The Philippine women’s football team finally got the crowning glory that has eluded them since pulling off many firsts. The Filipinas captured gold in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games with a heart-stopping 6-5 victory on penalties following a scoreless tie at the end of full time and two extra periods (See Inquirer.net for story).
Michael Buble and his grandfather’s caregiver, Minette
In a powerful display of family devotion and profound gratitude, Canadian crooner Michael Bublé honored the last wish of his late grandfather, Demetrio Santanga, by gifting his beloved Vancouver home to the grandfather’s devoted caregiver, Minette (See News.topnewsource for story).
Greggy Valerio Sorio, a 37-year-old green card holder and a detainee, who was on board a deportation flight to the Philippines was removed from the flight at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) after migrant rights advocates intervened, highlighting his fragile medical condition (See Inquirer.net for story).
At just eight years old, Aleia Aielle Aguilar continues to make waves in the world of jiu-jitsu. The young sensation, showcased her skill and composure by defeating Sarah Abuhijleh of the United Arab Emirates, 3-0, to capture the Kids 2, Girls Gi, 22 kgs, A Class (grey belt division) crown at the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship (AJP) (See on Stefthemomma.com).
Filipino rising star gymnast Eldrew Yulo showed the world he is ready for the next step in his career, as he qualified for four gold-medal events in the 2025 FIG Junior World Artistic Gymnastics Championships at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City on Thursday, November 20 (See Rappler for story).
The Philippines’ Ahtisa Manalo finished as third runner-up at Miss Universe 2025 on Friday, November 21, at the Impact Challenger Hall, Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand (See Rappler for story).
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. (Source: Manila Standard)
The United States’ decision to extend tariff exemptions on key Philippine agricultural exports, particularly tropical fruits, has lifted a major source of uncertainty for local agribusinesses (See Manila Standard for story).
Stéphanie Valenzuela has made history as Montréal’s first Filipina-Canadian borough mayor, winning Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce with 50.75% of the vote under Ensemble Montréal. She defeated incumbent Gracia Kasoki Katahwa of Projet Montréal (See FilipinoTV for story).
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