Day: December 7, 2025

Zamboanga: The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Sunday reported the disposal of assorted confiscated products in Zamboanga City, including over 200 bales of used clothing, ensuring that non-compliant goods are kept out of the supply chain. According to Philippines News Agency, the BOC stated that among the forfeited goods dumped into a sanitary landfill by the Port of Zamboanga on December 2 were 281 bales of used clothing, commonly known as ‘ukay-ukay,’ along with 153 sacks of sugar and 28 boxes of medicines. The items were previously forfeited for violations of Republic Act No. 4653, which bans the commercial importation

Manila: Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula will lead the Fiesta Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception at Manila Cathedral in Intramuros on Monday. In a social media announcement, the Minor Basilica said Advincula will preside over the 12:10 p.m. Eucharistic Celebration. “On December 8, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Patroness of the Manila Cathedral and of the Philippines, this is the schedule of Masses at the Cathedral,” it said. Four other Masses will be held. According to Philippines News Agency, the 8 a.m. Mass will be celebrated by Manila Cathedral Vice Rector Fr. Vicente Bautista, followed by

Manila: Top seed Tennielle Madis dominated the second leg of the ITF J30 Manila tournament, clinching both the girls’ singles and doubles titles at Rizal Memorial Tennis Center in Manila over the weekend. The 18-year-old standout from M’lang, Cotabato overpowered third seed Park Seojin of South Korea, 6-4, 6-1, to secure the singles championship on Sunday. According to Philippines News Agency, on Saturday, Madis paired with Stefi Marithe Aludo, beating second seeds Nam Gyuree and Park, 6-1, 6-4, for the doubles crown. “It’s nice to win. I always give my best in every match,” Madis, the 2025 PCA Open, Gentry

Nonthaburi: The Philippine tennis team is determined to enhance its performance at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, set to take place from December 9 to 20 at the National Tennis Development Center in Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi, Thailand. Leading the women’s squad is world No. 50 Alexandra Eala, alongside seasoned player Shaira Hope Rivera and newcomers Tennielle Madis, Stefi Marithe Aludo, and Alexa Joy Milliam. According to Philippines News Agency, all eyes will be on Eala, who made history by becoming the first Filipino to win a Grand Slam match in the Open era. She achieved a remarkable victory

Quezon: San Beda University secured its place in the NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball finals, triumphing over College of Saint Benilde (CSB) with a close 84-81 victory in their decisive final four matchup. Graduating forward Yukien Andrada played a pivotal role in the win, showcasing his talent at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. According to Philippines News Agency, Andrada, who will soon join the Philippine Basketball Association as the sixth overall pick in the 2025 draft, scored 27 points and grabbed four rebounds. San Beda coach Yuri Escueta expressed his confidence in Andrada, stating, “I want to give