Day: January 5, 2026
Ilonggo filmmaker wins Best Screenplay in New York
Ilonggo screenwriter-director Kevin Pison Piamonte”s “Candè” reaped two major wins at the International Film Festival Manhattan New York City 2025 – a Best Actor trophy for JC Santos and Best Screenplay for Piamonte.
Chot Reyes takes blame for TNT’s slow start in semis opener win vs. Meralco
TNT may have escaped with a win against Meralco in Game 1 of the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup semifinals, but head coach Chot Reyes was quick to look inward.
Alex Eala, Iva Jovic stun Venus Williams, Elina Svitolina in ASB Classic doubles opener
Alex Eala and Iva Jovic pulled off a 7-6 (7), 6-1 victory over Venus Williams and Elina Svitolina in round 16 of the ASB Classic women’s doubles on Monday in New Zealand.
BOI-approved investments hit P1.56T in 2025
The Board of Investments (BOI) approved P1.56-trillion worth of investments in 2025, down from the 57-year-high P1.62 trillion in a year earlier, with the energy sector accounting for bulk of projects cleared for the year.
Protecting yourself in a fast-paced world
Each day, we go out into the world setting our sights on becoming productive, accomplishing tasks, and going after our dreams. Busy lifestyles have become the norm so our decisions are mostly based on what is quicker or more convenient while keeping up with the pace of everyone around us.
Saddle Row announces permanent closure in Rockwell after 8 years
Saddle Row”s flagship branch in Rockwell is officially closing its doors permanently beginning January 15.
Timothée Chalamet thanks ‘partner of 3 years” Kylie Jenner in Critics Choice speech
Timothée Chalamet just made a hard launch of his relationship with Kylie Jenner at the Critics Choice Awards.
5 nabbed for illegal fishing in Surigao City
Five people were arrested for alleged illegal fishing off Barangay Danawan, Surigao City around midday on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Pinoy among injured in Swiss resort bar fire — PH Embassy
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The Philippine Embassy in Switzerland confirmed on Monday that a Filipino was injured in a fire that hit a resort bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland on New Year”s Day.
OP received P4.5B CIF for 2026 — DBM’s Toledo
The Office of the President (OP) has received around P4.5 billion in confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) for 2026, similar to its allocation for 2025.
