ABRAHAM “Bambol” Tolentino stays as Integrated Cycling Federation of the Philippines (PhilCycling) president after being reelected on Tuesday.

HAVING reconsidered initial thoughts of retiring from mixed martial arts, Gina “Conviction” Iniong said she is now more determined and driven, and is looking forward to plunging back into action in ONE Championship.

FILIPINO pioneering international artist David Medalla, whose works have been shown or installed in art capitals London, New York, Paris, Madrid, and Munich, died on Dec. 28. He was 78 years old. His death was announced by Mr. Medalla’s partner and curator Adam Nankervis, who said in a Facebook post, “David has left us to enter the dream. Dave passed away gently in his sleep in Manila today.”

ALFRED Vargas had been a fine actor in his youth, and proves to be a fine producer for his film, Tagpuan. As for his acting, the Quezon City politician might benefit from returning to the ring more often.

THE YEAR 2020 has been horrible, but despite how bad the year has played out, the tiniest positive spark came from the surge in popularity of so-called Boys’ Love series and films in the Philippines, largely attributed to the popularity of quarantine-favorite 2Gether: The Series, a Thai series about teenage boys falling in love.

MORE flighty foreign funds entered the country in November, marking the second straight month of net inflows of “hot money,”  the central bank said on Monday.

THE country’s balance of payments (BoP) position remained at a surplus for the 10th straight month in November, albeit narrower than the previous month due to foreign currency withdrawals by the National Government, the central bank said on Monday.

THE Philippines is set to become the 22nd biggest economy in the world over the next 15 years despite the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic, a report showed.

THE DECISION of the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) to tighten its rules on voluntary delisting has also given additional control to minority stakeholders, analysts said.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE kiosks operator Fruitas Holdings, Inc. has opened its 30th community store under the Babot’s Farm and Soy & Bean brands at Suki Market in Mayon Street, Quezon City.

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revoked the certificate of authority of Super Cash Lending Corp. due to its unfair debt collection methods.

ANTOINETTE Jadaone’s film about not meeting one’s heroes swept this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival’s (MMFF) awarding ceremonies, going home with nine awards including all of the night’s biggest ones: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress for 24-year-old Charlie Dizon and Best Actor for Paulo Avelino.