side of a Vicky Lopez strike, secured 2023 World Cup winners Spain a third international trophy. A record crowd on home soil for Spain of 55,843 at Atletico Madrid's Metropolitano Stadium watched Sonia Bermudez's side claim the first silverware of the new coach's reign. Spain wer

December 4 ------ THE Philippine polo team starts the country’s campaign in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games five days before the formal opening of the multisport competition. The Philippines faces Indonesia in the mixed 2-4 goals preliminaries at the VS Sports Club in Samutprakan as polo makes its return in the SEA Games after being held in 2019 in Calatagan, Batangas. The team is led by Stefano Juban, who was part of the Philippine squad that bagged the silver in the 4-6 high

December 4 ------ Vice Mayor Marcos Mamay didn’t just step into a bigger national role this week — he also stepped further into the spotlight of Philippine showbiz. Fresh from being elected Vice President for Operations at the 29th National Convention of the Vice Mayors League of the Philippines (VMLP) last Nov. 26, 2025, at the Manila Hotel, Mamay is simultaneously celebrating a surge of recognition from the entertainment industry. His biopic "Mamay: A Journey to Greatness"

December 4 ------ “Asia’s Limitless Star” Julie Anne San Jose has filled hearts with warmth and hope through her new comeback single, “Simula.” The track marks a symbolic new chapter in her music career and stands as her first self-produced release, a milestone she says means a lot to her and her supporters. During a press conference, San Jose spoke openly about how the song reflects major shifts in her life and work. Asked about new beginnings and what she hopes to pursue pe

December 4 ------ Dolly de Leon found time to come home briefly after wrapping up two international projects. “I just finished ‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed,’ which is a series on Apple TV, and ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ on Netflix,” she confirmed in an exclusive chat with The STAR. “Maybe by May next year, it will come out. I also have a movie, ‘The Chaperones,’ next December.” As per US entertainment news outlet Variety, American filmmaker India Donaldson is directing “The

December 4 ------ Rapper Skusta Clee's "Kalimutan Ka" has emerged as the most-viewed music video on YouTube in the Philippines for 2025, though songs from the Netflix animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" also proved popular with local audiences. The video sharing platform shared on Wednesday the top 10 music videos in the Philippines for the year, with Skusta Clee's heartbreak track snagging the No. 1 spot. The achievement, YouTube said, "underscores the enduring power of OPM a

MANILA, December 4 ------ Just 50 nautical miles from Zambales, a warship of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy with bow number 553 issued a radio challenge to the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) Cessna Caravan. ABS-CBN News was among those who joined the maritime domain awareness (MDA) flight where the incident occurred on Wednesday, December 3. Throughout the PCG aircraft’s approach to Bajo de Masinloc, the Chinese warship repeatedly issued radio challenges. PCG pilots

MANILA, Philippines, December 4 ------ Local stocks tumbled as investors took profits on the absence of positive catalysts. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index plunged by 1.48 percent or 88.56 points to cap off the session at 5,905.84. The broader All Shares index likewise declined by 0.31 percent or 10.71 points to finish at 3,464.79. Luis Limlingan of Regina Capital said the local bourse closed lower as profit taking and selling pressure emerged during the session