Category: GMA News
PBB Collab 2.0: Housemates dress up for ‘KISLAP: The Sparkling Magical New Year Ball’
The housemates of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 dressed up for a special New Year celebration during the episode titled “KISLAP: The Sparkling Magical New Year Ball.”
New species of pitcher plant, rare orchid, more box jellyfish species found in PH
New discoveries have highlighted the Philippines’ rich biodiversity, including a newly identified pitcher plant species in Palawan, the rediscovery of a rare orchid, and new records of box jellyfish found in local waters.
WNBA, players association not close on CBA as deadline looms –report
With just over a week remaining until the Jan. 9 deadline for a new WNBA collective bargaining agreement, the league and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association are not close to a deal, ESPN reported on Wednesday.
NBA: Kawhi Leonard turning back clock, leading Clippers into new year vs. Jazz
With a quicker tempo that has led to improvement on both sides of the floor, the Los Angeles Clippers will ride a season-best five-game winning streak into a game against the Utah Jazz on Thursday.
Bulgaria celebrates entry into euro zone, lev currency banished into history
EU member Bulgaria marked its entry into the euro zone on Thursday with a display of euro coins on the facade of the central bank in Sofia and fireworks to celebrate a long-awaited milestone.
Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China”s military drill
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday the island is determined to defend its sovereignty and boost its defense in the face of China’s increasing expansion, after Beijing fired rockets towards the island as part of military drills.
Lone bettor wins P5.94-M jackpot in Lotto 6/42 New Year draw
The New Year greeted a new millionaire after a lone bettor won the P5.94 million jackpot prize in the Lotto 6/42 draw of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Thursday, January 1.
Smog blankets parts of Metro Manila after New Year’s Eve
Monitoring by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources” (DENR) Environment Management Bureau showed that the air quality in North Caloocan and Makati reached “emergency level”, while the air quality in Taguig was tagged as “acutely unhealthy” as of 4 p.m.
Ban on e-trikes, e-bikes on major NCR roads to start on Jan. 2, 2026
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will begin enforcing the ban on e-trikes and e-bikes on major thoroughfares in Metro Manila on Friday, January 2, 2026.
New Year baby born in Mandaue City
A New Year baby was born in Mandaue City. Cindy Alinsunod, the baby”s mother, was set to deliver by January 11, 2026 yet, but her labor contractions went intense at about 2 a.m. on January 1.
