Filipino artists Lea Salonga, H.E.R., and Liza Soberano are among the first names on the cast list for DreamWorks Animation's upcoming film "Forgotten Island" centered on Philippine mythology (See Philstar for story).
Carlos Yulo (Photo by Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP)
Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo is once again a world champion. Yulo claimed the gold medal in the men's vault final in the 53rd FIG Artistics Gymnastics World Championships, Saturday in Jakarta, Indonesia (See ABS-CBN for story).
Pedro “Dro” Fernández Sarmiento is already turning heads at FC Barcelona, making a strong impression even in his very first appearance with the senior squad (See Republicasia for story).
Suyac Island (Source: Sagay City Information and Tourism Office/Rappler)
Suyac Island, a 15.6-hectare gem within the 32,000-hectare, 29-year-old Sagay Marine Reserve in Barangay Taba-ao, earned the prestigious Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ sustainable community-based tourism award (See Rappler for story).
Gatsbee Gumban, a Filipino American junior football player of Covina High School was named the Sports Illustrated’s National High School Boys Athlete of the Week, a recognition that highlights his extraordinary performance in a sport rarely associated with Filipinos (See Inquirer.net for story).
Filipino American basketball prodigy Dylan Harper,the 19-year-old point guard with the San Antonio Spurs, was chosen second overall in the 2025 NBA Draft (See Inquirer.net for story).
Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Pato Gregorio revealed plans for the Manila or Philippine Open in January 2026, featuring Alex Eala. PSC and PHILTA are in talks with the WTA to upgrade the courts at Rizal Memorial Sports Complex for the 125-level tourney (See Philstar for story).
Dillon Gabriel will join the great Roman Gabriel as the only two Filipino American starting QBs in NFL history (See Instagram).
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