Sports & Entertainment

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) has ordered gaming operators nationwide to replace responsible gaming advertisements with promotions for the newly launched 24/7 National Problem Gambling Helpline, signaling a stronger regulatory focus on intervention and player welfare.

Fox Corp. is making its boldest move yet in streaming, agreeing to acquire Roku in a USD22 billion deal aimed at accelerating growth and strengthening its position in the rapidly evolving television market.

Philippine sport scored another quiet but meaningful win off the field as two of its most decorated athletes secured places in Toyota Motor Asia’s refreshed Global Team Toyota Athletes (GTTA) roster for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games and Asian Para Games.

Acesite (Phils.) Hotel Corp. is taking a step back from plans to reopen the long-shuttered Waterfront Manila Pavilion Hotel, citing rising reconstruction costs and an uncertain outlook for tourism and gaming revenues. 

ABS-CBN is further growing its international presence with the fourth season of its hit action-drama “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” now available in 41 countries across Africa.