Sports & Entertainment
IBC 13 rebrands news, targets Gen Z audiences
State-run Intercontinental Broadcasting Corp. (IBC 13) has rolled out a sweeping rebrand of its News and Current Affairs division, aiming to position itself as a digital-first, youth-focused source of credible information amid rising misinformation online.
Online gaming boom offsets decline in brick-and-mortar casinos in 2025
The Philippine gaming industry generated P396.14 billion in gross gaming revenues (GGR) in 2025, marking a 6.39 percent increase from P372.33 billion in 2024, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. said on Thursday.
Fuel price surge pressures Philippine gaming industry outlook
Rising fuel costs tied to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are beginning to weigh on the Philippine gaming sector, according to Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. chairman and chief executive officer Alejandro H. Tengco.
Tough clay lessons for Eala in Stuttgart debut
In a first-time clash at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, a WTA 500 event, Canada’s Leylah Fernandez showcased experience and firepower to outplay Philippine rising star Alex Eala, 6-1, 6-4, in a match that doubled as a crash course on clay-court tennis.
Roblox grows up: safer play as Philippines watches
As pressure mounts from Philippine regulators, Roblox Corp. is rolling out a more tailored approach to child safety—one that slices its vast user base into age-specific experiences designed to evolve alongside its youngest players.
