CHICAGO— Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 29 points in his return from an eight-game absence, and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped the Chicago Bulls’ five-game winning streak with a 112-103 victory in the NBA on Saturday night. The two-time MVP, who had been sidelined by a right calf strain, added eight rebounds in his first game since Dec. 3. He played 25 minutes, which coach Doc Rivers saying before the game that the forward would have his minutes restricted. READ: NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return not enough to stop Bucks’ skid Ryan Rollins scored 20 points and Bobby Portis added 17 points and 10 […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Giannis returns as Bucks snap Bulls' 5-game winning streak

• Inquirer
• 8 saat, 35 dakika

An emotional Vice Ganda confessed that he didn’t expect to win Best Actor at the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) while expressing his gratitude to the jury for recognizing him and the LGBTQIA+ community.  He was named Best Actor at the MMFF 2025 Gabi ng Parangal on Saturday, Dec. 27, for his portrayal of Twinkle in “Call Me Mother,” besting fellow nominees Will Ashley, Piolo Pascual, Carlo Aquino, Zanjoe Marudo and Earl Amaba. The teary-eyed Vice began by saying that he usually doesn’t prepare speeches since he always expects to miss out on the Best Actor plum. “Hindi ko […]... Keep on reading: Vice Ganda on MMFF 2025 triumph: ‘Queer people can be best actors’

• Inquirer
• 8 saat, 36 dakika

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) marked its 57th founding anniversary on December 26, prompting competing statements from the party and the government over its relevance and role in Philippine society. Both sides dispute claims of relevance, mass support, and conditions on the ground. NTF-Elcac labels CPP a ‘sunken organization’ The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) said the CPP is “plagued with a question of existential relevance.” The task force added that after “more than half a century of armed struggle,” the communist party has become “a sunken organization that […]... Keep on reading: CPP marks 57th anniversary amid government claims of decline

• Inquirer
• 8 saat, 37 dakika

From the soft launch of their relationship to their wedding day, Carla Abellana has finally revealed the identity of the man who captured her heart: her husband, Dr. Reginald Santos. Carla and Reginald made waves on social media after surprising fans with their intimate wedding ceremony on December 27 in Tagaytay City. The Kapuso actress first confirmed on Fast Talk With Boy Abunda that she was engaged to the mystery man she had posted on Instagram, sharing a photo of her beautiful engagement ring on December 1. Reginald first appeared and then reappeared multiple times in soft-launch photos, showing his arms and feet. Now that he has been officially revealed to the public, who is Reginald? Get to know Dr. Reginald in this gallery:

• GMA Network
• 8 saat, 39 dakika

Tom Rodriguez on his role on 'Unmarry': "I wanted to understand why."

• GMA Network
• 8 saat, 41 dakika

ATLANTA— Karl-Anthony Towns scored a season-high 36 points with 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson had 34 points and the New York Knicks survived Atlanta’s late comeback attempt to beat the slumping Hawks 128-125 on Saturday night. The Hawks lost their sixth straight to wrap up a crushing 0-5 homestand. Atlanta is 5-11 overall at home. READ: NBA: Jalen Brunson sparks Knicks’ Christmas comeback vs Cavaliers Towns made 17 of 18 free throws while helping the Knicks take a dominant 56-38 advantage in rebounds. Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who scored 25 points, had a steal and basket with 48 seconds remaining to give the […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Knicks hold off Hawks' last ditch rally

• Inquirer
• 8 saat, 42 dakika

The annual Metro Manila Film Festival recognized another roster of talents on Saturday, December 27, at the Gabi ng Parangal held in Makati City. Many Filipino talents and celebrities graced the event, including Kapuso stars who showed another wave of excellence in the film industry. Check out some of the Kapuso attendees at the MMFF Gabi ng Parangal in this gallery.

• GMA Network
• 8 saat, 46 dakika

HOUSTON— Kevin Durant scored 30 points in three quarters to lead the Houston Rockets to an easy 117-100 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA on Saturday night. The Rockets won their second straight after they lost four of their previous five games. Durant, who also had seven assists and four rebounds, didn’t play in the fourth quarter with Houston up by 27 points after three. The Cavaliers cut the lead to 12 on a basket by Darius Garland with about seven minutes left in the third quarter before Houston used a 15-0 run to make it 85-58 about […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Kevin Durant scores 30 as Rockets rout Cavaliers

• Inquirer
• 8 saat, 47 dakika

Here are the January 2026 special non-working days in various localities, as proclaimed by the President

• Rappler
• 8 saat, 50 dakika

NEW ORLEANS— Devin Booker scored 20 points, including two clutch jumpers down the stretch, and the Phoenix Suns beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-114 in the NBA on Saturday night for a two-game sweep of their back-to-back set. Booker led seven Suns in double figures. Dillon Brooks had 18 points, Collin Gillespie scored 17, Jordan Goodwin added 16 and Royce O’Neale finished with 15. READ: NBA: Devin Booker rallies Suns past Pelicans Trey Muphy III had 24 points for the Pelicans, and Zion Williamson scored 22 off the bench on 8-of-11 shooting. Rookie center Derik Queen had 21 points and […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Devin Booker leads Suns past Pelicans in testy game

• Inquirer
• 8 saat, 52 dakika

Amid the resignation of two commissioners of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), President Marcos would rather see the passage of a bill seeking to create an Independent People’s Commission (IPC), Malacañang stressed Saturday. Read:

• Philstar.com
• 8 saat, 53 dakika

NewsWatch Plus summarizes some hot-button national topics as the year comes to a close - the May elections, flood control corruption, and issues that hounded the Duterte family, among others.

• NewsWatch Plus
• 9 saat, 1 dakika

SACRAMENTO, California— Russell Westbrook scored 21 points and moved past Magic Johnson for seventh place on the NBA’s career assists list while leading the Sacramento Kings to a 113-107 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. Westbrook grabbed five rebounds, and his nine assists gave him 10,149 — eight more than Johnson. READ: NBA: Russell Westbrook joining Sacramento Kings for his 18th season The 37-year-old Westbroook also moved within nine points of tying Dominique Wilkins for 19th on the NBA’s scoring chart while propelling Sacramento to its third victory in 13 games. Dallas got within 111-107 with nine seconds remaining […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Westbrook passes Magic Johnson in assists as Kings win

• Inquirer
• 9 saat, 3 dakika

Handa na ba kayo sa best Linggo ever! Ihahandog ng All-Out Sundays ang Best of 2025. Isang year-end celebration na puno ng best P-pop groups, pinaka-solid na OPM performances, best tanungan, at all-out musical kulitan na siguradong tatatak sa inyong Sunday! Tunghayan ang ALL-OUT celebration ng inyong AyOS Barkada sa paboritong musical tambayan ng lahat, 'All-Out Sundays,' ngayong Linggo, 12PM! #AllOutSundays Watch GMA's latest musical variety show, 'All Out Sundays' every Sunday afternoon on GMA Network featuring the biggest Kapuso stars: Rayver Cruz, Julie Anne San Jose, Christian Bautista, Mark Bautista, Kyline Alcantara, Derrick Monasterio, Rita Daniela, and many more! #AllOutSundays #AOS

• GMA Network
• 9 saat, 6 dakika

Suzie (Maureen Larrazabal) secretly lets her ex-boyfriend into the mansion, and Karen (Barbie Forteza) catches him stealing. But could there be another witness ready to reveal the truth?

• GMA Network
• 9 saat, 6 dakika

After suffering through false accusations and being forced to leave the mansion, Anna (Krystal Reyes), Karen (Barbie Forteza), and Nina (Joyce Ching) are warmly welcomed back by Carmela (Sandy Andolong) and Xernan (Juan Rodrigo), who now regret their earlier judgment.

• GMA Network
• 9 saat, 6 dakika