The Philippine gaming industry generated Php396.14 billion in gross gaming revenues (GGR) in 2025, up 6.39% from the Php372.33 billion in the previous year, with revenues from the online and electronic gaming sector offsetting the decline in earnings from brick-and-mortar casinos. The electronic and online gaming segment – which includes the E-Bingo, E-Games, Bingo Grantees and Onsite and Offsite Poker …
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BellissimaBy Isabella E. Cuartero When asked if being in a real-life relationship is necessary to effectively portray romantic scenes on screen,rising actor and reality TV star JM Ibarra said that what matters most is the depth of connection between actors. “Ang malaking bagay dito is ‘yungpagkakakilanlan niyo sa isa’t isa. ‘Yung lalim nung bond niyo together. Parang hindi naman kailangan na may label. Hindi naman kailangan naligawan mo. Hindi naman kailanganna kayo. Ang importante kilala niyo‘yung isa’t isa.” He added that he would not hesitate once his feelings are certain. “Kung may magustuhan man ako, wala na, …
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THE MPTC Tour of Luzon 2026 hits the road on April 29 in Calatagan and no less than the National Sports Tourism Inter-Agency Committee (NST-IAC) has bestowed its recognition on the 14-stage race that features local and foreign teams. “The Philippine Sports Commission [PSC] supports the conduct of the MPTC Tour of Luzon 2026 as an activity aligned with the …
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When UAAP MVP Kaye Emana stepped onto the courts of the WTA126 Philippine Women’s Open last January at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center, her talent was undeniable, but her discomfort was visible. Tugging at her glasses between rallies, Emana looked distracted, her focus split between the ball and the frames perched uneasily on her face. That moment caught the attention …
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THE Philippine Basketball Association brings back its blood donation drive as part of its ongoing celebration for its 50th anniversary foundation. The charity event is set on May 3 at the green gate of the Smart Araneta Coliseum, with donors entitled to free tickets in the scheduled games pitting the Meralco Bolts against Blackwater Bossing at 5:15 p.m. and the …
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THE ball was officially served for Candon City’s hosting of the 2026 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup in June with the Draw on Friday at the Diamond Hotel in Manila. Yet, it was a statement from Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Patrick “Pató” Gregorio that it was so compelling it dug deep into the national team program. …
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DAVAO CITY – Filipino young golfers grabbed the spotlight as Team Philippines 1 won the title in the 8-and-under category of the inaugural Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines (JGFP) World Team Championships on Saturday, April 18 at the Apo Golf and Country Club here. Representing the JGFP Luzon, the team of Alonso Fabul, Andres Jeturian, Lauro Delen and Blake …
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Few names carry the kind of recall that Piolo Pascual does. With a career that has remained strong across film, television, and live performance, he continues to draw audiences across generations, making him a fitting headliner for the next edition of Good Life Sessions. Created by SM Development Corporation (SMDC), Good Life Sessions is a live event platform that brings …
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Philippines — [April 15, 2026] A Filipino creator has turned curiosity into creation by publishing a book that documents real-world experiments using artificial intelligence—despite starting with zero technical background. Lex Marcelino, an independent creator, recently released “AI Experiments: A Creator’s Playbook,” a book that explores what individuals can build with AI tools even without coding knowledge. The book is based …
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Innovative map-based social platform Jagat is taking the spirit of the Easter Sunday Treasure Hunt over the holidays straight to the real and busy streets of the Philippines with Coin Hunt, its newest and most exciting event to date. Since launching its interactive event on February 25, Jagat has given away around P25 million in prizes for Coin Hunt nationwide. …
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