Years of Budots and Budol politics reached a turning point in 2025, as voters favored substance over style. The message is clear: being a celebrity is no longer enough; only capable leadership will foster trust and progress.
Pinili ng mga botante sa Northern Mindanao ang mga pamilyar na mukha sa midterm elections, maliban sa Misamis Oriental kung saan nanalo si Juliette Uy laban kay Peter Unabia.
The Department of National Defense led the giving of the United States Congressional Gold Medal to 45 World War II Filipino veterans in Negros Oriental.
A staff sergeant from the Philippine Army brought home the championship title in the recent Altitude Obstacle Course Races World Championships at Mount Everest.
Tennis player from the Philippines Joewyn Pascua and his Vietnamese teammate won the competition in the International Tennis Federation - Juniors division.
Filipino Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete Meggie Ochoa raised the flag again after claiming the championship title in the recent Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro Tour.
Cagayan De Oro's City Mayor Rolando Uy personally congratulated Olympic medalist Carlo Paalam after claiming his winning title in an international boxing tournament.
The chief general of the Philippine National Police congratulated the members of the PNP Athletics Team after winning 19 medals in the 2022 Philippine Masters International Athletics Championships.
Filipino-American tennis player Ruben Gonzales and his Romanian partner Victor Vlad Cornea hailed as the doubles champion at the Yokohama Keio Challenger.