December, 2025

• 1 December

  Twin bill pays homage to movie, TV and stage actor, National Artist for Theater Tony Mabesa

  

  After the success of “Nanay Bangis” and “Mga Anak ng Unos,” Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (Dulaang UP) returned to the stage by paying tribute to its founder and National Artist for Theater Antonio ‘Tony’ Mabesa. The tribute, titled “Para kay Tony: Tungo sa Ginintuang Alaala,” was a twin bill that showcased two productions which ended yesterday that capture the spirit …

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November, 2025

• 30 November

  Sue Ramirez owns her power as 2026 Ginebra Calendar Girl

  

  By Isabella Cuartero Fifteen years into her showbiz career, Sue Ramirez has reached a milestone she never expected to experience. When the news of her being named as Ginebra San Miguel Calendar Girl came, she cried—“tears of pure joy.” “I honestly didn’t expect to come back or get this chance again. It was something I had prayed for,” Ramirez said …

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• 30 November

  BDO raises $500 million  from offshore bond sale 

  

  BDO Unibank Inc., the country’s largest bank, raised $500 million from the sale of five-year fixed-rate senior notes to global investors as demand for the offering soared. A disclosure at the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) showed that the transaction, under BDO’s Medium Term Note (MTN) program, was more than 3.2 times oversubscribed, with orders totaling around $1.6 billion. The senior …

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• 30 November

  AI powers new era in digital banking — Maya

  

  Maya took center stage at Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK Festival 2025 as it showcased how artificial intelligence is powering a new era of smarter, more inclusive digital banking for millions of Filipinos. Speaking before global fintech innovators and banking executives, Maya Group Chief Technology Officer Alfred Lo delivered a clear message: AI is no longer just a tool—it …

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• 30 November

  Coins.ph just made transactions hassle-free

  

  Since its establishment in 2014, Coins.ph has remained the leader in crypto exchanges in the country with over 16 million users. Through its mobile apps, users can buy and sell  a variety of cryptocurrencies and access a wide range of financial services such as paying bills and buying groceries. The company is also the first crypto-based firm in Asia to …

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• 30 November

  Philippines gets BBB+ rating from S&P

  

  The Philippines retains its investment-grade status as S&P Global Ratings affirms its long-term BBB+ and short-term A-2 ratings, while projecting slower growth for the economy this year. On November 27, 2025, S&P (Standard & Poor’s) index made the announcement as the government temporarily halts key infrastructure projects amid probes into suspected misuse of flood-control funds. The agency noted that the …

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• 30 November

  Team Philippines gears up for 2025 SEA Games in Thailand

  

  By Robert Andaya ALL set for Team Philippines. The Philippines is gearing up for its biggest-ever campaign in the Southeast Asian Games as it prepares to send more than 1,600 delegates to the 2025 edition in Thailand. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino confirmed that the Thailand-bound Filipino contingent will eclipse the 1,115-strong lineup the country assembled when …

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• 30 November

  Duremdes dominates Samahang Plaridel golfest

  

  PBA legend Kenneth Duremdes emerged as the biggest winner in the 9th Samahang Plaridel Golf Cup 2025 at the Villamor Golf Club in Pasay City. Duremdes, who represented Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) of former Sen. Manny Pacquiao, posted a low gross score of 76 to clinch top honors in the 18-hole competition presented by Eighty Plus Coffee, San Miguel Corporation …

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• 30 November

  Esports Nations Cup confirms new official publishing partners

  

  The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) today announced the addition of Chess.com, MOONTON Games and SNK for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC), a landmark tournament where the best esports players in the world will compete for the honor of representing their countries. The ENC introduces national pride to the global esports stage in a recurring format and is the first event …

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• 30 November

  PBA Season 50 All-Star voting begins on PH Cup resumption

  

  VOTING for the PBA Season 50 All-Star game begins when action in the Philippine Cup resumes on Dec. 5. Fans can now vote on their favorite players to become part of the All-Star game to be held at the Candon City Arena in Ilocos Sur in March of next year. Voting can be made through online or in-game venues. The …

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