May, 2025

• 20 May

  History-making Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women’s Invitational at 2025 Esports World Cup unveils expanded 16-team lineup

  

  MOONTON Games has unveiled the slot allocation for a record-breaking 16 teams at the upcoming Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women’s Invitational (MWI) at 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC). This edition will feature the tournament’s largest lineup yet, with newcomer regions—Africa, Mongolia, and Türkiye. Taking place from 15 to 19 July, MWI at EWC 25 will spotlight MLBB esports as a …

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• 20 May

  NAVI enters PH Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Esports, acquires Smart Omega Empress roster

  

  Popular esports organization Natus Vincere, known as NAVI, has officially entered the Philippines’ Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) esports scene through a historic acquisition of Smart Omega Empress (OMGE). “The Philippines has a rich history of esports and MOBA titles. NAVI feels this is the perfect opportunity to enter the Philippine esports ecosystem and become a part of a growing …

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• 19 May

  ‘Massive vote-buying mars Phl midterm polls’ – EU observers

  

  By Tracy Cabrera Vote buying remains a deeply rooted problem in Philippine elections, according to a foreign observation team mostly composed of representatives from European Union (EU) member countries. In a preliminary report, the EU Election Observation Mission (EU-EOM) criticized the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for failing to effectively curb the illegal practice during the recent midterm polls, calling it …

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• 19 May

  Gov’t temporarily lifts price cap on pork

  

  The Department of Agriculture (DA) has temporarily lifted the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) policy for pork sold in wet markets due to low compliance among vendors, while maintaining a ban on pork imports from China and several European countries amid ongoing efforts to contain African swine fever (ASF). The ban on pork and pork-based products remains in effect for …

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• 19 May

  SMC Q1 net income jumps to P43.4B

  

  San Miguel Corporation (SMC) posted first-quarter earnings of P43.4 billion, rising sharply from P8.9 billion a year earlier, supported by one-time gains from the partial sale of power assets and foreign exchange gains.  Core net income, excluding these non-recurring items, grew 31% to P19.0 billion, driven by disciplined cost management and solid performance in most of its core businesses. Revenues …

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• 19 May

  Arrest warrants out vs. Roque, Ong, 48 others on human trafficking

  

  An Angeles City Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Pampanga has issued arrest warrants against former presidential spokesperson Atty. Herminio “Harry” Roque Jr., businesswoman Cassandra “Cassie Li” Ong, and 48 other individuals in connection with qualified human trafficking charges linked to the controversial Lucky South 99 Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub in Porac, Pampanga. Judge Rene Estrada Reyes of RTC …

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• 19 May

  Chiz vows orderly impeachment trial of Sara

  

  Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero has assured the public that the impending impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio will be handled with utmost seriousness and respect for due process, amid concerns that it could devolve into a political spectacle following the recent midterm elections. Speaking at the Kapihan sa Senado media forum, Escudero downplayed fears that the entry of …

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• 19 May

  Phl pledges more peacekeepers in UN missions

  

  Defense Secretary Gilberto Eduardo Gerardo “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. has reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment to global peacekeeping efforts, announcing new pledges during his address at the United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Ministerial in Berlin. Speaking before international dignitaries at the pledging session, Teodoro committed the deployment of Filipino military and police personnel as field military observers and officers in various UN-mandated missions …

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• 19 May

  PHLPost eyes key role in Kadiwa logistics, e-commerce

  

  The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) is exploring ways to support the logistics and e-commerce operations of the Kadiwa ng Pangulo program to help ensure the regular availability of affordable and fresh agricultural products for consumers. PHLPost Postmaster General Luis Carlos, in a news release issued Friday, said the effort is in line with the agency’s mission to assist local farmers …

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• 19 May

  LTO probes Cavite crash

  

  The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has summoned the driver and the registered owner of a Toyota Vios that figured in a series of collisions in Noveleta, Cavite last week, prompting a formal investigation and preventive measures. LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II confirmed on Friday that a Show Cause Order (SCO) was issued to both the female driver and …

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